The Culture Cup round 6

by **JuliusHMarx** Wed 12 Feb - 9:58

First topic message reminder :

rick_dagless wrote:http://io9.com/5982701/ultrasound-makes-sonoluminescent-bubbles

I think it is a grey ground Julius rather than black and white, so we may agree to disagree on this one

You could be right. If only you'd stuck to sonoluminescence, it definitely would have merited a round of applause. As it is, I'm not sure my conscient will allow it.

by **Galted** Tue 25 Feb - 8:48

rubbish on here today

by **Pal Joey** Tue 25 Feb - 8:51

Welsh poodles are ugly

by **seanmichaels** Tue 25 Feb - 8:52

Linebreaker wrote:Welsh ~~poodles~~ are ugly

by **Pal Joey** Tue 25 Feb - 8:57

Hopeless at fetching sticks and paying their bills too.

by **seanmichaels** Tue 25 Feb - 9:09

I take that back as a lot of welsh women are attractive (and dirty).

by **Galted** Tue 25 Feb - 9:13

seanmichaels wrote:I take that back as a lot of welsh women are attractive (and dirty).

They do have a habit of dressing up as daffodils at rugby matches though. Here is an example:

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The one on the right looks more doable although her teeth are quite intimidating.

by Rowley Tue 25 Feb - 9:15

I would guess they are no more off putting than the hi tec/Jack Wolfskin combo is for most ladies.

by **Galted** Tue 25 Feb - 9:22

Rowley wrote:I would guess they are no more off putting than the hi tec/Jack Wolfskin combo is for most ladies.

It's not off-putting at all when the wearer has a lithe physique and sturdy lower legs like myself. If I could stop scratching the back of my neck and spitting when I talk I'd be pursued relentlessly by ladies.

by **seanmichaels** Tue 25 Feb - 9:34

[quote="Galted"]

seanmichaels wrote:I take that back as a lot of welsh women are attractive (and dirty).

They do have a habit of dressing up as daffodils at rugby matches though. [quote]

Like Morrissey, I wouldn't mind those daffodils in my pants.

by **rIck_dAgless** Tue 25 Feb - 10:49

Morrissey is always a shoe in to kill the mood of any thread...

by **seanmichaels** Tue 25 Feb - 10:57

That was a thread killer and a half. Tuesday though so we have a wrap it up review to look forward to. Notch wanted to be kept up to date so I'm sure Galted will pm the review to him....

by **rIck_dAgless** Tue 25 Feb - 11:01

Good point sean, I shall await the burrito review with great anticipation.

Lets just be grateful that steffan hasn't been lured over to defend the honour of his countrymen(women)

Anyhoo how you diddling this fine day?

by **seanmichaels** Tue 25 Feb - 11:07

rick_dagless wrote:Good point sean, I shall await the burrito review with great anticipation.

Lets just be grateful that steffan hasn't been lured over to defend the honour of his countrymen(women)

Anyhoo how you diddling this fine day?

Not bad. Missus was supposed to have a hip replacement yesterday which meant a free house for 2 weeks. Been postponed till next wednesday now so she's back this evening. Not a bad thing but had planned to catch up on a bit of gardening and decorating. Like to do it on my own as she's a control freak.

by Rowley Tue 25 Feb - 11:09

rick_dagless wrote:Morrissey is always a shoe in to kill the mood of any thread...

Morrissey used to have Gladioli as well, so not only did it kill the thread but it was also inaccurate.

by **rIck_dAgless** Tue 25 Feb - 11:09

seanmichaels wrote:planned to catch up on a bit of gardening and decorating. Like to do it on my own as she's a control freak.

Rock and roll mate, though I do not let Missus Dagless loose on the decorating, thankfully, despite a slow but increasingly visible assimilation, it is still "My Flat"

Not to say the suggestions dont come thick and fast, along with minor things like ridiculously small bins, and cushions...

by **rIck_dAgless** Tue 25 Feb - 11:11

Rowley wrote:Morrissey used to have Gladioli as well, so not only did it kill the thread but it was also inaccurate.

Had a feeling some music trivia may bring you over Jeff, esp as it is now shown to be inaccurate, bet your ears were burning whilst you hunted down the thread it was on

morning by the way

by **seanmichaels** Tue 25 Feb - 11:12

rick_dagless wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:planned to catch up on a bit of gardening and decorating. Like to do it on my own as she's a control freak.

