Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: autolycus Date: 16 Feb 06 - 05:11 PM Groucho Marx's reply to "Have a nice day" was , "I'll have any damn day I please." A tip if "I'll try ......" isn't your fave. Put a small object in the upturned, flat palm of your hand and ask them to "Try and take it." Usually they'll take it. Tell them they failed the experiment,'cos you didn't ask them to "take it", then pause a bit to see when the penny drops. Auto. |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Scoville Date: 16 Feb 06 - 04:34 PM I made some cheese bread for a guy I was seeing and he said, "Is it good?" I said, "No, it tastes like ass but I thought I'd share." |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: GUEST,mageeryan@hotmail.com Date: 16 Feb 06 - 10:55 AM dam it i hate this |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Peace Date: 10 Aug 05 - 04:38 PM Have a nice day. Have a good one. |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: GUEST,Mr Happy Date: 10 Aug 05 - 09:33 AM often in pub sessions etc, folk will ask 'is anyone sitting there?' i usually reply [with smile] 'have a feel round on the seat!' |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: GUEST,Bill the Collie Date: 09 Aug 05 - 11:55 PM "at the end of the day" seems to crop up frequently now in youngspeak. I recently heard a schoolgirl, who had been thinking about dodging class, say "but at the end of the day I just got up and went to school" |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Don Firth Date: 09 Aug 05 - 01:43 PM Basically, a teen-age through twenties phenomenon, but it's creeping up the age scale: ". . . like. . . ." every third or fourth word. And ". . . you know. . . ." every third of fourth word is another one. "If you assume that I already know, then why are you telling me?" Don Firth |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Le Scaramouche Date: 09 Aug 05 - 12:21 PM What's silly about inquiring over empty seats? The person might have gone to the loo. 'Do you want a smack' just goes to show that mothers are the original Dirty Harries (or Harriets). |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Cluin Date: 09 Aug 05 - 12:21 PM 3. "Yes. It originally was on the Titanic." |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Uncle_DaveO Date: 09 Aug 05 - 12:18 PM Someone comes up to me in a public place and asks: "Is that seat saved?" I have two potential answers: 1: "No, but we're praying for it." and 2: "Yes, we've been saving it just for you." Dave Oesterreich |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: GUEST Date: 09 Aug 05 - 12:01 PM Not sure Eric but the one who's starving might just be you. |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Jeanie Date: 09 Aug 05 - 10:16 AM Said frequently by people pointing at a vacant seat: "Is someone sitting there ?" Said frequently in Scotland when opening the front door to callers: "Come away in." Said frequently by naughty mothers to naughty children: "Do you want a smack ?" Said frequently by my mother when getting into car in hot weather: "Oooh, it's like stepping into a hot oven." (How many times did she ever do that ?) - jeanie |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Homeless Date: 09 Aug 05 - 09:02 AM re: "Live Recording" While all recordings start off live, not all of them end up that way. Live Recording is generally reserved for when they set up in front of an audience, roll tapes, do a performance, and release it as is. The alternative is multiple takes, editting, dubbing, etc., to end up with a recording that sounds (thoretically) better, but doesn't necessarily reflect a performance. |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Susu's Hubby Date: 09 Aug 05 - 07:41 AM I actually voted for the 87 billion before I voted against it. Hubby |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: GUEST,Bill the Collie Date: 09 Aug 05 - 07:27 AM I like it when people are approaching their stop on the bus or train and turn to each other and say "Is this us?" I always start my philosopy lectures at the Rose and Crown with the same question. |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Liz the Squeak Date: 09 Aug 05 - 06:52 AM Like those who say they're 'flying to the sun' for their holidays.... they never understand why I fall about laughing.... Am I bovvered? LTS |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: GUEST,catsphiddle@work Date: 09 Aug 05 - 06:23 AM I was listening to the news this morning and the reporter refered to the Customs and Excise as the Customs and Exercise... There's a bloke at work and everytime he gets a hot chocolate out the the machine he says "Its hotter than the sun!"....unbelievably silly and now he's got other people saying it too! |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Le Scaramouche Date: 09 Aug 05 - 06:18 AM Seriously, bite me is unbelievably silly. |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Liz the Squeak Date: 09 Aug 05 - 05:08 AM This is turning into 'Pet Peeves' for verbalisms..... I did once ask a potential library member if he'd brought his name with him..... LTS |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Le Scaramouche Date: 09 Aug 05 - 04:35 AM Bite me. |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Cluin Date: 09 Aug 05 - 02:00 AM They say they're gonna take a crap when they really plan to leave one. Liars! See if I let you use my washroom again. |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Peace Date: 08 Aug 05 - 08:01 PM "Don't go there". That friggin' expression makes me crazy. |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Uncle_DaveO Date: 08 Aug 05 - 07:59 PM I come in the door at the end of the day, and my Beautiful Wife says, (and I quote): "Are you back?" "No, I'm still downtown." Dave Oesterreich |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: jpk Date: 08 Aug 05 - 05:37 PM you get in your truck,imean car which ever?,start it up and go to drive off. and some one has to ask going somewere. ya nowhere that you are. |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Cluin Date: 08 Aug 05 - 04:47 PM Ask them "Are you sure