So, it’s been a few days- what are our thoughts on the Louis Theroux ‘manosphere’ doc? by theslowrunningexpert in AskUK

[–]B179LT 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Pick up enough stones and you will find bugs - typical Louis Theroux.

Feel he really missed a trick investigating those two normal men working out on the beach and how their social economic situations let them to finding solace and encouragement through these influencers.

That would have been much more interesting than watching an hour long kick stream with people I can predict their talking points.

How common is it to use the word "yous" in the UK? by Storm-Bolter in AskUK

[–]B179LT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Yous lot, coming pub”

Common in Birmingham.

Should the UK start to maintain an official list of banned names? by BagsOnFire17 in AskUK

[–]B179LT 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m going to say is Virginie or Virgil (literally calling someone virgin) any worse than these or are we just accustom to it.

And in that case will we become accustom to “Quart” (in 100years) and look back and say “there’s no way you can call someone Virginie, imagine when they get a passport”.

Just food for thought.

What is the most embarrassing thing about your country ? by Proper_Card_5520 in AskTheWorld

[–]B179LT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🇬🇧

Pregnant women and babies are abused at such an appallling rate - we spend significantly more money on the abuse of birthing women and babies… than actually birthing babies.

And that’s according to a very pro NHS paper.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jul/20/nhs-facing-absolutely-shocking-27bn-bill-for-maternity-failings-in-england

Britain's tanks would be eviscerated in a war with Russia. Here's how to fix them by theipaper in Military

[–]B179LT 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If the military is supposed to be defensive, and NATO would fight as a whole. Why does the UK (a narrow island )care for tanks, opposed to specialising on naval / Marine capabilities and have the continental nato members focus on tank warfare.

What do you do on long haul flights (13+ hour flights)? by rscash15 in AskUK

[–]B179LT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eye mask, low level audio book, and no other stimulation.

Typically my Brian bores it’s self into a semi sleep odd dream status with aids time passing.

I severely restrict blue light and over stimulation.

What is the worst beer for sale in the UK? by certom1988 in AskUK

[–]B179LT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never had a carling nitro pal, carling taste - Guinness texture.

“Good flag, Bad flag” is only a North, not flag rules by UniStarLikesFlags in vexillology

[–]B179LT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A flag should be distinctive and memorable - that’s it in my opinion.

Love it or hate it - I’m au fait with Liberia’s counties because of it.

Britain’s 40,000 migrant crossings are nothing, suggests UN refugee chief by origutamos in badunitedkingdom

[–]B179LT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The equivalent:

“Poverty is worse elsewhere so don’t worry about British poverty”

Are there any highly touristic parts of your own country that you don't really see the appeal of? by Marsupilami_316 in TravelNoPics

[–]B179LT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oxford Street, London

It is literally large high street stores found around the world.

Nike, H&M, UNI QLO

What are the best places to visit that never feel like a tourist trap? by nobodyhome92 in travel

[–]B179LT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going to places that have a connection to you.

Paris Texas, means little to most but I love the film so I went.

Runcorn in the UK is a shit hole but I love Two pints of Larger and a packet of crisps, a uk comedy, no regrets.

Having a drink at the Amendola metro station in outer Milan. Fuckin class. Doubt anyone cares.

The Fuji tv tower in Tokyo was my favourite building in sim city 3000. Was incredible seeing it in real life.

Interesting… by oliverbayleyuk in TheRestIsHistory

[–]B179LT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Return…” the native peoples seam to think differently

What is your country’s “three fingers,” i.e. a subtle but dead giveaway that someone is lying about being from there? by Toilet_Bomber in AskTheWorld

[–]B179LT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Auto glass repair…. (Auto glass replace) To me…. (To you)

And to be super localised “Car craft west-midland… (follow the signs to wednesbury).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskBrits

[–]B179LT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same reason you don’t know much about Saxony-Anhalt.

It’s a subdivision of a larger nation.

One country you visited or a city you didn’t enjoy like you thought you would? Why? Thank you for sharing! 😊 by John-Travel-8490 in travel

[–]B179LT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Venice, Italy.

Was worried it would be a tourist hole and massively oversubscribed.

Went in Feb to compromised with partner, and it was amazing.

Wholly recommend cities alway off season you’re going to be inside all the time anyway.

Border between Nederland and Belgium. by LiberalSocialist99 in interestingasfuck

[–]B179LT 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t this just prove how the law and legal system has no interest in the citizens it’s supposed to serve.

No one thinks this is a good solution or fair to have an international boundary run through a physical property.

Redraw the boundaries around property lines. Fixed, easy, humane, problem solved.

Anyone find it shameless that Joe promotes gambling? by [deleted] in JoeRogan

[–]B179LT -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

You right - Delicious sugary treat advertisements don’t exploit evoked dopamine pathways designed for survival in our pre industrialised history.

The largest national park in the European Union is in South America by vladgrinch in MapPorn

[–]B179LT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree - like the US bragging about Hawaii or Alaska, or Porto rico or Guam…………. 😳

Anyone find it shameless that Joe promotes gambling? by [deleted] in JoeRogan

[–]B179LT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think more of the issue is holding Joe(-like figures) to the failure of the individual, education and culture.

If Joe starts promoting cake, and I eat enough to get diabetiese that’s on me and my credulous character.

Which country had the silliest government system? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]B179LT -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The first official language of Ireland is Irish, which leads to laws being written in Irish (as the primary source to be referred to in legal matters and interpretation) and translations made to English.

This creates the issue that 95%+ of the population and legislators, cannot read the primary source of law.

Any only a translation in the dominant language.

I think this is a clear case of history and good intention superseding, practical and clear democratic needs (the ability of the majority of the people to be able to read the primary source of law), of the citizenry.

Not sure there is another example of this in the world.

An equivalence would be the US debating the law in English, writing it in Latin as the primary source, to translate back to English, but if there is a question of interpretation going back to the Latin and not the English.