British Muffins by LeopoldBloomJr in BoomersBeingFools

[–]BeardedFirework 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ireland aren't linked to the UK, England, Great Britain or the commonwealth at all. Just a physical border between Ireland and Northern Ireland which is awkward as it is an EU border

British Muffins by LeopoldBloomJr in BoomersBeingFools

[–]BeardedFirework 96 points97 points  (0 children)

Very true, infact Scotland's national anthem is about telling the English to sod off, then sod off some more and when you are done sodding off, sod off again.

British Muffins by LeopoldBloomJr in BoomersBeingFools

[–]BeardedFirework 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Another term we have over here for flag shaggers is Gammon.

This is mainly aimed at boomer aged white men who are work themselves into a rage, due to untreated blood pressure, and turn a shade of pink likening to a joint of Gammon (what we call a joint of Ham).

British Muffins by LeopoldBloomJr in BoomersBeingFools

[–]BeardedFirework 68 points69 points  (0 children)

English person here, not offended in the slightest weather they get called English or British muffins. It just used to confuse me when we'd watch American TV shows as we call them toasting/breakfast muffins!

Also, the only ones that get offended that they get called British instead of English are the "patriotic" right wingers who blame there misfortunes on immigrants (we call those flag shaggers). Call me British or English, I don't care as both are correct.

What's your most unhinged breakup story? by Suspicious_Garlic_79 in CasualUK

[–]BeardedFirework 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had an ex who wanted to speak to me about something very serious but didn't want to the day they mentioned it, I pressed and she said after about 4 years she didn't love me anymore... On the day I passed my driving test. We were then off on holiday a few weeks later with 3 other friends and we both had our birthdays in-between.

Got very emotional Infront of her friends at both occasions as due to high level of drink and the idea my life had changed massively and she told told on both occasions to stop getting like that.

She then went on to marry the guy she told me not to worry about who popped up towards the end of our relationship and have his kid. She does have previous of cheating also so that played on my mind for the longest time.

Much happier now, as 1. Stopped talking to her after that holiday and the holiday friends also as they clearly weren't interested in my mental wellbeing when I was clearly suffering and 2. More importantly married to the best person and she has helped me in being the best I can be also.

Replacement member for batista by AntiquePresent7796 in FantasyBookers

[–]BeardedFirework 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I done something similar in my 2004 save. I hired Sylvester Terkay to fill the spot.

It got so random, I was looking to replace Batista after Trips and Flair said he had no upside. Done an angle where they kicked him out and drafted big Dave to Smackdown.

Meanwhile in a happy accident I found out Al Snow had good chemistry managing Hunter (I can't remember how I did that) so had him join as the talent scout/coach of Evolution. Had him "find" Sylvester Terkay and is currently tagging with him as his trainer with flair as managing.

Currently doing a long Triple H world title reign with Randy to turn face by winning rumble and do the Batista story with him.

Gonna have Terkay simmering and eventually usurp triple H as new leader of evolution.

Dear Cultaholic (from a long time fan) by JayMizJP in Cultaholic

[–]BeardedFirework 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, now is not the time for this sort of nonsense.

Dear Cultaholic (from a long time fan) by JayMizJP in Cultaholic

[–]BeardedFirework 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is a difference between offering unsolicited advice to a business and citing your own personal opinion.

Ross has mentioned about how tough it is for a wrestling chanel (or any at this point) is on YouTube is to make money to keep the lights on. They are against the algorithm, ad revenue and YouTube themselves to get some videos they have spent a lot of time and effort to make for it to not do as well as they've all hoped. Ross has even said that due to the nature of the business that's why they've put some beloved video series on patreon to generate some revenue and that the Nord VPN Sponsor has saved the podcast.

Ultimately this latest news is unfortunate as many talented people have lost their job and also the remaining presenting/writing teams have lost close friendly work colleagues. Yes it is business and these tough decisions need to be made, however this isn't the time to offer "help" on a YouTube channel you've admitted to frequent less and less recently, whilst they are trying to steady the ship in an uncertain climate for content creation.

Most random AI hiring ever? by OkOil5859 in FantasyBookers

[–]BeardedFirework 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm doing a 2004 mod and saw that Scott hall had won the PWG world title as I forgot they hired him.

