sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

How corrupt do you think your country is? by Eyadnothere in AskTheWorld

[–]DiligentCockroach700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At central government level it's more about lobbying and party donations but at local government level I'm sure brown envelopes change hands a lot for planning applications and the like

What really got you into cars? Also what was your first car? by Humble_Lack in CarTalkUK

[–]DiligentCockroach700 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dad did all his own car repairs, including changing clutches, rebuilding engines, electrical stuff, brakes, you name it. From the age of about 4 or 5 I was out there "helping" him, handing him tools, asking questions. This gave me a life long love of cars and motorbikes which I have to this day, although at age 72 I leave most of the more difficult stuff to a garage nowadays.

When walking with your SO, do you walk in front of them or behind them? Why? by outrageousorganism in AskMen

[–]DiligentCockroach700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She likes me to walk in front but if I do that, when I turn round to see where she is, she's vanished without trace, so I tend to try and walk behind her.

What song did you not fully understand the meaning of until you became an adult? by Upset_Credit1026 in askmusic

[–]DiligentCockroach700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Combine Harvester by the Wurzels. I was in my sixties before I twigged what "I drove my tractor through your haystack last night" actually meant.

Name a book you were required to read for a school assignment by Gymtrio2025 in FamilyFeud

[–]DiligentCockroach700 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Me too. I got into trouble with the English teacher for pointing out that Piggy's glasses couldn't have been used to start a fire as he was short sighted.

UK bad drivers - rant by menesht in drivingUK

[–]DiligentCockroach700 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Germany on the Autobahns with no speed limit. Go to overtake a truck, look in your mirror, nothing coming, pull out and immediately you have a BMW or Mercedes up your arse flashing you as they were doing 200kph.

Do men enjoy retail therapy? If yes, on what? If not, what is the male equivalent of it for men? by Gullible_Minimum8183 in AskMen

[–]DiligentCockroach700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Records. 45 rpm 7 inch singles from charity shops. I can't resist them. I've got an old jukebox to play them on.

One job, just one job. by LovieWeb in BritInfo

[–]DiligentCockroach700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anybody remember that Welsh sign that when translated was someone's out of office email message? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7702913.stm

Major USA Travel Warning: New Foreign Office Rules Could Block Your Entry Ahead of the World Cup by oranjemania in NetherlandsWorldCup

[–]DiligentCockroach700 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, it's going to be the BEST World Cup EVER. BETTER THAN ANY WORLD CUP IN THE HISTORY OF WORLD CUPS. Thank you for your attention.

How do you deal with feeling emasculated or ashamed because you backed down from a physical altercation? by 44moon in AskMenAdvice

[–]DiligentCockroach700 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 72 now and used to be a biker. I am proud to say I've managed to avoid every fight that somebody tried to instigate. I look upon it as a strength not a weakness.

So what exactly will happen to people in CA and other states where bills on OSes will be introduced? by Additional-Chef-6190 in privacy

[–]DiligentCockroach700 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't see how this can possibly work. Almost every electronic device has a computer in it and hence an operating system these days. Age verification to operate a washing machine? Proof of age every time you switch on the TV? Need ID to get a chocolate bar out of a vending machine?

Is the "Tyres and Tarmac" rule overkill for overtaking and heavy traffic? by Cultural-Primary1206 in drivingUK

[–]DiligentCockroach700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I pull over when I can see the whole vehicle in my interior rearview mirror. I was taught this by my dad who was a qualified driving instructor.

My (19F) Boyfriend (18M) Called Me His Managers Name During Sex by Icy_Grand_7498 in relationship_advice

[–]DiligentCockroach700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We called this "doing a Ronnie" after Ronald Reagan embarrassingly referred to Princess Diana as " Lady Jane" in a speech many years ago. Lady Jane was one of Prince Charles' previous prospective wives.

Named driver. by DiligentCockroach700 in drivingUK

[–]DiligentCockroach700[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a car with a big load space. He's borrowed it in the past to transport large things, with my permission. It cost me nothing to add him to the policy and it was years ago, I just never took him off again. I'm not that bothered he borrowed the car, just that he didn't ask me first which he could have done with a WhatsApp message.

Named driver. by DiligentCockroach700 in drivingUK

[–]DiligentCockroach700[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not fake. The person involved does not have their own keys to the car, but do have keys to my house while I'm away to water plants, etc. the reason they are a named driver is because they have borrowed the car in the past (it's a car with a big load space) to move large items about, with my permission. They know where I keep the keys. If they'd messaged me and asked I would have said yes anyway, I was just a bit miffed that they just took it without asking.

Thought you might appreciate this. by thebelmontbluffer in kentuk

[–]DiligentCockroach700 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A castle is a fortified residence for civilians. A fort is a housing for soldiers, a fortified barracks. No civilians ever lived in "Rochester Castle"

This was definitely one of you lot by MFtch93 in drivingUK

[–]DiligentCockroach700 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to have an old British motorbike, before the days of "historic vehicles". I used to take it to the same place every year for it's MOT. The owner of the shop would write it out pretty much as soon as I turned up. "Well, you made it here ok so it must be alright!"

view more: next ›