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“Until you have cried on public transport, you’re not a true Londoner.” The line sounds as if it was taken from a book of modern proverbs, but it’s in fact something that was overheard in London.

With its historical landscape, vibrant culture, beautiful gardens and canals, narrow streets and arts, and double-decker buses, no wonder London is among the most visited cities in the world.

And where there’s a lot of action going on, there’s a lot of miscellaneous things to be overheard. Like the internet’s powerhouse “Overheard LA” that collects conversations which were not meant for others’ ears, “Overheard London” is exactly that but with a Greater London twist.

So make yourself some afternoon tea with bourbon biscuits and get ready to see what Londoners are buzzing about, which is honestly the most entertaining thing ever.

More info: InstagramOverheardLA.com

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JuJu
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and now they're running out of almost everything

Sarah Richardson
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don’t believe everything you read, that’s really not the case. That aren’t that many shortages, there are only more because some idiots don’t have their minds.

Sawdust
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This person really knows how to look for the silver lining in any situation!

Robert Ward
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my old boss in London said EXACTLY the same thing to me on the day of the london bombings when he refused to let us leave early to be with our families!! - probably the same guy!

I Just Changed My Name
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd tell him to sit and spin as I was walking out the door

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Devil's Advocate
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

London, the panic buying capital of England.

rn42
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who the hell says "Beirut, Lebanon"? Like as opposed to the Beirut in z Herefordshire?

William Mahoney
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh wow, definitely worth living there.

therarestbanana
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Many Arab people don't use toilet paper, they have bidet things in the toilet that spray water.

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    Caro Caro
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This girl is going places. What a fantastic come back.

    Mindghost
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have a line in front of the toilet

    Anna Banana
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who once accidentally ended up as one of very few single women in a club, I will never again take those allowances for granted. The single guys were like vultures, and I was super uncomfortable. Made me glad I'm average-looking and don't get this kind of attention most of the time.

    Serial pacifist
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can hear the guy: "Hey you can take my voting right and give me your club entrance right."

    Klas Klättermus
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    4 years ago

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    Sure, who doesn't love a good misinformed sexist

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    Adrian Elliott
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is a woman, 100+ years old, going to a club for?

    Olivia H
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once had a male classmate argue with me on why we should “Take away most of the national women days and replace them with more national men days” Because apparently women haven’t accomplished enough to have that many national days. Like Stfu

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It takes all my strength not to backhand whiny, white guys into next week. Y'all need to STFU and sit in the back.

    Aayse
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what an act of revenge!!!

    James Mills
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    technically "girl" can vote. it was the women that came before her that didn't.

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    Hans
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need to memorize this. It would fit in many situations, not just in London...

    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My standard answer to people like this is, "Your lack of preparedness is not my emergency."

    Erica Cochrane
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Similar thing happened to me at Dublin. This family stood in the wrong passport check line, when they found out they tried to skip ahead of me (in the correct line), when I said no.one of then shouted 'but I've got a plane to catch!' I was like ' it's an airport, we all do.' he shoved ahead of me, but I managed to cut in front I'd the other 3.

    DanieLegz
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Londoner I can tell you that this is a standard response

    Spack Jarrow
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love to say "Sure, I'm just waiting for the bus."

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    Jules Marten-Feldmann
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had similar in line at the grocery store at lunch time. Some guy comes in and goes to the person at the front and asks if he can go in front because he needs to get to work. She said he would have to ask everyone behind her. There were only about 4 or 5 of us, all with 2 or 3 things (we were obviously all buying our lunch) when he asked me if he could go on front "because he only had a couple things and needed to get back to work" I said "we all only have a couple things (he had more than we did) and needed to get back to work too, but we've been waiting already". The look on his face when I wouldn't say it was fine was pure shock. And rather hilarious.

    moeless
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Working international arrivals at Miami International, I had the guy run ahead of hundreds of people in line and tell me he had a flight to catch and that the next guy in line said he could cut. I asked if the hundreds of others in line had also agreed. Sent him to the end again.

    Douglas Mock
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "If you try to push past me again, you'll be limping mate."

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is universal. My time is more valuable than everyone else's, so get out of my way.

    Lindy Mac
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very handy comeback next time a KAREN needs to have special treatment.

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    The old stereotype is that people from London are usually unfriendly workaholics who only care about money and themselves. You'd better not look in the eyes of a Londoner on the tube, as they will give you the evil eye back. Some foreigners think of them as self-obsessed, arrogant and stingy.

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    But this is just an exaggeration. The rude Londoner stereotype might have been created by the standoffish reputation of London’s fine citizens, who are otherwise genuinely very polite and have great manners. There’s something about this etiquette that is simply unparalleled and that’s why it may have caused a side effect of foreigners getting the wrong impression.

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    troufaki13
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, I think the accent is a give away

    Softsquatch
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nah, a lot of europeans who went to international schools have American accents. We really honestly just don't care.

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    JuJu
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    During tourist season, we can play "spot the American" in the local restaurants and bars. Nobody needs to ask.

    Melanie Burlock
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not exactly true though. When I lived in England, I got asked what part of America I’m from all the time. I’m Canadian.

    rotten miracles
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do sometimes ask people with an American accent where they’re from, mostly because I can’t tell the difference between the US and Canadian accents… And then they mention some random town and state or province and I still have to google it to find out their nationality 🙄

    Canary
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just ask, what province they're from. If they answer they're Canadian, if they looked confused they're American.

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    Mischa Puschelchen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're clearly not British. The rest is irrelevant.

    Riley Quinn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the worst social Americanism is, "what do you do?". You're immediately judged by your job/career, which is a small part of who you are.

    Marina Bailey
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In London, people thought we were from New Zealand. (We had just flown in from Johannesburg.)

    Douglas Mock
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brits can smell an American from a hundred paces and recognize their appearance from further than that.

    Magda Dąbrowska
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and you also can tell straight away they're americans

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    Madison Feehan
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you feel the burn? (It's not from the wildfires).

