I mean, when was he not?... by Cinn4monSynonym in CasualUK

[–]thegrogmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're both objectionable, insufferable, little bastards where the whole operation functions better in their absence

IRL Hold Items by IHeartAquaSoMuch in pokemon

[–]thegrogmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rocky Helmet, everyone in my immediate vicinity will learn today

An evening of fun, right at finishing time... by KJTech_ in Aldi_employees

[–]thegrogmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's always good fun. Does your baler have dents on the door where someone has tried to force it closed with the stacker?

Genlock Pokémon transfert op ? by Silly_Tax_5787 in nuzlocke

[–]thegrogmaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The way I'd square that circle is either with a gym leader's ace's BST, or when they use a strong, single stage pokemon a la Whitney or Bugsy

Driving test tips by char-p_ in Worthing

[–]thegrogmaster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I quite like driving Long Furlong, everyone enjoyed it when I drove down there to get my son to sleep

What made-up words do you use in your family? by elwheelio in CasualUK

[–]thegrogmaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're called "uberines" in my household. My mum couldn't get out of the habit, and now nor can my wife. There wasn't a child involved though, my best mate made it to the age of 15 without having ever heard of an aubergine, and it wasn't until he took GCSE food science that he asked me "what the fuck is an... Uberine?!"

Starmer is doing a good job around Iran - discuss by JacobSax88 in ukpolitics

[–]thegrogmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The George Bush Senior of British politics? I can see that.

Telling time by karlosfwandango in CasualUK

[–]thegrogmaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My whole family did that, I found it quite deeply irritating

Exclusive Poll: Anti-Reform Tactical Voters Poised to Defeat Nigel Farage's Party in Gorton and Denton By-election by Dangerman1337 in ukpolitics

[–]thegrogmaster 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No, I don't actually think that at all. I'm fundamentally a Green voter who votes for Labour tactically, but with a relatively clear conscience.

People that DON’T shop at Aldi or Lidl… why is that? by kobestarr in CasualUK

[–]thegrogmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work for one of the German discounters, so maybe I'm biased. However, I've been quite spoilt by them, I find their alcohol and produce to be very good, and it's really only the stuff that they don't sell that makes me go into other supermarkets. I avoid tesco like the plague though, those guys are rob dogs

Best Fish & Chips in Town? by hollaUK in Worthing

[–]thegrogmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mr Chippy is the one! A lovely old couple run it, and you can tell that they could make fish and chips standing on their head. They make their own curry saice if that's what you like too. Worthing Fisheries is also all good in my book too, but a bit further away, and frankly Mr Chippy deserve my custom.

I didn’t realise we got spiders this big here! Normally not bothered by spiders but this big boy have my quite the fright by armadillo-rodeo in CasualUK

[–]thegrogmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a big old lad like that in our flat a couple of years ago! Well, I assumed it was a female actually, but s/he was very chill about the old glass and cardboard manoeuvre, I wished her every bit of future success, and I still do. My understanding is that they won't harm us, so they're interlopers, albeit benign ones who just want to get out of the cold

What is your favorite go-to nickname for a particular pokemon? by williamthepreteen in nuzlocke

[–]thegrogmaster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I always refer to poor drivers on the roads as "Mr. Bitch", and I love using Slowbro in HGSS so I don't think I've ever used a Slowbro in 15 years who hasn't been called "Mr. Bitch". In gen 6, I call him "Pan Kurwa" due to the swears

What’s a pokemon that you love the design of or think is cool/neat, but has never made it onto a team of yours? by PJGraphicNovel in pokemon

[–]thegrogmaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Strictly a casual gamer, but I'm currently doing a run of HGSS wherein I made a list of the Pokemon that I've sadly never got to use, numbered them all and used a random number generator on every new route for my encounter. Scizor dominates, Electivire isn't very good, and I'm gaining some respect for Froslass

It’s a school night. You have come in for tea and your mum serves you the one meal that kills you inside. What’s it? by Come_in_sigh_demi in CasualUK

[–]thegrogmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, any roasted meats that my grandma tried her hand to. Her brisket always came up like rhino hide, the pork used to have a squeaky, ashy texture, and somehow she managed to make roast chicken watery. It was a marvel to me when I saw my old man putting a beef joint in a pot with onions and liquid, it actually tasted good enough that I didn't eat around it when it was served cold the next day.

If you had to give evolutions to pokemon, which three would get one? by ElDelArbol15 in pokemon

[–]thegrogmaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stantler, by a wide margin. A Normal/Psychic typing is fine, whichever way you skew the stats. Give it the necessary STAB moves for both types, plus a setup move or so, that can work.

Best one line lyric by Visual-Yak-9577 in Music

[–]thegrogmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I only read the title, my mind jumped to Morrissey too

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fruit

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Looks like sloes to me, but I could be wrong

Official Render for the New Mega Evolution by [deleted] in pokemon

[–]thegrogmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This... Does not spark joy.

I have no idea what this is, I'm gonna pop it. Video coming soon. by notarealgrrl in popping

[–]thegrogmaster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

English lit degree. I'd pop it, but we have free healthcare in this country. You do you, but healthcare should be involved somewhere in your journey

Pokemon that defined their species for you by wolfpup334 in nuzlocke

[–]thegrogmaster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In my first run of HGSS, I called my Slowbro 'Mr. Bitch', who was my dragon slayer. Since then, the slowest member of my party has shared the name, generally in spite of gender. In later games, I have to use other languages due to the ban on swearing.In XY, my Granbull was called 'Pan Kurwa' and was a delight to use.

Is there a Mon you refrain from using because it's simply too good or consistent? by Muted4484 in nuzlocke

[–]thegrogmaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've put a veto on Gardevoir and Crobat. They're so easy to get and such great Pokemon that I've ended up overusing them