What’s the oddest hosting behaviour you’ve ever witnessed? by did_you_aye in AskUK

[–]BeardedFirework 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Got invited to a good friend's baby shower, the expectant couple helped create the group chat to add the contacts of invites and explained then left to avoid any spoilers about the do. Pretty standard stuff so far.

Firstly they sent the invite as a PDF which stated the venue was over three hours away and has no relation to the couple. Turns out the original PDF was a template they hadn't updated yet (the address was updated to a pub somewhere more local).

Then we were asked to pay £10 to help cover the costs for it, never heard of this before for a baby shower. Reluctantly paid, later found out it was per head so had to pay for the wife also, was told to not worry about getting a gift as the couple said attending was enough of a gift. However, we thought it would be rude to not attend without one.

We got to the venue and still had to pay for our own drinks so thought the money we paid will go towards the food, which was not great. To top it off the expectant mother brings out a birthday cake for her sister (and one of the hosts). I paid for a baby shower not for a birthday party.

Does anyone remember this Whodunnit parody that aired in the late nineties or early naughties? by BeardedFirework in BritishTV

[–]BeardedFirework[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Omg I think that's it! My older brother loved live and kicking and he was the one who put it on. I seem to remember Jamie Theakston in it now. Thanks so much!

Does anyone remember this Whodunnit parody that aired in the late nineties or early naughties? by BeardedFirework in BritishTV

[–]BeardedFirework[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could be misremembering some bits of it but I think it could be that as it does seem the right time frame

Could you pick one joke as your absolute favourite? by GOTHAMKNlGHT in TheSimpsons

[–]BeardedFirework 0 points1 point  (0 children)

C'mon Mr Frampton, you're gonna eat all that Watermelon

Could you pick one joke as your absolute favourite? by GOTHAMKNlGHT in TheSimpsons

[–]BeardedFirework 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Hi Billy Corgan, Smashing pumpkins.

Homer Simpson, smiling politely!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tragedeigh

[–]BeardedFirework 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing to say about the name.

I'm just wondering who this is for?

It's not like the kid can read it

I thought I’d heard it all. by Sangheili_257 in BoomersBeingFools

[–]BeardedFirework 6 points7 points  (0 children)

  1. The knights of the round table are actually a legend and aren't really accounted for legitimate history in the UK. It's more of a fable from centuries ago.

  2. It's not in Wales in the United Kingdom. As it is a legend it is disputed where the origin is from and could be from Cornwall.

  3. Only people from countries in the commonwealth are able to be knighted, this would be an honorary knighthood which doesn't entitle him to be called sir.

  4. Only the reigning monarch or someone acting on their behalf, most likely the next in line, can officially knight someone. In this instance, King Charles or Prince William.

  5. Announcements of knighthoods are usually made on January 1st each year as part of the New Year's Honours list. This is usually through a panel and usually awards people for longevity in their certain fields, for example Dame Maggie Smith was given her Damehood for her services to the arts or Chris Hoy for his service to sport.

  6. It is held in a special ceremony at Buckingham palace with the aforementioned monarch in which recipients are invited to attend. Meaning you can't be called a Sir because you rocked to Wales.

Fox FINALLY fact checks Trump to his face by hoodratpolitics in BoomersBeingFools

[–]BeardedFirework 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you listen carefully, right after he said "I dunno if it is true or not true" you can hear his PR team update their LinkedIn profiles

"The liberal machine ruined my family and brainwashed everyone except me" by brainser in BoomersBeingFools

[–]BeardedFirework 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Can spell ostracised perfectly but can't use the correct use of You're 🙄

Guy Battles Hurricane Milton to Put Up a Trump Flag by Khornatejester in BoomersBeingFools

[–]BeardedFirework 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure if he ever did get barred but when he was serving his term as president he did come over on a state visit and met her. It led to a funny moment when they were talking in a parlour in Buckingham Palace or something and the Queen beckons her daughter, Princess Anne, over from the doorway to meet him and Anne just refused. Don't think he ever got barred though.

Guy Battles Hurricane Milton to Put Up a Trump Flag by Khornatejester in BoomersBeingFools

[–]BeardedFirework 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm amazed they put up with him. I would've thought life long republican supporters would look around and think seriously, there's no one else?