    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't even look at America, and I'm American. My country is a hot mess, a dumpster fire, and a toxic sludge dump all rolled into one. If we actually had a representative democracy, we might improve, but we won't as long as Congress considers its own bank account to be more important than the needs of its constituents.

    Anaïs Grobin
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    America is very different depending on the region. It's more like many different countries with their own laws, culture, traditions, industry, and economy under a large unregulated government. We don't even have an official language, just de facto. The Northeast is only a little like the southwest.

    Mazer
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s what some Americans say about Texas

    Let’s Be Kind
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It always fascinates me that America is such an easy target for ridicule and scorn. It must be nice to live in one of those perfect countries.

    Matt Collins
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The rest of the world seems to confuse Internet U.S.A. with actual U.S.A. They're very different places.

    Jane W.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We just have too many different cultures in the US for ALL of us to be marvelous.

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    404 Panda Not Found
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just to be the man, who walked a thousand miles to fall down at your door!

    Robert T
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Da lat da (Da lat da), da lat da (Da lat da), Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle uh da-da, Da lat da (Da lat da), da lat da (Da lat da), Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle uh da-da

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    Momma Jess
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to be an assistant manager at a convenience store, and one night during shelf resets I had music playing and that song came on, so I started singing "And I would stock five hundred shelves and I would stock five hundred more just to be the dope that stocked a thousand shelves at Casey's general store"...

    Mary Peace
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have an update! I like that because it fits the tune.

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    Al Cook
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That or they think Vanessa Carlton is Scottish!

    Artemis
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see the comment section has culture. I am proud.

    LesAnimaux
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "be... man...walked.....thou.....miles.....fall.....at....dooooooor"

    Faith Nicole
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, one of my all time favorites. It's brings back some really good memories of me and my aunt when I was younger🤔💭

    James Mills
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you won't get that song stuck in my head m**********r.

    Riley Quinn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why, but I freakin' love this song. Hilarious logical comeback.

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    On the other hand, it’s more or less true that people tend to be in their own little worlds on the transportation network. However, the tragic London bombings in July 2005 and the optimistic 2012 Olympics certainly showed that Londoners can join together when it counts.

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    James016
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That happens a lot. People’s bags get in the way of the doors.

    Kanuli
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is really no joke. I couldn’t believe this, until I experienced it myself in London. Like after it happened a couple times the driver got real mad and she said something like „thanks to all those idiots, we will arrive 2 minutes late, and all who miss their connection can thank them for it“

    Janine B.
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would happen in Berlin as well. We're famous for our politeness. 😎

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    Mischa Puschelchen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never understood it. It's London - the next train is there in TWO effing minutes. TWO!

    Lindy Mac
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There were THAT many people on the train at 2:50AM that they had to stand so close to the doors?????

    Me
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Based on reports from Seattle, Moscow and other places, apparently dogs know how to ride the train better than these people.

    Monica Hayes
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    having been a prisoner of the tube for a hellish ten day stay in london,i can sympathize...i am very claustrophobic and would shove my way out at the wrong stop just to get off the bloody train!!! oh....and mind the gap.....

    Riley Quinn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not familiar with The Tube's PA system, but here in Boston and NYC, it's just a garbled mess. Poor tourists haven't a clue what's being said.

    Bernadette Jamieson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably puking his or her guts up, the pregnant women did not wished to be puked upon.

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    wv10014
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh dear. We (Americans) are not all this stupid, I promise!!!

    Aliquid
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, the ones that are that stupid have a habit of drawing attention to themselves... so they are the ones people remember.

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    J. F.
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    180 degree turn please

    Lee Macro
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here I am stuck in the middle with you (if you know, you know)

    Melissa Gallo
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A US customs agent once questioned why I held an Italian passport while I was born in France, he wanted to know why I didn't have a French passport. When I told him it would be redundant (EU passport), I could tell that he truly didn't get it...

    Vicky Zar
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess he just never thought about it? Many US Americans never leave their country. They can't and don't even have the opportunity. Plus, it's so vast. I was born in Poland, but am a German citizen, with German ID, Passport and nationality. Maybe this would have blown his mind, lol

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    Nikki Sevven
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most (insert European ethnicity here) people live in America. Many think they're more Irish, Italian, etc. than actual Irish and Italian folks.

    Vicky Zar
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know such people here in Germany. They are old and went through a war, so they may be forgiven. (They think they know best how Poland is, because they lived there when they were kids.... in a place that was Germany before the war, when they lived there and no Polish people were to be found for miles around)

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    TK 421
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smartass. Nothing more.

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    Bill cipher
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't know there was a cult about me

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    JuJu
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    triangle cult is much better. I will use it from now on.

    Id row
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lmao, triangle cult. Pretty impressive the other person knew what they were talking about.

    James P
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Triangle cult is great, I hope I remember to use that in the future.

    Greymom
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been in Amway. Trust me. It’s an apt comparison.

    Faith Nicole
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But triangle cult sounds SO much better than a pyramid scheme

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    Another belief is that food in London is expensive and simply awful. It’s true that not even a BLT sandwich is cheap in the city compared to other European capitals. But when it comes to British food, not everything there is bland and greasy. If unpretentious but hearty is your thing, you’ll like the traditional pub food. Plus think of the crazy meal names like toad in the hole, bubble and squeak, and spotted dick.

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    Also, the sheer level of worldwide famous British chefs suggests that we may be underestimating the British talent to cook. After all, it does have famous chefs like Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson and Gordon Ramsay flying the flag for British cuisine everywhere they go!

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    Baali Venomax
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL wow you must have looked dead or something hehehehe

    Riley Quinn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only hope you were NOT on your way to work.

    backatya
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    4 years ago (edited)

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    She should have let the stupid drunk fall flat on his face and leave him there until he slept it off. People are stupid for getting to that level of drunk

    Aaricia
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually agree, what's the fun in getting so drunk you don't remember last night and then wake up with a terrible head splitting headache and bad nausea? Really, where is the fun in that?!

