Stupid People - Page 10

Gravdigr · 10-06-2015, 02:01 PM

How did we ever survive? As a species, I mean.

We (people) are just dumber than shit sometimes.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-06-2015, 06:47 PM

The dumber ones burned, the smarter one reproduced, and after a half million years, (or is that 7000

), this is the end result of that improvement.

He's probably a whiz on that computer, just doesn't know shit about life.

be-bop · 10-10-2015, 05:45 AM

My local bus company must employ the dumbest fuck's in the whole of Scotland, and the scary thing is I have to use the service, and put my life into their drivers hands.
Conversation with driver after enquiring about a missing bus.
Me "what happened to the 17.19 bus that was due before you?
Him "Oh did it not come then?
Me "well would we have been having this conversation if it had"?
Him "Well you might have missed it
Me "That's why I'm asking what happened to it?

I them went to my seat completely confused

glatt · 10-10-2015, 07:13 AM

So you missed a bus, either because it was early, or it never came, or maybe even because you were late. And the next bus was on time so you got on and wanted to complain to that driver about something he can't possibly have any knowledge or control over, but he wouldn't engage in your conversation to your liking. So he's stupid.

I don't see it.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-10-2015, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

So you missed a bus, either because it was early, or it never came, or maybe even because you were late. And the next bus was on time so you got on and wanted to complain to that driver about something he can't possibly have any knowledge or control over, but he wouldn't engage in your conversation to your liking. So he's stupid.

I don't see it.

What, you think that guy was just hired to drive the bus?
Nay nay, he is the company rep, the public's face of the whole transportation system, the sales force, the PR contact, the information booth, and the complaint department. He represents THE QUEEN, goddamnit.

be-bop · 10-10-2015, 02:19 PM

I'm very rarely late for buses because there are only 2 buses per hour . the drivers are in constant radio contact you can hear the control room chatter on all the busses when you're on them
I was only asking what had happened like a breakdown some reason as to why yet again there was no bus service.
I thought the driver might have known. More fool me to ask, public transport in the UK is a joke time tables are changed on a whim, services cancelled for spurious reasons,so much for private bus company's, even the local council who gives out the tenders are reported to be unhappy at this company.
We can't afford two cars otherwise I'd never be on a bus but my wife needs our car for her work

xoxoxoBruce · 10-10-2015, 03:08 PM

The solution is obvious, my good man, this sumbitch will clear pavement, and evaporate clouds.

fargon · 10-10-2015, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

The solution is obvious, my good man, this sumbitch will clear pavement, and evaporate clouds.

That would work real good.

DanaC · 10-10-2015, 07:25 AM

I've had that exact conversation. Out of sheer fucking frustration as yet another bus vanishes from the schedule. You stand there at the bus stop watching the electronic updates - and it says '508 Leeds 7 mins' - then '508 Leeds 3 minutes' - '508 Leeds Due' - ........................... '508 Leeds 29 mins'

Fuuuuuuuuuck!!!!

Sundae · 10-10-2015, 10:10 AM

Perhaps public transport issues are a particularly British issue.
Because we rely on them to such an extent, it doesn't take much to make us mad as hell.

When my bus was running late this week I completely freaked out. Not to the driver, but I had trouble holding things together. Okay, extenuating circumstances - money issues, a connecting coach to catch, non-refundable coach ticket, mother going into hospital and relying on me to be there when I said I would, being a complete nutter.

But after I stopped crying I did secretly send death rays into the heads of everyone who got on and questioned the driver as to why the bus was late.
I wanted to scream at them for holding us up even further!

This is neither against or in support of Be-Bop or Glatt.
I suppose I'm just saying that buses are hell-wagons laden with grief, but also that it's easy to slightly exaggerate.

sexobon · 10-11-2015, 08:11 AM

Something like that was my second vehicle for awhile. Rode it year-round. Wasn't easy finding snow tires for it though.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-11-2015, 09:27 AM

You only needed snow tires because it was "something like that", which is not that Vincent.

