Things that confuse me...

Aaagggghhhhh MAJOR PET HATE

scwhartz wrote:

Why do some people sit in the middle lane of motorways?

big niggle

and why do people pull out in front of you and then SLOW down

if you cut me up at least have the decency to put your right foot down!!

xGGx

ghostgirl wrote:

scwhartz wrote:

Why do some people sit in the middle lane of motorways?

big niggle

and why do people pull out in front of you and then SLOW down

if you cut me up at least have the decency to put your right foot down!!

xGGx

Because they're assholes:)

scwhartz wrote:

ghostgirl wrote:

scwhartz wrote:

Why do some people sit in the middle lane of motorways?

big niggle

and why do people pull out in front of you and then SLOW down

if you cut me up at least have the decency to put your right foot down!!

xGGx

Because they're assholes:)

lol and i thought it was because i drive a little car, never had a problem with it when we had a 4x4 or a pickup truck

my old metro and my current little runaround both equal no respect from other drivers :(

xGGx

I regularly notice this difference in behaviour when I'm driving my wfe's (small) car.  There seems to be a widespread assumption by other drivers that a small car must be being driven slowly, even though I'm doing the same speed as in my own (bigger) car.  This is the cue for plenty of tailgating, overtaking by cutting up, and other anti-social behaviour.

The only good thing about the experience is that I'm able to reassure my wife that she doesn't get treated this way just because she's a woman driver.

If the women on psychic hotlines really are psychic, wouldn't they call you first?

bumble wrote:

If the women on psychic hotlines really are psychic, wouldn't they call you first?

Ha ha, very good.

Reminded me about a story with the then Sun newspaper editor, Kelvin MacKenzie, who was going to sack the person who did the psychic column. He asked her to come to his office and  said 'as you will know i am going to be sacking you today!'

Why is Donkey Kong called DONKEY Kong when he's an ape?

bumble wrote:

Why is Donkey Kong called DONKEY Kong when he's an ape?

The name was chosen by game designer Shigeru Miyamoto as a combination of the word "Kong", since the movie King Kong had caused it 'to colloquially mean monkey' in Japan. According to Snopes, Donkey was chosen because Miyamoto intended it "to convey a sense of stubbornness." Various urban legends have circulated, saying that the actual name was to be "Monkey Kong" but was changed by accident for the American release. Snopes debunked these myths in "Donkey Wrong."

In the original Donkey Kong game, the player's character, Mario (originally called Jumpman in Japan), must jump over barrels thrown by Donkey Kong while climbing ladders up a crooked construction site to reach the top of the screen to rescue his girlfriend Pauline (who was originally called Lady in Japan).

Wow, thanks MrB, learn something new every day!

Why are some stocking size done in lbs when muscle weighs the same as fat but is less bulky in mass? Not sure if that makes sense but maybe someone knows?

Things that confuse me - 

Why my OH has been off all day and has had the ability to watch TV, play his computer and whatever other shit he wants to do at his leisure.

Yet after a 9 hour stint at work I come home and want 1 hour, just 1 hour of quiet so that I can finish my essay.

NOOOOOOOO. Shock horror. What is HE going to do in this one hour of peaceful-ness (since he wants to continuing watching his programmes)

Is it too much to ask that I'm f*cking shattered and could've just done with the time so that I could be getting ready for bed instead of still finishing my essay at this time of night??

TTCM - why some people are so gullible?.....

Why is the Fever Red Devil Zip-Up Catsuit (http://www.lovehoney.co.uk/product.cfm?p=13642) classed as a fetish catsuit whereas the Fever Miss Whip Lash Catsuit (http://www.lovehoney.co.uk/product.cfm?p=13641) isn't?

W

Why is there a penguin in the Inglu TV Advert?

why do noobs think the internet is real life?

Ah, A n00b debate...

The internet is an important part of society where real life matters and communication happen. It is part of real life, because no matter how hard we try so much is controlled through it. Unfortantly we now depend on it.

Though if you feel that the internet isn't real life, then what is the point of you posting your concern via the internet... it techincally you using it to rant/ discuss about your real life thought process, thus it's part of your 'real' life.