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    Panda-riffic
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That could be overheard in any country I imagine.

    fainasKeturatis
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well isn't all dates like that? if he likes you, why the makeup and if he doesn't, I doubt more makeup will fix it... and if you are a guy with makeup - you are ugly, deal with it like the rest of normal people.

    Riley Quinn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've uttered this phrase countless times.

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    Marcellus II
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't for a date, but for a fig I always dress my best.

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    Jon S.
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember once having to tie my shoelaces in London. Though I tried to take care where I stopped, I was silently pushed to the floor by angry pedestrians striding with purpose. London has its on rules.

    Devil's Advocate
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Londoners are invariably rude, and drive in a similar manner to this...when they're not stuck in traffic.

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    UpupaEpops
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear they put speed in their tap water. I only thought I was a fast walker until I went to London. These people are unreal.

    Dl B
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the scariest things I have seen was at an underground station. My wife and I were standing on a platform at a station looking at a schedule. I look up and saw that about 100 feet away a train had stopped and people has just gotten. There was a mob of people stretching from the edge of the platform to the wall and several people deep moving toward us like a tidal wave. I will always remember the look of the woman in the middle front. She looked like she was going to strong arm us out of the way if we did not move. I quickly move my wife and me into a side hallway just before they swept past.

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    Id row
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're not the only one on a busy sidewalk, keep it moving or get out of the way.

    Riley Quinn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like NYC because those people loathe lollygaggers with a passion.

    Sparky
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds much more New York than London.

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    Caro Caro
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ouch. Don't you just love the british sense of humour.

    CatGirl
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try attending the university. Then you'll bloody laugh.

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    Skara Brae
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It's in Oxford. You aren't."

    Id row
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Years back, someone put into google maps the directions for NY to somewhere in Europe. The directions got them to some shore point and then it said, 'Swim for 1,100 miles'. It was hilarious.

    Ana Ferreira
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How did she know how many hours does it take to walk to Oxford?

    CincyReds
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The blatant honesty of these guys is so awesome!

    Ralph Watkins
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A group of Yanks were in Bedford in East Anglia. We were looking for a Chinese restaurant. Some local drunk comes up to us to bum a smoke. The guy leading our pack, a large burly young man asks the town drunk where the Chinese restaurant is. "Do want one that's open?". Without missing a beat, our group leader says" "No, we all want to stand outside of a closed restaurant". The drunk realized how daft his question was & he gave us directions.

    Amaranthim Talon
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm in Miami. I had someone hail me down one day to ask where was Disney World... About four hours away...

    Riley Quinn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope this response was given to American tourists. They deserve every burn they receive.

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    Riley Quinn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant! Seems this is what we need to accept across the board.

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    Lindy Mac
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The announcer is brilliant ...should be writing humour ( humor)

    Random person
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have more than 1 train rail *laughs in Irish*

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This should be the USPS slogan now that Louis DeKillJoy has taken command.

    ArhomR
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once had a clippy say, “thank you ducks”, when I showed him my tube pass. Oh, GREAT Britain!!

    Alethia Nyx
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you compare it to the Australian trains its a dream.

    Terry Tobias
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This statement can be used in many other circumstances.

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    TK 421
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks! My wife is now wearing my coffee!

    Witchling
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literal laugh out loud moment!!

    Pauly Donahue
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish once a year you could upvote something 100 times. Like a birthday wish. This.

    Martha Higgins
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the American South it's "hodeedo."

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    Kelly Hartle
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother was once in a pub in England and remarked, “We never get tea like this in the United States.” A woman sitting nearby said, “The last time we sent it to you, you dumped it in the harbor!”

    StrawberryParfait
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gin and tonics are life. If you're going to have a hard spirit, have gin. No hangover, and all the botanicals in it actually do you a bit of good. In moderation, of course.

    Rod Egret
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go to China town in Boston and ask for cold tea after legal alcool serving hours, you'll get beer...

    Id row
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can they be out of water?

    Monica Hayes
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    huge laugh! i was on British airways and i am a terrified flyer,no kidding...great attendants figured that out REAL fast and all i did was raise my hand and 2 bottles of gin would magically appear! totally hammered by the time i hit Ohare but i never was a bother to anyone...god bless these professionals, treat them well, you over entitled, embarrassing POS!

    CincyReds
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will gladly take the afternoon tea ay time

    Nicola Gordon
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll have to fly with that airline. Whenever I fly, I always ask for a gin and tonic and if possible, a Mars Bar. My favourite was Emirates where a stewardess when I told her that I we can't get Mars Bars in Chile, gave me about 30 - they only lasted about two weeks!

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually fortuitous. They recycle the water on planes. ALL the water.

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One time I was so terribly bloated (courtesy of my IBS) that someone offered me their seat. I was too embarrassed to refuse...

    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take the seat love! just take the seat.

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    Kari Panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pregnancy has effects on a woman‘s body long before the baby belly shows. So if a woman says she‘s pregnant and asks you to let her sit, give her the benefit of the doubt :)

    Monday
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you don't, you might just get murdered if she's having a particularly hormonal day

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good response to this selfish idiot. Are pregnant woman supposed to carry an ultrasound image or speculum with them before asking for a seat?

    Sawdust
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn't you give up your seat to a woman pregnant or not?

    A Head
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you see a woman who you think looks pregnant, do not ask her when she is due, unless there is a baby coming out of her.

    Kerless Wispa
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man,'I do, do I? Well you can bloody well stand, you cheeky mare!' Promptly sits back down.

    CV
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hahahaha this one is the best!

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    Chris Wade
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And me, much sensible request compared to "scratch my butt", for example.

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    David
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While I personally would never be in that situation if at all possible, I would both ask and oblige.

    VeninTheNonBinaryRogue
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean…… I would help them. Music is important

    Loty
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What was he doing with his hands?!?

