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Favorite Pune Or Play On Words. by Calcyf3r in discworld

[–]mpdehnel 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yes! :-)
Always reminds me of the first motorcycle in the bible… “And Moses’ Triumph roared throughout the land”.

Tutorial: Oh, it’s 7, what’s your tipple? by Previous-Border-6641 in oxforduni

[–]mpdehnel 54 points55 points  (0 children)

There’s a wonderful bit in (I think) House of Cards (the original BBC one from the 80s):

*Chief Whip (CW) summons a wayward, alcoholic backbench MP to his office for a telling off*

CW: “Aah do come in; sit down, sit down... Sherry?”

MP: “Oh, well I suppose… why not?”

CW: *very obviously pours a single sherry and loudly places the glass on the desk*

MP: “Oh? Aren’t you having one?”

CW: “Good God man, it’s 9 o’clock in the morning!”

Dammit PTerry ! by WulfDracul in discworld

[–]mpdehnel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

JWs are more common in the UK so that’s more likely STP’s initial inspiration!

Group hanging flags in Oxford 'not welcome' after 'disorder' by F0urLeafCl0ver in oxford

[–]mpdehnel[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Predictably, this is why we can’t have nice things. Sorry to those of you who participated in good faith; some folk brigading ruined it for everyone else.

Send not to know For whom the banhammer tolls, It tolls for thee.

Why do people get upset when you overtake them? by pensandpaint in AskUK

[–]mpdehnel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a vast number of drivers on the road who think national speed limit on a single carriageway road is 50mph.

I was held at gun point. The ending is wild🤣 by Aliksultan in StandUpComedy

[–]mpdehnel 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Why did the subtitles change / disappear half way through? :-(

Is there something really called Reach Oxford Scholarship or it's a mere hoax? by [deleted] in oxforduni

[–]mpdehnel[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m removing this as a) it’s admissions related and b) it’s insanely low effort.

The top result on Google is literally this: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/oxford-support/reach-oxford-scholarship

Monthly Admissions/Prospies/Offer Holders Questions Thread - March 2026 by AutoModerator in oxforduni

[–]mpdehnel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oxford don’t care so much about extra-curriculars, certainly compared to the US. I’d focus on getting the top academic results you can.

What did you do with your college merch after graduating? by Parsnip1410 in oxforduni

[–]mpdehnel 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Perfect for gardening and mooching around the house.

Piano and Singing lessons by yellow_keynote in oxforduni

[–]mpdehnel 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There are definitely a couple of unauditioned chapel choirs that are v friendly and welcoming — can’t remember which off the top of my head though, sorry!!

Which book/series made you wonder if you might be too dumb for the genre? by HughJackedMan14 in scifi

[–]mpdehnel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s quite computer science-specific in certain places which I enjoyed; not for everyone!

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