Cyberspace is not a real place and the inhabitants, are disconnected egos floating in electronic mist. To be honest, everything you read on the Internet should be taken with a grain of salt, a very large grain of salt. Much like a couple of generations ago, people had to learn the difference between TV and reality, today people need to learn that the internet is also not reality. I have faith that many folks are accurately representing themselves, their beliefs, and their experiences. Their will always be, however, a certain percentage of people who, mis-represent who they are and what they do. Some do it out of malice, others just need or want attention or to feel important. Some times they are easy to spot. Often they are quickly labled as trolls. Other times the deception is incredibly subtle and woven with enough truth that it becomes hard to tell. The great thing about the Internet is that it gives everybody a platform to speak with little fear of reprisal. The bad thing about the Internet is that it gives everybody a platform to speak with little fear of reprisal. Surf the web aimlessly, but don't internalize too much from any one place, and don't get sucked in to the dark places where bitterness and hate fester. Keep your contacts in Real life. One night a week out with friends will do much for your psychological well being. Online chat rooms and bulletin boards are a poor substitute for in person contact with other people. This is not to say that internet Bulletin Boards, or Chat Rooms can't be helpful, supportive, informative, or part of your social world. Its just that they shouldn't be your only social world. So, pick up the phone. Call some one. Turn off the computer. Go mingle with real people, in real time, in real life.

mrbumps wrote:

Cyberspace is not a real place and the inhabitants, are disconnected egos floating in electronic mist. To be honest, everything you read on the Internet should be taken with a grain of salt, a very large grain of salt. Much like a couple of generations ago, people had to learn the difference between TV and reality, today people need to learn that the internet is also not reality. I have faith that many folks are accurately representing themselves, their beliefs, and their experiences. Their will always be, however, a certain percentage of people who, mis-represent who they are and what they do. Some do it out of malice, others just need or want attention or to feel important. Some times they are easy to spot. Often they are quickly labled as trolls. Other times the deception is incredibly subtle and woven with enough truth that it becomes hard to tell. The great thing about the Internet is that it gives everybody a platform to speak with little fear of reprisal. The bad thing about the Internet is that it gives everybody a platform to speak with little fear of reprisal. Surf the web aimlessly, but don't internalize too much from any one place, and don't get sucked in to the dark places where bitterness and hate fester. Keep your contacts in Real life. One night a week out with friends will do much for your psychological well being. Online chat rooms and bulletin boards are a poor substitute for in person contact with other people. This is not to say that internet Bulletin Boards, or Chat Rooms can't be helpful, supportive, informative, or part of your social world. Its just that they shouldn't be your only social world. So, pick up the phone. Call some one. Turn off the computer. Go mingle with real people, in real time, in real life.

mrbumps.......that is without doubt the best thing you have ever written on here

mrbumps wrote:

Cyberspace is not a real place and the inhabitants, are disconnected egos floating in electronic mist. To be honest, everything you read on the Internet should be taken with a grain of salt, a very large grain of salt. Much like a couple of generations ago, people had to learn the difference between TV and reality, today people need to learn that the internet is also not reality. I have faith that many folks are accurately representing themselves, their beliefs, and their experiences. Their will always be, however, a certain percentage of people who, mis-represent who they are and what they do. Some do it out of malice, others just need or want attention or to feel important. Some times they are easy to spot. Often they are quickly labled as trolls. Other times the deception is incredibly subtle and woven with enough truth that it becomes hard to tell. The great thing about the Internet is that it gives everybody a platform to speak with little fear of reprisal. The bad thing about the Internet is that it gives everybody a platform to speak with little fear of reprisal. Surf the web aimlessly, but don't internalize too much from any one place, and don't get sucked in to the dark places where bitterness and hate fester. Keep your contacts in Real life. One night a week out with friends will do much for your psychological well being. Online chat rooms and bulletin boards are a poor substitute for in person contact with other people. This is not to say that internet Bulletin Boards, or Chat Rooms can't be helpful, supportive, informative, or part of your social world. Its just that they shouldn't be your only social world. So, pick up the phone. Call some one. Turn off the computer. Go mingle with real people, in real time, in real life.

 Would also like to say that I loved reading this.