    Ren Karlej
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Packed in so you can't lift your arms. Rush hour on London Underground.

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    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell me what the song is, first. If I like it, I'll borrow your headphones and listen myself.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm waiting for a train, bouncing around to my music, when out of nowhere a young man grabbed one of my earbuds and stuck it in his ear. He excitedly flipped out when he realized this old broad was listening to some OG hip hop. Made his day.

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pre-pandemic, being squeezed into a car like sardines was a daily occurrence, so I fully appreciate the need to "rely on the kindness of strangers".

    Anni
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loool it was like tinned contorted sardines on the tube.

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    Kendra Keller
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humm when I read that it sounded Scottish in my head?

    Lee Macro
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently I can't say "oh that's a shame" without being accused of sounding sarcastic (which I more than likely am but that's not the point)

    Kirsty
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When opening a gift the more excited I am, the more sarcastic I sound. I now stay silent and look like an ungrateful ass.

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    Robin DJW
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband has lived in the USA for 23 years, and he still insists that Americans are the ones with the accents.

    Marley Pullinger
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The word the Englishman might want to try instead of "Great" is "Superb". I've never heard a "Superb" in an English accent that I didn't like. I'm an American, and I don't think the American accent does "Superb" any justice. :-)

    Mae Dye
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was told the other day that I sounded like Mary Poppins by an American, I’m British

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would've been worse if they said Ozzy Osbourne instead.

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    Id row
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read that in an aggressive English accent, lol.

    Pheebs
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have this problem, but with my face. Apparently I have sarcastic eyebrows.

    frank kilmore
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we have no idea what we sound like to americans....I would love to know..

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My American friend sometimes asks me to say random words. She asked me to say strawberries once. I said strawbriz. She said strahberreez. Be nice to see her again.

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are Americans so enthralled with the British accent, yet tell New Englanders/New Yorkers they talk funny? It's all non-rhotic dialect.

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    Mohsie Supposie
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is just something we voted for and we got it, but we still got no clue what it is!

    NsG
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Speak for yourself, nearly half of us voted against it

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    Tiny Dynamine
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a way to consciously destroy your country for no good reason.

    Klas Klättermus
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just be patient. In a few years they will have worked around all of the EU-tyrants punishments and get things running smoothly again. And then you will all reap the benefits of not being under control of the EU. They just had to punish you really hard so that no more countries dare to try and win their freedoms and independence back

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    Scagsy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an Englishman, I never really understood what being in the E.U. did for us. I thought it was all just politics but then I realised since we left that it's basically just a big toilet paper and petrol smuggling ring.

    PatriciaB
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'toilet paper' instead of 'toliet roll'? Scagsy I'm disappointed in you, though from the Yorkshire rose it should be 'bog roll'.

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    ADHD
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    morons and racists supported brexit

    Klas Klättermus
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know about that. It doesn't sound like you supported it?

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    KJ
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A big bunch of lies that it is becoming more and more obvious that the folks that voted for it fell for the bull.

    James016
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I voted remain. There is an interview with Boris just after the referendum result. He looked devastated that leave had won. It meant that he would now have the responsibility of leaving that came with his posturing.

    John Dilligaf
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so, question from an American here; - what happens 7, 10, 20 years down the line if you decide you want back into the EU? Will they take you? Will you have to apply and go through the process that any new applicant has to go through?

    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know. I'm pretty sure the eu will have more strict rules and no exceptions (like the pound that gb kept instead of using the euro). The British economy is s**t now but never underestimate the british, tough buggers !

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    Sarah C
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An 18yo I used to work with thought it was a vote to leave Europe. She literally asked if Britain was going to move away from Europe.

    Caroline Driver
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even I knew that inflation was going to rise and I'm no economist, but I have to admit, I didn't see the lorry driver thing coming. Never realised quite so many of our delivery people were European.

    Klas Klättermus
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The rich countries of EU and their tax payers lose billions by being members of the EU. The companies in these countries however are free to use and abuse to poor countries people with terrible salaries that outcompete the domestic workers (who can't live on that low salaries in their home country). These greedy companies that are used to abuse poor people suddenly have to start paying fair wages to domestic employees and create more work opportunities for the brittish. This of course is a hassle at first, but it will of course in the end be a good thing

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha. Again, this is why I love London. They take no sh!t and give no fu*ks.

    RoseTheMad
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never skip a queue in the UK. The queue is sacred. The queue is law.

    Wednesday
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hear queueing in the UK is serious business...

    Mae Dye
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We know how to queue and do not take queue jumpers lightly! 😄

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is saving a space in the queue global or just another dumb, selfish American "tradition"?

    Jane W.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These London comments sound just like New York City.

    EJN
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Puts you in your place!

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once apologised for almost bumping into someone, only to realise I was talking to a mirror.

    Random person
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look, I apologise if someone walks into me, so...

    Daria B
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I apologise to my robotic vacuum cleaner when I accidentally kick it walking by. It makes me feel truly sorry, for some reason.... u.u

    Valerie G.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sounds more Canadian than British. (Canadian here)

    Cecilia
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm Canadian too! Q: how do you make a Canadian apologize? A: step on their foot

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not what I said when I picking myself up off the floor after walking headlong into one on a particularly wet night!

    Rai Grant
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh heck, I've done this more times than I care to say lol, although with different static objects, but yeah apologising to inanimate things really IS a thing haha

    wv10014
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First guess would have been that this was a Canadian.....

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    Mia Burgess
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So he will start drinking, smoking and doing drugs after he is married. That’s one hell of a honeymoon.

    TK 421
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So after marriage they become a slutty smoking alcoholic junkie? Noted. It appears we’ve missed a step or two in our marriage.

    Id row
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good call. I've never heard of abstaining from anything but sex before marriage and even that's stupid and unnecessary. Who buys the car without test driving it first?

    Marcellus II
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Well, there's a time and a place for everything... and that's called college."