Rock and roll mate

Obviously one's whistle needs to be wet when undertaking such tasks.

by **rIck_dAgless** Tue 25 Feb - 11:13

seanmichaels wrote:Obviously one's whistle needs to be wet when undertaking such tasks.

As the landscape gardening becomes increasing more vigorous, and a bird bath/beer fridge combo seems like a cracking idea

by Mind the windows Tino. Tue 25 Feb - 11:26

seanmichaels wrote:
rick_dagless wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:planned to catch up on a bit of gardening and decorating. Like to do it on my own as she's a control freak.

Rock and roll mate

Obviously one's whistle needs to be wet when undertaking such tasks.

Thought of you this morning, Seany. We have a new girl starting with us from March and I gave her a little bit of training over the last couple of hours.

She is French. Very pleasant young lady. I haven't spoken to her enough to decide if she is a racist yet though.

by **JuliusHMarx** Tue 25 Feb - 11:28

Rowley wrote:
rick_dagless wrote:Morrissey is always a shoe in to kill the mood of any thread...

Morrissey used to have Gladioli as well, so not only did it kill the thread but it was also inaccurate.

And it's 'shoo-in' not 'shoe in'.

Don't worry rick, it was really nothing.

by **seanmichaels** Tue 25 Feb - 11:31

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
She is French. Very pleasant young lady. I haven't spoken to her enough to decide if she is a racist yet though.

Ask her what she thinks of Basile Boli.

by Mind the windows Tino. Tue 25 Feb - 11:33

seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
She is French. Very pleasant young lady. I haven't spoken to her enough to decide if she is a racist yet though.

Ask her what she thinks of Basile Boli.

I have no idea who Basile Boli is so I am a bit reluctant to ask her.

by **Galted** Tue 25 Feb - 11:38

@ michaels - I am so, so sorry but I had no idea you were looking forward to a Wrap-It-Up review and I spent all my jingling money on a Mushroom Risotto soup and baguette from Pret. For what it's worth, if I'd bought a delicious chicken burrito from Wrap-It-Up it would have scored very highly, very highly indeed.
@ dagless - see above
@ Julius - thanks for pointing out that "shoo-in" is the correct spelling, this is something of which I was unaware. I will be sure to keep a look-out for this in future, the potential for annoying people trying to make a point is infinite
@ Tino - is "a little bit of training" supposed to be an innuendo?
@ Rowley - you're one of my favourite moderators. I hope, one day, to call you "Jeff" as Tino does

by **seanmichaels** Tue 25 Feb - 11:39

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
She is French. Very pleasant young lady. I haven't spoken to her enough to decide if she is a racist yet though.

Ask her what she thinks of Basile Boli.

I have no idea who Basile Boli is so I am a bit reluctant to ask her.

French defender, headbutted Stuart Pearce. Heard a good anecdote about that yesterday.

by Mind the windows Tino. Tue 25 Feb - 11:39

Galted wrote:
@ Tino - is "a little bit of training" supposed to be an innuendo?

No. It was a little bit of training.

by Mind the windows Tino. Tue 25 Feb - 11:41

seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
She is French. Very pleasant young lady. I haven't spoken to her enough to decide if she is a racist yet though.

Ask her what she thinks of Basile Boli.

I have no idea who Basile Boli is so I am a bit reluctant to ask her.

French defender, headbutted Stuart Pearce. Heard a good anecdote about that yesterday.

OK, I still don't really understand why I would ask her about him? Is he some sort of controversial French figure then? Aside from nutting Stuart Pearce (who I have heard of)?

And what is the anecdote?

by **Galted** Tue 25 Feb - 11:42

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Galted wrote:
@ Tino - is "a little bit of training" supposed to be an innuendo?

No. It was a little bit of training.

