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Harrypottermouse Apr 2nd 2008 5:33 am

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Originally Posted by bazzz (Post 6148672)
I've not noticed anyone having a go apart from that boxer guy who threatened to punch my teeth out. And to be fair, I was quite rude to him.

Am I forgiven then - especially as I started this thread in your honour???

Lorna_D Apr 2nd 2008 5:34 am

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Originally Posted by Harrypottermouse (Post 6148676)
Am I forgiven then - especially as I started this thread in your honour???

Don't push it :rofl::rofl:

Harrypottermouse Apr 2nd 2008 5:36 am

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Originally Posted by Lorna_D (Post 6148678)
Don't push it :rofl::rofl:

shhhhhhhhhhhh - I'm just waiting for the cauliflower to cook :sneaky:

Lorna_D Apr 2nd 2008 5:37 am

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Originally Posted by Harrypottermouse (Post 6148688)
shhhhhhhhhhhh - I'm just waiting for the cauliflower to cook :sneaky:

I apologise for making you answer me, go see to the cauli it smells like ........ if it boils over :eek:

Harrypottermouse Apr 2nd 2008 5:38 am

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Originally Posted by Lorna_D (Post 6148703)
I apologise for making you answer me, go see to the cauli it smells like ........ if it boils over :eek:

Pleasure to speak with you my love...I love that accent

Lorna_D Apr 2nd 2008 5:39 am

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Originally Posted by Harrypottermouse (Post 6148711)
Pleasure to speak with you my love...I love that accent

Diolch yn fawr

Harrypottermouse Apr 2nd 2008 5:44 am

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Originally Posted by Lorna_D (Post 6148717)
Diolch yn fawr

the only one I remember is rude - I'll pm you

lauder99 Apr 2nd 2008 6:11 am

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Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 6148622)
A very Freudian typo there, Tom.

You wrote "new the character" instead of what you meant. That's the point here, characters like bazzz are not new (any more); what's more his style (admittedly abrasive at times) is thoroughly consistent. If really "new" characters get upset, then it's largely because of their "newness" leading to wrong assumptions about intent on the basis of "one or two paragraphs"; rather than on the "collected works" of regular posters.

Just quibbling of course, but that's why the forum remains fun for some of us older lags.

Oh. And I apologize of course. :D

:o I feel shame :)

I am quite happy with a good quibble now and again:thumbup:.

I was not referring to Bazzz particularly only the phenomena of humour on boards like this, given the turnover of members and topics its unlikely many will be here long enough or often enough to figure out the regulars. Its more likely that they will look at posts in isolation and avoid those topics or posters that they feel uncomfortable with.

I am and have been a member on many fora with hugely varying subjects but the common theme is of people not getting other peoples attempts at humour. It is the nature of the beast.

Tom

Novocastrian Apr 2nd 2008 6:16 am

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Originally Posted by lauder99;
:o I feel shame :)

I am quite happy with a good quibble now and again:thumbup:.

I was not referring to Bazzz particularly only the phenomena of humour on boards like this, given the turnover of members and topics its unlikely many will be here long enough or often enough to figure out the regulars. Its more likely that they will look at posts in isolation and avoid those topics or posters that they feel uncomfortable with.

I am and have been a member on many fora with hugely varying subjects but the common theme is of people not getting other peoples attempts at humour. It is the nature of the beast.

Tom

To paraphrase John Cleese in conversation with Muggeridge (sp?): "Chartres? hmm, no, not a very funny building"

lauder99 Apr 2nd 2008 6:28 am

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Sorry Novo you've lost me now, don't get the reference :thumbdown:

Tom


Ok Google is my friend. unfortunately, I'm one of those people that just doesn't thinks Monty Python is remotely funny. It may be a generational thing. Then again maybe its just me :-)

windward Apr 4th 2008 5:11 am

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Originally Posted by lauder99 (Post 6148934)
Ok Google is my friend. unfortunately, I'm one of those people that just doesn't thinks Monty Python is remotely funny. It may be a generational thing. Then again maybe its just me :-)

Monty Python is hilarious almost throughout. I'm 23. a/s/l? ;)

Making other people look stupid almost always makes the rest of us feel bigger, and is often tearfully funny but nearly never very kind. But it would be boring if everyone was nice.

I'll continue to make my apologies via PM. Their number and the often drunken state they're made in are not for public consumption.

mart2612 Apr 4th 2008 5:27 am

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i would like an apology from the cafe that gave me a dodgy sandwich today
after throwing up all afternoon :curse:i will not apologise for the things i will say the next time i pass the door :curse: but then who cares only 30 days to go til i leave:eek: i will just contact enviromental health

Coffeepot Apr 4th 2008 5:50 am

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Originally Posted by mart2612 (Post 6159522)
i would like an apology from the cafe that gave me a dodgy sandwich today
after throwing up all afternoon :curse:i will not apologise for the things i will say the next time i pass the door :curse: but then who cares only 30 days to go til i leave:eek: i will just contact enviromental health

Is it tomorrow you go for your visit, hope it all goes well :thumbsup:
will PM you later

Eve N Apr 4th 2008 6:00 am

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Originally Posted by JonboyE (Post 6148102)
I really don't get why everyone seems to have a go at bazzz.

There are so many posts where people complain that they miss the British sense of humour. Intelligent and witty put downs are an essential component of British humour. It is what makes shows from Blackadder to Have I Got News For You so very funny.

bazzz is very good at it. Why do we all get upset so quickly?

He loves it,and so do we.Sometimes it does translate badly for the newbies
but if they stay on long enough they'll get it and forgive him.

mart2612 Apr 4th 2008 9:48 am

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Originally Posted by Coffeepot (Post 6159600)
Is it tomorrow you go for your visit, hope it all goes well :thumbsup:
will PM you later

yes its tomorrow but still throwing up:( should be a great flight


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