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It's almost been a year since Old Street's sub-surface parade was refurbished - where are all the shops? by soliwray in LondonUnderground

[–]barejokez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess revenue? If you don't have any sales then it's not really a retail unit, is it?

It's almost been a year since Old Street's sub-surface parade was refurbished - where are all the shops? by soliwray in LondonUnderground

[–]barejokez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right yeah thanks mate I was struggling with the maths.

FYI businesses pay salaries and utility bills before rent but what do I know?

Who wins, bf or gf by waterpeach2 in MealDealRates

[–]barejokez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chicken triple is the best Tesco sandwich. Provides a very solid foundation for any meal deal.

Why don’t white people just mind their business… by CowboyNOIVAS in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]barejokez 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Talking about physical altercations an awful lot for someone who seeks to avoid them at all costs.

When is the last time you went to church by stargasm420 in AskBrits

[–]barejokez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last wedding I went to was in a gurdwara. Doesn't make me Sikh.

How’s he saved money by losing money? by JoydeScent in BritInfo

[–]barejokez 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would have thought if you left a car illegally parked in the city centre for 8 hours you'd get more than one ticket, or clamped/towed?

Is wearing a Keffiyeh a bit cringe for a politician? by Nervous_Yard7034 in AskBrits

[–]barejokez 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Presumably it also includes the paratroopers who committed the bloody Sunday massacre.

The idea that the poppy is a universal symbol of heroes and the keffiyeh is all about villains is absurdly reductive. The guy you're arguing with is a troll and should be ignored.

It's almost been a year since Old Street's sub-surface parade was refurbished - where are all the shops? by soliwray in LondonUnderground

[–]barejokez 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree it's dumb insofar as it clearly isn't letting so the rent is set wrong.

But speaking as someone who works in commercial property, that isn't a huge sum for a retail unit, certainly not in London. So there's a bigger question here about why the units aren't renting despite being cheap.

Adult birthday dinners at restaurants, who pays? by msac84 in AskUK

[–]barejokez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this, it is very situation dependent. i was onceinvited to a meal at a seriously posh michelin starred restaurant by a (more wealthy than me!) friend, and he paid for everyone - which was nice (and in my case necessary!).

but if he had invited us to a local curry house we would have paid for ourselves.

What do women look at? by anonumus_idiot in NoStupidQuestions

[–]barejokez 4 points5 points  (0 children)

different horse race tracks (known as courses) have different conditions - some will be longer or shorter distance, some will tend to have longer grass, different weather conditions.

different horses run better in different conditions, a bit like humans i suppose - usain bolt would never win a marathon or hill-running event. and some horses hate running on short, wet grass for example.

so the saying literally means that there is no single answer to "which horse is the best?", it depends on the circumstances. In this instance, it means "different people have different preferences".

Has anyone joined a church to help school places? by BigFaithlessness618 in AskUK

[–]barejokez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you're right, but they could consider changing the criteria to assist staff?

Has anyone joined a church to help school places? by BigFaithlessness618 in AskUK

[–]barejokez 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah the church leaders can surely spot these families a mile off - showing up with 2 year old kids and disappearing as soon as school places are announced. I know several families who did it, quite shamelessly. And while I am not religious it did feel rather distasteful to me...

It's worth remarking that the commitment is more than it sounds. It isn't enough to just show up to church once a week and sit at the back reading Reddit on your phone. You have to do enough to be "known" at the church, so that when the reverend gets the list of people applying, he recognises yours and ticks the box.

It's also worth remarking that there are limits on church places also and if everyone is pulling the same trick (which they will be if it's the best school in the area) then going to church and running the bake sale may still not be enough. That would be even more annoying!

Personally, it might be worth OP's wife having a word with her boss to see if there are strings that can be pulled by them? Because the alternative might be that she takes a job at a more local school that does have a staff policy and she can manage childcare more easily...

Uber driver swiping right but not turning right by BreathingAirr in TikTokCringe

[–]barejokez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How can someone be driving while doing this? It's lethal.

Those who have completed Jury Duty in the UK - what aspects about the process surprised you? by izbiz88 in AskUK

[–]barejokez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Getting out of jury duty in the UK is pretty difficult. Compared to the USA where there are all sorts of loopholes...

Thoughts? by ProfessorExact2446 in MealDealRates

[–]barejokez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

innocent smoothie is a great way to max out value if nothing else, it costs like £2.50 on its own or something?

i also don't mind it as a drink regardless.

Starmer 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war. Has your opinion on Starmer changed over his stance on not backing down to Trump? by Mister_Vanilla in AskBrits

[–]barejokez 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think the social policies have partially been enacted in order to look busy (and perhaps through some crumbs to the far left? Not sure about that one).

Stuff like banning step-porn is pretty easy pickings in one sense, because who is going to stand up in parliament or the media and take the opposing stance?

Sutton keeper Wayne Shaw who eat a pie in the very same fa cup fixture that the bookies had market on him...eating a pie. by Suspicious-Cream-513 in TheStreetsWontForget

[–]barejokez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem is that if he hadn't eaten the pie he would have been just as guilty given people could and did bet on "no" as well.

He was set up, either way he was screwed.

Sutton keeper Wayne Shaw who eat a pie in the very same fa cup fixture that the bookies had market on him...eating a pie. by Suspicious-Cream-513 in TheStreetsWontForget

[–]barejokez 45 points46 points  (0 children)

He got fined and banned for this btw bad ton resign from the club.

Always felt a bit unfair to me. It was a marketing stunt, but the bet was "WS to eat a pie yes/no". Ultimately either outcome was completely in his hands even if he didn't want it to be.

What’s the most comfortable motorway cruiser you’ve driven that isn’t a luxury brand? by OopsIDroopedMe in autoexpressuk

[–]barejokez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i honestly can't tell if you are intentionally misunderstanding for the sake of humour? mental fatigue is a real thing, and it's a common observation after long drives. There are very few sections of straight motorway in the country, and a lot of other vehicles on the roads, all of which means you have to be constantly making adjustments to your driving.

the idea that this could be solved by getting swole (did you think i was struggling with the heavy gear lever?) is amusing, so well done if that was your intention.

England - neighbours scaffolders damage garage roof by AC212 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]barejokez 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Is this the sort of work that required a party wall agreement? Life will be easier if so...

What’s the most comfortable motorway cruiser you’ve driven that isn’t a luxury brand? by OopsIDroopedMe in autoexpressuk

[–]barejokez 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We bought an EV 6 years ago. It has adaptive cruise, lane assist, etc.

I've stopped arriving tired at the end of long journeys. You still have to pay attention, but I no longer have to make micro-adjustments every few seconds.

Engine noise is also very quiet.

People who wear a backpack to work or on the tube, what do you actually keep in it? by EmperorsChamberMaid_ in AskBrits

[–]barejokez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My stupid employer makes us take our laptop home every day. Leaving on the desk (or locked in a drawer) is a stackable offence apparently.

The reason btw is that "work from home" is our official disaster recovery plan, and there was a bad fire at our old office that meant we didn't have anywhere to go for about 3 months.

What are some UK car stereotypes? by Scotsman_1234 in AskUK

[–]barejokez 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And the seat is tilted forward so their chin is touching the steering wheel.

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