I don't know where the "supposed to be" bit came from. I hope that it hasn't upset you. You're one of my favourite posters who refer to Rowley as "Jeff".

by Mind the windows Tino. Tue 25 Feb - 11:43

Galted wrote:You're one of my favourite posters

You could have just stopped there.

by Rowley Tue 25 Feb - 11:43

Galted (I am not going to use one of those at symbols, it is a short step from that to L*L, which is never, ever acceptable) you can feel free to call me Jeff. I feel we are there now.

by **Galted** Tue 25 Feb - 11:44

I'm off to have a digestively responsible peppermint tea and do a bit of self-harming. I may write an angst-ridden poem about it afterwards or hang myself with my shoo-laces.

by **Galted** Tue 25 Feb - 11:46

Rowley wrote:Galted (I am not going to use one of those at symbols, it is a short step from that to L*L, which is never, ever acceptable) you can feel free to call me Jeff. I feel we are there now.

At Rowley - this is a very special moment. It will feel a bit disrespectful so, although I will now try to refer to you as "Jeff" I will be thinking "Mr Rowley" as I type. Jeff.

by **seanmichaels** Tue 25 Feb - 11:48

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
She is French. Very pleasant young lady. I haven't spoken to her enough to decide if she is a racist yet though.

Ask her what she thinks of Basile Boli.

I have no idea who Basile Boli is so I am a bit reluctant to ask her.

French defender, headbutted Stuart Pearce. Heard a good anecdote about that yesterday.

OK, I still don't really understand why I would ask her about him? Is he some sort of controversial French figure then? Aside from nutting Stuart Pearce (who I have heard of)?

And what is the anecdote?

He's black? If she were racist I expect she wouldn't like him. You can use Youssou N'Dour if you want?

Can't be arsed to type the anecdote. Will try a cut and paste job.

by **JuliusHMarx** Tue 25 Feb - 11:49

Rowley wrote:Galted (I am not going to use one of those at symbols, it is a short step from that to L*L, which is never, ever acceptable) you can feel free to call me Jeff. I feel we are there now.

How about 'Geoffrey'? Or do you boycott 'Geoffrey'?

by **rIck_dAgless** Tue 25 Feb - 11:50

JuliusHMarx wrote:And it's 'shoo-in' not 'shoe in'.

Right you are Julius but it drew you into the fray so all good in the end...

And not a problem Galted, the rarity of the burrito review will only serve to increase my anticipation of the next one.

by Rowley Tue 25 Feb - 11:52

JuliusHMarx wrote:
Rowley wrote:Galted (I am not going to use one of those at symbols, it is a short step from that to L*L, which is never, ever acceptable) you can feel free to call me Jeff. I feel we are there now.

How about 'Geoffrey'? Or do you boycott 'Geoffrey'?

Very good Julius, really hope this meets with a better response than your previous name based punnery, as the Jeff Beck quip killed the thread in a way even sean can only dream of.

by **seanmichaels** Tue 25 Feb - 11:56

I see Oscar Pistorius's trial is going to be on the Telly (sure they'll have it on the wireless for those living North of Stevenage).

by **JuliusHMarx** Tue 25 Feb - 12:01

Rowley wrote:
JuliusHMarx wrote:
Rowley wrote:Galted (I am not going to use one of those at symbols, it is a short step from that to L*L, which is never, ever acceptable) you can feel free to call me Jeff. I feel we are there now.

How about 'Geoffrey'? Or do you boycott 'Geoffrey'?

Very good Julius, really hope this meets with a better response than your previous name based punnery, as the Jeff Beck quip killed the thread in a way even sean can only dream of.

True, but I can now usually draw the crowds back in with a well-placed 'hampton'.

by **Galted** Tue 25 Feb - 12:18

hampton

well-placed hampton

Laugh

by Mind the windows Tino. Tue 25 Feb - 12:33

seanmichaels wrote:

He's black? If she were racist I expect she wouldn't like him. You can use Youssou N'Dour if you want?

I have a sneaking suspicion that she is too bright to be foiled by the old "what do you think of [insert name of black person]" trick.

According to her CV, her favourite actor is Mr Sidney Poitier.

by **seanmichaels** Tue 25 Feb - 12:37

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
According to her CV, her favourite actor is Mr Sidney Poitier.

Tell her the black man's w1lly joke. If she laughs you'll know she's a racist.

by Mind the windows Tino. Tue 25 Feb - 12:39

seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
According to her CV, her favourite actor is Mr Sidney Poitier.

Tell her the black man's w1lly joke. If she laughs you'll know she's a racist.

On a serious note, it appears she did go to an all girls school so I might probe her gently about her opinion on rug munching.

by Rowley Tue 25 Feb - 12:42

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
According to her CV, her favourite actor is Mr Sidney Poitier.

