Bits and Bobs 17: The DavSpazening

kalmar · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 14:59

Mr Kissyfur wrote:

ApplePieOfDestiny wrote:

Dimrill wrote:

Re: PM bullying thing.

Ben Goldacre highlights some interesting dodgy things about "The National Bullying Helpline" being endorsed by Tory members and such.

I'm as suspicious about Ben Goldacre doing proper Journalism, as I am about the National Bullying Hotline shouting from the rooftops, to be honest.

Why so? He does tend to get on his soapbox about quite a bit, and he's a reasonably intelligent chap. I'm not sure he's got an axe to grind here, does he?

That's not actually proper journalism yet, it's a blog post where he accumulates a few public domain facts and throws in some speculation.

Bnd the articles he does tend to be on pretty solid ground, which is good as they're usually about lack of rigour and manipulation of the truth in the press.

I've got to say, I agree with one of the comments - I thought "BS" as soon as I heard this tale as well, and will be extremely amused if it gets found out as a Tory sliming operation.

All this notwithstanding that the PM might well be an absolute bastard, but I'm not sure I really care about that.

chinnyhill10 · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 15695

Bobbyaro wrote:

I fail to see how '£2 a month' ameliorates thinking I should die in a "chemical fire".

Rest assured, for your benefit I will now place any slightly obscure in-forum jokes in magenta so that nobody can be offended no matter how absurd or overstated they are.

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 15:00

I'm going to write to my MP (and possibly several others) and point out that the main hurdle to overcome in providing cheap, green and renewable energy to the UK is the second law of thermodynamics and that they should take active steps to have it repealed.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38535

chinnyhill10 wrote:

Bobbyaro wrote:

I fail to see how '£2 a month' ameliorates thinking I should die in a "chemical fire".

Rest assured, for your benefit I will now place any slightly obscure in-forum jokes in magenta so that nobody can be offended no matter how absurd or overstated they are.

*awaits t-shirt*

chinnyhill10 · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 15695

zaphod79 wrote:

Bobbyaro wrote:

I fail to see how '£2 a month' ameliorates thinking I should die in a "chemical fire".

Old joke - in that i think it was one of :attitude:

's sayings - and at the time provoked a very large scale argument over what you could and couldnt say , from memory it was okay to call someone lots of nasty words and wish them to die , but not for them to die in a chemical fire (this was at least 4 or 5 years ago and my memory aint what it was)

Indeed. This is pretty much it except :attitude:

threw the phrase around with such gay abandon at times it was quite disturbing.

I'm just thankfull I didn't use GTFF or things might have really blown up.

Internet drama, don't you just love it.

Malabelm · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 15:02

Do I need to stick a copyright notice on a website?

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 15:05

Quote:

It has come to my attention over the previous few years, especially with the announcement that the Drax power station will not be moving away from the use of coal to greener sources (citing mainly, costs), that the energy generation industry is being held back and hampered in terms of cost and efficiency by the legislature. England, and Wales, Scotland, probably not so much, is in need of a basic framework to ensure cheap, green and renewable power. it is with this in mind that I feel that a repeal of the second law of thermodynamics is the best solution. Such an act would improve efficiency by vast amounts and secure Britain's place in the energy markets of the future, benefiting both the economy as a whole, and the environment. I look forward to eharing back from you as regards this proposal.

I remain your faithful servant,

Malicious Afterthought (mighty pirate, retired)

JohnCoffey · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 15:06

Service Unavailable

:this:

When I go somewhere else and come back to Beex.

Is it only me getting that?

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38535

JohnCoffey wrote:

Service Unavailable

:this:

When I go somewhere else and come back to Beex.

Is it only me getting that?

Not sure, I'm not able to log in at the mo.

chinnyhill10 · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 15695

JohnCoffey wrote:

Service Unavailable

:this:

When I go somewhere else and come back to Beex.

Is it only me getting that?

[PM's mods to request force field is turned up higher]

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 15:07

If it is, my server hacks are working.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 15:08

chinnyhill10 wrote:

Bobbyaro wrote:

I fail to see how '£2 a month' ameliorates thinking I should die in a "chemical fire".

Rest assured, for your benefit I will now place any slightly obscure in-forum jokes in magenta so that nobody can be offended no matter how absurd or overstated they are.

Unless they haven't read this post.

chinnyhill10 · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 15695

Grim... wrote:

chinnyhill10 wrote:

Bobbyaro wrote:

I fail to see how '£2 a month' ameliorates thinking I should die in a "chemical fire".

