Anyone else noticed how the catch all excuse of "The Current Climate" has become the phrase of choice for the hard of thinking?
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I'll tell you what I have noticed, a complete lack of "General Knowledge" amongst the younger generations!Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostAnyone else noticed how the catch all excuse of "The Current Climate" has become the phrase of choice for the hard of thinking?
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they've got google apps for that now innitOriginally posted by SupremeSpod View PostI'll tell you what I have noticed, a complete lack of "General Knowledge" amongst the younger generations!Coffee's for closersComment
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That's all well and good, and to be encouraged. However you'd think the dim f*ckers would remember what they've googled for future reference.Originally posted by Spacecadet View Postthey've got google apps for that now innit

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Worse than that: I've seen the young ones in front of their PCs spending 15 minutes trying to remember stuff or wanting to know what something means, then finally asking me what do I think.
One emailed "Let me google that for you" link later, the deed is done.
Every day. Like Groundhog day.
Their lack of initiative is simply outstanding.If you think my attitude stinks, you should smell my fingers.Comment
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Well, enjoy it boys, as long as those young steeds are more busy baring their asses and pants and not studying computer science, the longer I can earna crustComment
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Doing you out of a job?Originally posted by Zoiderman View PostWell, enjoy it boys, as long as those young steeds are more busy baring their asses and pants and not studying computer science, the longer I can earna crustComment
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Your taxes go to supporting them.Originally posted by Zoiderman View PostWell, enjoy it boys, as long as those young steeds are more busy baring their asses and pants and not studying computer science, the longer I can earna crustComment
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