Apparently it was. Obviously something as left wing democratic as a poll doesn't really answer anything because it doesn't take voters' sense of self-importance standing in the community into consideration but it passes the time when I'm working on a Monday night.
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Was CUK better in the old days?
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Was CUK better in the old days?
70Yes18.57%13No14.29%10Equally great11.43%8Equally crap and tedious25.71%18I wasn't here12.86%9It was better before AndyW was banned17.14%12Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishing -
Everything was better in the old days. Especially sweets. Whatever happened to those sherbet things you dipped liquorice sticks in? WTF was in sherbet anyway? Has it been banned?While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.' -
Except probably the internet? Unless we are very specific how recent the old days areOriginally posted by doodab View PostEverything was better in the old days. Especially sweets. Whatever happened to those sherbet things you dipped liquorice sticks in? WTF was in sherbet anyway? Has it been banned?
And I'm pretty sure those still exist, although recently they changed the packaging since having the liquorice sticking out was a massive health risk
They even still sell Sherbet Dib Dabs (which your username reminded me of).Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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The internet was definitely better. It's just gone downhill since day one really hasn't it.Originally posted by d000hg View PostExcept probably the internet? Unless we are very specific how recent the old days are
While 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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It was better when I was a mod.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Originally posted by doodab View PostThe internet was definitely better. It's just gone downhill since day one really hasn't it.
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I've got some at home except they come in a plastic tube now and not paperOriginally posted by doodab View PostEverything was better in the old days. Especially sweets. Whatever happened to those sherbet things you dipped liquorice sticks in? WTF was in sherbet anyway? Has it been banned?
“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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Everything was better in the good old days.
Mind you, it's all relative...
http://forums.contractoruk.com/gener...-downhill.html"I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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The Sherbert Fountain has the liquorice in it and it's now in a plastic bottle.Originally posted by d000hg View PostExcept probably the internet? Unless we are very specific how recent the old days are
And I'm pretty sure those still exist, although recently they changed the packaging since having the liquorice sticking out was a massive health risk
They even still sell Sherbet Dib Dabs (which your username reminded me of).

And Dib Dabs are very much on sale.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sherbet-Dip-.../dp/B0048AIBHC'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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SHERBET FOUNTAINS: Sweets At The UKs No 1 Internet SweetshopOriginally posted by doodab View PostEverything was better in the old days. Especially sweets. Whatever happened to those sherbet things you dipped liquorice sticks in? WTF was in sherbet anyway? Has it been banned?
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