Things that don't deserve their own thread

[Tichtheid]

Whilst I'm on this thread and it's not something that keeps me up at night - but is there a way to watch the videos on Facebook without them stopping at the end of the adverts? As I say it's not a big deal and I've only made a cursory search for a solution, but I like the music ones that come up on my feed and after I get an advert for wooly jersey or or socks or some such (my algorithm tells more than I'd like about me) the video just stops.

[Yeeb]

Struggling to give zero fucks about the couple detained in Iran. The sort of twats that won't walk down their local high street after dark because it is too dangerous but will totally ignore all advice to go motor biking across Iran.

100%. FCO advised them not to enter Iran. Their friends begged them not go. They were warned not to film inside Iran and post on social media.

They ignored all of the above. Fuck ‘em.

She is a life coach, so Iran is doing us a favour really. Not sure her doctorate in psychology is helping her in jail now, not with that blonde hair.

[sockwithaticket]

Is it wrong to say I've watched and mostly enjoyed around 40 of that top 50 box office grossing list?

I'm a huge fan of Cold War stuff and I like Ludlum as a writer - The Osterman Weekend gave me chills when I was in my teens and I've enjoyed everything I've read of his, I think, it's been a while, same with most of the other writers in that genre. I thought the film adaptation of the Bourne books was very good, though not consistent with the novel, and the casting of Matt Damon was perfect.

James Bond is a different thing entirely.

I've seen 26 and mostly enjoyed those. There's nothing wrong with it at all a lot of the films on that list are both critically and commercially successful, if one could be bothered to dive into user scores on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic I suspect they fare well there too. It's perfectly possible to make artistically moribund blockbusters (Transformers films), but also to do the opposite (Dark Knight Rises, Lord Of The Rings). Less commercial films can be interminably dull or pretentious as often as they're wildly creative or incisive windows into humanity.


That 50 isn't inflation adjusted and the top 10 that is lower down on the page differs quite substantially. It'd be interesting to see a full 50 inflation adjusted list.

[Biffer]

Is it wrong to say I've watched and mostly enjoyed around 40 of that top 50 box office grossing list?

I'm a huge fan of Cold War stuff and I like Ludlum as a writer - The Osterman Weekend gave me chills when I was in my teens and I've enjoyed everything I've read of his, I think, it's been a while, same with most of the other writers in that genre. I thought the film adaptation of the Bourne books was very good, though not consistent with the novel, and the casting of Matt Damon was perfect.

James Bond is a different thing entirely.

I've seen 26 and mostly enjoyed those. There's nothing wrong with it at all a lot of the films on that list are both critically and commercially successful, if one could be bothered to dive into user scores on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic I suspect they fare well there too. It's perfectly possible to make artistically moribund blockbusters (Transformers films), but also to do the opposite (Dark Knight Rises, Lord Of The Rings). Less commercial films can be interminably dull or pretentious as often as they're wildly creative or incisive windows into humanity.


That 50 isn't inflation adjusted and the top 10 that is lower down on the page differs quite substantially. It'd be interesting to see a full 50 inflation adjusted list.

I've watched about 33 and enjoyed them.

But I like Indy cinema too - gave money to the Filmhouse in Edinburgh to get it reopened and looking forward to that happening later this year.

[Tichtheid]

But I like Indy cinema too - gave money to the Filmhouse in Edinburgh to get it reopened and looking forward to that happening later this year.

That's good news.

I've been to the Cameo a few times since being back, but they are part of the Picturehouse franchise and like their cousins in Brighton they show a lot of mainstream stuff.

[Margin__Walker]

Struggling to give zero fucks about the couple detained in Iran. The sort of twats that won't walk down their local high street after dark because it is too dangerous but will totally ignore all advice to go motor biking across Iran.

100%. FCO advised them not to enter Iran. Their friends begged them not go. They were warned not to film inside Iran and post on social media.

