Bits and Bobs 49

Warhead · Noob as of 6/8/10

Grim... wrote:

It's Natalia Tena from Game of Thrones. Her band is called Molotov Jukebox so I guess it's one of their videos.

Q

Found it

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38457

I've just scandalised a middle aged admin lady by responding to the question " are you looking forward to Christmas?" with an honest "no, not really"

JBR · **Joined:** 2nd Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 3211

People really shouldn't be asking open questions they actually only want/expect one answer to.

Findus Fop · **Joined:** 14th May, 2009 **Posts:** 4299

DavPaz wrote:

I've just scandalised a middle aged admin lady by responding to the question " are you looking forward to Christmas?" with an honest "no, not really"

You should have followed up with: "I'm looking forward to CHRIIIIIISSSSTMMAAAAAAASSSSSS."

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Nov 30, 2017 16:09

Your answer should have been.

"It'll be lonely, this Christmas, without you, to hold."

Warhead · Noob as of 6/8/10

She got off lightly. If she'd asked me, she'd have received the full rant about the commercialization, the crap on TV, having to put up with family members you'd rather see face down in a ditch, ..... .I could go on, but I need a lie down already.

myp · **Posted:** Thu Nov 30, 2017 18:35

I like the buildup to Christmas much more than the actual day, I think.

Jem · **Posted:** Thu Nov 30, 2017 19:03

I like this time of year. Not done much in the way of prep this year though - going to be buying presents on Christmas Eve at this rate.

miki · **Joined:** 30th Apr, 2011 **Posts:** 1458 **Location:** NL

She got off lightly, Aegon (financial company, don't know if they are also in the UK) made the mistake of asking me what I thought of their recent service
I had words

Kern · **Posted:** Fri Dec 01, 2017 9:57

A few minutes ago the radio announcer said 'And here's some Messiahs for you...' . This has amused me more than a list of events probably should.

Trousers · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3073

I slept in for 3 hours today. My alarm goes off at 5:40am and went off for 45 minutes without me hearing it and I eventually woke up at 8:40am in a blind panic.

I am now confused as fuck and still tired but at least I am pushing gender boundaries by wearing lady deodorant because my stupid push up stick thing snapped in a rush.

MaliA · **Posted:** Fri Dec 01, 2017 12:04

Lady deodorant often better as it is commonly odourless.

Trousers · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3073

MaliA wrote:

Lady deodorant often better as it is commonly odourless.

This is the one I use to mask the smell of a particularly egregious shit, so it has somewhat odd connotations for me.

MaliA · **Posted:** Fri Dec 01, 2017 12:16

Trousers wrote:

MaliA wrote:

Lady deodorant often better as it is commonly odourless.

This is the one I use to mask the smell of a particularly egregious shit, so it has somewhat odd connotations for me.

If you're Leeds way, again, by the by, and fancy a beer, hit me up.

Trousers · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3073

MaliA wrote:

Trousers wrote:

MaliA wrote:

Lady deodorant often better as it is commonly odourless.

This is the one I use to mask the smell of a particularly egregious shit, so it has somewhat odd connotations for me.

If you're Leeds way, again, by the by, and fancy a beer, hit me up.

I'm there every fortnight picking up and dropping off the youngling but it's usually a fleeting visit.

Having said that late afternoon one Sunday for a swift one before returning back is more than feasible?

MaliA · **Posted:** Fri Dec 01, 2017 13:28

Trousers wrote:

MaliA wrote:

Trousers wrote:

MaliA wrote:

Lady deodorant often better as it is commonly odourless.

This is the one I use to mask the smell of a particularly egregious shit, so it has somewhat odd connotations for me.

If you're Leeds way, again, by the by, and fancy a beer, hit me up.

I'm there every fortnight picking up and dropping off the youngling but it's usually a fleeting visit.

Having said that late afternoon one Sunday for a swift one before returning back is more than feasible?

Sounds fine. Probably new year, mind you.

MaliA · **Posted:** Fri Dec 01, 2017 19:57

Cras wrote:

Rajesh brought me an Amazon Echo last night on his little scooter and I thought of you, mypsy.

They are really, really, good, aren't they?

TheVision · **Posted:** Fri Dec 01, 2017 19:59

A friend of mine has two Google Homes in his house. I was amazed that you can say "OK Google.. Broadcast.." and then whatever you say next, will be played out of the other Home on the network. Ace!

Pundabaya · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 5016

TheVision wrote:

A friend of mine has two Google Homes in his house. I was amazed that you can say "OK Google.. Broadcast.." and then whatever you say next, will be played out of the other Home on the network. Ace!

Can you put them next to each other and set up a catastrophic feedback loop?

You should find out next time you visit!

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri Dec 01, 2017 20:57

Pundabaya wrote:

TheVision wrote:

A friend of mine has two Google Homes in his house. I was amazed that you can say "OK Google.. Broadcast.." and then whatever you say next, will be played out of the other Home on the network. Ace!

Can you put them next to each other and set up a catastrophic feedback loop?

You should find out next time you visit!

