JeremyC Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Two nations separated by a language. Heard a few years ago on the Jonathon Ross show. (It was just on, it's not something I normally watch as I can't stand him) Ross was interviewing an American actor and made some comment which the American didn't understand. After it was explained to him the actor comments " I don't know why you British [probably actually said English, but don't get me going on that one) say things the way you do. Ross's answer "Because its our (expletive removed) language". Jeremy Edited July 8, 2015 by JeremyC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Two nations separated by a bad language. There. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) A Star Wars spin-off film will tell a behind story of space raider Han Solo, Disney has announced. The new film is to be destined by Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, a group behind a hugely successful Lego movie. The charismatic rapist incited Rebellion favourite earnings in Star Wars' subsequent instalment: The Force Awakens this Christmas. Article source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33439026 (My emphasis) Link now reads: "A Star Wars spin-off film will tell the back story of space smuggler Han Solo, Disney has announced. The new movie is to be directed by Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, the men behind the hugely successful Lego movie. The charismatic criminal turned Rebellion hero returns in Star Wars' next instalment: The Force Awakens this Christmas." The original copy is clearly crap, but, presuming your transcript to be accurate, it was poorly (if at all) edited before the BBC (re)published it. By the way, "a behind story" is certainly not the way an American would describe this. "Back story" is the term used here. If you want a truly American version of this story, try the Hollywood Reporter. CNN picked up the story too. Actually hearing the combination of the LEGO Movie team and Star Wars made me think of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnFA7rvKMxo The first episode (retelling "Phantom Menace" and "Clone Wars") includes a lot of parody references to the original. Edited July 8, 2015 by Ozexpatriate 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Probably, since I read “The charismatic rapist...” as “The charismatic papist........” Just don't call him "scruffy looking"! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted July 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 9, 2015 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 image.jpg Thinking about another current thread where we're discussing Human Resources in business, maybe it's actually a long pig sandwich that was formerly part of Kevin 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted July 10, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2015 Wanted man demands a better photo to be used for the public appeal for his arrest, gets his wishes. Classic http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/vain-fugitive-gets-his-wish-over-horrible-mugshot-20150710-gi9st3.html 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams442T Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Actually it made me weep. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted July 10, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2015 Sitting in the car waiting to pick my wife up at Bare Lane station tonight when the station tannoy bursts in life. Not the usual 'sorry the train is delayed' announcement, but one of the security announcements usually heard at big stations 'please keep you bags with you at all times as unattended luggage may be removed and destroyed'. Odd as the station was deserted and it's unstaffed too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted July 10, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10, 2015 "Due to today's wet weather, surfaces may become slippery... blah, blah blah, echo-blah, something or other...". Heard most days at Manchester's Piccadilly station. Kev. (This doesn't make me smile as it - along with the "security" announcements - now mean that nobody listens to any announcements.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33484631 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 bloody cyclist no hiviz no helmet no lights wobbling all over the road ! took me an hour to pass her ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted July 10, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) This winds me up everytime i see it in the bus station in crewe My little un says "crossing designer, you had one job" Edited July 10, 2015 by big jim 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted July 11, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 11, 2015 "Due to today's wet weather, surfaces may become slippery... blah, blah blah, echo-blah, something or other...". Or maybe it won't become slippery, somehow! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 This one from last year....! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter220950 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I'm sure there is a perfectly sound logic here somewhere but I couldn't help thinking that the RNLI have some sort of sloping oil that they use on the slipways as well. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Presumably it is to ensure that the wheel is turned to the correct position (i.e. when the line is level) so that when the hub is filled up to the level of the filler plug the correct amount of oil has been added - any other position the plug would be too high or too low resulting in an incorrect level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
28XX Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 There. No, I didn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 OUCH! Full Time FC Gulpen 0 - 26 Roda JC Kerkrade half-time:(0 - 16)match details : 3' 0 - 1 Marc Hoecher4' 0 - 2 Anco Jansen7' 0 - 3 Anco Jansen9' 0 - 4 Mitchell Paulissen11' 0 - 5 Anco Jansen12'. 0 - 6 Mitchell Paulissen14' 0 - 7 Anco Jansen16' 0 - 8 Anco Jansen28' 0 - 9 Mitchell Paulissen30' 0 - 10 Tom van Hyfte35' 0 - 11 Mitchell Paulissen36' 0 - 12 Tom van Hyfte39' 0 - 13 Anco Jansen42' 0 - 14 Tom van Hyfte43' 0 - 15 Anco Jansen45' 0 - 16 Arjan Swinkels48' 0 - 17 Mitchell Paulissen55' 0 - 18 Henk Dijkhuizen58' 0 - 19 Mitchell Paulissen64' 0 - 20 Anco Jansen65' 0 - 21 Daryl Werker68' 0 - 22 Noor69' 0 - 23 Martijn Monteyne71' 0 - 24 Edwin Gyasi85' 0 - 25 Nathan Rutjes88' 0 - 26 (o.g.) Pity the FC Gulpen fans this evening. What a mauling they took in this pre-season friendly played today.Looks like they enjoyed a decent spell at least between the 16th and 28th minute. Love the fact that the 26th goal conceded was actually an own goal. Can you believe that the ref played about 3 mins of time added on at the end of the game, why didn't he just blow the whistle when it got to 90 mins?Did the home fans sing "We're going to win 27 - 26" in the dying minutes of the game?Priceless. 1 Quote MultiQuote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff alvey Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 If you had been here last Thursday, you would have seen this was posted the previous Monday! http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/48144-whacky-signs/page-22&do=findComment&comment=1931316 Deleted with apologies to the original poster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 10300509_714356988670316_4481907870300273969_n.jpg It would be alright if it was a magnum! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted July 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2015 Deleted with apologies to the original poster. No need for apologies. After all,time travel is confusing! Kev. Posted - (pre-dated) 27/08/15ish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Deleted with apologies to the original poster. No need to apologise, just go to next Thursday's meeting 4 weeks ago, and then you would have been the first to post, so then somebody else would have copied you! Simple! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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