Another Drive4show 'Anything goes' thread

[JAS]

First topic message reminder :

Right now I would rather we still had Wellbeck and little pea and that Falcao had never arrived.  Not too impressed by the signing of Di Maria either.

"We"?? I'm surprised you associate yourself to an organisation that has squandered over £135 this summer, whilst there are homeless people on the streets and starving children in the world!! They could have spent £135m on those things and left the squad alone, finishing top half would still be ok wouldn't it? Especially if so many peoples lives were improved by redirecting transfer monies to charity.

[navyblueshorts]

PC Nazis drivng the bus? For sure Ben Affleck comes across as the most looney of the bunch.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cal-bears-petition-to-ban-bigot-bill-maher-2014-10-28

Affleck just comes across as a child throwing a hissy-fit when someone has the temerity to disagree with him. Better if he sticks to acting I think.

[super_realist]

PC Nazis drivng the bus? For sure Ben Affleck comes across as the most looney of the bunch.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cal-bears-petition-to-ban-bigot-bill-maher-2014-10-28

Affleck just comes across as a child throwing a hissy-fit when someone has the temerity to disagree with him. Better if he sticks to acting I think.

Don't you mean a little girl Navy?

[navyblueshorts]

PC Nazis drivng the bus? For sure Ben Affleck comes across as the most looney of the bunch.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cal-bears-petition-to-ban-bigot-bill-maher-2014-10-28

Affleck just comes across as a child throwing a hissy-fit when someone has the temerity to disagree with him. Better if he sticks to acting I think.

Don't you mean a little girl Navy?

Ooooh. Now there's a thought...

Actually, I should probably resign from my job, go put on a hair shirt and whip myself for a week as punishment for the use of that term. What was I thinking??

[McLaren]

Would you really want Ben to stick to acting?

[navyblueshorts]

Would you really want Ben to stick to acting?

Actually, now you come to mention it, probably not that either although not seen Argo yet.

[pedro]

He should've stuck to JLo.

[westisbest]

Was good in Gone Girl apparently.

[incontinentia]

Was good in Gone Girl apparently.

Yea also in 'The Town'. He's a good actor, its just that on this forum, every famous person is bad at what they do.

[MustPuttBetter]

Emily Ratajkowski isn't

[MustPuttBetter]

He's a good actor, its just that on this forum, every famous person is bad at what they do.

Do you mean "in a forum of 5,662 registered users, for every famous person there is always someone who thinks they're bad at what they do" ?

Shocker.........

[incontinentia]

Don't think there's that many of the golf forum MPB. Its a very negative place, admit it!

[MustPuttBetter]

No but there's still more than enough to make it likely that there will be someone who doesn't like everyone

I admit nothing!

[navyblueshorts]

Was good in Gone Girl apparently.

Yea also in 'The Town'. He's a good actor, its just that on this forum, every famous person is bad at what they do.

No, that's not it at all but you go ahead and exaggerate if you like. Personally, I hate people who're over-hyped on the basis of pretty much FA real evidence of their excellence - a common problem these days. Affleck was Poopie in Pearl Harbour for one thing, but I'll give him some credit and allow that it might have been a Poopie script and he should therefore ask his agent a question or two. Pretty Poopie in Armageddon as well from what I recall. If he wants to get involved in academic arguments over Islamic stereotyping, then he needs to act a bit more sensibly and stop throwing a tantrum when someone chucks a deliberate curveball at him or, he simply disagrees with a valid point someone else has made.

[Roller_Coaster]

Watched 24 hours in A&E last night.

One of the patients was a young woman who'd gone out on her motorbike, stuffed it and lost half a leg.

I've never "got" motorbikes despite the annual occurrence of the TT (and by fook that looks scary from the on board cameras) so assuming there must be a bike nut amongst us, what is it about them as they just seem like impending accidents to me with no protection?

[McLaren]

Kwini

Another thing for Vermont to be proud of;

If only White men voted in 2012 US election:

[super_realist]

Kwini

Another thing for Vermont to be proud of;

If only White men voted in 2012 US election:

Mac, have you got a map which shows the voting pattern of those who ate a cheese sandwich on the day of the election?

