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Things I don't get

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ForteanTimes wrote:
Cosimo wrote:

people who go to concerts and just stand there like statues


Yeah but some of us are old and have ruined our ears, (tinnitus please look after your ears young uns as it is a horrible condition to have), and now have to wear ear plugs. Half the time I don't bother as it's pointless going to see a band with them in.So we are the old confused deaf and messed up folk standing like statues.

 
I remember seeing Bailterspace sometime in the early nineties at the Powerstation. My ears were ringing for three whole days. The day after the gig, I swear I couldn't hear a friggin' thing. So damned loud.
And I didn't even really like them.
Nix, Leyton Orient and Alloa Athletic supporting schmuck.

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I had a mate saw the Jesus and Mary Chain in the UK play circa Psychocandy and he actually suffered permanent hearing loss, leaving him only about 40% in one ear. He's not been to a live gig since, but still loves his music.
Nix, Leyton Orient and Alloa Athletic supporting schmuck.

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I remeber many years ago having my hearing tested by work and it was down, and they asked if there were any habits that might cause it.

I said "Live Music and Motor Sport...

How's my driving? - Whine here

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robbwatson wrote:


Rumour has it they're americanising "Outrageous Fortune"
 
Steady Rob!
Profile pic. Should you be interested. Lakhsen, on the right, lost touch with him.
Mohammed, on the left, I'm still in touch with. He's now living in Agadez, Niger. More focused on his animals now as tourism has dried up. Is active with a co-op promoting local goods, leather work and bijouterie, into Europe. 
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Hard News wrote:
Similar in Hamilton.  I did like them though.  Genius show.
 
Saw them in London in 92. Epic.
 
I think I was the only person in the crowd who wasn't a member of Shihad.
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dairyflat wrote:
robbwatson wrote:


Rumour has it they're americanising "Outrageous Fortune"
 
Steady Rob!
 
It's not a rumour - they really are!
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dairyflat wrote:
robbwatson wrote:


Rumour has it they're americanising "Outrageous Fortune"
 
Steady Rob!


Believe me, I wish it weren't so. Outrageous is the only show on TV I make an effort to watch!
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Apart from Phoenix matches of course

2ndBest2008-10-17 15:04:54
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Well yeah, that goes without saying 
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Hard News wrote:
I remeber many years ago having my hearing tested by work and it was down, and they asked if there were any habits that might cause it.

I said "Live Music and Motor Sport...
 
Could you describe their reaction when you said that?? I bet a picture is worth a thousand words eh??
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Why is it you pay more for food and beverages, like low fat products,  that has less in it?

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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C-Diddy wrote:
Why is it you pay more for food and beverages, like low fat products,  that has less in it?
 
Similarly, how come bottled water costs more than Coke?
Perhaps more importantly, why do people buy bottled water anyhow?
Nix, Leyton Orient and Alloa Athletic supporting schmuck.

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TheJam wrote:
C-Diddy wrote:
Why is it you pay more for food and beverages, like low fat products,  that has less in it?
 
Similarly, how come bottled water costs more than Coke?
Perhaps more importantly, why do people buy bottled water anyhow?
 
While we're at it, why do people happily pay $3+ a litre for a bottle of water at a Service Station but scoff at having to pay $1.70 per litre for fuel?

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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How is it that Dominos pizza not only exists, but thrives? I'm not generally fussy when it comes to pizza, but even I have my limits.
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Domino's > Pizza Hut.
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kiwi pie wrote:
How is it that Bill Hensen not only exists, but thrives? I'm not generally fussy when it comes to little children, but even I have my limits.
 
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C-Diddy2008-10-23 13:27:49

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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Dont mix Aussie Dominos with Kiwi dominos, from what i understand there is a bit of a differance. (Had a stragetic meeting for them held in the BB functions rooms a couple of weeks back) its like comparing a KFC restaurant in NZ and one anywhere in Asia where you have to ask for everything "without the cockroach please"
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There has to be a difference, because it's utter sh*te over here. There's no way you'd call it better than Pizza Hutt otherwise.
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It is better than Pizza Hut - just, not as good as Hells Pizzas, but a lot cheaper. I miss the cheesy crust Pizzas from that company that no longer exists after they were bought out.
 
Speaking of Hell's Pizzas, have you read their latest stupid promotion, order a Pizza and have a Thai Massage "Free". You have to go to Thailand within 24 hours to get it though.
 
