Bits & Bobs 44

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5570

We apologise for the delay. Normal service has now been resumed.

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

Wahey!

MaliA · **Posted:** Fri Dec 12, 2014 21:04

Thank fuck this week is over. Seven working days to go until I am off until 2nd.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14537

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5570

I've got 4 days next week, then a half day on Christmas Eve and then the Monday after Christmas to do this year, then back in on Monday 5th Jan.

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

Workshy cunts, the lot of you.

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 12367

In relation to that 11 hour break thing, I'm pretty sure that only applies to regularly scheduled shifts, not interruptions to a break while you're on call.

But even so, that guy sounds like a dick. Don't be a dick.

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5570

Papers, Please has been released on the iPad. I'm sure I saw positive reviews of the PC version here so will give it a go.

myp · **Posted:** Fri Dec 12, 2014 22:04

Dr Zoidberg wrote:

Papers, Please has been released on the iPad. I'm sure I saw positive reviews of the PC version here so will give it a go.

The full body scanner nudity has been censored, which is mental.

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

Pervert

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5570

American Nativity wrote:

Dr Zoidberg wrote:

Papers, Please has been released on the iPad. I'm sure I saw positive reviews of the PC version here so will give it a go.

The full body scanner nudity has been censored, which is mental.

That was quickly reintroduced apparently.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14537

American Nativity wrote:

Dr Zoidberg wrote:

Papers, Please has been released on the iPad. I'm sure I saw positive reviews of the PC version here so will give it a go.

The full body scanner nudity has been censored, which is mental.

Apparently a misunderstanding and it will be patched back in

https://twitter.com/dukope/status/543480419581038592

Just talked to Apple. The initial rejection for porn was a misunderstanding on their part. They suggested I resubmit with the nudity option.
— Lucas Pope (@dukope) December 12, 2014

Quote:

Just talked to Apple. The initial rejection for porn was a misunderstanding on their part. They suggested I resubmit with the nudity option.

https://twitter.com/dukope/status/543480617757716480

I'll make an update to restore the nudity over the weekend (default to off) and it should be available next week.
— Lucas Pope (@dukope) December 12, 2014

Quote:

I'll make an update to restore the nudity over the weekend (default to off) and it should be available next week.

MaliA · **Posted:** Sat Dec 13, 2014 11:54

We're hosting the NCT group xmas party today. I need to do a booze run. Wife has hung mistletoe up for some reason. I see a lecture from her tomorrow morning about appropriateness.

Trooper · **Joined:** 4th Mar, 2010 **Posts:** 22419

Tax return done! I know how to party on a saturday afternoon.

Apparently I owe £44...

MaliA · **Posted:** Sat Dec 13, 2014 22:21

MaliA wrote:

We're hosting the NCT group xmas party today. I need to do a booze run. Wife has hung mistletoe up for some reason. I see a lecture from her tomorrow morning about appropriateness.

Yes there will be words. Many words. Mostly due to drinking Trooper's skittle vodka. And dogging.

Trooper · **Joined:** 4th Mar, 2010 **Posts:** 22419

Have you run out, I can send you more...

MaliA · **Posted:** Sat Dec 13, 2014 23:18

How much bother do you want me in?

Curiosity · **Posted:** Sun Dec 14, 2014 1:19

MaliA wrote:

We're hosting the NCT group xmas party today. I need to do a booze run. Wife has hung mistletoe up for some reason. I see a lecture from her tomorrow morning about appropriateness.

Yes there will be words. Many words. Mostly due to drinking Trooper's skittle vodka. And dogging.

I didn't realise you were in to that.

myp · **Posted:** Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:05

Curiosity wrote:

MaliA wrote:

We're hosting the NCT group xmas party today. I need to do a booze run. Wife has hung mistletoe up for some reason. I see a lecture from her tomorrow morning about appropriateness.

Yes there will be words. Many words. Mostly due to drinking Trooper's skittle vodka. And dogging.

I didn't realise you were in to that.

Most people like Skittles vodka.

MaliA · **Posted:** Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:26

Curiosity wrote:

MaliA wrote:

We're hosting the NCT group xmas party today. I need to do a booze run. Wife has hung mistletoe up for some reason. I see a lecture from her tomorrow morning about appropriateness.

Yes there will be words. Many words. Mostly due to drinking Trooper's skittle vodka. And dogging.

I didn't realise you were in to that.

Rita, Sue and Bob Too was set around here

Grim... · **Posted:** Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:40

Christ that was a bad film.

myp · **Posted:** Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:49

Grim... wrote:

Christ that was a bad film.

Blasphemy!

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

I'm slightly sceptical these are real precisely because they're so awesome: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page ... e&id=57740

The summary of that link is that March's theme for DC comics covers is a riff on older movies and the results are fucking brilliant. There's an extra dimension to them if you follow the comics in question of course but even if you don't the artwork is amazing.

Trooper · **Joined:** 4th Mar, 2010 **Posts:** 22419

Bamba wrote:

I'm slightly sceptical these are real precisely because they're so awesome: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page ... e&id=57740

The summary of that link is that March's theme for DC comics covers is a riff on older movies and the results are fucking brilliant. There's an extra dimension to them if you follow the comics in question of course but even if you don't the artwork is amazing.

Those are really great

I'm surprised how many I recognised!

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Dec 15, 2014 10:20

Whatever day I'm going to have today, at least I haven't taken a load of hostages in an AustralIan chocolate shop and then proudly displayed the wrong flag.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Dec 15, 2014 11:12

Trooper wrote:

Bamba wrote:

I'm slightly sceptical these are real precisely because they're so awesome: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page ... e&id=57740

The summary of that link is that March's theme for DC comics covers is a riff on older movies and the results are fucking brilliant. There's an extra dimension to them if you follow the comics in question of course but even if you don't the artwork is amazing.

