parsforlife Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 2 hours ago, DA Baracus said: Commentators and pundits who talk about a player 'gambling' in a match, in relation to a chance, usually a ball across the box. Moronic talk. What they really mean, and should say, is 'anticipating'. Not sure on that. Anticipating suggests taking the most statistically likely option, gambling would more suggest taking an option less likely to happen but comes with greater reward if you are correct. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonytoons Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 1 hour ago, parsforlife said: Not sure on that. Anticipating suggests taking the most statistically likely option, gambling would more suggest taking an option less likely to happen but comes with greater reward if you are correct. That's my take on that one. Generally a perfectly good phrase but these are pundits we're talking about and @parsforlife has probably got grounds for said punters clichès. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 On 08/08/2024 at 09:55, scottsdad said: Phoned the bank. "Does she have any letters from the HMRC?" "She's 14." "Does she have any correspondence from the DVLA?" "She's 14" "Does she have bank statements from any other banks?" "This is her first account I'm trying to open. She's 14." and so on. Starling. Open in your name and kid zone for own card. GoHenry charges. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venti Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 1 hour ago, RH33 said: Starling. Open in your name and kid zone for own card. GoHenry charges. Used Starling for your charity, main kerd account was rejected. (Had funds btw) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 10 hours ago, DA Baracus said: We all know there are morons who crowd the train door on the platform when the train stops, often barring the way for folk to get off. Yesterday was no exception on the train I was on. I was getting off at Inverkeithing and the usual idiots had crowded the door but chief among them was an especially thick woman who actually uttered a surprised "Oh!" that someone (me) was getting off the train and she was in the way and had to move. She's probably the same type of person who is surprised she needs to pay when in a shop and queuing at the till, being startled that they are being asked to pay for what they're buying and then raking around in a bag for ages to find their purse. As you are getting off the train and will be higher than the person getting on an "accidental" boot in the pie is justified 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt n Vinegar Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 19 hours ago, DA Baracus said: We all know there are morons who crowd the train door on the platform when the train stops, often barring the way for folk to get off. Yesterday was no exception on the train I was on. I was getting off at Inverkeithing and the usual idiots had crowded the door but chief among them was an especially thick woman who actually uttered a surprised "Oh!" that someone (me) was getting off the train and she was in the way and had to move. She's probably the same type of person who is surprised she needs to pay when in a shop and queuing at the till, being startled that they are being asked to pay for what they're buying and then raking around in a bag for ages to find their purse. Is "getting off at Inverkeithing" a variant of the risky contraception technique known in Edinburgh as "getting off at Haymarket"? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 5 minutes ago, Salt n Vinegar said: Is "getting off at Inverkeithing" a variant of the risky contraception technique known in Edinburgh as "getting off at Haymarket"? It could be, but given it's even before the bridge I dread to think what it would be. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsforlife Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 Things hanging down off ceiling, in particular lights. Why the f**k is it fitted 3ft off the ceiling to create an unnecessary hazard that will inevitably be headbutted? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 13 minutes ago, parsforlife said: Things hanging down off ceiling, in particular lights. Why the f**k is it fitted 3ft off the ceiling to create an unnecessary hazard that will inevitably be headbutted? Mrs Coprolite likes to booby trap the garden so if i'm out playing "football" or "badminton" with the kids i'll almost always end up being struck behind the ear by a bird feeder and getting a load of niger seeds down my back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchan30 Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 23 minutes ago, parsforlife said: Things hanging down off ceiling, in particular lights. Why the f**k is it fitted 3ft off the ceiling to create an unnecessary hazard that will inevitably be headbutted? I’m guessing for the payout on your life insurance policy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig fae the Vale Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 Had a migraine that left me utterly useless yesterday. Fine, it happens. What's not so good is that it's left me feeling what can best be described as viciously hungover today. Which is just a lovely feeling when I have to be at work today. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peil Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 (edited) On 10/08/2024 at 10:37, 'WellDel said: Heading through to Edinburgh today, fully expecting the Fringe to have brought out countless out of tune chancers hoping dozy Yank tourists, willing to part with their cash at the mere sight of someone in a kilt, will throw them a few sheckles. I was a young student nurse in Edinburgh on the date of my 21st. All day session ended up with me and a BF of one of my flatmates sitting on the pavement outside the Burke and Hare singing Elvis songs. Some daft tourist gave us £20 for making him laugh Edited August 12 by Peil 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peil Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 (edited) Minor one here, but people are complaining that teachers can now apply for a Blue Light discount card. I just don't get the upset, it's a discount card, run by a private company. No-one else is losing rights over this, they are expanding it, yet people are going off about how teachers "don't deserve it" If it was any other discount scheme they wouldn't give a fk Edited August 12 by Peil 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 2 hours ago, Peil said: Minor one here, but people are complaining that teachers can now apply for a Blue Light discount card. I just don't get the upset, it's a discount card, run by a private company. No-one else is losing rights over this, they are expanding it, yet people are going off about how teachers "don't deserve it" If it was any other discount scheme they wouldn't give a fk What is a Blue Light discount card? I'm slightly nervous to google it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonytoons Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 11 minutes ago, jimbaxters said: What is a Blue Light discount card? I'm slightly nervous to google it. A discount card for emergency service employees. Hence "blue light". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peil Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 17 minutes ago, jimbaxters said: What is a Blue Light discount card? I'm slightly nervous to google it. Started off as people in the emergency services could get a discount at some places, 10/20% off depending on who accepted it. Didn't stop people in back office roles signing up either, but it's a commercial thing anyway. Seems to be good moaning 'why should they get it' it's not coming out of their pockets so what's the grump? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 4 minutes ago, Peil said: Seems to be good moaning 'why should they get it' it's not coming out of their pockets so what's the grump? I suppose the argument would be that if some people are getting discounts then the prices have to increase for the company to make the same profit. So say teachers are 1% of the customer base and get a 10% discount, then prices have to increase by 0.1% for the shop to still earn the same revenue (then there are the costs of implementing the scheme). So your £10 Primark hoodie is now an extortionate £10.01, just so some scrounging teachers can save a bit of money to spend on their months of holiday! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 "Small plates" and "Large plates" (or other such nonsense) on menus. Who sees that sort of nonsense and thinks it's hip? There's nothing wrong with "Starters" and "Mains". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 8 minutes ago, DiegoDiego said: "Small plates" and "Large plates" (or other such nonsense) on menus. Who sees that sort of nonsense and thinks it's hip? There's nothing wrong with "Starters" and "Mains". Padron Peppers, EVOO, Flaked Sea Salt. 11.5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 1 minute ago, Bairnardo said: Padron Peppers, EVOO, Flaked Sea Salt. 11.5 I did consider extending my rant to prices advertised in that style. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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