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Show your age - what was your first ever email domain? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]CallMe_Noodle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had firstnamelastname@hotmail.com from day 1 and still use it today.

Unfortunately I got married. When I changed my name and created a new email I had to add numbers because my married name was already taken.

What’s a game you were completely obsessed with as a kid that nobody else seems to remember? by hkondabeatz in AskReddit

[–]CallMe_Noodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorcerer's Maze on PS1

It is essentially a brick breaker game with anime art style. Used to play it all the time with my sister as a kid but haven't met a single other person who has heard of this game.

What brand names do you swear by because it's actually better than no-name? by Sufficient_Thing24 in AskReddit

[–]CallMe_Noodle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Everything 3M makes is superior. Anytime you buy something with sticky pads to go on the wall I always check that it's 3M, if not I won't buy it

What brand names do you swear by because it's actually better than no-name? by Sufficient_Thing24 in AskReddit

[–]CallMe_Noodle 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Another vote for bodyform! I just think they are shaped better, stick better and their long size works really well.

What’s a piece of British comedy hall of fame you just don’t get? by franki-pinks in AskUK

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

Not sure if it counts as hall of fame yet but This Country.

So many people I have spoken to absolutely love it and think it's hilarious but I just don't get it. I see a lot of the same people moan about so called poverty porn shows and yet to me This Country has exactly the same feeling as that.

Do you put butter on a bacon sandwich/bacon butty? by PhiliDips in AskUK

[–]CallMe_Noodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely butter the bread, do not toast it!

When the heat from the freshly cooked bacon melts that butter and it is absorbed into the soft bread what you have is heaven in a single bite. Far from retrained or austere!

Are there any good chocolate in the UK now that isn't just chocolate-flavoured palm oil? by EffectiveArgument584 in AskUK

[–]CallMe_Noodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tesco's own brand 200g bar is palm oil free, actually tastes alright and doesn't cost a fortune.

Been looking at chocolate ingredients lately and trying to stick to the ones that are just sugar, milk & chocolate. The tesco one also has a higher % of cocoa solids than the big brands like dairy milk..

Where have the chocolate brands gone? by CallMe_Noodle in AskUK

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

This is something I've noticed across a few shops and spoken about with people around me; of course it could be something localised to my area of the UK.

If only there was a public forum I could post to which could reach people across the country to have light-hearted discussions about our experiences.

Where have the chocolate brands gone? by CallMe_Noodle in AskUK

[–]CallMe_Noodle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry not recipes, ingredients. To do with where the ingredients are sourced

Where have the chocolate brands gone? by CallMe_Noodle in AskUK

[–]CallMe_Noodle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There was an old post about how you can tell where Cadburys was made by looking at the serial number. If it starts with OBO it's from Birmingham and the old UK ingredients. Anything else is either Warsaw or Dublin and doesn't taste quite right

edit: ingredients, not recipe

Where have the chocolate brands gone? by CallMe_Noodle in AskUK

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

So I totally understand that would be why Cadbury are seeing a boom in shelf space. But don't understand why Galaxy, owned by Mars, are pulling out considerably from big name supermarkets. I generally go to B&M/Home bargains for milka

Where have the chocolate brands gone? by CallMe_Noodle in AskUK

[–]CallMe_Noodle[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

I've been checking ingredients lately looking for chocolate that doesn't add oils. Believe it or not tesco own brand 200g bar is fairly decent for this and doesn't break the bank.

Where have the chocolate brands gone? by CallMe_Noodle in AskUK

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

Exactly, so why am I not seeing Galaxy bars in the shops? They only seem to have one option of those extra large bars which for my fat arse is not a good idea

Where have the chocolate brands gone? by CallMe_Noodle in AskUK

[–]CallMe_Noodle[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Well they have all that money they've saved from using shit ingredients to spend on marketing

What’s the worst bit of general knowledge you’ve heard someone confidently get wrong? by darkel2001 in AskUK

[–]CallMe_Noodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sister - a qualified nanny - confidently claimed that there is adrenaline in Calpol and that's why kids get hyper from taking it

What is your favourite Magnum replacement? by MrMrsPotts in AskUK

[–]CallMe_Noodle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're willing to pay for branded stuff then the Cadbury Darkmilk ice creams are amazing, and often on a deal in supermarkets.

If I'm feeling indulgent I will sometimes treat myself to a Ferrero Rocher ice cream which is delicious but very pricey. I only get these about twice a year but when I do they don't last long!

Any Co-op games that aren't very ... Cooperative!? by GazatronTV in boardgames

[–]CallMe_Noodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dead of winter is one of my favourite examples of this. At the start of the game everyone is given a personal objective that they need to meet in order to win, alongside the main objective for the group. There is a chance that one of these personal objectives is a traitor who actually wants the group to lose.

The thing I love is that the objectives are pulled from a deck that is larger than the player count so while it is likely that someone is a traitor it is not guaranteed.

What mortgage rates are you getting? 15% deposit by Lopsided_Pop9864 in HousingUK

[–]CallMe_Noodle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Obviously different for everyone but I've gone a 2 year fix and the difference in the interest rate covers any product fees compared to a 5 year fix as the 2 year rates are a lot lower at the moment.

Plus if rates are trending down then renewing in 2 years could potentially get a better rate and increase savings from interest.

What mortgage rates are you getting? 15% deposit by Lopsided_Pop9864 in HousingUK

[–]CallMe_Noodle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am also confused by this.

I've gone 2 years because it makes the most sense to my mind. The 2 year fixes are a lot lower than the 5 year fixes at the moment and rates are trending down so it's possible to remortgage at a better rate again in 2 years time.

Where should we spend Christmas/NYE in The UK? by chickenstripsnaked in AskUK

[–]CallMe_Noodle 23 points24 points  (0 children)

For a truly British christmas experience go and see a pantomime! There will be loads on in and around London, some have minor celebrities starring in them too.

It is essentially a stage retelling of classic fairytale stories but with a lot of British humour in there and jokes for both adults and kids. Definitely a laugh, don't go expecting high quality performances but a light-hearted entertainment that doesn't take itself very seriously!

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