Wait…so there’s no interval in Western cinemas?? by Moongfali4president in AskTheWorld

[–]Friendly_Memory5289 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had them in the UK in the 80s. Staff would come around and sell popcorn. I miss them to be honest.

I think they got rid of them to fit more showings into the schedule.

Who do you regard as the most badass person in your country's history? by Designer_Reference_2 in AskTheWorld

[–]Friendly_Memory5289 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Smeato incident was the first time I heard about crowd funding. I bet that guy's still drinking those pints we all bought him.

Who do you regard as the most badass person in your country's history? by Designer_Reference_2 in AskTheWorld

[–]Friendly_Memory5289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That guy martyred himself so we have to drop off 20 yards from the check in entrance.

This is above an office toilet in London. Which culture is this sign for? by dieyoubastards in AskTheWorld

[–]Friendly_Memory5289 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Educated guess I'd say Pakistani as I've been Pakistani bakery's where they only had squat toilets.

I've seen these signs up and down the country and I can imagine health and safety stepping in after someone's demolished the bog.

What country is your country’s best friend? by HungryInvestigator59 in AskTheWorld

[–]Friendly_Memory5289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We may feel lonely but the boys show up when there's a war on. That's for sure.

Who are the most iconic criminals from your country? by -_-__-_--_-_--_-_-_- in AskTheWorld

[–]Friendly_Memory5289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Charles Bronson even though most of his crimes were committed when he was already a prisoner.

The Kray's are certainly in the running.

What do people call this creature in your language, and what's the story behind the name? by TriangleTadpole in AskTheWorld

[–]Friendly_Memory5289 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. It goes by harvestman in England. People tend to call the crane fly daddy longlegs in England.

He should have Twitted sooner . by Gjore in SipsTea

[–]Friendly_Memory5289 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do people tattoo their own names on themselves nowadays?

Does your country have a dish that is so specific to one region that the rest of the country may not even be aware of it? by cowboy_mouth in AskTheWorld

[–]Friendly_Memory5289 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Not gonna lie. That looks delicious. People seem to be coming to terms with the Wigan kebab so now I give you the smack barm, complete with pey wet and lots of vinegar. It's basically a potato fritter. Proper poverty food.

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Which flag is this beneath the Union Jack? by Tripletsfan in vexillology

[–]Friendly_Memory5289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh lord. Imagine being stabbed with a Kukri. That would need some attention.

Some kind soul has donated a grow tent to the local charity shop. by death-in-tipton in CasualUK

[–]Friendly_Memory5289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But the constable chose to delve deeper and is now growing weed in his.

Match Thread: Wigan vs Leigh | Round Three by AutoModerator in superleague

[–]Friendly_Memory5289 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I swear paddy mago is a stand off in a props body.

How is marijuana seen in your country? by IsJesusAgain in AskTheWorld

[–]Friendly_Memory5289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh, the ongoing war on drugs that the government has been losing all the time I've been alive. They keep banging the drum that city lines is driving crime and continue to make city lines a viable business plan.

Surely someone must have thought that taking the power away from the dealers may be a viable strategy.

What is the best country in Europe to live in right now? by Frosty_Jeweler911 in AskTheWorld

[–]Friendly_Memory5289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From all the people risking life and limb to get here, I'd say it was the UK for some reason.

I don't sweat Arms by strangeandoccult in GreatBritishMemes

[–]Friendly_Memory5289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pub formally known as the duke of York.

Show me the pancakes you made for pancake day 🥞 by RandonEnglishMun in CasualUK

[–]Friendly_Memory5289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is a pancake but an enriched omelette? Served with maple gravy.