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She sure dodged the bullet here. He sounds like an incel—-and for good reason.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're everywhere, especially in basement levels.

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    CincyReds
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love her! my favorite things as well

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    Rai Grant
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG, I used to live across the park from that station! Overground, no tubes in Hackney.

    Baali Venomax
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn why do I never see these kinda things when I travel by train?

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why don't we have platform announcers here in US? These guys are a freakin' hoot!

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brexit is really hurting the British and it's sad. Just because a group of wankers wanted more money and lied to get it (and admitted they lied). Boris is a twat.

    Penny Fan
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And another group of wankers wanted to be able to shout at foreigners and tell them all to go home.

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    Unwelcomed Guest
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The real problem was the British government lied for decades about their incompetence and blamed the EU and it came back and bit them on their a**e

    Random person
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, could someone please tell me any negative things of being part of the EU except "not being ruled by people you elected"? I'm genuinely confused as to why people voted it

    Al Cook
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As well as the EU mainly being run by the unelected European Commission, their ultimate aim is to form the United States of Europe. So each country that currently exists won't be one in future. As the cultural and political difference is so vast this is not appealing to the majority of British people. There are way to many reasons to list here to be honest. But some others include that the whole institution is largely geared to benefit France and Germany, the UK was a net contributor to the Budget (had to pay them more that the benefits we received back), their red tape and burocracy is suffocating (they insist on metric and even regulate how curved a banana is allowed to be), their currency is a basket case (that eventually they will insist all members join), they want to create their own military to supplant national forces, and they like to meddle in national matters that don't concern them by insisting their laws take supremacy, which is enforced by activist judges. That enough?

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    Analyn Lahr
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do America and Britain have in common? Old white men in positions of power.

    Al Cook
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's most first world countries actually. But at least Britain has had two female Prime Ministers (both Conservative). So I think your point is rather blunt.

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like the British version of Fox News Viewers.

    Linda Robinett
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like that answer. In America we watch the wrong cable news networks.

    Candia Lee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, could be US if sub president for EU & TV news for newspapers.

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    John Dilligaf
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    has anyone started a "Re-join the EU" campaign? what happens if you decide you want back into the EU? Would you have to apply, get vetted, and go through the process and meet all the requirements that any new applicant has to go through?

    Stephanie IV
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope they do re-join. There must be a way.

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    ADHD
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    only good thing to come from Brexit is that now Scotland will defo be leaving the corrupt AF UK

    Rod Egret
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    4 years ago

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    Have fun queuing at the gas station, suckers!

    Sarah Richardson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There aren’t any fuel shortages.... just shortages of licensed drivers. And not just in the UK either, we’re just the idiots who put it in the papers so everyone panics when they don’t need too. Only a couple of stations near me ran out - supermarket stations were fine as they pool their drivers

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    NsG
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it's an art form

    Devil's Advocate
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, we just don't feel the need to fill every quiet moment with useless word-vomit

    Monday
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a variety of silences then. The comfortable, the tired and the hostile.

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    Ragnhild Nilsen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Many people could say things in a cutting way, Nanny knew. But Granny Weatherwax could listen in a cutting way. She could make something sound stupid just by hearing it.” ― Terry Pratchett

    Laugh or not
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Granny Weatherwax is one of my favorite characters, across any franchise or media. So many movies or series could be improved with an headologist witch.

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    Kate
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, they can be hostile here, too, I promise.

    Jay Cee
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll make you a deal: you stop calling us Brits and we'll stop calling you arseholes.

    Mischa Puschelchen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is atually true. It is amazing how the loudest people start to become quiet on London public transport. The seething contempt for noisy people is palpable. Man, I miss London, right now. Lived there for five years.

    Shelley DuVal
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even though both words are in italic, somehow hostile looks really more hostile, than awkward which only looks slightly awkward.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, how I long for silence, hostile or not. Americans just can't STFU no matter where they are. Museums once offered refuge, but that's no longer the case.

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    KombatBunni
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've heard it as champagne tastes on a beer budget. Old Aussie saying :P

    James016
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I heard a similar thing on tv. Someone said they had the taste of aristocracy but the wealth of a peasant

    Thyamath
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Germany there's also a similar one for the opposite situation: "Preaching water, but drinking the wine instead".

    heather morris
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I say caviar tastes on a tuna fish budget

    Philly Bob Squires
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He has a Cadillac mind with a bicycle income...

    Nicky Hands
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m currently living a rockstars life on a homeless persons budget 😁✌🏻

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most likely she's an American influencer.

    mamafrog
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Champagne taste on a Kool-aid budget, Oklahoma style, lol.

    Yugan Talovich
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chinese is emperor's body, beggar's date.

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    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll take that as a maybe, then.

    Chandelure F-5
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, that other man's ex is Sarvente?

    SZ
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No wonder she's cranky, too many tourists overstaying their welcome

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps not in the near future, but...

    Sandro Silva
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My favorite answer. Taking note...

    moeless
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, I am seeing YOUR ex after you do.

    DontCallMeShaun
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why did I read this as selling my ex?!!?!

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oooooh it couldn't get more sarcastic than that. I love it.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice burn, Guy. I've heard many excuses to get out of exercise, but this one shoots to the top.

    ArhomR
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brit humour , love it!

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    Silvia Minelli
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you don't tell your friends you're moving house, you ask them if they have plans for that day.

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    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's an ex-friend, then, or, "Actually we had to change our moving date, and I know how much you wanted to help. Now you can."

    Sherbaan Naab
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, that's the English. They don't want to seem rude, so they come up with convoluted ways of saying no.

    Chiuki
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. So you've learned the concept and I've also given you a real-world example. You're welcome. Use it wisely.

    Valerie G.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A friend will help you move, a good friend will help you move a body.

    CincyReds
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn, I will definitely use this some time!

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's harsh. I've been very fortunate over the years with moving assistance, but then I always threw a marvelous party in the empty digs, so all were happy.

