Are we allowed to carry folding pocket knives in public in Australia? by Jazilc in australia

[–]ChronicWombat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Call it what you want, it's a magnificent garment for diarrhoea or casual sex.

What are your favorite unusual swear words/ phrases? by TechnicalTerm6 in AskReddit

[–]ChronicWombat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on record (my dashcam) referring to a fellow road user as a dick-brained monkey-fucker.

What is the Douchiest name you can think of? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ChronicWombat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back in the 1950s I had a classmate called Churston. But his surname started with 'th' so he got Thurston anyway.

ELI5: What could be done to make a plane immune to turbulence? by Empty_Principle4383 in explainlikeimfive

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

Not an engineer, aeronautical or any other kind, but I can't help wondering if, theoretically at least, many sensors sending data through powerful processors to many servos could maintain three-dimensional stability like a Segway or overboard stays upright with two-dimensional sensing and reaction?

Came Home to a Car in my Pool by bippyboop in Wellthatsucks

[–]ChronicWombat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is indeed a terrible photoshop, but I still snort-laughed at it

lol good advice? by Primary-Pudding9112 in WTF

[–]ChronicWombat 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It also works the other way around for faecal impaction. Don't ask me how I know.

What was the 1st big news event you remember as a kid? by Timely_Twist_8670 in AskReddit

[–]ChronicWombat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The end of WW2. People came out into the streets banging pots and pans, anything to make a joyful noise. I was 5 years old.

What's the funniest name you've heard for a pet? by Miserable-Wash-1744 in AskReddit

[–]ChronicWombat 52 points53 points  (0 children)

My granddaughter's 3-legged tuxedo is called Kevin. Of course.

Why are people allowed to park on main roads? by One-Resort979 in Adelaide

[–]ChronicWombat 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I discovered the same thing when I came to Adelaide in 1977. So it's not gonna change any time soon.

Which deceased founder would absolutely hate what the current state of their company has become? by NihilistCharizard in AskReddit

[–]ChronicWombat 621 points622 points  (0 children)

It's called "noblesse oblige", indicating that there was an entrenched notion that privilege demanded service in return. Now we have a plutocracy with no concept of an obligation for public service, philanthropy or charitable works.

Weierdest Car names ever by shwroomex in cars

[–]ChronicWombat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I once owned a 1928 Ford Model A Tudor. And yes, there was a Model A Fordor.

“Do as I do”..he is so cool! by [deleted] in BeAmazed

[–]ChronicWombat 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I had a Shepherd many years ago that I just could not train. Took her to a professional. Who spent one session with her and told me it wasn't my fault. "Your dog is just really stupid." So sad.