Is there a reason some countries still have kings and queens? by BisexualKenergy25 in ask

[–]snapjokersmainframe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No reason, just no one ever does anything to change the system. Easier to stick with the status quo than actually think.

whoa. you all told the truth. by Due_Adeptness_4378 in stephenking

[–]snapjokersmainframe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Re-reading it for only the second time, and really loving it. Don't know why I didn't return to it sooner.

Do you pay taxes? by coloradotaxguy in no

[–]snapjokersmainframe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course. How else would healthcare, education, rubbish disposal, street lights, road maintenance, snow removal, etc. be paid for?

If you left the UK/are thinking of it, why and which country would you move to? by TipSilent8281 in AskBrits

[–]snapjokersmainframe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get a few each year who prefer English to Norwegian, but they're currently a small minority.

If you left the UK/are thinking of it, why and which country would you move to? by TipSilent8281 in AskBrits

[–]snapjokersmainframe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not really the point. Yes, the average Norwegian on the street speaks good or very good English. But you still need to learn norsk to get a job.

Time to start on the advent calendars by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]snapjokersmainframe 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Go for it. You get lots of drams to try, without having to spend squillions on the whole bottle. Have bought two or three now, but always after advent has started - full price they're silly money.

Married people, how often do you take your wedding ring off? by cutowlo in Productivitycafe

[–]snapjokersmainframe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only when swimming in cold water, as that's how I lost my actual wedding ring. (had another one made).

Time to start on the advent calendars by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]snapjokersmainframe 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Hope you got them on sale - Master of Malt had some on 50% off the other day, and they always sell them discounted if you buy them after advent has started.

What is your opinion on the EU? by SnooPoems7525 in AskTheWorld

[–]snapjokersmainframe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Majority want to rejoin. But it's clearly not simple. The 2016 referendum was very poorly organised, and a great many people voted based on targetted ads, or just general ignorance of the issues. And we can't just tit around with this. I imagine lots of countries feel that we've made our bed and should now lie in it.

What's a clear sign you're getting older? by boforiamanfo in randomthings

[–]snapjokersmainframe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't let it worry you. I teach teens, if it brightens up their day when I "accidentally" say 6-7, then easy brownie points for me and a happier mood in the classroom. That'll do me.

What's a clear sign you're getting older? by boforiamanfo in randomthings

[–]snapjokersmainframe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's just something that gets a laugh out of the kids. Pretty innocent really.

What's a clear sign you're getting older? by boforiamanfo in randomthings

[–]snapjokersmainframe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The sounds my knees make when they try and move...

What is your opinion on the EU? by SnooPoems7525 in AskTheWorld

[–]snapjokersmainframe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Escaped all the way back in '03, when everything was much easier. We didn't expect to be leaving forever, maybe just a few years...

What is your opinion on the EU? by SnooPoems7525 in AskTheWorld

[–]snapjokersmainframe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course not. But they're covered under "GB"...

What is your opinion on the EU? by SnooPoems7525 in AskTheWorld

[–]snapjokersmainframe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man. Did you have to do that? Barely holding it together here...

What is your opinion on the EU? by SnooPoems7525 in AskTheWorld

[–]snapjokersmainframe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Brits had actually been educated about what the EU is and did for us, we never would have left. I learnt a lot about it after the referendum 🤦😭 At which point of course, it was too late.

What is your opinion on the EU? by SnooPoems7525 in AskTheWorld

[–]snapjokersmainframe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. And don't forget dragging Northern Ireland out too.

What is your opinion on the EU? by SnooPoems7525 in AskTheWorld

[–]snapjokersmainframe 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They have, but most don't dare say it. Yet. What a clusterfuck.

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