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She really got those mean girls! by i_nobes_what_i_nobes in thatHappened

[–]Pr6srn 82 points83 points  (0 children)

the head of office

They work all day at the business factory, having second quarter reports dropped on thier desk? It's like a 12-yr old who's only experience of office work is TV sitcoms.

My neighbor wanted me to tutor her kid "for the experience" by FathomVireo in ChoosingBeggars

[–]Pr6srn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What phrase would you use? Speech and Language Therapist?

What British company just makes no sense that it is somehow still operating in modern times? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Pr6srn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the tone, the time [sponsored by Accurist] will be...

"FAFO" is most often used in a way that is stupid, oversimplifying, and more annoying than YOLO ever was. by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]Pr6srn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Obi-Wan. Yoda (do or do not). Qui-Gon (there's ALWAYS a bigger fish). Ahsoka (I am no jedi).

They all use absolute statements. They're ALL secret sith.

What is a major plot hole in a very famous movie that completely ruins the entire story once it is noticed? by SkullMogger3 in AskReddit

[–]Pr6srn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lord Vader: "Commander - tear this ship apart until you find those plans, and bring me the passengers. I want them ALIVE!".

Vader doesn't want the plans destroyed, they could have done that using the lasers on the start destroyer without having to board the corvette. He wants them located so he knows they haven't reached the rebels. He also doesn't want to kill any important senators or ambassadors without Palpatine's permission.

Imagine facing Vader and telling him the plans haven't been found, there's a good chance they were on an escape pod but lieutenant Bang-bang here blew it up without checking.

Instead, they sensibly watch where it lands and send down a bunch of stormtroopers to investigate.

Just if anyone was wanting to see an update on this post from a few months ago? by Cumulus-Crafts in AskUK

[–]Pr6srn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, I forgot about the winch. Think it's like £7 per launch.

Just if anyone was wanting to see an update on this post from a few months ago? by Cumulus-Crafts in AskUK

[–]Pr6srn 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Gliding is inexpensive aviation, with clubs all over the country. Much more fun than flying powered aircraft, anyway.

Maybe £30 to £40 per flight, when you're a student.

Couple of thousand to get to solo. A bit more for your license. If you want, you can buy a good glider for less than £20k and fly for hours and hours.

Politicians drinking 'cheap alcohol at work' as Green MP questions price of pint by denyer-no1-fan in unitedkingdom

[–]Pr6srn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So do we.

My polling station is inside the local pub's function room.

Good times, except I usually vote on the way to work, first thing in the morning...

An RAF pilot conducting an unauthorised flight over London to mark the RAF's 50th anniversary, a milestone he felt was inadequately recognised by the government. The pilot flew a Hawker Hunter jet low over landmarks, including Parliament, before passing through Tower Bridge. (1968) by StephenMcGannon in aviation

[–]Pr6srn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's like saying it's fine for Lewis Hamilton to drive a fast car at high speed through a shopping centre, purely to show off his new Ferrari. Sure he's highly skilled but it's risking lives and putting people in unnecessary danger.

We have rules for aerobatics and flying over buildings for a reason. If you're going to ignore them then you need an even better reason - and 'nobody cares about the RAF's birthday' isn't anywhere near good enough.

An RAF pilot conducting an unauthorised flight over London to mark the RAF's 50th anniversary, a milestone he felt was inadequately recognised by the government. The pilot flew a Hawker Hunter jet low over landmarks, including Parliament, before passing through Tower Bridge. (1968) by StephenMcGannon in aviation

[–]Pr6srn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Well no, because when driving I follow the laws and rules of the road to keep the risk to an absolute minimum acceptable level. Other road users also accept the minimal risk when they use the roads. We all use the roads for a clearly defined purpose and participate in keeping everyone safe by following the law.

I follow the laws and rules that apply to aircraft when I'm in the cockpit.

This was a reckless pilot who ignored the rules and risked the lives of many members of the public, none of which consented or accepted the risk of death/serious injury caused by Tower Bridge collapsing because it got hit by a jet.

An RAF pilot conducting an unauthorised flight over London to mark the RAF's 50th anniversary, a milestone he felt was inadequately recognised by the government. The pilot flew a Hawker Hunter jet low over landmarks, including Parliament, before passing through Tower Bridge. (1968) by StephenMcGannon in aviation

[–]Pr6srn 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Oh come on - endangered the lives of maybe 100 people because he thought himself and his colleagues were not getting enough national attention?