Rest assured, for your benefit I will now place any slightly obscure in-forum jokes in magenta so that nobody can be offended no matter how absurd or overstated they are.

Unless they haven't read this post.

Good point Batfink!

To the sigotron!

kalmar · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 15:13

MaliA wrote:

I'm going to write to my MP (and possibly several others) and point out that the main hurdle to overcome in providing cheap, green and renewable energy to the UK is the second law of thermodynamics and that they should take active steps to have it repealed.

And in what way is the UK an isolated system? Or the planet, for that matter. Sarcastic digs with a scientific angle usually work better if they actually make sense.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

kalmar wrote:

MaliA wrote:

I'm going to write to my MP (and possibly several others) and point out that the main hurdle to overcome in providing cheap, green and renewable energy to the UK is the second law of thermodynamics and that they should take active steps to have it repealed.

And in what way is the UK an isolated system? Or the planet, for that matter. Sarcastic digs with a scientific angle usually work better if they actually make sense.

He's repealing the second law of thermodynamics and the issue there is that he hasn't considered the input sources?

Kern · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 15:16

MaliA wrote:

I look forward to eharing back from you as regards this proposal.

You send that off, and every subsequent letter you send to your MP will go straight into the 'fruitcake' basket.*

* I think that's what happened with my old MP. Either that, or he really was as thick as I might have implied he was.

kalmar · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 15:16

Trust a lawyer to come up with something like that, anyway.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49236

Well yes, because in a non-closed system, the second law doesn't apply. It'd be like repealing the smoking ban to make you capable of traveling faster than the speed of light.

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 15:17

Mr Kissyfur wrote:

kalmar wrote:

MaliA wrote:

I'm going to write to my MP (and possibly several others) and point out that the main hurdle to overcome in providing cheap, green and renewable energy to the UK is the second law of thermodynamics and that they should take active steps to have it repealed.

And in what way is the UK an isolated system? Or the planet, for that matter. Sarcastic digs with a scientific angle usually work better if they actually make sense.

He's repealing the second law of thermodynamics and the issue there is that he hasn't considered the input sources?

IT IS CRUEL AND FAIR UNJUST.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

Bloody lawyers, coming over here and dicting our obiters.

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 15:21

I have been instructed to go and retrieve an exercise bike.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

Craster wrote:

Well yes, because in a non-closed system, the second law doesn't apply. It'd be like repealing the smoking ban to make you capable of traveling faster than the speed of light.

You're not making any sense at all.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49236

So's your face.

JohnCoffey · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 15:27

Mr Kissyfur wrote:

Craster wrote:

Well yes, because in a non-closed system, the second law doesn't apply. It'd be like repealing the smoking ban to make you capable of traveling faster than the speed of light.

You're not making any sense at all.

Fuck ! It's the Chewbacca defense !

Bobbyaro · **Joined:** 18th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 11847

chinnyhill10 wrote:

Bobbyaro wrote:

I fail to see how '£2 a month' ameliorates thinking I should die in a "chemical fire".

Rest assured, for your benefit I will now place any slightly obscure in-forum jokes in magenta so that nobody can be offended no matter how absurd or overstated they are.

Thank you. :attitude:

kalmar · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 15:41

Can you put 80s references in a different colour too please?

Malabelm · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 15:43

kalmar wrote:

Can you put 80s references in a different colour too please?

If Chinny's getting a different coloured username, everyone'll want one.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38535

DavPaz

Hmm... I like it!

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14501

chinnyhill10 wrote:

Bobbyaro wrote:

I fail to see how '£2 a month' ameliorates thinking I should die in a "chemical fire".

Rest assured, for your benefit I will now place any slightly obscure in-forum jokes in magenta so that nobody can be offended no matter how absurd or overstated they are.

For chemical fires we could just steal the smiley :

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 15:55

Furthermore, I wish abolition of the levy on cut, dried and stored grasses, legumes and other herbacious plants...

No more Haystacks!

JohnCoffey · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 16:00

zaphod79 wrote:

chinnyhill10 wrote:

Bobbyaro wrote:

I fail to see how '£2 a month' ameliorates thinking I should die in a "chemical fire".

Rest assured, for your benefit I will now place any slightly obscure in-forum jokes in magenta so that nobody can be offended no matter how absurd or overstated they are.