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    Adam C
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Earlier : Woman to Taxi drive- Go to La guadia, La gouida, Lagida...forget it JFK please.

    Mohsie Supposie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, did the taxi drive from London all the way to JFK?

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    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Showed up at 7:00am at San Diego Int'l for my flight to Spokane, WA - which was leaving at 8:45 PM. Had to reroute to Seattle and fly to Spokane from there. No way in hell was my 78 y/o Mom driving 45 minutes to pick me up at midnight. (Nor would I even suggest such a thing). Thank you Alaska Airlines for being so understanding and helpful!

    Verena Abt
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Former colleague of mine at the ticket counter shouting to the crowd in front of him: Anyone for the Manchester? A few people frantically: Yes....US!! My colleague: You missed your flight.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just learned that London has 6 major airports!!! Honestly, I had no idea this mistake could actually happen.

    F Joseph Leonard-Peray
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Monsieur. I'm sorry, but you can not board. You are late for your train" "What? It's right in front of me with the doors open! It leaves in two minutes. Why can't I board?" "Monsieur. Your train (pause) it left two weeks ago. Your ticket is for the 1st, not today, the 21st" (to their credit they let me on the train, though every porter/train operator had to pass by and take a look at the 'late passenger' (other words, really, which one can not us on the internet without being banned.)

    F Joseph Leonard-Peray
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'Sir, it is good to be early for one's flight, though a day early is a tad too early. Your flight leaves tomorrow." .....yep, me at Charles De Gaulle, Paris.

    SoozeeQ
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lemme guess. She was at Heathrow, but should have been at Gatwick or Stansted?

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    Rai Grant
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quidditch is much more exciting....

    Linda Robinett
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I could understand Quidditch. Have not figured out Cricket.

    Juliet Hadaway
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    one is an interesting port the other is cricket

    Sebastian George
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quidditch is much easier to understand!

    David
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can anyone honestly explain the difference in the rules?

    Steve Wilson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have equal knowledge of both of them.

    Enby.Minecraft.Bee.
    Community Member
    4 years ago

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    Not only because the dude is stupid but because they cant tell the difference between fictional and reality.

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    Shelley DuVal
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least cricket would be slightly more exciting if flying around was involved.

    Autumn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, that mistake’s both hilarious and extremely disappointing. I can’t decide which.

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    Devil's Advocate
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In England, it's called Bucks Fizz, or certainly used to be...

    Scagsy
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is! It still sounds a bit pretentious though - Bucks Fizz conjures up all sorts of exciting ideas and then they give you orange champagne. Bit of a let down in my book. I was expecting a sparkler at the very least.

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    Kate
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At my house, we call that delicious.

    Linda Robinett
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the US it is also called a Mimosa.

    Jackie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah Buck’s Fizz breakfast drink on Christmas Day

    Hannah Marshall
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's also called a Mimosa in Canada.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoever you are Girl, you have my undying appreciation. I don't even want ice cubes diluting my alcohol.

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    Al Cook
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably fake Louis Vuitton

    Mae Dye
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The station attendant would probably have actually said “hey lady with the fake Louis vitton, you have no money”

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    Rai Grant
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I recently moved from London to Merseyside. Travel cards here are called Walrus Cards. Now, that name I cannot fathom, but Oyster Card made sense, cos as Caro Caro said, the world is your oyster!

    Caroline Overill
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Woman glares at attendant "it's a knock off"

    Id row
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correction: "Lady with the knockoff Louis Vuitton bag, you have no money!"

    kit kat
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lv is a really bad company for the environment as well

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    Natalie Bohrteller
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can you hate having a fox in your room?? 😱😱😱

    Chris Wade
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, they're pests. They bite, they stink like you wouldn't believe it and they have parasites.

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    Skara Brae
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was the fox 'tooting'?

    Maiun
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tooting, it's an area of south west London

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    IlovemydogShilo
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That so unfair. I love foxes. I have lived in the countryside fro the past 34 years and I have only ever seen one once.

    Random person
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww, maybe try some fox watching, or leaving a dead chicken and a wildlife camera beside it is great for some recordings ^^

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    Analyn Lahr
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sorry but that's such a funny name for a town (says someone who lives in a state with towns such as Humptulips. What the hell, Grays Harbor county?).

    Baali Venomax
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How did it get up there? Did it go up by the stairs or the elevator? Did you leave your door open? Do you have a catflap that it decided to use?

    moeless
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've gone to bed with a fox in the room only to awaken to find an angry badger instead.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not once, but TWICE!!! This is hilarious: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4135700/Unbelievable-moment-fox-broke-locked-London-home.html

    Bryan Bryan
    Community Member
    4 years ago

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    Marta
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So what DID the fox say?

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    J. F.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, the UK is the place with the highest amount of convertibles in europe - talking about optimism here....

    wv10014
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am an American living in a certain country in Europe and my biggest pet peeves in residing here are that Europeans see our smiles and friendliness as always fake. I'd be a great Hollywood actress if I could be smiley all the time just to hide a contemptible nature

    Skara Brae
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pessimism isn't distributed equally here. Some are hoarding it.

    Ashley Galyen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh you're just talking to the ones that can afford to leave their country. That makes a difference.

    Bobbie Meyers
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What Americans are you talking about? None I know. We are mostly Eeyore's, not Tigger's.

    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm simultaneously optimistic about my own life, but pessimistic about my country's future. To the point of nearly continuous existential dread.

    seedogg
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes we're just so happy we're not at home! I know I get "Lock Smile" sometimes, enjoying hearing people who have a beautiful, different accent and their colloquialisms. I just find it all amusing and enjoyable.

    TK 421
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s not just an American thing. Some of us have just seen some sht, and we’re just happy for the change of pace.

    helen anderson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oops pardon me but I won't stop being too happy and optimistic and I won't stop smiling..sometimes with all the crazy going on around you it's the only thing that keep you going! The hope things will get better 😄🙂

    BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all of us are! For example, I am so pessimistic that my mother had to give me lessons on how to be more optimistic. No joke.

