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Does and Dont's of growing old
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I said I was under 40, I never mentioned anything about being a ****.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.' -
thing is 'cool' is no longer cool, its used more by peeps in their 30's but not as a statement of how awesome something is but more an afirmation - you don't tend to hear young 'uns saying cool muchOriginally posted by doodab View PostI say cool a lot, but then I am the young side of 40 so I can get away with it.sufficiently advanced stupidity is indistinguishable from malice - Asimov (sort of)
there is no art in a factory, not even in an art factory - Mixerman
everyone is stupid some of the time - trad.Comment
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I say 'boss', 'rad' or 'crucial!'Originally posted by stek View PostDo you say 'coolio' as well? Or 'fab' or 'gear'?
sufficiently advanced stupidity is indistinguishable from malice - Asimov (sort of)
there is no art in a factory, not even in an art factory - Mixerman
everyone is stupid some of the time - trad.Comment
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What about 'blad'? Or do you have to be black for that?Originally posted by 2BIT View PostI say 'boss', 'rad' or 'crucial!'
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Don't give us false hope!Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostMight as well kill myself now
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I want my account deleted and all of my information removed, I want to invoke my right to be forgotten.Comment
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Surely 30 somethings would say it's non heinous ?Originally posted by 2BIT View Postthing is 'cool' is no longer cool, its used more by peeps in their 30's but not as a statement of how awesome something is but more an afirmation - you don't tend to hear young 'uns saying cool muchDoing the needful since 1827Comment
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But it's now cool to say cool where I live, and it features in a fair few adverts too.Originally posted by 2BIT View Postthing is 'cool' is no longer cool, its used more by peeps in their 30's but not as a statement of how awesome something is but more an afirmation - you don't tend to hear young 'uns saying cool muchBehold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Don't call people "Old boy", or "Old fruit" (means something else these days).
Oh, and for flip's sake don't say "dash it all".
(I know an 80 year old who is guilty on all counts.)Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Which is exactly why it's still cool for older people to say it.Originally posted by 2BIT View Postyou don't tend to hear young 'uns saying cool muchWhile you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Originally posted by stek View PostWhat about 'blad'? Or do you have to be black for that?
blud. Meaning blood, or kin.
"bare" is apparently the current adjective replacing "good". But that was two weeks ago so it has probably changed now..."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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