I may try this.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Fri Dec 01, 2017 21:25

Lonewolves wrote:

I like the buildup to Christmas much more than the actual day, I think.

Yeah, I do like the day itself though. NYE can fuck off though.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Fri Dec 01, 2017 21:26

MaliA wrote:

Lady deodorant often better as it is commonly odourless.

Wonder how you manage to make ends meet

Warhead · Noob as of 6/8/10

MaliA wrote:

Lady deodorant often better as it is commonly odourless.

Are you sure you’re not just using an air duster?

Always read the label.

Kern · **Posted:** Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:30

Every Christmas I end up with a box of Panettone, either through secret santas or the generosity of well-intentioned neighbours. Every Christmas I nibble away at it like a mouse because I don't want to waste food and appreciate others' kindness but would far rather be gnawing on some cardboard.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25583

Kern wrote:

Every Christmas I end up with a box of Panettone, either through secret santas or the generosity of well-intentioned neighbours. Every Christmas I nibble away at it like a mouse because I don't want to waste food and appreciate others' kindness but would far rather be gnawing on some cardboard.

The heck?

Toast it, put (salted) butter on it. It’s amazing.

Kern · **Posted:** Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:32

I will try toasting some to see if it that improves it.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25583

Or skip the toasting.

Oh my god, its amazing. It’s amazing +1 with butter. What’s WRONG with you?!??

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25583

It’s an airy cake bread cloud.

Kern · **Posted:** Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:34

Mimi wrote:

Or skip the toasting.

Oh my god, its amazing. It’s amazing +1 with butter. What’s WRONG with you?!??

Perhaps I've been eating it wrong all these years?

Can't get enough stollen, mind.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:34

I'm with Kern - I never liked it.

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Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25583

Grim... wrote:

I'm with Kern - I never liked it.

What is wrong with you people?!

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25583

Kern wrote:

Mimi wrote:

Or skip the toasting.

Oh my god, its amazing. It’s amazing +1 with butter. What’s WRONG with you?!??

Perhaps I've been eating it wrong all these years?

Can't get enough stollen, mind.

Someone sent me a whole himecooked stollen loaf last year with 1” cubes of marzipan throughout it.

It was just the most amazing thing ever.

myp · **Posted:** Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:36

Stollen is way better.

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:36

I stand with kern and Grim on the Island of Right.

devilman · **Posted:** Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:42

I stand on the island of the unknown, as I don't think I've ever tried stollen or panettone, although something with marzipan cubes in it does sound rather good.

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:44

devilman wrote:

I stand on the island of the unknown, as I don't think I've ever tried stollen or panettone, although something with marzipan cubes in it does sound rather good.

We will welcome our list sheep back into the herd.

Malc · **Posted:** Mon Dec 04, 2017 12:05

Love Stollen, panettone is too "dry" for me, needs more fruit.

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Dec 04, 2017 12:06

Malc wrote:

Love Stollen, panettone is too "dry" for me, needs more fruit.

Come to us, Brother Malc

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Panettone is a bit shit. It's like someone took a fruitcake and made it breed with some shitty stale bread.

Or had some teacakes and thought "what if this, but terrible?"

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38457

My rigorous vetting process to see if I like cake:

Step 1: Is it cake?

I like it.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

I mean, is panetonne cake?

DBSnappa · **Posted:** Mon Dec 04, 2017 12:10

Mimi wrote:

Kern wrote:

Every Christmas I end up with a box of Panettone, either through secret santas or the generosity of well-intentioned neighbours. Every Christmas I nibble away at it like a mouse because I don't want to waste food and appreciate others' kindness but would far rather be gnawing on some cardboard.

The heck?

Toast it, put (salted) butter on it. It’s amazing.

It makes excellent bread and butter pudding.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38457

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfr ... onstrosity

Yikes.

Kern · **Posted:** Mon Dec 04, 2017 12:15

I'm very relieved to find out that I'm not alone on this.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25583

You’re all eating it wrong.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Dec 04, 2017 12:21

Cras wrote:

Panettone is a bit shit.

Welcome to the light, brother.

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Mon Dec 04, 2017 13:36

DavPaz wrote:

My rigorous vetting process to see if I like cake:

Step 1: Is it cake?

I like it.

I used to think like this, but then I came across the most unholy courgette cake. Nobody liked that. I believe it went in the bin. (after about 15 people had tried it, none managing to finish even a single slice)

Findus Fop · **Joined:** 14th May, 2009 **Posts:** 4299

Mr Dave wrote:

DavPaz wrote:

My rigorous vetting process to see if I like cake:

Step 1: Is it cake?

I like it.

I used to think like this, but then I came across the most unholy courgette cake. Nobody liked that. I believe it went in the bin. (after about 15 people had tried it, none managing to finish even a single slice)

I've enjoyed a nice courgette cake before. Though it's very important that it's not JUST a courgette cake. There needs to be some fun flavouring in there, as the courgette is just bringing the moistness.

If it was simply a courgette-flavoured cake, then that can get in the fucking bin, along with the marrow tart.

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Dec 04, 2017 13:41

My parents always sliced, then boiled, courgettes when we had them for dinner. I thought this was normal.

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