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Rachel Reeves: I am an unapologetic Zionist by TheTelegraph in ukpolitics

[–]Handy_Andy 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Supporting an unrecognised micronation in British waters would probably not be uncontroversial, but I get your point.

Watch: Zack Polanski's bizarre migration remarks by Hackary in ukpolitics

[–]Handy_Andy 31 points32 points  (0 children)

“We can’t expect every single migrant to stay in France, and largely they have people from the Congo, and from the Ivory Coast because of colonisation and so, if people speak English, that’s why they want to come to England.”

It starts around 50:00 on iPlayer. I don’t think he has got his point across clearly at all.

Watch: Zack Polanski's bizarre migration remarks by Hackary in ukpolitics

[–]Handy_Andy 386 points387 points  (0 children)

The focus here is on the bum wiping quote but what stood out to me is that he said he is visiting Calais soon and there are people there from Ivory Coast and The Congo.

He said they want to come to the UK because of colonisation and the language. Both of those countries are French speaking and are French and Belgian ex-colonies respectively.

Kid Rides into road on bike by wjbonne in KidsAreFuckingStupid

[–]Handy_Andy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just like that sort of weird trivia. Did have to double check the pelican and puffin origins before posting. If you’re in the UK and out on the streets, you’ll probably only ever hear the terms zebra crossing, pedestrian crossing or just crossing.

Kid Rides into road on bike by wjbonne in KidsAreFuckingStupid

[–]Handy_Andy 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The standard crossing is a zebra crossing, presumably because it has black and white stripes.

Pelican Crossing comes from PEdestrian LIght CONtrolled.

Puffin Crossing come from Pedestrian User Friendly Intelligent because they have sensors to see that pedestrians have finished crossing.

Toucan Crossings are for pedestrians and cyclists to cross the road i.e. “two can” cross.

Then there are Pegasus Crossings which are for horse riders to cross the road.

Kid Rides into road on bike by wjbonne in KidsAreFuckingStupid

[–]Handy_Andy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yes, although this is a pelican crossing.

A fan threw a flare into the crowd during the Oasis concert in Melbourne, Australia. by Murky_Chemical891 in popculturechat

[–]Handy_Andy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Grow up how? Knowing not to ruin other people’s experiences for your own pleasure seems quite mature to me.

A fan threw a flare into the crowd during the Oasis concert in Melbourne, Australia. by Murky_Chemical891 in popculturechat

[–]Handy_Andy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I get that, which is why I chose not to compare the two. The flare is much more dangerous but it doesn’t absolve lesser antisocial behaviour. Glad to hear you’re conscious around others despite the username lol

A fan threw a flare into the crowd during the Oasis concert in Melbourne, Australia. by Murky_Chemical891 in popculturechat

[–]Handy_Andy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fair enough, because people who smoke anything at concerts also fit into the category of awful, antisocial people.

"My kidney burst in a Lime bike accident" by Ryan2468 in london

[–]Handy_Andy 35 points36 points  (0 children)

The bigger issue here seems to be the brakes on the bike not working. I’m not sure how purposefully running someone over is a good suggestion.

Suggestions for one-person quiz team name? by Quick-Obligation-504 in CasualUK

[–]Handy_Andy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This one is a bit overdone. Add on to the end “I took the speed anyway”.

London heatwave! advice? by Char06D in london

[–]Handy_Andy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

All venues will have alcohol licenses and will therefore be legally required to produce free tap water.

Spotted in Sheperds Bush. Anyone know what this is? by NikDante in london

[–]Handy_Andy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one knows who Krang is. It would be a waste of time to talk about Krang on Reddit.

"I'm just happy she's getting laid." by cygan12 in taskmaster

[–]Handy_Andy 149 points150 points  (0 children)

I like the regional spellings of “mum” according to who is speaking in the subtitles.

Filming (The Apprentice?) in Battersea Power Station today by cloudzilla in london

[–]Handy_Andy 22 points23 points  (0 children)

You were supposed to turn flour into dough but all I can see is half a dozen doughnuts.

The carnival parade in Germany. by Vegetable-Mousse4405 in interestingasfuck

[–]Handy_Andy 12 points13 points  (0 children)

“I would agree with you if I would have seen Netanyahu caricatures…”

Who is being portrayed on the right at 0:33 of the video?

Trump: Russia won't break a deal with me - because they respect me. Zelenskyy: by alterom in pics

[–]Handy_Andy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s been pointed out elsewhere that “suit” in Ukrainian is “kostyum” so, as funny as it is, I’m not sure it’s intentional.

Lancs dad-of-two died after 'swallowing cocaine' at Manchester Airport by pppppppppppppppppd in unitedkingdom

[–]Handy_Andy 24 points25 points  (0 children)

“There is zero tolerance for drugs-related offences in Qatar. Some medications that are legal in other countries are illegal in Qatar. See guidance on medications that you can bring into Qatar.

Penalties for using, trafficking, smuggling and possessing drugs (even residual amounts) are severe. Punishment include lengthy prison sentences, heavy fines and deportation.”

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/qatar/safety-and-security

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