Are generalisations generally general?
Dec 9th 2005 | 3:09 am
#16
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Re: Are generalisations generally general?
Originally Posted by DunRoaminTheUK
Like oil?
Dec 9th 2005 | 3:11 am
#17
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Re: Are generalisations generally general?
Originally Posted by Vegemite Kids
ppppppppppppffffffffffffff
Make up your mind..
Dec 9th 2005 | 3:14 am
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Re: Are generalisations generally general?
Originally Posted by Scossie
Is it 'p' or is it 'f' Mairi???
Make up your mind..
Make up your mind..
Dec 9th 2005 | 3:18 am
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Re: Are generalisations generally general?
Originally Posted by Vegemite Kids
Actually I think you will find he is mocking the whole "general" thing rather than madsad's post
There have been a number of "generalising" posts
Madsad's - started at 7.12pm http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341903
then Luke's - started at 7.35pm http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341907
then Menace's - started at 9.22pm http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341926
and finally Vash's - started at 9.44pm
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341927
and thats excluding all the posts that generalise about life in OZ, UK, US etc that we see every day.
There have been a number of "generalising" posts
Madsad's - started at 7.12pm http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341903
then Luke's - started at 7.35pm http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341907
then Menace's - started at 9.22pm http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341926
and finally Vash's - started at 9.44pm
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341927
and thats excluding all the posts that generalise about life in OZ, UK, US etc that we see every day.
Apologies to anyone whom I may have inadvertently offended; it wasn't my intention.
Dec 9th 2005 | 3:21 am
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Re: Are generalisations generally general?
Originally Posted by Vegemite Kids
tis a "red wine splutter" and you know how I hate spluttering my red wine
At least Chris and I were still in WA after our last drinkathon...
Same can't be said for what 'state' you and Gillian were in???
Dec 9th 2005 | 3:27 am
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Re: Are generalisations generally general?
Originally Posted by Scossie
Indeed..!
At least Chris and I were still in WA after our last drinkathon...
Same can't be said for what 'state' you and Gillian were in???
At least Chris and I were still in WA after our last drinkathon...
Same can't be said for what 'state' you and Gillian were in???
(mind you that could be due to the state I was in
)
Dec 9th 2005 | 3:38 am
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Re: Are generalisations generally general?
Originally Posted by Vegemite Kids
Have absolutely no idea what you could be talking about !!!
(mind you that could be due to the state I was in )
(mind you that could be due to the state I was in
)
Now I have been drunk.... And I mean drunk!
But that deserves a special mention, and a hearty round of applause in my opinion..!!
Dec 9th 2005 | 3:45 am
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Re: Are generalisations generally general?
Originally Posted by Scossie
"Wee G" won the day with her, "snoring at the dinner table" routine!!
Now I have been drunk.... And I mean drunk!
But that deserves a special mention, and a hearty round of applause in my opinion..!!
Now I have been drunk.... And I mean drunk!
But that deserves a special mention, and a hearty round of applause in my opinion..!!
Dec 9th 2005 | 3:52 am
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Re: Are generalisations generally general?
Originally Posted by Vegemite Kids
I think you exagerate Sir ! men "snore" women "gently exhale"
Dec 9th 2005 | 3:59 am
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Re: Are generalisations generally general?
Originally Posted by Scossie
my 'cat like' reflexes!)....
and will you be demongstrating said reflexes tomorow night ?
Dec 9th 2005 | 4:06 am
#26
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Re: Are generalisations generally general?
Originally Posted by Vegemite Kids
have some p's and f's and will you be demongstrating said reflexes tomorow night ?
and will you be demongstrating said reflexes tomorow night ? 
Dec 9th 2005 | 4:16 am
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Re: Are generalisations generally general?
Originally Posted by Scossie
"demongstrating"...
Dec 9th 2005 | 8:04 am
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Re: Are generalisations generally general?
Originally Posted by Lerop Pekill
OK.
Dec 9th 2005 | 8:26 am
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Re: Are generalisations generally general?
[QUOTE=Amazulu]Where are the whingiest Aussies:
Aussies in Australia, or
Aussies in the UK.
BRITS anywhere
Aussies in Australia, or
Aussies in the UK.
BRITS anywhere
Dec 9th 2005 | 11:10 am
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Re: Are generalisations generally general?
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Let's have your views on this controversial issue!
Cheers
Ginny