Griff · 10-12-2015, 07:17 AM

I thought Del McCoury wrote that, but Thompson did. There are some great covers out there.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-12-2015, 10:03 AM

Everyone covered Thompson's songs, as he is England's 'slow hand'.

lumberjim · 10-12-2015, 12:24 PM

this song just (18 minutes ago) came up in my Discover Weekly playlist on spotify (a weekly 30 ish song playlist that they think you'll like based on what you've listened to) I had not listened to this song on Spotify. I wonder if they share info with youtube... or is this just a coincidence? The version is by Richard Thompson from the Rumor and Sigh album.

10-06-2015, 02:01 PM	#1
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10-06-2015, 06:47 PM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	The dumber ones burned, the smarter one reproduced, and after a half million years, (or is that 7000 ), this is the end result of that improvement. He's probably a whiz on that computer, just doesn't know shit about life. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-10-2015, 03:08 PM	#7
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	The solution is obvious, my good man, this sumbitch will clear pavement, and evaporate clouds. Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-10-2015, 10:10 AM	#10
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Perhaps public transport issues are a particularly British issue. Because we rely on them to such an extent, it doesn't take much to make us mad as hell. When my bus was running late this week I completely freaked out. Not to the driver, but I had trouble holding things together. Okay, extenuating circumstances - money issues, a connecting coach to catch, non-refundable coach ticket, mother going into hospital and relying on me to be there when I said I would, being a complete nutter. But after I stopped crying I did secretly send death rays into the heads of everyone who got on and questioned the driver as to why the bus was late. I wanted to scream at them for holding us up even further! This is neither against or in support of Be-Bop or Glatt. I suppose I'm just saying that buses are hell-wagons laden with grief, but also that it's easy to slightly exaggerate. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-11-2015, 09:27 AM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	You only needed snow tires because it was "something like that", which is not that Vincent. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-10-2015, 05:45 AM	#3
be-bop Operations Operative Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: scotland/uk Posts: 664	My local bus company must employ the dumbest fuck's in the whole of Scotland, and the scary thing is I have to use the service, and put my life into their drivers hands. Conversation with driver after enquiring about a missing bus. Me "what happened to the 17.19 bus that was due before you? Him "Oh did it not come then? Me "well would we have been having this conversation if it had"? Him "Well you might have missed it Me "That's why I'm asking what happened to it? I them went to my seat completely confused

10-10-2015, 07:13 AM	#4
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	So you missed a bus, either because it was early, or it never came, or maybe even because you were late. And the next bus was on time so you got on and wanted to complain to that driver about something he can't possibly have any knowledge or control over, but he wouldn't engage in your conversation to your liking. So he's stupid. I don't see it.

10-10-2015, 02:19 PM	#6
be-bop Operations Operative Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: scotland/uk Posts: 664	I'm very rarely late for buses because there are only 2 buses per hour . the drivers are in constant radio contact you can hear the control room chatter on all the busses when you're on them I was only asking what had happened like a breakdown some reason as to why yet again there was no bus service. I thought the driver might have known. More fool me to ask, public transport in the UK is a joke time tables are changed on a whim, services cancelled for spurious reasons,so much for private bus company's, even the local council who gives out the tenders are reported to be unhappy at this company. We can't afford two cars otherwise I'd never be on a bus but my wife needs our car for her work

10-11-2015, 08:11 AM	#11
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Something like that was my second vehicle for awhile. Rode it year-round. Wasn't easy finding snow tires for it though.

10-12-2015, 07:17 AM	#13
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I thought Del McCoury wrote that, but Thompson did. There are some great covers out there. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

10-12-2015, 10:03 AM	#14
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Everyone covered Thompson's songs, as he is England's 'slow hand'. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-12-2015, 12:24 PM	#15
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	this song just (18 minutes ago) came up in my Discover Weekly playlist on spotify (a weekly 30 ish song playlist that they think you'll like based on what you've listened to) I had not listened to this song on Spotify. I wonder if they share info with youtube... or is this just a coincidence? The version is by Richard Thompson from the Rumor and Sigh album. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

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