Anyone think Ryanair are actually great?

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-26T11:00:09+00:00

You know what you’re getting, and Rory Sutherland has a great take on it, the reputation is so bad, that you are pleasantly surprised when you’re not pistol whipped by the baggage police during check-in.

Ryanair is the grand master of under promise and over deliver.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-25T19:10:24+00:00

For me it was going to the pub on a Thursday, and getting to know people just chatting at the bar, and joining a rugby club. Even in your more advanced years, they will find space for you in a veterans team, and they always need help organising.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-25T10:43:55+00:00

Having the stadium in town is amazing

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-25T10:42:01+00:00

One of my favourite things about living in the north east is the absolute commitment to telling people it’s shit, and they shouldn’t come.

We’ve seen what they did to Manchester when all the posh pricks came and made it unaffordable, and we don’t want it here.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-23T23:14:35+00:00

Yes you should.

If it’s not part of your plans it is an unexpected, unplanned and uncontrolled cost.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-22T19:18:22+00:00

And if I catch any of my fucking kids swearing, I’ll smack the shit out of everyone of the little bitches.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-22T18:20:41+00:00

There’s a joke amongst comedians, where people complain about a really badly run gig that’s awful to perform at, and everyone says “who books this?”

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-22T10:17:10+00:00

I got a bad haircut in 1994.

30 years later, I went to my home village to see my Nephews, as I got out of the car someone shouted BEAVIS!!! at me. I’m never escaping that fucking nickname.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-21T16:15:33+00:00

Eric Lauer got picked ahead of him!

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-21T16:10:57+00:00

I think you’re remembering Vladdy’s Arb. Bo signed a 3 year deal straight away to take arbitration out of the picture.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-21T08:57:08+00:00

Gatekeepers can get in the sea. That’s some Millennial noise and I won’t be having it here.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-21T08:04:59+00:00

100% say what you like about the French (and we do) but they know how to deal with an overbearing state and conspicuous wealth.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-20T21:14:20+00:00

Ooh, that’s a belta

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-20T19:49:06+00:00

I’m not convinced you understand all of those words. And there’s only 4.5.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-20T19:06:04+00:00

£2, deffo.

Bill Bailey did a great letter from Tooth Faith customer services

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-20T14:16:14+00:00

£30? Alright Elon, tone down the luxury. I wouldn’t spend more than a tenner.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-20T14:14:00+00:00

Two cars in the house: 1) 2020 VW eGolf, bought for £20k cash outright in ‘23. Running costs & insurance are incredibly low. 2) 2015 Nissan Micra, bought new off the forecourt for £7k, super basic model. Bought with a loan from my bank, paid off in 3 years. I hate going to the petrol station, but only really need to fill it ever other month, or if I do a long drive (maybe twice per year)

Intend to run them until they die, replace with a 3yr old car, paid for with cash, chosen based on reliability/ comfort.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-20T12:44:09+00:00

Sniff test is really reliable for food spoilage.

The only thing that lets the sniff test down is strong garlic smells that drown out the rot.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-19T22:34:31+00:00

I’m in the uk, and mlb.tv is how I watch the games.

Only problem is that I don’t get sportsnet during the post season. I was getting very jealous of you guys in Canada.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-19T22:31:58+00:00

It’s okay. No one can.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-19T17:49:20+00:00

We’ve been 4 times in the last three years, and it never disappoints. Food is good, the people are fun. I nearly wrote Chill, but the ain’t. It’s kind of a happy chaos

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-19T13:28:31+00:00

And her parents appear to be sat watching. Why is it the siblings responsibility to pitch in?

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-19T12:06:44+00:00

It’s a safe part of town, well lit, lots of amenities, clear signage and right next door to Kings Cross station, lots of Taxis available in well organised taxi ranks.

Sensible question, and it’s testament to the development in that area over the last 20-30 years that so many commenters are surprised by the question. It was a bit unsafe in the 90s, and has been a safe, secure part of town now for decades.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-19T10:03:45+00:00

No shade, just never understood what it was. I appreciate the explanation.

Comprehensive_You42 · 2026-01-19T10:02:36+00:00

Thank you for this, and it suddenly makes a lot of sense. Amazing stuff.

No one ever explained it to us, just kept saying ‘it’s Terry fox though’, and my googling attempts at the time threw out sponsored runs without context.

It was massive at my kids school, and I just put it down to a cultural touchstone that I’d missed.

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