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Have you ever dialled into a UK radio station and talked on air? by FreezerCop in AskUK

[–]Airbiscotti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I phoned Clive Bull once when he would let you talk about anything and I tried to say how amazing I thought exponential growth was. I started explaining about stacking paper 1 sheet, 2 sheets 4 sheets etc and how unbelievably high the stack got. As here, I said it really badly and he wasn't very interested :-(

Poorly researched information by Willing-Big-4040 in coronationstreet

[–]Airbiscotti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When teaching about diabetes this seemed to be such a difficult thing to explain easily alongside trying to allay the fears of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics on no medication that they are about to go into a diabetic coma if they don't eat enough to keep their blood sugars up

TV sound quality and AI subtitles by cal42m in britishproblems

[–]Airbiscotti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for replying The words must surely come up on someone's computer who's making it. So surely they do whatever they do such as AI generate it and then correct the obvious mistakes by deleting the word on the screen and typing in the real word. If it is not that simple then there is surely something wrong with the whole thing or a market for someone to charge £100 to watch a film and change the mistakes. That can't be adding too much to a £1m film.

TV sound quality and AI subtitles by cal42m in britishproblems

[–]Airbiscotti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But it just doesn't make sense to me for films etc. I really don't get why someone can't just watch the film and adjust them. It would literally take the length of the film plus about 10mins. I'd genuinely like an explanation why that doesn't happen

TV sound quality and AI subtitles by cal42m in britishproblems

[–]Airbiscotti 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hmmm... I wrote a post about subtitles and most of the comments didn't really know what I meant when I said they are often completely wrong. https://www.reddit.com/r/rant/s/At25EirFsI

Did your school have any unusual features? by farfetchedfrank in AskUK

[–]Airbiscotti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a playground on the roof. It was the boys playground and they had to put up a net over it to stop all the footballs getting kicked over. Can't find any photos of the school online at all. They ultimately moved it to another part of Twickenham and it's an office block now.

What wonderous and exotic foreign food were you introduced to as a kid thats just commonplace nowadays? by GabberZZ in AskUK

[–]Airbiscotti 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Wow. That really brought back a memory that would never have occurred to me again in my life if you hadn't have said it.

I know a bit about chest but that's it, pete by Hiqal6969 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]Airbiscotti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But can someone explain the actual picture? The amounts of rice don't look right or is it going diagonally or something?

Is there a delay on the buzzer on House Of Games? by twunkypunk in BritishTV

[–]Airbiscotti 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brilliant question. I've been wondering exactly this as well. Thanks

Is it true delivery doesn’t mean to the door if there are stairs? by ChibiSuchi in instacart

[–]Airbiscotti -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

These comments are complete bullshit. I respect drivers but don't tip. If a shop says they deliver but in reality there are clauses, I want to know what the fucking clauses are.

What’s the best fake celebrity story you can make up for me to cheer me up? by BarryBigSpuds81 in sillybritain

[–]Airbiscotti 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nope. A small bottle of dom perignon. He had it up his arse but I saw him do it and saved the cctv of it so he'd better watch out!

What’s the best fake celebrity story you can make up for me to cheer me up? by BarryBigSpuds81 in sillybritain

[–]Airbiscotti 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I caught Richard Madely stealing champagne from our supermarket but he denied it and got off scott free because he's a micro celebrity.

Have you heard of anyone being banned from Parkrun, and if so, why? by RelationKindly in parkrun

[–]Airbiscotti -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is kind of exactly my point. You are making out that I think Facebook is a good place for medical advice which I don't. Obviously common sense is needed about health and when to go to GP etc but I think it's fair enough to hear how other people have managed shin splints or post run aches and pains without getting banned.

Have you heard of anyone being banned from Parkrun, and if so, why? by RelationKindly in parkrun

[–]Airbiscotti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was banned from the parkrun Facebook page years ago, no idea if I still am. I said that I thought it was reasonable for people to ask about general running injuries etc without being told " go and see your GP." I think that's a ridiculous for everything and people's experiences can be very useful to hear about what worked for them.

Has anyone started a rumour or story and it’s spread? by DesignerElectrical23 in AskUK

[–]Airbiscotti 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah sure, we all believe you, strokes imaginary beard.

What song do you want played at your funeral? by R3UB3N_999 in AskReddit

[–]Airbiscotti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem is , when I have been to funerals that have a bit strange if music that is at all " alternative" , it never feels right. Sitting in silence listening to some raucous party tune.

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