The Moonster Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Just now, TxRover said: If it’s a U.S. promoter, it’s all the same…the concept of Scotland/England/Wales/Northern Ireland is all beyond the ken of the average ‘Merican. Well it gets on my nerves. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 The shift of Tottenham now being known universally as Spurs. May be a case of me noticing it more as I get older and grumpier, but bugs me more than it should. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Joe Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 39 minutes ago, PSJ.84 said: The shift of Tottenham now being known universally as Spurs. May be a case of me noticing it more as I get older and grumpier, but bugs me more than it should. I couldn't give fiddler's fart about English fitba (unless the Toffees are doing well, which they aren't). But it's not as bad as ICT continually being referred to as "Caley". It's like Thistle never existed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 46 minutes ago, PSJ.84 said: The shift of Tottenham now being known universally as Spurs. May be a case of me noticing it more as I get older and grumpier, but bugs me more than it should. 2 minutes ago, Cosmic Joe said: I couldn't give fiddler's fart about English fitba (unless the Toffees are doing well, which they aren't). But it's not as bad as ICT continually being referred to as "Caley". It's like Thistle never existed. I take it that Sevco gets a pass. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Cosmic Joe said: I couldn't give fiddler's fart about English fitba (unless the Toffees are doing well, which they aren't). But it's not as bad as ICT continually being referred to as "Caley". It's like Thistle never existed. Aye I’m not really that fussed now either, so maybe that’s why I notice it the use of Spurs more than I ever used to. I’m guilty of using Caley from time to time, so it’d be hypocritical of me to moan about it. I get it though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, Cosmic Joe said: I couldn't give fiddler's fart about English fitba (unless the Toffees are doing well, which they aren't). But it's not as bad as ICT continually being referred to as "Caley". It's like Thistle never existed. I agree to a certain extent but in terms of shorthand, the example of Walter Smith has some relevancy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 22 minutes ago, Cosmic Joe said: I couldn't give fiddler's fart about English fitba (unless the Toffees are doing well, which they aren't). But it's not as bad as ICT continually being referred to as "Caley". It's like Thistle never existed. I think that was the whole point of "the merger". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 It’s ‘The Caley’ not ‘Caley’. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velo army Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 10 minutes ago, TheScarf said: It’s ‘The Caley’ not ‘Caley’. So the "The" is really a contraction of "Thistle". Smart. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 37 minutes ago, velo army said: So the "The" is really a contraction of "Thistle". Smart. I think it's actually "Thi Caley" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Pulled the ring-pull on one of these. The cunto just farted coffee all over the kitchen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 10 hours ago, Zen Archer (Raconteur) said: I take it that Sevco get a penalty. FTFY. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManBearPig Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 31/05/2023 at 07:27, The Moonster said: Bands/artists who say "catch us on our UK Tour!" when the only places they are playing are in England. It seems to be becoming more common of late. Lucky if they even do a gig outside of London. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 14 hours ago, Zen Archer (Raconteur) said: Pulled the ring-pull on one of these. The cunto just farted coffee all over the kitchen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 22 hours ago, The Moonster said: Well it gets on my nerves. Try calling a Texan a Yank/Yankee…you’ll see some “nerves” too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 31/05/2023 at 17:45, TxRover said: If it’s a U.S. promoter, it’s all the same…the concept of Scotland/England/Wales/Northern Ireland is all beyond the ken of the average ‘Merican. Hell, you tell them you’re flying into Edinburgh and they say “enjoy England”. No doubt you've also had the "so where is Scotland anyway?" conversation. I was fine with that to start with, as it's weird to expect everyone in foreign countries to know exactly where you're from, but after a couple of dozen times it started to get a bit surreal, especially considering how often people didn't know that Scotland was part of the UK ("I thought that was England and Ireland" being the most common response). My favourite was when a bank teller asked if I would yodel for him 22 hours ago, PSJ.84 said: The shift of Tottenham now being known universally as Spurs. May be a case of me noticing it more as I get older and grumpier, but bugs me more than it should. They were always Spurs in England, at least in the Eighties. Tottenham was like their Sunday name; you'd only hear it on the Classifieds. Personally I think they should have stuck with Tottingham. Ossie was class. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 41 minutes ago, BTFD said: They were always Spurs in England, at least in the Eighties. Tottenham was like their Sunday name; you'd only hear it on the Classifieds. 1973, “Nice One Cyril”, by the Cockerel Chorus…uses the line “When the Spurs have the ball…”. The appellation Spurs goes way back, and the team was actually just plain Hotspur Football Club before adding Tottenham. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 4 hours ago, TxRover said: Try calling a Texan a Yank/Yankee…you’ll see some “nerves” too. What are they going to do, shoot up another bunch of school children? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Patterson Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 The needless enthusiasm of the wifey who does the Jet2 adverts on the radio. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Patterson Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 8 hours ago, tamthebam said: Tune 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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