What makes you grin? Antidote to grumpy thread

15,326 · February 27

17 hours ago, Garythesnail said:

I'm sure there may be another mature* individual who recalls a clip from It'll be alright on the night where a woman is aksed to name famous boxers.

She was apologetic in her response as she only knew the names of two boxers.

Cassius Clay ......

..

.

... and Muhammad Ali🤦

A bit like that supposed GCSE geography answer to “Name five artic animals”

Answer: “A polar bear and four seals”.

2,687 · February 27

When we were at school, my best mate and I had to sit a history test.

He was very nervous, and forgot things easily.

The question was " who built the Bridgewater canal'

He went blank.

His answer? 'a lot of men!'

He got a mark for it!

The following year, the question read " who designed the Bridgewater canal' 😁

63,079 · February 27

33 minutes ago, Metal Guru said:

“Name five artic animals”

?

2,687 · February 27

Youngest daughter has got some of those plaque disclosing tablets from the dentist.

She's never used them before.

I've started calling her Bluetooth.

She's not amused 🤣🤣🤣

63,079 · February 27

Wonder if that's how Harald got his name?

3,072 · February 27

On 23/07/2024 at 08:35, myglaren said:

I would be seriously worried if I said that living in a bungalow

13,992 · February 28

I wouldn't get that in a bungalow, I always need a piss within 5 minutes of climbing a loft ladder.

13,106 · March 1

Finally foumd a house after a year of searching. My two bed upstairs flat is available for rent for £450 including a garage. Lovely quiet area with all amenities within two minutes walk. Shell garage/Spar, post office, co-op and even a fish and a chip shop nearly opposite. Loads of parking too.

Available 26th of April. NE225YP.

The downside is you'll be living above my mother..

13,106 · March 1

Oh and a decent mot place/garage over the road. It's the beige building behind the tree.

12,449 · March 1

On 26/02/2025 at 15:11, BorniteIdentity said:

Bet Carrie can't wait to get them shorts off (and return them to Don Estelle).

23,602 · March 2

How to Win a Nobel Peace Prize (1957)

17,138 · March 2

A friend of mine posted a new profile picture she'd drawn for herself, I liked the style of it so I half-joking asked if she'd do me one. She said she'd do it as a commission, so we agreed a price and I sort of forgot about it for a week.

She sent me the files last night, and I'm quite happy with it!

(The reason I look deeply unimpressed is because that's what my face looks like)

2,687 · March 2

I know this isn't the politics section, but this Norwegian fuel company's response to the trump/Zelensky meeting is brilliant 🤣🤣

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/norwegian-fuel-supplier-refuses-u-s-warships-over-ukraine/

2,773 · March 2

2 hours ago, comfortablynumb said:

I know this isn't the politics section, but this Norwegian fuel company's response to the trump/Zelensky meeting is brilliant 🤣🤣

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/norwegian-fuel-supplier-refuses-u-s-warships-over-ukraine/

I particularly like this bit....

Quote

In a strongly worded statement, the company criticised a televised event involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, referring to it as the “biggest shitshow ever presented live on TV.”

33,987 · March 2

For anyone who's into older lorries, the Bedford KM has a biggish engine, fixed cab and no removable floor panels. Someone on the Facebook group just described working on one like trying to decorate your hallway through the letterbox.

15,807 · March 2

1 hour ago, Split_Pin said:

For anyone who's into older lorries, the Bedford KM has a biggish engine, fixed cab and no removable floor panels. Someone on the Facebook group just described working on one like trying to decorate your hallway through the letterbox.

That's a borrowed reference from something way darker 🤣

19,843 · March 3

Savvy on holiday?

11,927 · March 3

March 3

A silly story from earlier today.

My buddy asked if his tyre looked flat.
Yes, the wheel was on the ground. 5psi!

He wanted to know where he could get it repaired.

A quick check showed that both rear Tyres were below the legal minimum. Decent brand tyres too.

The fronts were Ling Long ditchfinders.

The spare in the boot was a brand new Hankook. Still with the factory QC labels.

