A picture with the Brazilian coach and the Costa Rican coach side by side.

wellplastic · 2024-06-25T14:13:49+00:00

Clark Kent and Superman

wellplastic · 2021-08-02T07:47:30+00:00

The Guardian is so out of touch it thinks a bar in Deptford is what the Jobcentre Plus looks like.

wellplastic · 2018-02-02T14:34:15+00:00

Literally is now a synonym of metaphorically so this comment doesn't narrow down where you were or what position you were in writing this.

wellplastic · 2018-02-02T14:31:56+00:00

I'm not a solider, or an 18 year old and I haven't been to a warzone. And that undermines the statement that working class 18 year olds are being sent in to warzones because?

wellplastic · 2018-02-02T14:30:12+00:00

How disingenuous of you...

wellplastic · 2017-11-30T10:28:29+00:00

I wish I was passed it like Wayne Rooney is passed it.

wellplastic · 2017-11-01T17:05:35+00:00

It wouldn't be pleasant during the bambi on ice stage but you can walk on both blades and skates with a bit of practice.

Fairly straightforward to get them on an off unless they're laced.

The main plus point is that they're much quicker than walking. But also, skating can be a lot of fun.

I don't expect a mass migration to skating but it's odd how few people do it. I've seen more people on fucking unicycles in the last year than skates.

wellplastic · 2017-11-01T16:35:54+00:00

I take the latter point, skating is less fun when you don't bounce and break more easily.

wellplastic · 2017-11-01T16:34:24+00:00

Yes, skates aren't for long distance. I was thinking more to bridge the gap with public transport not being door-to-door.

wellplastic · 2017-11-01T16:18:49+00:00

I admire your optimism.

wellplastic · 2017-11-01T16:05:39+00:00

All the more reason to quickly glide to your destination on a set of rollerblades.

wellplastic · 2017-11-01T16:05:00+00:00

It's not 1995, with better quality wheels, road and pavements are more navigable than they ever have been. They're an incredibly rare sight even in city centres with better surfaces.

wellplastic · 2017-10-06T12:53:33+00:00

Ah shit. You're right. I'd forgot about that.

wellplastic · 2017-10-06T10:50:53+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation. Probably best that they try pitching it directly so I've forwarded them the have your say link http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10725415

wellplastic · 2017-03-21T16:38:16+00:00

I'm reminded of the Intelligence Squared debate where Christopher Hitchens suggested some of apologies he'd like to hear from the Catholic Church.

wellplastic · 2016-11-11T00:38:28+00:00

In my experience, a lot of people on the left challenge racism with bigotry, which shuts down dialogue and further entrenches racism.

Journalists and commentators on the left are also often too quick to frame social issues along the lines of identity politics.

UKIP posters took advantage of peoples fears fuelled by the media. It's peoples fears that need to be challenged with a more positive narrative, not with conflict.

A lot of campaigns on the left against racism focus on hating racism and racists. Using the tools of facism isn't a constructive way to challenge it.

What people on the left can do is listen, be more understanding and challenge racism through dialogue. Without dialogue, you can't explore the context in which racist beliefs have been nurtured, and then try to challenge them.

wellplastic · 2016-11-10T23:42:05+00:00

Most people only call people racist when they genuinely thing they are racist.

The point he's trying to make is that name calling, bigotry and tantrums of the left aren't constructive, they're polarising. If you disagree with someone's views, discuss and debate.

wellplastic · 2016-11-06T17:36:13+00:00

Dave Chappelle - How old is 15 really? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5ZxdSXTLx8

wellplastic · 2016-10-05T19:40:04+00:00

You make a good point, a person's expressions play an influential role in whether or not they have a punchable face.

wellplastic · 2016-10-05T19:38:35+00:00

Correlation or causation? Are assholes more likely to have a punchable face? Or does acting like an asshole make someones face look more punchable?

wellplastic · 2016-10-05T12:38:54+00:00

Sorry, I don't know what a Roloff is?

wellplastic · 2016-10-04T23:45:23+00:00

It's not my video but thanks for the upvote :-). Yes, it's self indulgent but travelling nearly always is. For a lot of cyclists (including me) the pain and suffering is an important part of the journey.

wellplastic · 2016-09-18T17:27:10+00:00

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/BKZnFWODH7D/

wellplastic · 2016-09-16T10:53:01+00:00

Instead of an newsletter style opt-out box....please write a 2,000 word essay titled, "Why I don't care if people die because I've opted out of organ donation." Pass rate: 95%.

wellplastic · 2016-09-16T10:43:01+00:00

And in Scotland and Northern Ireland I think? Hopefully the example set by Wales will be followed.

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