They ignored all of the above. Fuck ‘em.

I find the level of self delusion mind blowing.

The advice on travel to Iran could not be any clearer. Even down to the very real risk (verging on probability with this level of brazenness) of being held hostage on espionage charges. It seems they thought being cool people who just wanted to experience the culture would shield them from that.

No doubt it will drag on for a while and the UK it will eventually cost the UK something to release them.

[Niegs]

That's some research project to be involved with.

https://www.timescolonist.com/life/uvic ... x-10249748

[Uncle fester]

That's some research project to be involved with.

https://www.timescolonist.com/life/uvic ... x-10249748

Misunderstood the headline and thought it was referring to Victorian time period and thinking to myself "I knew they were warped".

[Niegs]

That's some research project to be involved with.

https://www.timescolonist.com/life/uvic ... x-10249748

Misunderstood the headline and thought it was referring to Victorian time period and thinking to myself "I knew they were warped".

I've heard there was a lot of rumpy-pumpy but they just didn't talk about it in press/literature. I've not listened, but hear this advertised a bunch on History Hit. https://shows.acast.com/betwixt-the-sheets

[Gumboot]

Sounds like Frank's on the way out so we might soon be in for a real life Conclave.

My money's on the fat old white guy.

[Guy Smiley]

Took me a second.
White smoke, white smoke!!!

[Uncle fester]

That's some research project to be involved with.

https://www.timescolonist.com/life/uvic ... x-10249748

Misunderstood the headline and thought it was referring to Victorian time period and thinking to myself "I knew they were warped".

I've heard there was a lot of rumpy-pumpy but they just didn't talk about it in press/literature. I've not listened, but hear this advertised a bunch on History Hit. https://shows.acast.com/betwixt-the-sheets

The victorians were majorly into their perve.
For science of course.

[mat the expat]

Is it wrong to say I've watched and mostly enjoyed around 40 of that top 50 box office grossing list?

I'm a huge fan of Cold War stuff and I like Ludlum as a writer - The Osterman Weekend gave me chills when I was in my teens and I've enjoyed everything I've read of his

Top movie - every film needs more Rutger Hauer!

[inactionman]

Well, what a shitty weekend.

Just had the two worst phone calls of my entire life.

My dad on the phone to say my younger brother's chemo is being ended and he's being moved onto palliative care, followed by my desperately weak younger brother on the phone crying his eyes out and apologising he won't be there for my kids or to look after my dad.

Trying to book flights to get down there and find out my daughter's just got norovirus.

Driving down today to isolate in hotel for 48 hours, no idea if he'll last that long.

If there is a God, he has got some fucking explaining to do.

[Biffer]

Well, what a shitty weekend.

Just had the two worst phone calls of my entire life.

My dad on the phone to say my younger brother's chemo is being ended and he's being moved onto palliative care, followed by my desperately weak younger brother on the phone crying his eyes out and apologising he won't be there for my kids or to look after my dad.

Trying to book flights to get down there and find out my daughter's just got norovirus.

Driving down today to isolate in hotel for 48 hours, no idea if he'll last that long.

If there is a God, he has got some fucking explaining to do.

That’s awful. Sorry to hear that.

[Oxbow]

I had norovirus on Friday, it's fucking awful for a day but in my case it eased off after that. As for the rest, not much I can say other than you have my sympathies

[Sandstorm]

Sympathies to you and your family, inactionman.

[duke]

That’s really shit Inactionman, my sympathies to you and your family

[S/Lt_Phillips]

Grim. You have my sympathies, as does your brother & family.

[laurent]

Well, what a shitty weekend.

Just had the two worst phone calls of my entire life.

My dad on the phone to say my younger brother's chemo is being ended and he's being moved onto palliative care, followed by my desperately weak younger brother on the phone crying his eyes out and apologising he won't be there for my kids or to look after my dad.

Trying to book flights to get down there and find out my daughter's just got norovirus.

