What's mildly amusing you today? - Page 80

Sundae · 07-20-2014, 05:47 AM

More than mildly amusing me - I guffawed and scared Diz.
But it's probably only mild amusement if you don't know the people concerned.

Excerpts from a mail Mum sent me this morning:

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After breakfast he cleared the table then disappeared again. I did washing/wiping/folding and putting dry washing away.... He is still on sofa playing with his blood pressure gauge and packing and unpacking his ‘man bag’. He does this every day in case someone has magically put some new toys in the bag overnight.

He got this idea from Steven, who popped in one night after work, with his posh leather man bag. Dad took a fancy to it and told me he wanted one. I said NO straight away but he was hunting on the stalls the next market day. I stepped in and pointed out a cheapo grey fabric bag on a strap. He used to have something similar for his old larger cine camera if you remember. That got thrown out in the move by me (he he).
It was £5 and he is thrilled with it. Lots of little pockets, zips and poppers. He unpacks and repacks it every morning BUT he still can’t find a bloody thing when we are out. He hadn’t repacked his bus pass last week when we tried to get on the bus for his doctors appointment. Luckily between us counting out our coins we could afford his fare. He got a right nagging about that.
...

Anyway, must get on and see where dad has got to in his quest for man bag supremacy.

DanaC · 07-20-2014, 05:58 AM

Hahahah. That last line made me lol.

Gravdigr · 07-20-2014, 11:53 AM

'Man bag'...that brings to mind a couple of visuals...

...but, I have to say, 'man bag' beats the hell outta 'murse'.

elSicomoro · 07-20-2014, 11:09 PM

Pravda...have you read it today? You would swear you're in an alternate universe: http://english.pravda.ru

elSicomoro · 07-20-2014, 11:11 PM

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What is Barack Obama's motive for "building a circumstantial case" against Russia? Why is this, excuse my French, filthy demonic bastard targeting Russia? He comes right out and says what he is up to. He no longer has any shame about how he has caused war and destruction, terrorism and fascism throughout the world. He is a duplicitous hypocrite of the highest order. The only conclusion that can be made is that he is itching to involve Russia in a war, a war he desperately needs to cure his economic shortcomings as a "leader" and to cement US world domination.

That's wonderful. (link)

Carruthers · 07-22-2014, 03:57 PM

In another thread I said that 'The English language is remarkably flexible and I always think that it is a bit like Linux, available to all to adopt and adapt to their own requirements'.

It appears that someone has used that freedom somewhat irresponsibly...

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London ITV News.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-22-2014, 08:05 PM

Maybe they were going for a laugh to relieve the tension of disappointed customers. Nah, I don't think so either.

footfootfoot · 07-23-2014, 08:05 PM

I would be pissed...

orthodoc · 07-23-2014, 09:52 PM

I made such excellent pitches to some local clients today that, unless I get major increases in staff and equipment pronto, I'm fucked. I have just beckoned some major players into the fold, and I'm working on a project for another client that could mean endless spinoff business. Pleased but just a bit terrified. But what the hell: it's only business. After cancer it's small potatoes.

Aliantha · 07-23-2014, 10:29 PM

I keep having those moments lately, although on a different scale. Haha. It is scarey, but great to be generating new business.

. Good for you ortho.

Clodfobble · 07-24-2014, 05:52 PM

Mr. Clod got a professional haircut at 1 AM last night.

See, his stylist--which is funny it itself, that he has A Guy that he's been going to loyally for ten years, and I just take whoever can see me on short notice at the J.C.Penney in the mall--is Muslim, and they're in the middle of Ramadan. Which means no eating from sunrise to sunset, but apparently modern Muslims have created a workaround whereby they stay up all night eating and partying and sleep as much as possible during daylight hours.

Mr. Clod is always up late anyway, and his stylist joked that he could easily get him in around 1 or 2 AM this week, and he readily agreed.

Undertoad · 07-24-2014, 05:57 PM

That is mildly amusing!

But at the same time, now I wish I could get a haircut late at night.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-24-2014, 10:05 PM

Always adjusting for reality.

Sundae · 07-25-2014, 01:10 AM

Trust me, all religions have work-arounds.
Where you think Mardi Gras comes from?!

Live in any city with a reasonably sized Muslim population and Ramadan makes Advent calendars with chocolates in look normal (in my day, Advent was a time of prayer and reflection second only to Lent).

elSicomoro · 07-25-2014, 01:14 AM

I just had a friend of mine totally get shitty with me because I joked about religion, Christianity in particular.

This is what I wrote:

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Is that ironic that a lot of Christians look down on the Mormons? The Mormons get made fun of for golden plates by people who believe that a being in the heavens is watching over them.

07-20-2014, 11:53 AM	#1188
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	'Man bag'...that brings to mind a couple of visuals... ...but, I have to say, 'man bag' beats the hell outta 'murse'. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

07-22-2014, 03:57 PM	#1191
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	I know that I shouldn't mock... In another thread I said that 'The English language is remarkably flexible and I always think that it is a bit like Linux, available to all to adopt and adapt to their own requirements'. It appears that someone has used that freedom somewhat irresponsibly... London ITV News. __________________

07-22-2014, 08:05 PM	#1192
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Maybe they were going for a laugh to relieve the tension of disappointed customers. Nah, I don't think so either. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

07-23-2014, 08:05 PM	#1193
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	I would be pissed... __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

07-23-2014, 09:52 PM	#1194
orthodoc Not Suspicious, Merely Canadian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,774	I made such excellent pitches to some local clients today that, unless I get major increases in staff and equipment pronto, I'm fucked. I have just beckoned some major players into the fold, and I'm working on a project for another client that could mean endless spinoff business. Pleased but just a bit terrified. But what the hell: it's only business. After cancer it's small potatoes. __________________ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi

07-20-2014, 11:09 PM	#1189
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Pravda...have you read it today? You would swear you're in an alternate universe: http://english.pravda.ru

07-23-2014, 10:29 PM	#1195
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I keep having those moments lately, although on a different scale. Haha. It is scarey, but great to be generating new business. . Good for you ortho. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

07-24-2014, 05:52 PM	#1196
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Mr. Clod got a professional haircut at 1 AM last night. See, his stylist--which is funny it itself, that he has A Guy that he's been going to loyally for ten years, and I just take whoever can see me on short notice at the J.C.Penney in the mall--is Muslim, and they're in the middle of Ramadan. Which means no eating from sunrise to sunset, but apparently modern Muslims have created a workaround whereby they stay up all night eating and partying and sleep as much as possible during daylight hours. Mr. Clod is always up late anyway, and his stylist joked that he could easily get him in around 1 or 2 AM this week, and he readily agreed. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

07-24-2014, 05:57 PM	#1197
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	That is mildly amusing! But at the same time, now I wish I could get a haircut late at night.

07-24-2014, 10:05 PM	#1198
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Always adjusting for reality. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

07-25-2014, 01:10 AM	#1199
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Trust me, all religions have work-arounds. Where you think Mardi Gras comes from?! Live in any city with a reasonably sized Muslim population and Ramadan makes Advent calendars with chocolates in look normal (in my day, Advent was a time of prayer and reflection second only to Lent).

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