"Got you a nice piece of jewellery for your birthday, mater"
Rare Roman penis pendant found by metal detectorist Wendy Thompson
A "first of its kind" silver penis pendant from the Roman era has been declared as a piece of treasure.
Metal detectorist Wendy Thompson discovered the phallic amulet while searching a farm in Higham, near Gravesend and Strood.
Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 5:18 am
by Kiwias
My son, a resident of Beach Haven, rang me to tell me that he had been woken at 5:30-ish by the sound of gunfire, less than 100m from his house. His kids are with him this weekend but they slept through it.
Not what you expect in a lovely, leafy North Shore suburb.
Retired British geologist jailed in Iraq for 15 years. Whilst sympathetic to the family it is hard not to be astonished at the sheer stupidity and naivety of this.
Retired British geologist jailed in Iraq for 15 years. Whilst sympathetic to the family it is hard not to be astonished at the sheer stupidity and naivety of this.
That's what I was thinking. Though some people are like that.. brilliantly passionate about something.. but clueless in other common sense ways...
Retired British geologist jailed in Iraq for 15 years. Whilst sympathetic to the family it is hard not to be astonished at the sheer stupidity and naivety of this.
That's what I was thinking. Though some people are like that.. brilliantly passionate about something.. but clueless in other common sense ways...
British Museums are chock full of the, looted National treasures, of other Countries, & most of the Countries want them back !
The Middle-Eastern countries were particularly badly hit, probably because they got looted during the Victorian period, when Egypt in particular became a fascination of British Upper class, & now as a result, the Sphinx's beard sits in a store room of the V&A, instead of in a Museum in Egypt where it belongs. The Elgin marbles saga has been dragging on for decades now, & still without resolution, so it's hardly surprising that any Nation finding a British citizen continuing the theft of their National heritage, gives them short shrift !
It's unfortunate on a human level for this person, but they are getting the equivalent of a Team Yellow card, for a pattern of behaviour, from people carrying the same passport, & it didn't all happen centuries ago, it's ongoing, like how the hell the Seuso Treasure hoard made it's way into the possession of Marquess of Northampton.
Retired British geologist jailed in Iraq for 15 years. Whilst sympathetic to the family it is hard not to be astonished at the sheer stupidity and naivety of this.
That's what I was thinking. Though some people are like that.. brilliantly passionate about something.. but clueless in other common sense ways...
British Museums are chock full of the, looted National treasures, of other Countries, & most of the Countries want them back !
The Middle-Eastern countries were particularly badly hit, probably because they got looted during the Victorian period, when Egypt in particular became a fascination of British Upper class, & now as a result, the Sphinx's beard sits in a store room of the V&A, instead of in a Museum in Egypt where it belongs. The Elgin marbles saga has been dragging on for decades now, & still without resolution, so it's hardly surprising that any Nation finding a British citizen continuing the theft of their National heritage, gives them short shrift !
It's unfortunate on a human level for this person, but they are getting the equivalent of a Team Yellow card, for a pattern of behaviour, from people carrying the same passport, & it didn't all happen centuries ago, it's ongoing, like how the hell the Seuso Treasure hoard made it's way into the possession of Marquess of Northampton.
I completely agree...
Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:58 pm
by Insane_Homer
Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 2:04 am
by mat the expat
What Karmic crime did he commit in a previous life?
Was covering a history class once and the teacher had the students watch a doc on D-Day. There's a clip where Allied troops are marching Wehrmacht POWs from the beach and I spot at least one Asian dude, maybe two, and yell "Huh! Was that an Asian guy?!" Of course, some of the Asian students look at me like I'm nuts, but we rewind and they instantly agree with me. We pause and Google and discover this story, wondering if he'd also been caught in some newsreel footage or if there were others?
Dang, that must've been one mighty pissed off elephant...
A wild elephant in India who trampled a woman to death came to her funeral to trample on the woman's corpse again.
Maya Murmu was attacked and killed by the elephant whilst she was collecting water in the district of Mayurbhanj.
The woman was rushed to hospital but her injuries were too severe and she was placed on a funeral pyre the same evening, Telegraph UK reported.
On Saturday (local time) the wild elephant turned up at the woman's funeral, where it took the 70-year-old's body off the pyre before stomping on it again and throwing the corpse away.
Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 6:33 am
by PCPhil
Gumboot wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 6:11 am
Dang, that must've been one mighty pissed off elephant...
A wild elephant in India who trampled a woman to death came to her funeral to trample on the woman's corpse again.
Maya Murmu was attacked and killed by the elephant whilst she was collecting water in the district of Mayurbhanj.
The woman was rushed to hospital but her injuries were too severe and she was placed on a funeral pyre the same evening, Telegraph UK reported.