Driving down today to isolate in hotel for 48 hours, no idea if he'll last that long.

If there is a God, he has got some fucking explaining to do.

Very sorry to hear that.

[sockwithaticket]

Jeez, inactionman, that's horrible. There aren't really any words, I hope you get to see your brother and that the rest of the family can be there for each other.

[fishfoodie]

Sympathies to you and your family, inactionman.

[Gumboot]

Awful situation. Sympathies to you and yours, inactionman.

[Uncle fester]

Well, what a shitty weekend.

Just had the two worst phone calls of my entire life.

My dad on the phone to say my younger brother's chemo is being ended and he's being moved onto palliative care, followed by my desperately weak younger brother on the phone crying his eyes out and apologising he won't be there for my kids or to look after my dad.

Trying to book flights to get down there and find out my daughter's just got norovirus.

Driving down today to isolate in hotel for 48 hours, no idea if he'll last that long.

If there is a God, he has got some fucking explaining to do.

Devastating news. Sorry to hear it.
What age is he?

[tabascoboy]

Politics is getting very messy

Serbia's parliament session erupts into chaos as opposition MPs set off flares and smoke grenades

Serbia's parliamentary session in Belgrade on Tuesday briefly turned violent after opposition MPs set off flares following a short brawl, leading to injuries. Speaker of Parliament Brnabić urged MPs to resume work.

Serbia's first spring parliamentary session devolved into chaos in Belgrade on Tuesday after opposition MPs interrupted the increasingly heated discussion to set off flares and smoke grenades.

The incident, which prompted security to prevent a broader physical confrontation after some lawmakers got involved in a brawl, caused the session to be interrupted.

[Enzedder]

Politics is getting very messy

Serbia's parliament session erupts into chaos as opposition MPs set off flares and smoke grenades

Serbia's parliamentary session in Belgrade on Tuesday briefly turned violent after opposition MPs set off flares following a short brawl, leading to injuries. Speaker of Parliament Brnabić urged MPs to resume work.

Serbia's first spring parliamentary session devolved into chaos in Belgrade on Tuesday after opposition MPs interrupted the increasingly heated discussion to set off flares and smoke grenades.

The incident, which prompted security to prevent a broader physical confrontation after some lawmakers got involved in a brawl, caused the session to be interrupted.

Probably debating what they get for lunch.


So sorry to hear your news inactionman. That's effing grim all around.

[fishfoodie]

Politics is getting very messy

Serbia's parliament session erupts into chaos as opposition MPs set off flares and smoke grenades

Serbia's parliamentary session in Belgrade on Tuesday briefly turned violent after opposition MPs set off flares following a short brawl, leading to injuries. Speaker of Parliament Brnabić urged MPs to resume work.

Serbia's first spring parliamentary session devolved into chaos in Belgrade on Tuesday after opposition MPs interrupted the increasingly heated discussion to set off flares and smoke grenades.

The incident, which prompted security to prevent a broader physical confrontation after some lawmakers got involved in a brawl, caused the session to be interrupted.

Setting their admission to the EU back another few years.

I just wish the EU rules allowed it to expel Hungary too until they discover what happens if you are found to have only pretended to play by the club rules, & then as soon as you get your membership, revert to being an dictatorship. I suppose we'll just have to live with them being cunts until their electorate realizes that they're going to get fucked from pillar to post until the get rid of Orban.

[Slick]

Politics is getting very messy

Serbia's parliament session erupts into chaos as opposition MPs set off flares and smoke grenades

Serbia's parliamentary session in Belgrade on Tuesday briefly turned violent after opposition MPs set off flares following a short brawl, leading to injuries. Speaker of Parliament Brnabić urged MPs to resume work.

Serbia's first spring parliamentary session devolved into chaos in Belgrade on Tuesday after opposition MPs interrupted the increasingly heated discussion to set off flares and smoke grenades.