I bet someone, somewhere will do just that to prove a point. Almost as stupid as their Condom promotion a few years back.
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UberGunner wrote:
Dont mix Aussie Dominos with Kiwi dominos, from what i understand there is a bit of a differance. (Had a stragetic meeting for them held in the BB functions rooms a couple of weeks back) its like comparing a KFC restaurant in NZ and one anywhere in Asia where you have to ask for everything "without the cockroach please"


Japanese KFC = Kentucy Fried Buzzard.
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ACT claim to have a "zero tolerance for crime" policy. "Three strikes and you are out" say the billboards.
But surely "three strikes and you are out" is not a "zero tolerance policy". It's a two chances tolerance policy.
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People that order quarter strength bowl lattes... and then add several sugars.

People that ask what diet drinks we have, when I reply none, they order coke.
 
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smarah wrote:

People that order quarter strength bowl lattes... and then add several sugars.

People that ask what diet drinks we have, when I reply none, they order coke.
 
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1/4 strength decaf soy latte drinkers. I mean really? why bother at all. go to starbucks if you want sh*t coffee, but don't ask a "proper" barista to demean themselves by making this crap.
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UberGunner wrote:
smarah wrote:

People that order quarter strength bowl lattes... and then add several sugars.

People that ask what diet drinks we have, when I reply none, they order coke.
 
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1/4 strength decaf soy latte drinkers. I mean really? why bother at all. go to starbucks if you want sh*t coffee, but don't ask a "proper" barista to demean themselves by making this crap.
 
Yes! yes! and then its not hot enough, and you're like "thats coz its mlk not boiling water you f**kwit! shall I burn the milk so it tastes like sh*t in a cup!"
Gah!
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That it is acceptable to drink coffee from an enormous bowl. Try that with soup. You'll soon be asked to refrain.
Nix, Leyton Orient and Alloa Athletic supporting schmuck.

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Barista's who think they are doing a "proper" job.
Nix, Leyton Orient and Alloa Athletic supporting schmuck.

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Oh sh*t, i'm going to take an earbashing for the last one...
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robbwatson wrote:
UberGunner wrote:
Dont mix Aussie Dominos with Kiwi dominos, from what i understand there is a bit of a differance. (Had a stragetic meeting for them held in the BB functions rooms a couple of weeks back) its like comparing a KFC restaurant in NZ and one anywhere in Asia where you have to ask for everything "without the cockroach please"


Japanese KFC = Kentucy Fried Buzzard.
 
What I don't get is that if is indeed Kentucky Fried Buzzard why is it still called KFC?

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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Latte bowls?

That sh*t is soooo 1997.



Shameful.
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kiwi pie wrote:
Latte bowls?

That sh*t is soooo 1997.



Shameful.
 
Have you moved onto Skinny Chai Mochachino with skim water and no beans?

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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C-Diddy wrote:
kiwi pie wrote:
Latte bowls?

That sh*t is soooo 1997.



Shameful.
 
Have you moved onto Skinny Chai Mochachino with skim water and no beans?


Welcome to 2006.
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I don't drink hot drinks of any description - never have - so I'm ignorant to your jibes. I do know, however, that coffee snobs have become as much of a plague as wine snobs. Which is kinda funny really.
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Lonegunmen wrote:
It is better than Pizza Hut - just, not as good as Hells Pizzas, but a lot cheaper. I miss the cheesy crust Pizzas from that company that no longer exists after they were bought out.
 
Speaking of Hell's Pizzas, have you read their latest stupid promotion, order a Pizza and have a Thai Massage "Free". You have to go to Thailand within 24 hours to get it though.
 
I bet someone, somewhere will do just that to prove a point. Almost as stupid as their Condom promotion a few years back.
 
Could imagine itd be entirely possible that someone travelling to Thailand that night,could order hells before going. Wonder what they would do then?

Allegedly

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Lonegunmen wrote:
It is better than Pizza Hut - just, not as good as Hells Pizzas, but a lot cheaper. I miss the cheesy crust Pizzas from that company that no longer exists after they were bought out.
 
Speaking of Hell's Pizzas, have you read their latest stupid promotion, order a Pizza and have a Thai Massage "Free". You have to go to Thailand within 24 hours to get it though.
 
I bet someone, somewhere will do just that to prove a point. Almost as stupid as their Condom promotion a few years back.
 
I heard Peter Jackson was going to make a movie about that. It was going to be "Aotearoan Pizza" about 5 guys in their last year at High School making a pact about losing their virginity on their Year 12 Formal night...
 
"It's like hot Hell's Pizza"...

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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TheJam wrote:
Barista's who think they are doing a "proper" job.
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why won't they let me drink at work???
 
 
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UberGunner wrote:
TheJam wrote:
Barista's who think they are doing a "proper" job.
 
I told ya, I told ya!!!
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People who say "If you don't vote you can't complain."

If I don't like any of the parties I won't vote and I'll complain a ton.
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