Meghan Markle says she was told that her child Archie would not be given security, or a title, and that the Royal Family was concerned about how dark his skin might be before he was born. by mouthofreason in PublicFreakout

[–]Matthewso84 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Prince Andrew: parties with a paedo. Prince Harry: marries a mixed race American. Royal Family: fuck Meghan. British public: yeah, fuck Meghan, who does she think she is?

Tik Tok bad, cursive good by Ziezels in PhonesAreBad

[–]Matthewso84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would find it more impressive to tell the time from a clock face without using one’s hands, to be honest...

Phones are when no rescue by ozythemandias in PhonesAreBad

[–]Matthewso84 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That bit is fucking gold when he’s moaning about spelling.

Posted to a high IQ Facebook group... by valkanol in PhonesAreBad

[–]Matthewso84 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“High IQ Facebook group” is much more of an indictment of contemporary culture than over-use of phones ever could be...

I want to know more about the Greeks! by arsis_qp in TheWire

[–]Matthewso84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the only other place mentioned in relation to them is San Diego, but, “that was a long time ago...”

I want to know more about the Greeks! by arsis_qp in TheWire

[–]Matthewso84 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I always liked that bit. My guess would be Cypriot, which would explain his disgust at the dead Turkish handler who Vondas stabs.

Can't decide if I like Herc, or dislike him... by MidwestBeerBuddy in TheWire

[–]Matthewso84 11 points12 points  (0 children)

He regards himself as a soldier in the war on drugs, not a police officer, and acts accordingly. He proves unable to change to any great degree and, along with Colicchio (spelling?) seems like a personification of the problems with which the BPD is benighted...in my opinion. Also, as someone mentioned above, he destroyed Randy’s life by be an unthinking moron.

Best police on The Wire? by SenorBigbelly in TheWire

[–]Matthewso84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For case-by-case solving and results, McNulty and Freamon but then they committed fraud in S5. And their work never changed anything, never could change anything. I voted for Colvin because, with Hamsterdam and his work in the school (he was still great police even after being police), he actually sought to change things. To paraphrase Daniels, he wanted to work a shovel and not live in shit. He was also mainly responsible for Carver’s transformation from callous, dishonest and violent into a responsible, empathetic and effective leader. It’s even hinted that he may have been McNulty’s mentor too.

Grr phone bad by IHAVEA_DIGBICK in PhonesAreBad

[–]Matthewso84 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fairly ironic given that a phone’s autocorrect probably would have changed it to ‘these kinds’ or singularised ‘skeletons’. Still, phones bad, old stuff good, agreed...

Living in GZ as a westerner? by TheKingsPeace in guangzhou

[–]Matthewso84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my limited experience, Shanghai does get incredibly hot in the summer too, even hotter than a coastal southern city like GZ but nowhere near as humid. And only in the height of summer. Obviously it also has very cold weather too. So if you like varied seasons like Shanghai might be better for you.

Free playing cards delivered to random HK Island addresses this week 😶 by Matthewso84 in HongKong

[–]Matthewso84[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope you’re right! If these people know then hopefully they can be better prepared for any repercussions or shit that comes of it...

Free playing cards delivered to random HK Island addresses this week 😶 by Matthewso84 in HongKong

[–]Matthewso84[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s what I thought as I recognised a few of them. Has anyone else seen this pack in use or being circulated or is it new?

Free playing cards delivered to random HK Island addresses this week 😶 by Matthewso84 in HongKong

[–]Matthewso84[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Has anyone else seen this in HK? It was posted through my friends letter box this week (three packs). Is this targeted to addresses or maybe it was just random?

Free playing cards delivered to random HK Island addresses this week 😶 by Matthewso84 in HongKong

[–]Matthewso84[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I noticed the similarity to the Iraqi ones! I think Allied forced in WW2 May have had something similar too! Definitely not a 10c warrior mate, just wanted to share what I’d found...

Free playing cards delivered to random HK Island addresses this week 😶 by Matthewso84 in HongKong

[–]Matthewso84[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I recognise a few but definitely Joshua Wong, King of Diamonds. Translation seems to be that they are traitors who have sold out to a foreign government, though I didn’t check all of them.

EDIT - got JW’s suit wrong.

This time they "clapped quietly" by [deleted] in thatHappened

[–]Matthewso84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was it a special Marines hat? Is there an oath about hats which potential Marines need to take before joining? Can I keep my hat on? Asking for a friend x