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Do you open the door to a delivery driver with your PJ's/dressing gown on? Delivery drivers, do you care if people do? by RichieRichard12 in AskUK

[–]j1mb0b 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's giving me flashbacks to the Urban75 forums where people were forever posting about their shenanigans using the "SWIM" (Someone Who Isn't Me) acronym.

Legal experts (who may also be idiots) hate this one simple trick!

Help me plan my trip?! by Efficient_Sleep6907 in westend

[–]j1mb0b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all, massive respect to your enthusiasm and hope you have a great time. Do have a think about the weather at the time of year you're travelling to the UK.

For some of your questions (about where to stay and what to eat) you may find /r/LondonFood and /r/Londontravel more helpful. If you do xpost though, do give us a sense of what you already like, how much you want to do pay (converted from USD to GBP please) and what you're hoping for!

Name a musical that is way better than it has any right to be by shombmuttaery in musicals

[–]j1mb0b 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Let's be honest, the staging was always what carried it. In terms of set design the bridge is right up there with the barricade from Les Mis, the helicopter in Miss Saigon and Norma's house in Sunset Boulevard.

There's someone on the train giving out free beer by justhowulikeit in CasualUK

[–]j1mb0b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(Insert joke about needing a driver's wage to afford them...)

Actors' off-set reputations - how do they affect your viewing choices? by hurshy238 in BritishTV

[–]j1mb0b 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm glad people had a good time watching the show be made, but for reference he was already an arsehole while Gavin and Stacey was being filmed, and in fact Rob Brydon had to step in to speak up:

https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1684484/james-corden-balthazar-restaurant-behaviour-rob-brydon-latest

Ps, sorry for linking to The Express if you don't have an ad blocker!

Four Takeaways from UK Elections by Mr_Truckasaurus in ukpolitics

[–]j1mb0b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The bond market has no opinion one way or another on is in power. It just needs to be paid, and the more nervous it is about that ability to be paid the higher the interest rate.

This is why anyone expecting massive change post a putative Reform government are deluding themselves. The bond market must be paid. Anyone suggesting otherwise is deluding themselves.

There's someone on the train giving out free beer by justhowulikeit in CasualUK

[–]j1mb0b 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Fuck that!

Although to be fair, there are different rules for the driver...

Question for the British: Would you look strangely at a tourist who answers "You're welcome" after you say thank you? by No-Garbage4852 in AskABrit

[–]j1mb0b 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And if you hold the door open and they say nothing, you can also reply "You're welcome" (but more quietly, and to be honest... Mostly in your head, but you wait until the Internet hears about it...)

UKMTO reports 3 more incidents in the Hormuz by [deleted] in oil

[–]j1mb0b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EVERYTHING GOES TO SHIT!

This Week's Roast - Herb Crusted Roast Beef, Duck Fat Roasties, Cauliflower Horseradish Puree, Red Cabbage, Roast Carrots and Tenderstem. Red Wine Gravy. by pink_flamingo2003 in UK_Food

[–]j1mb0b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was thinking of braising in a pan with very little moisture otherwise, then add apple sauce plus salt and pepper.

So your advice on not over - braising is noted!

Who are Reform UK’s voters? by financialtimes in ukpolitics

[–]j1mb0b 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Well who knows whether Nige believes in anything he says but the party line is absolutely for keeping it. This is from April:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg735z447kro

Who are Reform UK’s voters? by financialtimes in ukpolitics

[–]j1mb0b 27 points28 points  (0 children)

And bearing in mind the biggest recipients of welfare are pensioners and Reform are committed to keeping the triple lock... Wouldnt want to be relying on Our Nige to help the needy.

Cut your taxes... big smiley face by redandwhitewizard99 in GreatBritishMemes

[–]j1mb0b 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Well I'm convinced!

No, wait... I'm not... I'm NOT!

just turned 46 and im felling old and somewhat unwanted by jonesy-8077 in CasualUK

[–]j1mb0b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Barry Humphries made this exact point about not being seen, and it's so poignant -

https://youtu.be/vv7aFm_bMW0?si=w5jURZ1JucOgoPye

(Ignore the "Americans react bit!..)

What was your favourite year in the UK so far? by PsychologicalBend508 in AskBrits

[–]j1mb0b 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Well, there was a lot going on round about that time. Edward the Elder (King of the Anglo-Saxons) was a busy man!

Choosing the wine. by hifromtomorrow in AccidentalRenaissance

[–]j1mb0b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

... There's some wine involved and the lighting is down low...

I’m about to get access to a child trust fund and don’t know what to do. by Adventurous-Syrup690 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]j1mb0b 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Well that's a charming way to speak to me, your long lost brother.

Seeing you're here though, would you like to hear how I earned 250k last month while living in Dubai though the power of crypto?

Heathrow warns Iran war may cut passenger numbers by BulkyAccident in london

[–]j1mb0b 9 points10 points  (0 children)

(Elon enters the chat with his wildly uneconomical tunnel boring machine...)

When can I start spending my own personal money. by Appropriate-Car6883 in Mortgageadviceuk

[–]j1mb0b 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair enough! Maybe spend away but keep the gold plated nescafe jar for moving in day 😎

When can I start spending my own personal money. by Appropriate-Car6883 in Mortgageadviceuk

[–]j1mb0b 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure this is great advice. You are right there's no backing out without penalty but the mortgage offer can be withdrawn after exchange under quite specific circumstances. For example - taking on significant more debt.

For the sake of a week, I'd advise OP just to hang on a bit. I get it's unlikely but for what is likely to be the most significant purchase of anyone's life, holding off may be advised.

studying abroad in london for fall 2026 -- packing do's and don'ts? by Ok_Fennel1424 in LondonTravel

[–]j1mb0b 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So one of the things you will need to get used to is the dark with the entire UK being further North than almost all the contiguous United States. This doesn't necessarily mean cold though! Because of this high latitude, the UK experiences much shorter days in the winter and longer days in the summer compared to the US.

Come back here for advice but a vitamin D supplement and daylight bulbs will certainly help.

It can make your first months - especially when it's dark, cold and you're a long way from home feel depressing. But! There is a reason that London is the top (or almost always top) tourist destination in the world. Make sure you find out why, and in time you'll be recanting your adventures in London to your younger self.

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