For chemical fires we could just steal the smiley :

Malabelm · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 16:14

Fuck, I've nearly been a member here for two years already. Have we been going that long?

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 16:16

No, we imploded 18 months ago.

Morte · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 16:19

Christ I wish someone would punch Richard Bacon, he's such a shrill, ignorant twat.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 16:23

He seems pleasantly dim to me. What has he done to offend you, Morte?

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38535

You know what mistake I made last night? I decided to watch a bit of Dancing on Ice.

It was going so well. Holly looked good, the first dancer was in suspenders, but THEN!

Then they let that skinny, belming little twat from Hollyoaks onto the screen, let him speak and dance and say stupid things like "Who are Punk Rock? Are they a band?" :facepalm:

AND THEN the twat nearly fell over and I nearly cheered and MrsP turned to me and said... "You're mean. He's just a kid"

Grumble, grumble, groan.

JohnCoffey · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 16:48

Malabelm · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 16:50

DavPaz wrote:

AND THEN the twat nearly fell over and I nearly cheered and MrsP turned to me and said... "You're mean. He's just a kid"

I was in hysterics after watching a little kid faceplant in the forest last weekend*. MrsP would hate me, wouldn't she.

*gravity didn't give her a single chance, bless, nor did her brain judging by the way her hands stayed by her sides the entire time.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38535

Malabar Front wrote:

MrsP would hate me, wouldn't she.

Well, she *has* met you. The only thing she said was "He seems nice, pass the Wethers"

I'm not sure if the second part was about you though. She's the sort that watches You've Been Framed and winces at the the moppets falling despite me insisting that it would take a pretty harsh parent to send in a video of their child getting seriously hurt

Malabelm · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 16:53

DavPaz wrote:

Malabar Front wrote:

MrsP would hate me, wouldn't she.

Well, she *has* met you. The only thing she said was "He seems nice, pass the Wethers"

I thought she said I had a very clean drumkit, too? :hat:

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38535

Malabar Front wrote:

DavPaz wrote:

Malabar Front wrote:

MrsP would hate me, wouldn't she.

Well, she *has* met you. The only thing she said was "He seems nice, pass the Wethers"

I thought she said I had a very clean drumkit, too? :hat:

Aye, that too. But that was later, along with "Wow, he has incredibly girly hair"

Morte · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 17:09

Zardoz wrote:

He seems pleasantly dim to me. What has he done to offend you, Morte?

He is incapable of doing any kind of serious interview, his latest performance on the bullying allegations in No. 10 had me screaming at the radio through his sheer incompetance and lack of vocabulary. I'm amazed no one has pulled him up on his ridiculous questions. His piece on gameshows on the other hand was perfectly fine. Yes he is pleasently dim but so is Keith Chegwin and I wouldn't want him doing serious pieces either (although he would be a damn sight better).

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 17:12

Fair enough, I thought he was still in the Blue Peter league.

Wow.

ApplePieOfDestiny · **Joined:** 17th Dec, 2008 **Posts:** 8293

In 50 years time, I think people will look back over TV recordings and struggle to answer the question - Who copied whos' style? Richard Bacon, Alan Partridge, Nick Owen.

It's a tricky one today, come to think of it.

Morte · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 17:18

He is definitely on the list of people "Why are you alive and getting paid as well?" I call it the "Nicky Campbell list".

Malabelm · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 17:19

DavPaz wrote:

Aye, that too. But that was later, along with "Wow, he has incredibly girly hair"

Bitch. Can't argue with it, though.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 17:21

Malabar Front wrote:

Fuck, I've nearly been a member here for two years already. Have we been going that long?

Yup, because I've just had to renew all the domain names.
BIRTHDAY BASH!

Kern · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 17:22

Grim... wrote:

BIRTHDAY BASH!

Cover charge - £2

Dimrill · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 17:22

Grim... wrote:

Malabar Front wrote:

Fuck, I've nearly been a member here for two years already. Have we been going that long?

Yup, because I've just had to renew all the domain names.
BIRTHDAY BASH!

Get to my house in the next 10 minutes and I'll make you a cup of coffee.

Plissken · **Posted:** Mon Feb 22, 2010 17:23

Grim... wrote:

Malabar Front wrote:

Fuck, I've nearly been a member here for two years already. Have we been going that long?

Yup, because I've just had to renew all the domain names.
BIRTHDAY BASH!

Good idea, lets have one on Saturday.

In Leicester.

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