The incident, which prompted security to prevent a broader physical confrontation after some lawmakers got involved in a brawl, caused the session to be interrupted.

In Serbia? Well this is a revelation.

[Raggs]

Telling as many folks as I can about this, because so would you.

Played a friendly 2nds game on saturday, played prop for the first half (first quarter for us, 2nd for them as they only brought 10). 12 a side on a full pitch. Last 4 minutes, down to 11 vs 11, I was back to prop, having played centre for most the 2nd half (that was different!). We'd just scored 2 tries, to bring us within 7 of them. Restart, sat there thinking the lock in front of me was going to take the ball, but he stays quiet, think bollocks, going to have to try and get it. Manage to take the catch on the run, dodge the first up defence, winger coming from deeper to take me, dummy to my support on the inside and the winger bites on it (and calls me a cunt as I go past ), and go the length to score under the sticks.

A genuine 60m try. Not a 10m turning into 60m at the bar. Very pleased with myself, and not expecting to ever be fortunate enough to have those circumstances repeated!

[duke]

Telling as many folks as I can about this, because so would you.

Played a friendly 2nds game on saturday, played prop for the first half (first quarter for us, 2nd for them as they only brought 10). 12 a side on a full pitch. Last 4 minutes, down to 11 vs 11, I was back to prop, having played centre for most the 2nd half (that was different!). We'd just scored 2 tries, to bring us within 7 of them. Restart, sat there thinking the lock in front of me was going to take the ball, but he stays quiet, think bollocks, going to have to try and get it. Manage to take the catch on the run, dodge the first up defence, winger coming from deeper to take me, dummy to my support on the inside and the winger bites on it (and calls me a cunt as I go past ), and go the length to score under the sticks.

A genuine 60m try. Not a 10m turning into 60m at the bar. Very pleased with myself, and not expecting to ever be fortunate enough to have those circumstances repeated!

Video evidence or it didn't happen!

[Raggs]

Telling as many folks as I can about this, because so would you.

Played a friendly 2nds game on saturday, played prop for the first half (first quarter for us, 2nd for them as they only brought 10). 12 a side on a full pitch. Last 4 minutes, down to 11 vs 11, I was back to prop, having played centre for most the 2nd half (that was different!). We'd just scored 2 tries, to bring us within 7 of them. Restart, sat there thinking the lock in front of me was going to take the ball, but he stays quiet, think bollocks, going to have to try and get it. Manage to take the catch on the run, dodge the first up defence, winger coming from deeper to take me, dummy to my support on the inside and the winger bites on it (and calls me a cunt as I go past ), and go the length to score under the sticks.

A genuine 60m try. Not a 10m turning into 60m at the bar. Very pleased with myself, and not expecting to ever be fortunate enough to have those circumstances repeated!

Video evidence or it didn't happen!

Who the hell records 2nd XV lowest possible level games . No one wants to see an overweight hairy man run awkwardly to the line, then take about 30 seconds to get back up The guys I coach u13s with (and played with in that game, all 4 of us) have threatened to quit coaching since they suspect I won't shut up about it :D.

It's in the match report though, written by someone who was actually watching.

[Slick]

Telling as many folks as I can about this, because so would you.

Played a friendly 2nds game on saturday, played prop for the first half (first quarter for us, 2nd for them as they only brought 10). 12 a side on a full pitch. Last 4 minutes, down to 11 vs 11, I was back to prop, having played centre for most the 2nd half (that was different!). We'd just scored 2 tries, to bring us within 7 of them. Restart, sat there thinking the lock in front of me was going to take the ball, but he stays quiet, think bollocks, going to have to try and get it. Manage to take the catch on the run, dodge the first up defence, winger coming from deeper to take me, dummy to my support on the inside and the winger bites on it (and calls me a cunt as I go past ), and go the length to score under the sticks.

