SANTAN Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 1 minute ago, hk blues said: Shopping I'd use more generally, not just for food. Messages is used because in the past typically the kids or even the maid would be sent with a shopping list (a message list) to the corner shop so it makes perfect sense. The word groceries does originate in the UK but we saw sense and dropped it hunners of years ago - our American friends have not yet seen the light on this yet. It seems unnecessary to change shopping list to message list. It sounds very robotic, you shouldn't need to explain the writing on a list is actually a "message" of some sort. It's kinda obvious considering it's written words. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANTAN Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 1 minute ago, hk blues said: I already told you FFS. Do you understand how time works? Do you need a message in the form of a forum post to communicate how it works? -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Just now, Stormzy said: It seems unnecessary to change shopping list to message list. It sounds very robotic, you shouldn't need to explain the writing on a list is actually a "message" of some sort. It's kinda obvious considering it's written words. Again, it was given to kids and maids who were perhaps rather lacking in intelligence so it would be easier to give them the note and ask them to give a message to the shop staff. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANTAN Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Just now, hk blues said: Again, it was given to kids and maids who were perhaps rather lacking in intelligence so it would be easier to give them the note and ask them to give a message to the shop staff. Which makes sense until they start calling what they pick up from the shop "messages" unless they use their milk to communicate with the shop keeper that is. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stormzy said: Do you understand how time works? Do you need a message in the form of a forum post to communicate how it works? I'm good. There's another Americanism for you, good at what exactly? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Stormzy said: Which makes sense until they start calling what they pick up from the shop "messages" unless they use their milk to communicate with the shop keeper that is. Ach, it makes perfect sense how the "message list" could translate into the goods themselves becoming "messages". Language isn't a science, it's an art! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 3 hours ago, jimbaxters said: Nae pockets in shrouds. Hmmm.... "Hello, is that Dragon's Den?" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANTAN Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Just now, hk blues said: Ach, it makes perfect sense how the "message list" could translate into the goods themselves becoming "messages". Language isn't a science, it's an art! It makes sense in the way I can understand how people got something wrong and it's now "a thing". It shouldn't be though, it sounds stupid, usually society progresses and advances as children learn from the mistakes of their parents and learn new things to take forward. This shitty word could lead to a stalling in society's progress and be the downfall of our nation. Imagine if the aliens came down and heard that pish.. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, Stormzy said: It makes sense in the way I can understand how people got something wrong and it's now "a thing". It shouldn't be though, it sounds stupid, usually society progresses and advances as children learn from the mistakes of their parents and learn new things to take forward. This shitty word could lead to a stalling in society's progress and be the downfall of our nation. Imagine if the aliens came down and heard that pish.. If the aliens came down and read your posts they would leave, pdq. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said: If the aliens came down and read your posts they would leave, pdq. "Take me to your leader, we have messages for him" "He says not to bother, he's just done the big shop" Edited May 19, 2021 by deej 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANTAN Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said: If the aliens came down and read your posts they would leave, pdq. No shit, they'd take me back to the top dog as quickly as possible. Wouldn't waste the effort on you though. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madwullie Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 56 minutes ago, Stormzy said: People calling their shopping/groceries "messages" where tf did that originate from? It's creepy and it's not part of your personality, stop it. It's a Scottish expression. Not sure of the etymology 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madwullie Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 56 minutes ago, Stormzy said: You're definitely old enough to get away with it, if your younger relatives call them "messages" get them telt. I've only ever heard "messages" in Scotland and ironically it sounds like something the yanks would say. What does it actually mean? Your food shopping is actually a form of communication?? It's absurd. In fact, here you go https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/scottish-word-day-messages-1613379%3famp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANTAN Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, madwullie said: In fact, here you go https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/scottish-word-day-messages-1613379%3famp Society has moved on and that word should be left in the past. I can't stress enough it just sounds weird. It's not fetch, it's not cool. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madwullie Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Just now, Stormzy said: Society has moved on and that word should be left in the past. I can't stress enough it just sounds weird. It's not fetch, it's not cool. Fair fucks mate, you're entitled to.your opinion. Language doesn't really work like that though. If people use it, it will remain in use. I'd rather a bit of variety than some homogenous standard dialect where everyone sounds the same and says the same old stuff. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 This must have been done on here before but people who just pull their face masks down under their chin when they don't need to wear it. Apart from it looking utterly ridiculous it's the height of laziness, either wear it or take it off don't have it half way. Triggered by seeing a family of fatties waddle out of a cafe every one of them adults and children gasping for air with mask elastic cutting into their various girths of neck, then seeing an old biddy sitting eating her dinner with one pulled down under her chin. This behaviour isn't normal, new normal old normal or any kind of normal so when you don't need to legally wear one it should be taken as far the f*ck away from your face as possible. Reading this while sitting having a coffee, watching a girl (30ish, wid) who is eating a breakfast with her surgical type mask hanging off her left ear like the shittest earring ever. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, peasy23 said: 15 hours ago, JamesP_81 said: This must have been done on here before but people who just pull their face masks down under their chin when they don't need to wear it. Apart from it looking utterly ridiculous it's the height of laziness, either wear it or take it off don't have it half way. Triggered by seeing a family of fatties waddle out of a cafe every one of them adults and children gasping for air with mask elastic cutting into their various girths of neck, then seeing an old biddy sitting eating her dinner with one pulled down under her chin. This behaviour isn't normal, new normal old normal or any kind of normal so when you don't need to legally wear one it should be taken as far the f*ck away from your face as possible. Reading this while sitting having a coffee, watching a girl (30ish, wid) who is eating a breakfast with her surgical type mask hanging off her left ear like the shittest earring ever. Stalker alert! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Stalker alert!I'm only providing answers to questions that people will want to know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 1 minute ago, peasy23 said: 3 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said: Stalker alert! I'm only providing answers to questions that people will want to know. Aye, but what about the pics... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteRoseKillie Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 11 hours ago, Miguel Sanchez said: The notion of paying money for a dog when there are no doubt thousands of them in kennels/shelters up and down the country is abhorrent. The notion of having a certain kind because it's valuable is unthinkable. It's a pet, not an investment. For too many, it's a fashion statement or status symbol. My boy (Casper, occasionally appearing on Show us Yer Dogs!) is a mutt - half Cocker (mum) and half Lab (Dad). Mrs WRK insists he's a Spanador. Fucking spanner, more like - but his idiocy is part of his charm, as is his friendly nature and the fact that he will withstand dog's abuse (see what I did there?) from the grandkids. You'll notice that those on the SUYD thread hve got their wee (and not so wee) mates from a variety of sources, but rarely if ever from some breeder charging top dollar. Which is good - it's always good to pop in there for a smile on a grey day. Shout outs to Skye, Morse, and Rosie the Dog! Oh, aye - and Renton, the pussywhipped hound. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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