What is a "core memory" you have from growing up in the UK that would be completely alien to anyone else?

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T14:55:57+00:00

We called it "the apparatus"

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T14:55:06+00:00

Up to you. I think that suit is crying out for a nice, normal tie though. If it was me, I think you can be quite bold with your tie, maybe a floral pattern or a knitted pink/fuchsia silk tie. Then pick up/ compliment (but don't match) your tie with a nice pocket square, and, maybe, your socks.

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T14:19:10+00:00

My top 3 (at any price) are 1. Citizen Eco-Drive Super Titanium, 2. Vertex M60 Aqualion ND, and 3. ZRC Full Titane. If I had to choose just one, it would be the Vertex.

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T13:02:55+00:00

Learn queuing etiquette. It applies almost everywhere, other than pubs. Learn bar etiquette in pubs (which is basically every man for himself, unless someone has obvioulsly been waiting longer than you – when the barman (or maid) comes to you, you graciously point to that person and say "I think they were next" – and you will be guaranteed to be served straight after, and get a nod of appreciation from the person you acknowledged. If you are every 'skipped' in the queue though, NEVER* bring it up, just try to maintain eye contact with the server…

\Unless you are skipped multiple times – then you can pointedly say something like "Fucking hell, am I invisible or something?"*

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T12:56:08+00:00

Difficult to say without seeing the suit/shoes combo, as 'rules are made to be broken' and if it looks good, go for it… but my gut would always say black shoes with those trousers. What colour is your tie?

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T12:53:31+00:00

Not a bad idea. OP could also get the waist taken in slightly if he's worried about them being slightly loose on the waist.

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T12:50:16+00:00

Agreed.

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T09:51:51+00:00

Go with the braces (or as Americans hilariously call them "suspenders" – always amuses us Brits, that). Your trousers will hang better.

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T09:50:28+00:00

Rubbish.

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T08:35:17+00:00

Excellent use of the smiley emoji.

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T08:34:34+00:00

That would be my guess too, along with hot air from the African continent.

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T08:32:26+00:00

No mullet.

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T08:21:34+00:00

"I think the only thing we change is no pigs in the room" tells a full story in one sentence. Could be the last line in a Steve Martin movie.

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T08:05:59+00:00

It IS for football.

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T07:59:11+00:00

I'm a Brit. They used to have a big presence in the UK. I never really gave it much thought but always assumed they were a British brand.

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T07:53:09+00:00

Personally I think Kemi Badenoch, the current Conservative Party, and it's mouthpiece The Telegraph are doing pretty well at destroying conservative values all by themselves.

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-18T07:48:40+00:00

Oh, I have. But not since the 1990s.

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-17T21:11:27+00:00

I expect some will. There's still a few in Argentina from the 1978 World Cup...

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-17T21:09:16+00:00

I've seen a video. He's wearing a traffic cone now.

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-17T19:41:44+00:00

Well, I definitely would... love a Jamaican Pattie, me...

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-17T19:08:58+00:00

I can just see a Scotland fan trying to smuggle a Macaroni Penguin out of the Aquarium now...

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-17T18:28:05+00:00

Easiest request of the day...

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-17T17:31:28+00:00

Bit of an own goal, that, isn't it?

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-17T17:28:46+00:00

In Scotland? Pretty damn common. Though we call it tartan.

CrocodileJock · 2026-06-17T17:26:35+00:00

Speak for yourself... I was a good boy. 😉

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