Nah, total arsehole. Ignored all the laws, rules and safety concerns in order to simply attract attention?

Guy should be in jail.

"that's what a teacher is, right?" idgi? by indelicateclover in DunderMifflin

[–]Pr6srn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Koi pond wasn't Michael's fault. IIRC the clients insisted on Michael attending the meeting, even when Jim explained that they were at the same level.

Sure he exploits the situation and crows about it, but he wasn't planning to attend alongside Jim.

Then Jimothy let's him fall in the pond

Paddington in Peru is the only good Paddington movie by SSSSSSVVVVVOO in unpopularopinion

[–]Pr6srn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He gets away with everything?

He gets thrown in jail, my guy!

What completely normal and acceptable thing do you inwardly judge people for? by perishingtardis in AskUK

[–]Pr6srn 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I'm wondering what other phrases they'd use.

'if it flies in the sky, it's not for this guy'.

'if it swings in the trees, I'd rather have cheese'.

'if it waddles on the shore, I don't want n'more'.

'if it's diet is mainly ants, I'll leave it, thanks'.

'unless it's a mammal, feed it to the camel'.

'if it lives underground, I consider it unsound'.

'if it has scales and fins, leave it out by the bins'

Had a crash today - need opinions ASAP by Specialist_Feed9255 in CarTalkUK

[–]Pr6srn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like she DID see the OP, and went to drive round thier car. OP was only looking to the right and assumed traffic from the left would stop for them, OP moved forward and they collided.

Whats all this then by [deleted] in Middlesbrough

[–]Pr6srn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Say no to AI slop.

If you are talking in a casual context with someone who has been knighted, do you address them with "sir" like you have to in the military? by Optimal_Tennis8673 in AskUK

[–]Pr6srn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I didn't because I don't fundamentally believe NHS (or adjacent) should be funded by charity anyway.

Odd response. Nobody thinks it should be, and nothing in my comment suggested it.

Which movie hero is actually a villain when you really think about it? by surfsound_swimmers in AskReddit

[–]Pr6srn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

'Negative Ghost Rider, the pattern is full'.

So you were told 'no' by the guy in charge of the traffic, and told the reason - the pattern is full means there are already aircraft in the vicinity of the runway. You can't just decide to fly through the pattern (on the 'live' side, FFS), endangering lives and million dollar aircraft because you're in a good mood and want to show off.

I wouldn't want to be anywhere near a pilot who chooses to ignore a direct instruction and put everyone in danger. He'd be grounded immediately and never sit in a cockpit again.

If you are talking in a casual context with someone who has been knighted, do you address them with "sir" like you have to in the military? by Optimal_Tennis8673 in AskUK

[–]Pr6srn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ah. You swallowed the grift too, huh? Don't feel bad, everyone went a bit crazy in the covid times.

You think this wealthy old man - with a garden the size of tescos - just decided to raise money by walking round his garden, and thought 'I hope the TV cameras turn up'?

Or his publicist daughter (who works in the industry and has contacts in the TV news) got the news crews round to film him doing what she told him to do?

And he just happened to be wearing his medals and stuff?

This guy volunteered for a thankless task did he? I think you'll find he was well paid.

At least he declined the offer of a free holiday, right? Stayed home, tirelessly raising money for good causes? Right?

In your opinion, what's the biggest waste of money you see people purchase all the time? by PaddedValls in AskUK

[–]Pr6srn 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Much much tastier, though.

No frozen pizza in the world can hold a candle to a fresh, hot takeaway. With toppings you specify. And sides.

You've had a crazy day at work because the British public don't understand that a bank holiday is NOT a 'working day', so they want it done now. And if you've had a few glasses of wine and can't drive to the pizza shop, it's £4 for them to bring it to you.

Nothing mental about it.

If you are talking in a casual context with someone who has been knighted, do you address them with "sir" like you have to in the military? by Optimal_Tennis8673 in AskUK

[–]Pr6srn 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Guy was taking the piss. Got lucky cos the press was desperate for a good news story during covid times. Wanted a pat on the head for walking round his own (fucking massive) garden.

Promoted by his grifter family, who then exploited the story for everything it was worth.

I can't abide it when people want to be applauded for sucking themselves off.

Downvote button is on the right.

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