Tell her the black man's w1lly joke. If she laughs you'll know she's a racist.

On a serious note, it appears she did go to an all girls school so I might probe her gently about her opinion on rug munching.

Look can we stop perpetuating lazy stereotypes about same gender schools and private educations, sean has already confirmed that these stereotypes are an urban myth, surely that should be enough to put this to bed once and for all, as you would never hope to meet a more well adjusted example of heterosexuality than our Sean.

by **Galted** Tue 25 Feb - 12:45

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
According to her CV, her favourite actor is Mr Sidney Poitier.

Tell her the black man's w1lly joke. If she laughs you'll know she's a racist.

On a serious note, it appears she did go to an all girls school so I might probe her gently about her opinion on rug munching.

I used to know a French girl who got a wart on her fanny from all the group sex she used to participate in. You might want to tell your one this as a means of steering the "training" towards sex or do you still only go for old ladies and Eastern Europeans?

by Mind the windows Tino. Tue 25 Feb - 12:47

Rowley wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
According to her CV, her favourite actor is Mr Sidney Poitier.

Tell her the black man's w1lly joke. If she laughs you'll know she's a racist.

On a serious note, it appears she did go to an all girls school so I might probe her gently about her opinion on rug munching.

Look can we stop perpetuating lazy stereotypes about same gender schools and private educations, sean has already confirmed that these stereotypes are an urban myth, surely that should be enough to put this to bed once and for all, as you would never hope to meet a more well adjusted example of heterosexuality than our Sean.

It is just like The Newsroom, Jeff. Once it is confirmed by two separate sources, you can run with the story.

If the new girls confirms she has not had any same sex experiences, I can put it to bed and stop accusing Sean of having his shopping delivered at the back door.

by Mind the windows Tino. Tue 25 Feb - 12:50

Galted wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
According to her CV, her favourite actor is Mr Sidney Poitier.

Tell her the black man's w1lly joke. If she laughs you'll know she's a racist.

On a serious note, it appears she did go to an all girls school so I might probe her gently about her opinion on rug munching.

I used to know a French girl who got a wart on her fanny from all the group sex she used to participate in. You might want to tell your one this as a means of steering the "training" towards sex or do you still only go for old ladies and Eastern Europeans?

I never got it on with the Ukrainian girl. Either she didn't like my Klitschko stories or she is a lesbian. They are the only possible reasons.

by **seanmichaels** Tue 25 Feb - 12:53

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
I never got it on with the Ukrainian girl. Either she didn't like my Klitschko stories or she is a lesbian. They are the only possible reasons.

Or she has her sights set on something better than a poor man's John Craven.....

by Mind the windows Tino. Tue 25 Feb - 12:54

seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
I never got it on with the Ukrainian girl. Either she didn't like my Klitschko stories or she is a lesbian. They are the only possible reasons.

Or she has her sights set on something better than a poor man's John Craven.....

Quite possibly, Elton.

by **seanmichaels** Tue 25 Feb - 13:28

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
I never got it on with the Ukrainian girl. Either she didn't like my Klitschko stories or she is a lesbian. They are the only possible reasons.

Or she has her sights set on something better than a poor man's John Craven.....

Quite possibly, Elton.

I was made in England like a blue Cortina

by **rIck_dAgless** Tue 25 Feb - 14:00

The thread has been "Morrissyed" I see

by **Galted** Tue 25 Feb - 14:18

Here's an emo poem.

Addiction

© Chloe Marling

I felt to pain everyday,
Seeing the scars on my wrist.
No one understands me,
My life is at risk.
Waiting everyday for the worst,
With a razor blade in my hand.
Getting ready to cut my wrist,
I can't wait until my life ends.
At school I hang my head low,
Always feeling ashamed.
Always making actions of slicing their wrist,
The only reason is,
The cuts and scars on My wrist.
Wanting my life to end every night.
People don't understand depression,
Thinking only Mental people have it.
But no one knows how it feels,
until I explain,
The life I live is real.
Teachers and parents walk by,
Seeing the scars on my wrists.
Never knowing,
I'm waiting for the day I die.

5 uses of "wrist"
1 x pain
2 x cut
3 x scar
1 x blade

It's even funnier if you imagine it being read to a laugh track.

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