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    Caroline Overill
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So was I. I'm a stay at home orphan now. Ok so I'm 60 but sometimes you still want Mummy and Daddy

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just accept my role in your life. It'll be so much easier on you.

    Anggi Santika
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter will be glad knowing that she actually doing something. It's a better title than freeloader

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    Devil's Advocate
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was his mistake, using politeness in London ..

    Monday
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He also committed the cardinal sin of not minding his own business by paying attention to the people around him

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    Joe Reaves
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're at the top or bottom of the escalator you get off and move out of the damn way as fast as possible. Anything else is a hanging offense.

    Jaymi Leigh
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand this one. He was just being polite.

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure, I heard it in a condescending voice.

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    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm wondering if "After you" without the second bit would've gotten the same response.

    Baali Venomax
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dunno. If he wants to give up his spot, who am I to complain?

    Brat hard
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man: If the clown is not in then who,s gonna run the circus?

    Jay Cee
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If Jack helped you off the Titanic would you help jack off the Titanic?

    Christopher Gerlach
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then she got kicked off the escalator.

    backatya
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    typical Brit doesn't know anything about courtesy

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Men still don't understand how sexist this "nice" gesture is. Treating women and children as feebles, is outrageously insulting.

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    Wistiti
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lovely friends, those.

    NoWayNoWay
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely, they know I talk more about the stuff drunk as I never open up sober. Yeah those friends are really lovely

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    El muerto
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that guy should be a psychologist

    Anna Banana
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like a dialogue straight from Four weddings and a funeral.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If said in jest, this is funny. If not, then this is a potential set up for a date rape.

    Candia Lee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I first read this, I mentally swapped "girl" & "guy" and didn't get it. Meh. Stayed up too late ...

    Wednesday
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    See... in "murica, filling up the glass would make the emotions spill over. Our solution is - get her the f**k out of here now!

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    Dina Simoné
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A ring for divorce seems like a good idea.

    Sawdust
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The De Beers people are licking their chops at this idea!

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    Id row
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always get a pre-nup. 40% of marriages end in divorce and 100% of them think they'll be the exception.

    Wednesday
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got my last name back and the dishes I brought into the marriage. Sometimes, you just don't want a single f*****g thing to remind you of that era.

    Marnie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, you get your half, not their half.

    Jackie Nettleton
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless the woman is the richer partner

    Jay Cee
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "And so, reader, I divorced him"

    Arenite
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like a new niche market. Somebody is going to clean up with “freedom rings”!

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Screw a ring! I got the house!!!

    A Jones
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a divorce ring can be golden too. ;J

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    Al Cook
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Question is, is the American disgusted or excited by that? I'd be disgusted personally.

    Devil's Advocate
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Carpet in a house toilet / bathroom is bad enough, in a public one?! Yeah, every sane English person also finds this disgusting

    Tugg Ster
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    every sane person period should find this disgusting! not just the English

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    NsG
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh come on, even Brits find this one weird - you've just encountered a Londoner who doesn't get out much.

    Rai Grant
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It IS a bit old fashioned now. I guess it was seen as a luxury for a while, but I've not seen a carpeted bathroom since 1990-something.

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    Max
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having had carpeted bathrooms, I'm with the American here.

    Valisbourne Spiritforge
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe every public toilet in London is immaculately used and cleansed after every use. The public toilets I've seen, well, are not. Given the amount of urine I typically see on the floor in any particular public restroom, I shudder to think of carpet being in one.

    Bill
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This brings back many horrible memories and smells from my time renovating houses.

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    Verena Abt
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's disgusting and makes no sense.

    Printerman
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This doesn't happen a lot, but I'm with the American on this one. Carpeted bathroom is *bleeping* disgusting.

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    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He must have been having second thoughts at that stage.

    Id row
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jeez, she sounds like the type to expect jewelry because it's Thursday.

    RoseTheMad
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I aint sayin she's a golddigger...

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dear heavens, Pandora has a lot to answer for, if nothing has happened if you don't have a charm for it

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh, oh. Sounds like trouble is brewing in Paradise. That fellow might want to find the nearest exit now before he marries what sounds like a future Bridezilla.

    Timothy Leung
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe she had the phrase 'Third's a charm' in her mind - she was hoping for 3P?

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cutting comments, so early on? I hope you haven't booked your big day yet.

    Craig Reynolds
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd pull the ring, buy her the charm and tell her it's to remember our breakup.

    backatya
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    especially with that giant rock you insisted on because your so fuckn vain

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    Scagsy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went about twenty years ago and I'm still waking up every morning with a hangover from it.

    De Gueb
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So true, but I love Ibiza!!

    susan
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm literally here atm but didn't spent much money here though.

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    Caro Caro
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who told BP I said that ;)

    cybermerlin2000
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lately it's Girl: "3 bottles of prosecco please" Bartender: "How many glasses?" Girl: "Glasses?"

    Id row
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could've been worse, they could have said one, lol.

    Chloe
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nah, scrap the glasses, just drink straight from the bottle

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Glasses? We don't need no stinkin' glasses! You got any straws?

    Babsevs
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Totally underrated response 😂😂😂😂😂

    Adrian
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    4 years ago

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    Why do most Brits think that Rosé = White Zin? I'm a Brit and I know the difference.

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    Valerie G.
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom used to say "don't tell anyone your troubles, half of them don't care and the other half are glad it happened to you".

    Janina Krzyżak
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's actually so interesting, because in Poland it usually is an invitation to complain, about anything from weather, to your job or generally political events in the world. When we ask a colleague or a family member how they are doing we kind of expect them to complain about something, so that we can also complain to them in return. I love this part of our culture 😂

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    Jane Dorothy Warner
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always be happy. This will please your friends and upset your enemies. :)

    MarsFKA
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here, I get asked, "Have you had a busy day?" I get it *everywhere* – supermarket checkouts, gas station tellers, *bank* tellers, barman at my pub, the guy who cuts my hair. People are *obsessed* with my busy-ness. What the hell does the busy-ness of my day have to do with anyone, except my boss? And he never asks, because he *knows*!