[kwinigolfer]

Fortunately, Vermont might have done well there too as our cheese is superb.

What a crappy time of year, our clocks go back, it's going to be November which means winter is here, there's snow in the forecast, and on top of all that it's Hallobloodyween.

[super_realist]

Right up until Jan 2nd this is also my least favourite time Kwini. Hate the darkness, cold, Halloween, Christmas etc etc.

[McLaren]

You hate Christmas?

[kwinigolfer]

s_r,
And you can throw in Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving for what?

[super_realist]

You hate Christmas?

Yes Mac, I do, is that allowed?

[McLaren]

Super, I have a completely secular Christmas that is nothing more than a good meal and plenty of drinks with friends and family. What do you do on christmas that makes it so terrible for you?

[Mad for Chelsea]

Super's a miserable so-and-so, so I imagine it's seeing other people actually be happy that annoys him

I love Christmas, get to see members of the family who I don't see much otherwise (those who live in England). Missed out last year as the missus couldn't travel (bl**dy paperwork), though that did mean we could have oysters on Xmas day, something I'd never done before! This year though will be traveling to London and having a merry old time of it

[super_realist]

Had a good Christmas two years ago, half the family was ill so just stayed at home on my own with a power of beer.

What don't I like about it? I hate the commercial aspect of it, I hate that it's in your face from about Nov 1 onwards if not earlier. I hate Christmas songs, I hate the expectation that you MUST enjoy yourself. I hate how bored I'll be over the holiday, I'll probably go into work as I'll be so bored even though I'm off from Mid Dec to mid January. I hate people saying "Merry Christmas" etc, like they give a toss.

Some of the social aspect of it is ok, Christmas Eve always used to be good down the pub, but Christmas is never really a hugely fun thing if you're a single gent.

I've spent a good few Christmas's in ski resorts and it's much better over there, it's a day earlier over there and not built up for months on end, it's there, then it's gone.

That's the way I would like to see it done.

[Plunky]

s_r,
And you can throw in Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving for what?

...for having a 4 day weekend !  Best thing about it as far as I'm concerned.

[super_realist]

Americans get a niggardly amount of holiday compared to us don't they?

[McLaren]

Super

Who doesn't hate all the things you listed above? I am interested in why you hate the actual act of christmas dinner?

[super_realist]

When did I say I hate Christmas Dinner Mac?

I have dinner very regularly with the family anyway, so if I did have a criticism of that it is that it feels a bit forced to HAVE to have one on Christmas Day.

[McLaren]

As an atheist I assume you view christmas as a secular event, in which case christmas is mostly about the party on the day. That party usually revolving around the dinner. So when you say you hated christmas I assumed you meant the party/celebration on the day.

[incontinentia]

Do Scots have Haggis for Xmas dinner?

I don't like Xmas either super, for the reasons you've mentioned and some others. Very boring time of year.

[super_realist]

As an atheist I assume you view christmas as a secular event, in which case christmas is mostly about the party on the day.  That party usually revolving around the dinner. So when you say you hated christmas I assumed you meant the party/celebration on the day.

Christmas is an all encompassing term Mac.

Another thing I dislike it is that people view it as a time to be nice and caring towards one another. Why not just do that all the time?

I suppose at least at yours your 9 Chins poster won't steal the last roast potato.
Must be tremendous fun for your family to have the worlds most right on man at dinner, refereeing the dinner topics and the bar at which it must not cross.

[kwinigolfer]

Agree Plunky!

Mac,
If all those "Holiday" dinners were all they're cracked up to be, wouldn't we be enjoying them year round?
All I know is that, come Thanksgiving, I'll be catering for meals that I don't care for, for unappreciative guests who get sozzled on my vino and Scotch, there'll be those ghastly Xmas songs on the radio and nothing worth watching on the box. Fingers crossed for a UEFA Cup double-header so that I can royally p1ss everyone off.
And save me, please, from the assault on everything retail on the day after when the Vermont peshmerga come down from the hills to launch a full-frontal attack on Downtown Burlington. Probably as heavily, if more discreetly, armed as the Kurdish version.