He has owned this Hyundai new since 2015 but never put anything except cheapest part-worns on it.

I suggested to put the new tyre on and get a part worn on the spare, then get another proper Hankook and get both onto the front axle.

He exploded with rage. Not worth the money etc.

Meanwhile he is hooning around with 2 baby seats in the back.

Muppet.

32,139 · March 3

13 minutes ago, 108 said:

buddy

Does not check out.

5,335 · March 3

I might apply for this. Do I get to drive a Porsche 911? Ferrari 360 maybe?

March 3

52 minutes ago, loserone said:

Does not check out.

Well, work colleague. Seems ok but I’m now treating him as a muppet.

10,866 · March 3

20,393 · March 3

2 hours ago, 108 said:

A silly story from earlier today.

My buddy asked if his tyre looked flat.
Yes, the wheel was on the ground. 5psi!

He wanted to know where he could get it repaired.

A quick check showed that both rear Tyres were below the legal minimum. Decent brand tyres too.

The fronts were Ling Long ditchfinders.

The spare in the boot was a brand new Hankook. Still with the factory QC labels.

He has owned this Hyundai new since 2015 but never put anything except cheapest part-worns on it.

I suggested to put the new tyre on and get a part worn on the spare, then get another proper Hankook and get both onto the front axle.

He exploded with rage. Not worth the money etc.

Meanwhile he is hooning around with 2 baby seats in the back.

Muppet.

I'd point our the duff tyres and if he didn't respond in a way that was sensible, I'd drop him in it.

19,843 · March 3

not watching series 1 top gear with the lotuslada in it

1,394 · March 4

17 hours ago, 108 said:

A silly story from earlier today.

My buddy asked if his tyre looked flat.
Yes, the wheel was on the ground. 5psi!

He wanted to know where he could get it repaired.

A quick check showed that both rear Tyres were below the legal minimum. Decent brand tyres too.

The fronts were Ling Long ditchfinders.

The spare in the boot was a brand new Hankook. Still with the factory QC labels.

He has owned this Hyundai new since 2015 but never put anything except cheapest part-worns on it.

I suggested to put the new tyre on and get a part worn on the spare, then get another proper Hankook and get both onto the front axle.

He exploded with rage. Not worth the money etc.

Meanwhile he is hooning around with 2 baby seats in the back.

Muppet.

I recently got a text off my sister asking about tyres. She wanted to know what to get as they all seemed really expensive. They've got an X5 I think, with ridiculously wide wheels. I found her some options and explained that she didn't need to get the best out there, but she needed to get good ones etc.

Then I pointed out that she's got three kids, and if she ended up having an accident because she bought shit tyres, and one of the kids was injured/killed, how much money would she pay to undo that? By getting the best she can, she's essentially paying that in advance.

If it goes between you and the ground, then buy the best you can. Shoes, tyres, beds. You'll only regret buying cheap shite.

2,687 · March 4

5 minutes ago, Merryck said:

it goes between you and the ground, then buy the best you can.

Exactly this.

Without the, very small, contact patch between the car and the road, who knows whats going to happen?

9,422 · March 4

19 hours ago, 108 said:

A silly story from earlier today.

My buddy asked if his tyre looked flat.
Yes, the wheel was on the ground. 5psi!

He wanted to know where he could get it repaired.

A quick check showed that both rear Tyres were below the legal minimum. Decent brand tyres too.

The fronts were Ling Long ditchfinders.

The spare in the boot was a brand new Hankook. Still with the factory QC labels.

He has owned this Hyundai new since 2015 but never put anything except cheapest part-worns on it.

I suggested to put the new tyre on and get a part worn on the spare, then get another proper Hankook and get both onto the front axle.

He exploded with rage. Not worth the money etc.

Meanwhile he is hooning around with 2 baby seats in the back.

Muppet.

Had this scenario many times ,not just with cars, I just walk away now ... Also comes back to you if it don't work out to their satisfaction...

4,711 · March 4

parked in a customer car park this morning

4,711 · March 4

Car insurance renewal is over £100 cheaper than last year, same level of cover etc , I’m happy but suspicious

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