it wasn't?" |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: DavidHannam Date: 08 Aug 05 - 10:52 AM When the tragic london bombings happened, someone said to me, i was on a London bus last week, it could have been me who died. |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Flash Company Date: 08 Aug 05 - 10:47 AM Announcements in live broadcasting have always gone wrong. I think it was Stewart Hibberd who said, 'Tonight we have a unique occasion, the first Party Political Broadcast on BBC radio, Here is the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Stifford Crapps.' FC |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Liz the Squeak Date: 08 Aug 05 - 06:08 AM Some git in McNastyburgler asked me if I wanted fries - with the icecream I'd just ordered.... You have to wonder..... LTS |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: GUEST,Bill the Collie Date: 08 Aug 05 - 12:19 AM In a restaurant, a plate of food is placed on the table - then someone says "there you go" Why?? |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Don Firth Date: 07 Aug 05 - 11:59 PM When radio announcers or TV hosts say, "Until next time, this is Joe Schmoe." "Okay," I sez to myself, "then who will you be?" Don Firth |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: GUEST,Chris B (Born Again Scouser) Date: 07 Aug 05 - 03:49 PM Yes, but how is he in himself? |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Homeless Date: 06 Aug 05 - 11:32 PM re: "Live in Concert" In this neck of the woods one of the popular events is the "Pink Floyd Laser Light Show." They rent out a place and play Pink Floyd CDs over the PA while having a live laser show. So while the audience is listening to Pink Floyd, they are definitely not In Concert. Also, it is not uncommon for a venue to simulcast an event as it happens on their big screen TV. So while you could go see, say, Tina Turner In Concert, it is not Live at that venue. So at least around here there is a difference between "In Concert" and "Live, in Concert" |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: NH Dave Date: 06 Aug 05 - 10:48 PM Wait staff, who must hide behind the potted palm until you take a mouthful that will require a good 30 seconds to chew and swallow, come up and ask how you like your meal, or if there is anything they can get you. Dave |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: ranger1 Date: 06 Aug 05 - 10:16 PM Well, maybe. The name tag and the badge stating "ranger" are two separate items. But, yeah, some of the people who visit the park probably would think that. |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: The Fooles Troupe Date: 06 Aug 05 - 08:48 PM ranger1 they probably think that is your name... |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Bill D Date: 06 Aug 05 - 08:01 PM "What do you know?" answer, "well, it takes a hell of a big dog to weigh a ton." |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Joybell Date: 06 Aug 05 - 07:01 PM True-Love gets irate about TV announcers who say, "We'll see you tomorrow". They can't REALLY ...can they?! Worried. |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Dave Hanson Date: 06 Aug 05 - 10:39 AM Just listened to a song by Mike Waterson, about his friend who found Jesus, he said Jesus liked him so well he took him away. If there was a ' Jesus ' he wouldnt let children and BABIES starve to death in Niger. God is not love, it's a myth. eric |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Tannywheeler Date: 06 Aug 05 - 10:32 AM "I love (you, him, her, them) to death." If that's true, you're doing it WRONG. "God is LOVE." "I AM the Way, the Truth, and The Life..." Loving aright makes life. Nature of the beast. Look it up. Tw |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Michael Date: 06 Aug 05 - 06:42 AM There was 'The All New Popeye Show' (repeat). Mike |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Dave Hanson Date: 06 Aug 05 - 05:57 AM The cheque is in the post, I'll phone you back, honest I've had a vasectomy. eric |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: sixtieschick Date: 06 Aug 05 - 02:41 AM Wait staff in restaurants who ask you if you are finished eating by saying, "Are you still working on that?" |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: bobad Date: 05 Aug 05 - 10:17 PM Man #1: So, shit, man, what was it like in prison? Man #2: I learned how to make a girl out of three baloney sandwiches. |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Uncle_DaveO Date: 05 Aug 05 - 10:09 PM Somebody asks me, "How's it go?" I tell them: "It doesn't go; ya gotta push it!" When you think about it, that's a whole philosophy of life! And when somebody says, "How are you today?" I say, "Purty fair. I think I'll last at least long as lunch! (pause) That's called limited objectives!" Dave Oesterreich |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: GUEST,Cluin Date: 05 Aug 05 - 09:49 PM "Here's yer sign." |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: ranger1 Date: 05 Aug 05 - 09:47 PM I am a park ranger. I wear a park ranger uniform, with a name tag and a badge that says "ranger" on it. I love it when people walk up to me on the job and ask if I work there. |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: The Fooles Troupe Date: 05 Aug 05 - 09:33 PM .. or downlates... |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: GUEST,Cluin Date: 05 Aug 05 - 09:20 PM We download updates, but almost never upload downdates. |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Kaleea Date: 05 Aug 05 - 08:03 PM daft? how 'bout "I didn't inhale"? "I was never high at Camp David." "_____insert name of politician____ lied!" & mebbe, "Now available in child's meals at your local feed-a-brat--collect all 9,876,545,203!!" Is it live, or is it memorex? I have attended "concerts" where the person on stage may have been medically alive, but most assuredly had no idea where they were or what they were doing. Was it a concert? |
Subject: RE: BS: silly things that people say From: Liz the Squeak Date: 05 Aug 05 - 07:09 PM Hell, if someone says 'how are you' to me, I bloody tell them!!! LTS |