On Saturday (local time) the wild elephant turned up at the woman's funeral, where it took the 70-year-old's body off the pyre before stomping on it again and throwing the corpse away.
Now that’s really holding a grudge….
Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:17 pm
by inactionman
This has really put me in a bad mood.
Dipshit drives his car after 28 drinks, hits woman and fucks off, leaving her with injuries that require the amputation of her leg.
I'm not one for rage or grief porn, but this really is shitty.
Marsden had attended a "bottomless brunch" event in Guildford, where he drank 11 cocktails before driving to more pubs in Aldershot, where he drank 15 shots and two pints
And no-one he was with thought to suggest he might want to take a taxi.
Gumboot wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 6:11 am
Dang, that must've been one mighty pissed off elephant...
A wild elephant in India who trampled a woman to death came to her funeral to trample on the woman's corpse again.
Maya Murmu was attacked and killed by the elephant whilst she was collecting water in the district of Mayurbhanj.
The woman was rushed to hospital but her injuries were too severe and she was placed on a funeral pyre the same evening, Telegraph UK reported.
On Saturday (local time) the wild elephant turned up at the woman's funeral, where it took the 70-year-old's body off the pyre before stomping on it again and throwing the corpse away.
Now that’s really holding a grudge….
Well they do say they never forget !
Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2022 1:31 am
by mat the expat
Recruiters....
Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2022 2:10 am
by Guy Smiley
Gumboot wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 6:11 am
Dang, that must've been one mighty pissed off elephant...
A wild elephant in India who trampled a woman to death came to her funeral to trample on the woman's corpse again.
Maya Murmu was attacked and killed by the elephant whilst she was collecting water in the district of Mayurbhanj.
The woman was rushed to hospital but her injuries were too severe and she was placed on a funeral pyre the same evening, Telegraph UK reported.
On Saturday (local time) the wild elephant turned up at the woman's funeral, where it took the 70-year-old's body off the pyre before stomping on it again and throwing the corpse away.
I wonder if this elephant would be interested in a couple of short term contracts?
Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 7:55 pm
by fishfoodie
Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 8:13 pm
by fishfoodie
Never mind cat videos, this is clearly what the Internet was created for, & from the sound of it is surprisingly easy to do, if you can get your hands on some old school hardware
This one is brilliant
Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:41 am
by Enzedder
mat the expat wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 1:31 am
Recruiters....
I love the calls and messages from recruiters trying to hire me (when I have virtually retired).
So HR pops down, apparently a guy working for us has the wrong job title showing in his signature, this is according to his line manager...
So we check the form that was used to create the account, the stated job title in his sig is that which was specific on the form. So who filled out the form? Take a fucking guess... FML.
Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:01 pm
by GogLais
Why are weatherpeople so ffykin infantile? A bit of rain atm isn’t “miserable”, it’s highly desirable. Grow up ffs.
Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:38 am
by FalseBayFC
I used to love the Viz comic twenty something years ago. Didn't realize it was still going.
Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:39 am
by FalseBayFC
Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:16 pm
by Niegs
A maul in RL!
Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:08 am
by Niegs
Meanwhile, in Canada's hippie tree hugging capital! (A couple of kms from me... didn't hear a thing!)
A viral restaurant chain encouraging staff to serve up bad attitudes is coming to Auckland.
Karen's Diner - which claims to be an interactive dining experience with good food and terrible service - reportedly plans to open in the City of Sails in August.
"Expect rude service, singing waiters and regular guest appearances from the manager - the most Karen Karen ever - just don't dare ask to see her."
The planned restaurant location is currently a secret.
"At Karen's you will be greeted and waited upon by rude waiters who in return are expecting you to give it full Karen," the restaurant said on its website.
"A place where you can complain until the cows come home because we literally don't care."
Karen's Australian website said under 16-year-olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
"Rude language is used across our venues. We are not Disneyland," the company added.
The first Karen's Diner opened in Sydney last year.
Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:34 pm
by Lobby
Enzedder wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:14 pm
I am going to have to go to this place
A viral restaurant chain encouraging staff to serve up bad attitudes is coming to Auckland.
Karen's Diner - which claims to be an interactive dining experience with good food and terrible service - reportedly plans to open in the City of Sails in August.
"Expect rude service, singing waiters and regular guest appearances from the manager - the most Karen Karen ever - just don't dare ask to see her."
The planned restaurant location is currently a secret.
"At Karen's you will be greeted and waited upon by rude waiters who in return are expecting you to give it full Karen," the restaurant said on its website.
"A place where you can complain until the cows come home because we literally don't care."
Karen's Australian website said under 16-year-olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
"Rude language is used across our venues. We are not Disneyland," the company added.
The first Karen's Diner opened in Sydney last year.
Meh, Wong Kei has been treating people worse than this for forty years at least.
(A couple of kms from me... didn't hear a thing!)