Room 101

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Please it is ' who could be sitting there.' If you substituted the verb 'to dance' instead of 'to sit' Using specific words as above it would read 'who could be danced there' 😉

You're right, of course - though those who live in glass houses ought to remember their commas and full stops, perhaps?

 

[Romulus]

You're right, of course - though those who live in glass houses ought to remember their commas and full stops, perhaps?

I stand corrected but the sad part is I suspect you will continue to use the word 'sat' in the wrong tense 😒

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

I stand corrected but the sad part is I suspect you will continue to use the word 'sat' in the wrong tense 😒

I sincerely hope not - once bitten, twice shy. Alas, you are still avoiding the commas and full stops though! But I'll stop there - I don't want this to get combative because of me, though I generally pride myself on using language well - I was disappointed to see I'd fallen flat on my face in the example you quoted! I'll live and learn.

 

[Friesiansam]

She took a picture of her pint to 'share' via the gift of social media. We're not talking about intellectual titans here...

Don’t be so sure. My cousin is a very intelligent woman with a good job in IT, she often posts pictures of what she is eating or drinking on Farcebook…

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Don’t be so sure. My cousin is a very intelligent woman with a good job in IT, she often posts pictures of what she is eating or drinking on Farcebook…

We could hear their conversation so in this case I'm on fairly solid ground, though I take your point. Can't see how a picture of my pint would be of interest to anyone else in the entire world though, so personally I struggle to see how others' are. It feels a bit 'look at me' - though I'm not suggesting your cousin is that sort of person.

 

[Friesiansam]

We could hear their conversation so in this case I'm on fairly solid ground, though I take your point. Can't see how a picture of my pint would be of interest to anyone else in the entire world though, so personally I struggle to see how others' are. It feels a bit 'look at me' - though I'm not suggesting your cousin is that sort of person.

I also don't see the point but, it seems certain kinds of Farcebook "friends" do, for whatever reason and, it's not just the thickies doing it!

 

[Jasonovich]

All of the above is true. People are lacking common courtesy these days and they're totally homed inside their own bubble.

 

[Gray]

...the sad part is I suspect you will continue to use the word 'sat' in the wrong tense 😒

😆 You're funny.
Top entertainment for a Monday morning.

 

[Gray]

It could be argued that unruly kids are in training for their future success in the world - a world where the most obnoxious are celebrated (stand by for the return of President Trump).

The most popular TV show, Traitors, is based on lies, deceit and manipulation - people love it.

Makes you wonder about the future...

 

[daveh75]

Can't see how a picture of my pint would be of interest to anyone else in the entire world though, so personally I struggle to see how others' are. It feels a bit 'look at me' - though I'm not suggesting your cousin is that sort of person.

I'll often post a picture of my pint to WhatsApp groups - it just means "I'm in the pub, fancy a pint?"

Or in the case of a pushy senior manager, who has no boundaries, and struggles to take no for an answer, it kills the conversation dead when he asks if I'll cover a late/night shift on a day off, rather than the back and forth that ensues if I don't... Sometimes I'm not even in the pub, or had a drink, but it shuts him up!

 

[jjbomber]

but the sad part is ...

this whole argument!!!

 

[Gray]

Political correctness.
I've just read the names given to six overground lines in London....
It's just to appear to be doing the right thing - I'm sure that many of those they're trying to impress....aren't impressed.

The PC idiots have mastered the art of patronising and annoying in equal measure 🙄

 

[Friesiansam]

The PC idiots have mastered the art of patronising and annoying in equal measure 🙄

They got that one licked many years ago...

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Hate to say it, but let's make sure we don't get into politics.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Those who speak loudly in public places. We went to an exhibition yesterday (cramming in an uncharacteristically cultural undertaking), and went for a bite to eat and a couple of pints in a nearby pub afterwards. The bloke in question was not only loud, but arrogant, stupid, peppered his conversation with the F word (one word in four or five, I'd have guessed), but was also loudly and unashamedly racist. I thought that even those who held such views would voice them with a degree of circumspection these days, but it appears not.

 

[Jasonovich]

Those who speak loudly in public places. We went to an exhibition yesterday (cramming in an uncharacteristically cultural undertaking), and went for a bite to eat and a couple of pints in a nearby pub afterwards. The bloke in question was not only loud, but arrogant, stupid, peppered his conversation with the F word (one word in four or five, I'd have guessed), but was also loudly and unashamedly racist. I thought that even those who held such views would voice them with a degree of circumspection these days, but it appears not.

I don't want to be seen as advocating the pro vaccine lobby but I do wish there was a vaccine for cretins.

I believe in the principle of the Freedom of Speech. However there has to be some degree of responsibility and accountability. If such freedoms encroach the freedom of others, then it should be deemed as ultra vires.
I draw the line, if it is inciting hatred towards a group of people, racism or it entails dehumanising a person from a certain country.
I'm surprised the landlord/business manager did not (maybe he/she did) have a quiet word in his ear.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

I'm surprised the landlord/business manager did not (maybe he/she did) have a quiet word in his ear.

It was in a side room, just us and them, alas.

 

[DougK1]

I don't want to be seen as advocating the pro vaccine lobby but I do wish there was a vaccine for cretins.

Neutered at birth is a good idea for some idiots, do we really need any more offspring ****?

 

[DougK1]

It was in a side room, just us and them, alas.

Think you may need to stay out of pubs as the clientele are obviously not to your liking anymore

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Think you may need to stay out of pubs as the clientele are obviously not to your liking anymore

Most of the people we see are absolutely fine - maybe that's why I notice the wrong 'uns so much!

 

[Romulus]

Most of the people we see are absolutely fine - maybe that's why I notice the wrong 'uns so much!

Ah bad news always travels faster than good news. A quote from Rocky Horror Show ' He threatened my life with a switch blade knife ah but what a guy..!'😊

 

[Friesiansam]

TV programmes, presented by people with all the brains of a sausage, just because they are young and good looking.

 

[Revolutions]

TV programmes, presented by people with all the brains of a sausage, just because they are young and good looking.

Michael McIntyre is neither young or good looking…

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Michael McIntyre is neither young or good looking…

Nor does he have as much brains as a sausage.

 

[Revolutions]

Nor does he have as much brains as a sausage.

Well, acts like. And his lack of subtlety is upsetting to my general idiom.