A genuine 60m try. Not a 10m turning into 60m at the bar. Very pleased with myself, and not expecting to ever be fortunate enough to have those circumstances repeated!

Laughing out loud at the bolded part, can exactly imagine it.

Take a bow, I suspect you are the only NPR member that crossed the white line at the weekend.

[Raggs]

Telling as many folks as I can about this, because so would you.

Played a friendly 2nds game on saturday, played prop for the first half (first quarter for us, 2nd for them as they only brought 10). 12 a side on a full pitch. Last 4 minutes, down to 11 vs 11, I was back to prop, having played centre for most the 2nd half (that was different!). We'd just scored 2 tries, to bring us within 7 of them. Restart, sat there thinking the lock in front of me was going to take the ball, but he stays quiet, think bollocks, going to have to try and get it. Manage to take the catch on the run, dodge the first up defence, winger coming from deeper to take me, dummy to my support on the inside and the winger bites on it (and calls me a cunt as I go past ), and go the length to score under the sticks.

A genuine 60m try. Not a 10m turning into 60m at the bar. Very pleased with myself, and not expecting to ever be fortunate enough to have those circumstances repeated!

Laughing out loud at the bolded part, can exactly imagine it.

Take a bow, I suspect you are the only NPR member that crossed the white line at the weekend.

I found him as I wandered back to my half, gave him a cuddle

Nearly scored against my team as well when playing for the opposition, hit a great line at pace, somehow caught the ball from the 9, went through the first line, saw I was only up against our 9, who I'd have been confident of beating, and then my arms turned into spaghetti and I just lost the ball, swore a bit then!

[Biffer]

Glastonbury lineup for this summer announced. Still has massive pulling power for artists when you see the names further down the bill from the headliners. Not going to pretend I’m a fan of the 1975 or Olivia Rodrigo, but Neil Young headlining Saturday night is a bit of a coup. Loyle Carner, Charlie XCX and The Prodigy headlining second stage. Kaiser Chiefs, Snow Patrol, Supergrass, Biffy Clark, Alanis Morrisette, Busta Rymes, Wet Leg, English Teacher, Fatboy Slim, Frank Ferdinand, Self Esteem, Father John Misty, Kneecap, Leftfield, The Libertines, Future Islands, Kae Tempest, and Rod Stewart in the legend slot on Sunday afternoon.

[Biffer]

Telling as many folks as I can about this, because so would you.

Played a friendly 2nds game on saturday, played prop for the first half (first quarter for us, 2nd for them as they only brought 10). 12 a side on a full pitch. Last 4 minutes, down to 11 vs 11, I was back to prop, having played centre for most the 2nd half (that was different!). We'd just scored 2 tries, to bring us within 7 of them. Restart, sat there thinking the lock in front of me was going to take the ball, but he stays quiet, think bollocks, going to have to try and get it. Manage to take the catch on the run, dodge the first up defence, winger coming from deeper to take me, dummy to my support on the inside and the winger bites on it (and calls me a cunt as I go past ), and go the length to score under the sticks.

A genuine 60m try. Not a 10m turning into 60m at the bar. Very pleased with myself, and not expecting to ever be fortunate enough to have those circumstances repeated!

Laughing out loud at the bolded part, can exactly imagine it.

Take a bow, I suspect you are the only NPR member that crossed the white line at the weekend.

I found him as I wandered back to my half, gave him a cuddle

Nearly scored against my team as well when playing for the opposition, hit a great line at pace, somehow caught the ball from the 9, went through the first line, saw I was only up against our 9, who I'd have been confident of beating, and then my arms turned into spaghetti and I just lost the ball, swore a bit then!