    Gina Babe
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't like when people ask me

    Riley Quinn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loathe this Americanism. The person asking doesn't give a crap about you or your stupid day, but now you're stuck either being a silent d**k or mumbling some benign phrase.

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    James016
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being rolled around in a barrel is my preferred transport method. ;)

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    Robert T
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, don't take a black cab any distance from the airport. I did that once after an 18-hour coach ride following a day in the office, with no sleep. He wanted more than I had in cash on me, and very graciously let me off about a fiver... on a £130! Won't be doing that again!

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe this. Cabs are horribly expensive. Especially the ones that take the "scenic routes".

    Marina Bailey
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who takes a cab?! Although when we were on our way to Heathrow, the train just stopped for no reason. "There's a problem. You have to get out." If not for Uber we would have missed our flight. (Don't @ me. We were early.)

    Al Cook
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had something similar once, needed to get from Victoria to Kings Cross. Tube had a fire and was closed. Cost £80 in a black cab!!!! I would have been better walking and it might even have been quicker given the queue to get the cab in the first place! No wonder they lose our to Uber, complete rip off merchants.

    Fenchurch
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmm ever seen any big red things when you are in London? They have wheels on them and the number 390 does the same trip for £2.

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    Whatshername
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's an app for that 😉 (mouse jiggle)

    Isabella
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great tip, thank you! Already downloaded and installed! 😄

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    DonS
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the remote version of looking busy... in office, we will be looking at an Excel spreadsheet mumbling non-sense or just staring at a piece of paper you printed for those moments where there's absolutely nothing to do.

    Penny Serenade
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh great. That's probably what my coworkers are doing while I have to show up at the office every day since the worst of it all they get to work by the pool side and just wiggle their mouse. 😒

    backatya
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    more like her ass the s**t lol

    Rider
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah

    Carrie B
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doing that right now.

    Devil's Advocate
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    4 years ago

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    Exactly why businesses want people back in the office, and rightly so!

    Pa4040
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been working from home for a year and a half. Met all my targets and even overachieved, while regularly playing YouTube in the back, or farming gold in an online game. All of this while in my underwear. Home office is the best thing that ever happened in my career, and actually made my work tolerable.

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    Devil's Advocate
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it was like Brexit, there would be people hanging off the train trying to get back in after it's already left...

    Lutz Herting
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you will get in and once the doors are closed you figure out that the train is going in the wrong direction?

    Baali Venomax
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL and the reason why cats seldom travel by train.

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    S.
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess I’m a true Londoner (despite the fact I’ve never stepped out of Asia) ;’)

    Kate
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And apparently I became a true Londoner on the subway in LA.

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know it doesn’t count, but I’ve cried on a cross country flight. One of my brothers had died suddenly and unexpectedly, and I was flying from Baltimore to L.A. for his funeral. I leaned my head against the window with tears rolling down my face the whole time. When you’re that devastated you just don’t care where you are, what other people think, or how you look. You just don’t..

    wv10014
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I thought the English never revealed their emotions

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess I'm a true Londoner (even tho I've never had the pleasure of going there).

    Jane W.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not on the London tube, but on the subway in New York when it stopped fast and i fell. I think I cried from embarrassment.

    Baali Venomax
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I try not to show emotion in public. I don't wanna deal with annoying and insipid well wishers wanting to know what happened.

    SZ
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    4 years ago

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    Synsepalum
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sobbed on the bus after finishing Carson McCullers' "Member of the Wedding". I knew it was sad, but not that sad. Damn, I'm tearing up now just thinking of it.

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    Jon S.
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A masters is a useful delay

    Al Cook
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a friend who did exactly this, then even considered a PHd!

    Kristal
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm doing this but not trying to push off adulthood, I'm trying to make a career in academia.

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    Trillian
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am 46 and currently doing my masters so yeah

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    RoseTheMad
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anything above 20 degrees and the middle aged beer bellied men are sitting topless in the beer gardens, its one of the ever so fascinating sights of a British summer. ._. (but hey I don't blame them, I don't mix well with heat whatsoever xD)

    Downunderdude
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...and trying to fry eggs on the pavement.

    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But you have your sunglasses on anyway soooo

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    Eagle Girl
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha. Like the Bridge & Tunnel crowd in NY

    Mike Lee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    again, no actual Londoner's refer to places by Zones. Only people who have moved there

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    Random person
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look, true Irish people recognise townies easily by the weird clothes. An AMERICAN... simple.

    Monday
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many Americans do seem to have blindingly white teeth...

    jevais
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those who have the means to pay a dentist and travel to Europe are rare. So most of the usa population don't have teeth in a good condition.

    IlovemydogShilo
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    4 years ago

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    Probably the accent and the narcissistic attitude.

    Kate
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That one hit too close to home for you?

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    James016
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No-one will break the no talking on the tube rule. It’s like fighting on holy ground. You just don’t.

    Kristal
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did but in my defense, someone was making a loud clicky sound (like clicking a pen) constantly, I cracked and addressed the compartment in general. The clicking stopped.

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    Max
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's somewhat exaggerated, I was in Victoria Coach Station eating my dinner, got a bad nosebleed, tried to stifle it with my burger (I'd already bled on it and I didn't have a tissue) and some very nice people gave me tissues and moral support.

    Robert T
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes I feel like a should take my flat cap and whippet, just so I can have a conversation on the tube.

    wv10014
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And that's the exact opposite of being on the NYC subway where everyone will get up in your business for any reason. Well, except if you're dressed in costume as a palm tree (or the like) or if you're Robert deNiro -- then you won't get a second glance and will be totally ignored.

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