At least more families keep to themselves over here at Xmas, a redeeming feature if nothing else.

[McLaren]

Guys, I am no fan of the general christmas period, it just seemed odd that super couldn't find anything to like about the actual day of christmas.

[super_realist]

Mac, I've nothing against it, I just think it doesn't need to be contrived and almost mandatory like Christmas is.

It makes me feel a bit like a prisoner, away from my house and comforts, usually awful weather, forced chat, too much food, no personal sanctuary etc etc.

Usually I make it the briefest of trips. Christmas Eve, then home on Boxing Day.

[MustPuttBetter]

s_r,
And you can throw in Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving for what?

Thanks to the natives for agreeing to be killed and leaving the land free to be harvested?

[navyblueshorts]

Kwini

Another thing for Vermont to be proud of;

If only White men voted in 2012 US election:

For the sake of parity Mac, can you supply equivalent images as if only Hispanics or only blacks had voted?

...What don't I like about it? I hate the commercial aspect of it, I hate that it's in your face from about Nov 1 onwards if not earlier. I hate Christmas songs, I hate the expectation that you MUST enjoy yourself. I hate how bored I'll be over the holiday, I'll probably go into work as I'll be so bored even though I'm off from Mid Dec to mid January. I hate people saying "Merry Christmas" etc, like they give a toss...

Have to say, I tend to agree about all of that, especially the fact it's basically Christmas from Nov 1st. By the time it actually comes around, I almost couldn't care less. I like the getting together with family, eating good food and having a drink aspect but loathe the over-commercialised, excessively long run into it.

...And save me, please, from the assault on everything retail on the day after when the Vermont peshmerga come down from the hills to launch a full-frontal attack on Downtown Burlington. Probably as heavily, if more discreetly, armed as the Kurdish version...

[westisbest]

Christmas is a bit OTT.

Best part for me is xmas eve. Beers down the pub with your mates.

Also an important time of year in the football calender.

Being a dad now, its more the enjoyment for my son.

Although he has just turned 1, so to young to understand.

I have xmas eve off this year,so an extra day off work, cant complain.
I do prefer xmas eve/day to new years.

Not been out nye for about 6 years, no interest.

[kwinigolfer]

More discrimination by Big Brother:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2014/10/31/google-street-view-fine-cleavage/18239381/

[pedro]

New Years is a bit annoying. You're basically expected to go party and have fun. Usually it just ends up being a bit flat. I much prefer just partying / getting hammered on a normal Fri/Sat.

[pedro]

Americans get a niggardly amount of holiday compared to us don't they?

Are you referring to Martin Luther King Day?

[1GrumpyGolfer]

Americans get a niggardly amount of holiday compared to us don't they?

Are you referring to Martin Luther King Day?

My step-daughter thinks it's Luther Vandross Day.....

[pedro]

Following our discussion a few weeks back re the Bundesliga vs EPL
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29872408

[kwinigolfer]

David Moyes states that Fellaini has fantastic chest control.

1).Is this sexist?

2).Which woman would be his "chest control" equivalent??

[super_realist]

Paul Lambert quoting as saying that his daughter can punch harder than Benteke.

Can he expect the sack?

[westisbest]

Paul Lambert quoting as saying that his daughter can punch harder than Benteke.

Can he expect the sack?

He wont be sacked as has a new deal. Lerner looking to sell.

They ruffled Benteke up yesterday, he took the bait.

Although that little pu55y Mason should have gone to.

[super_realist]

I was alluding to whether his comment can be construed as sexist West.

In light of the "lil girl" storm in a plastic tea set, this might be seen in a familiar vein.

[westisbest]

Ah ok.

To be honest didn't hear that comment.

I suppose nothing will come of it.

[MustPuttBetter]

I would jump at the chance to get rid of him, seems as good a reason as any

[pedro]

I just called to say...I'm pregnant...
Stevie Wonders girlfriend expecting triplets. He's already got 8 kids. I wonder if he can 'look' after three more?

[kwinigolfer]

Hope there's a sink nearby if he's on nappy duty.

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