Those are really great

I'm surprised how many I recognised!

Bill and Ted!

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5570

MaliA wrote:

Whatever day I'm going to have today, at least I haven't taken a load of hostages in an AustralIan chocolate shop and then proudly displayed the wrong flag.

Looks like they ended up storming the place to end it. No word yet on casualties.

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

Dr Zoidberg wrote:

MaliA wrote:

Whatever day I'm going to have today, at least I haven't taken a load of hostages in an AustralIan chocolate shop and then proudly displayed the wrong flag.

Looks like they ended up storming the place to end it. No word yet on casualties.

The PR team at Uber have got hit pretty badly

GazChap · **Posted:** Mon Dec 15, 2014 19:20

Eggheads filming date: confirmed!

13th January. Nice excuse for a day and a half off work!

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14474

I've settled a claim today for a 6 figure sum. I RULEZ. And no, the decimals aren't jncluded.

jncluded? Fucking spazzy autocorrect. I hate that shit now.

TheVision · **Posted:** Mon Dec 15, 2014 20:18

Saturnalian wrote:

I've settled a claim today for a 6 figure sum. I RULEZ. And no, the decimals aren't jncluded.

jncluded? Fucking spazzy autocorrect. I hate that shit now.

Better call Saul!

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

Depends ... Were you acting for the claimant or defendant?

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14474

Interestingly my client's accident was shown on TV. I can't really give out deets but I'm seeing whether he'll agree to do some press on it and see if I can get some local interest for my firm.

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14474

Mr Chrimblefur wrote:

Depends ... Were you acting for the claimant or defendant?

I ain't no scumbag insurer solicitor. This guy's life has been wrecked. The emotional, physical and financial stress you wouldn't wish on your worse enemy.

lasermink · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 1883

This month I have discovered two things:

A nearby supermarket sells peanut butter.
I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER!

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Dec 15, 2014 21:25

GazChap wrote:

Eggheads filming date: confirmed!

13th January. Nice excuse for a day and a half off work!

Yay!

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Dec 15, 2014 21:26

Saturnalian wrote:

I've settled a claim today for a 6 figure sum. I RULEZ. And no, the decimals aren't jncluded.

jncluded? Fucking spazzy autocorrect. I hate that shit now.

Nice one!

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

Saturnalian wrote:

Mr Chrimblefur wrote:

Depends ... Were you acting for the claimant or defendant?

I ain't no scumbag insurer solicitor. This guy's life has been wrecked. The emotional, physical and financial stress you wouldn't wish on your worse enemy.

Hey, everyone needs representation, even scumbag insurers.

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

Mr Chrimblefur wrote:

Saturnalian wrote:

Mr Chrimblefur wrote:

Depends ... Were you acting for the claimant or defendant?

I ain't no scumbag insurer solicitor. This guy's life has been wrecked. The emotional, physical and financial stress you wouldn't wish on your worse enemy.

Hey, everyone needs representation, even scumbag insurers.

Hi!

Curiosity · **Posted:** Mon Dec 15, 2014 22:19

ApplePieOfDestiny wrote:

Mr Chrimblefur wrote:

Saturnalian wrote:

Mr Chrimblefur wrote:

Depends ... Were you acting for the claimant or defendant?

I ain't no scumbag insurer solicitor. This guy's life has been wrecked. The emotional, physical and financial stress you wouldn't wish on your worse enemy.

Hey, everyone needs representation, even scumbag insurers.

Hi!

Oh come on, 'scumbag' is a bit harsh...

KovacsC · **Posted:** Mon Dec 15, 2014 22:33

GazChap wrote:

Eggheads filming date: confirmed!

13th January. Nice excuse for a day and a half off work!

My birthday. Win it as a present

Sir Taxalot · **Joined:** 5th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 4949

Dr Zoidberg wrote:

MaliA wrote:

Whatever day I'm going to have today, at least I haven't taken a load of hostages in an AustralIan chocolate shop and then proudly displayed the wrong flag.

Looks like they ended up storming the place to end it. No word yet on casualties.

I don't often go into Sydney any more, but I was there yesterday for work. I'd dropped father-in-law (visiting from the UK) off to have a wander round the city while I was busy so there was a moment of concern there.

MaliA · **Posted:** Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:24

Day trips to Birmingham today and tomorrow. Be nice to look at a different set of offices,I suppose.

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5570

And the joys of the German market.....

MaliA · **Posted:** Tue Dec 16, 2014 9:24

Dr Zoidberg wrote:

And the joys of the German market.....

I probably won't see that. If I were staying I would go but it'll be a dash for the earliest train possible.

Kern · **Posted:** Tue Dec 16, 2014 10:04

Seems in the run-up to Christmas the central Post Office in Oxford are opening earlier every day except today. Will have to join the lunchtime queues then, and have my now-usual struggles with the self-service machine whilst people are looking at me.

Trousers · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3073

I got a USB LED Clock Fan from my secret santa.

It's the most magical thing ever. I am transfixed.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 26462

Trousers wrote:

I got a USB LED Clock Fan from my secret santa.

It's the most magical thing ever. I am transfixed.

Work Secret santa you mean? Because obviously it is notthe Beex Secret Santa opening time... right?

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 26462

Relatedly, I have drawn Chloe in teh work Secret Santa this year...

Off to shop tonight - what manner of inappropriateness can I find in the stores?

myp · **Posted:** Tue Dec 16, 2014 15:48

Mimicle on 34th St wrote:

Relatedly, I have drawn Chloe in teh work Secret Santa this year...

Off to shop tonight - what manner of inappropriateness can I find in the stores?

Lady and the Tramp VHS

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