Hroth Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Where do you think pubs get their "lager" from? 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ian Posted January 4 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4 29 minutes ago, Hroth said: Where do you think pubs get their "lager" from? And the graffiti you used to see in pub toilets: You don't buy the beer in this pub, just rent it. 1 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted January 4 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4 45 minutes ago, CameronL said: If that bothers you, how about Chateau French wines? Chat = cat Eau = water "Cat water?" In the past I have drunk some wine that tasted like a cat was involved in its production, but they didn't put it on the label. "Chateauneuf" sounds exotic but translates to Newcastle. 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Only one more to go after this.... Q: How do Christmas Trees get their email? A: They "log on"! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Pilotman Posted January 4 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Reorte said: "Chateauneuf" sounds exotic but translates to Newcastle. Ooh la la, pet. I thought neuf was French for the number 9. Edited January 4 by The Pilotman 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted January 4 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4 6 minutes ago, The Pilotman said: Ooh la la, pet. I thought neuf was French for the number 9. It's both. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronL Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) 53 minutes ago, The Pilotman said: Ooh la la, pet. I thought neuf was French for the number 9. That would make "Chateauneuf" "nine cats' water." So "Chateauneuf du Pape" would be "The Pope's nine cats' water." Somebody in marketing really dropped a clanger with that one. Mind you, there have been worse. Once upon a time the bigwigs at Vauxhall were puzzled as to why the Nova didn't sell well in the Spanish-speaking World. Until, that is, someone pointed out that, in Spanish, "No va" means "doesn't go". Not a good name for a car. Edited January 4 by CameronL Added a bit 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 3 hours ago, CameronL said: If that bothers you, how about Chateau French wines? Chat = cat Eau = water "Cat water?" In the past I have drunk some wine that tasted like a cat was involved in its production, but they didn't put it on the label. I thought that was the French playing Bingo? Chateau! And if you are really posh there would be a gateau in the chateau.... 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, CameronL said: That would make "Chateauneuf" "nine cats' water." So "Chateauneuf du Pape" would be "The Pope's nine cats' water." Somebody in marketing really dropped a clanger with that one. Mind you, there have been worse. Once upon a time the bigwigs at Vauxhall were puzzled as to why the Nova didn't sell well in the Spanish-speaking World. Until, that is, someone pointed out that, in Spanish, "No va" means "doesn't go". Not a good name for a car. Fiat made the Punto which in Spanish (particularly in South America) means the same as another word for cat beginning with P! 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold franciswilliamwebb Posted January 4 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4 3 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said: Fiat made the Punto which in Spanish (particularly in South America) means the same as another word for cat beginning with P! Persian! 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 4 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4 4 hours ago, Hroth said: Where do you think pubs get their "lager" from? It is said that Skol lager was the only liquid that could pass through the human body completely unaltered. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 4 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: It is said that Skol lager was the only liquid that could pass through the human body completely unaltered. I think that distinction would actually go to Bud Light. (or Michelob, etc...) 2 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 7 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: It is said that Skol lager was the only liquid that could pass through the human body completely unaltered. They had a good drinking song though! Apparently, Skol was a rebrand of Grahams Lager which had railway wagons. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skol Must admit I've not seen it for years. Probably wasn't looking and next time I go out I'll see it everywhere! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold AndrueC Posted January 4 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4 2 hours ago, CameronL said: That would make "Chateauneuf" "nine cats' water." So "Chateauneuf du Pape" would be "The Pope's nine cats' water." Somebody in marketing really dropped a clanger with that one. Mind you, there have been worse. Once upon a time the bigwigs at Vauxhall were puzzled as to why the Nova didn't sell well in the Spanish-speaking World. Until, that is, someone pointed out that, in Spanish, "No va" means "doesn't go". Not a good name for a car. The Honda Jazz nearly had an unfortunate name as well. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronL Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 3 minutes ago, AndrueC said: The Honda Jazz nearly had an unfortunate name as well. Same goes for the Mitsubishi Pajero. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted January 4 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4 54 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: It is said that Skol lager was the only liquid that could pass through the human body completely unaltered. Not lager (I'm not entirely sure what it was), but one over-hyped pseudo beer inspired the riddle: Q: Why is Double Diamond like a couple making love in a punt? A: They are both ****ing close to water. 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Melrose Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 A Double Diamond works wonders, works wonders, works wonders. A Double Diamnd works wonders - so drink one today. . . I bet that triggers earworms in some elderly listers. 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 22 minutes ago, Stanley Melrose said: A Double Diamond works wonders, works wonders, works wonders. A Double Diamnd works wonders - so drink one today. . . I bet that triggers earworms in some elderly listers. But you should know that Guinness is Good For You! If one is good, imagine what Toucan do! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIK Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 What do British Gas and Toucans have in common?. They can both stick their enormous bills up their bottoms. 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nigb55009 Posted January 4 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4 What do waiting for a British Gas engineer and tantric sex have in common? You stay in all day and nobody comes 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted January 4 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4 4 hours ago, CameronL said: Mind you, there have been worse. Once upon a time the bigwigs at Vauxhall were puzzled as to why the Nova didn't sell well in the Spanish-speaking World. The Toyota MR2 has an unfortunate pronunciation in France Andi 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, Stanley Melrose said: A Double Diamond works wonders, works wonders, works wonders. A Double Diamnd works wonders - so drink one today. . . I bet that triggers earworms in some elderly listers. It’s alright for you lot, but I’ve just found out I’m elderly! 1 1 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 29 minutes ago, Dagworth said: The Toyota MR2 has an unfortunate pronunciation in France Andi Reminds me of the story about Sir Jack Brabham. When he was branching out from being ‘only’ a driver by setting up his own racing car factory and team, he thought it was a bit self-aggrandising to call it by his name, so chose Motor Racing Developments. However, it was pointed out that in French (then the language of Grand Prix racing) MRD sounded very unfortunate. The cars raced as Brabhams. 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 4 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4 Foden trucks were renamed in Portugese speaking areas to Poden. Check it out on Google translate to find out why. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronL Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 26 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: Foden trucks were renamed in Portugese speaking areas to Poden. Check it out on Google translate to find out why. At least it rhymes with "truck". 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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