I think you mean you leant on him for support as you were trying to catch your breath

[Slick]

Glastonbury lineup for this summer announced. Still has massive pulling power for artists when you see the names further down the bill from the headliners. Not going to pretend I’m a fan of the 1975 or Olivia Rodrigo, but Neil Young headlining Saturday night is a bit of a coup. Loyle Carner, Charlie XCX and The Prodigy headlining second stage. Kaiser Chiefs, Snow Patrol, Supergrass, Biffy Clark, Alanis Morrisette, Busta Rymes, Wet Leg, English Teacher, Fatboy Slim, Frank Ferdinand, Self Esteem, Father John Misty, Kneecap, Leftfield, The Libertines, Future Islands, Kae Tempest, and Rod Stewart in the legend slot on Sunday afternoon.

Good old Frank Ferdinand, never misses a gig.

[Biffer]

Glastonbury lineup for this summer announced. Still has massive pulling power for artists when you see the names further down the bill from the headliners. Not going to pretend I’m a fan of the 1975 or Olivia Rodrigo, but Neil Young headlining Saturday night is a bit of a coup. Loyle Carner, Charlie XCX and The Prodigy headlining second stage. Kaiser Chiefs, Snow Patrol, Supergrass, Biffy Clark, Alanis Morrisette, Busta Rymes, Wet Leg, English Teacher, Fatboy Slim, Frank Ferdinand, Self Esteem, Father John Misty, Kneecap, Leftfield, The Libertines, Future Islands, Kae Tempest, and Rod Stewart in the legend slot on Sunday afternoon.

Good old Frank Ferdinand, never misses a gig.

The number of fucking autocorrects I needed to fix in that post, Lloyd Corner, Kate Tempest etc.

Also missed Biffy Clark

[Tichtheid]

Glastonbury lineup for this summer announced. Still has massive pulling power for artists when you see the names further down the bill from the headliners. Not going to pretend I’m a fan of the 1975 or Olivia Rodrigo, but Neil Young headlining Saturday night is a bit of a coup. Loyle Carner, Charlie XCX and The Prodigy headlining second stage. Kaiser Chiefs, Snow Patrol, Supergrass, Biffy Clark, Alanis Morrisette, Busta Rymes, Wet Leg, English Teacher, Fatboy Slim, Frank Ferdinand, Self Esteem, Father John Misty, Kneecap, Leftfield, The Libertines, Future Islands, Kae Tempest, and Rod Stewart in the legend slot on Sunday afternoon.

Every so often a song comes along that makes me lift my head out of trad folkydom, Wet Leg's Chaise Longue was one such. Before that it was Christine and Queens and before that it was the Arctic Monkeys.

Kneecap might be fun.

My kids love Charlie XCX

[Raggs]

Laughing out loud at the bolded part, can exactly imagine it.

Take a bow, I suspect you are the only NPR member that crossed the white line at the weekend.

I found him as I wandered back to my half, gave him a cuddle

Nearly scored against my team as well when playing for the opposition, hit a great line at pace, somehow caught the ball from the 9, went through the first line, saw I was only up against our 9, who I'd have been confident of beating, and then my arms turned into spaghetti and I just lost the ball, swore a bit then!

I think you mean you leant on him for support as you were trying to catch your breath

Two things can be true....

[Slick]

Glastonbury lineup for this summer announced. Still has massive pulling power for artists when you see the names further down the bill from the headliners. Not going to pretend I’m a fan of the 1975 or Olivia Rodrigo, but Neil Young headlining Saturday night is a bit of a coup. Loyle Carner, Charlie XCX and The Prodigy headlining second stage. Kaiser Chiefs, Snow Patrol, Supergrass, Biffy Clark, Alanis Morrisette, Busta Rymes, Wet Leg, English Teacher, Fatboy Slim, Frank Ferdinand, Self Esteem, Father John Misty, Kneecap, Leftfield, The Libertines, Future Islands, Kae Tempest, and Rod Stewart in the legend slot on Sunday afternoon.

Good old Frank Ferdinand, never misses a gig.

The number of fucking autocorrects I needed to fix in that post, Lloyd Corner, Kate Tempest etc.

Also missed Biffy Clark