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ADs deflower male cucumbers for the Greater Good. All phallic aubergines welcome .

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BogRollBOGOF · 14/08/2020 00:27

Because bitter male cucumbers don't bring joy, but phallic aubergines can raise an irreverent smile.

AD chat continues about life, the universe and everything. We know the answer is 42 but what is the question?
6x7?
How many roads must a man walk down?
How many unsadly reincarnations have PHE put into the database?

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RealityExistsInTheHumanMind · 22/08/2020 17:26

When I went to the surgery the other day, I walked straight in. I had a mask on but until I got to the barrier 2 m from the desk I didn't see anyone. Receptionist had a mask on but was absolutely fine with me (I do know how lucky I am with friendly receptionists).
I had only turned up for my smear a month early!!!!! (Not sure if I posted at the time). Luckily the surgery is about 100 m from my house so no big deal. Have never seen the waiting room so empty though.

LivinLaVidaLoki · 22/08/2020 18:42

Hi everyone! Sorry took ages to catch up with the thread, just can't get into the swing of things since I came back from holiday.
Loving the rude veg. I once had a carrot that looked like a rampant rabbit. I thought it was so funny I took a picture.....Will see if I can find it.

Saw a few dementory threads earlier about (what else) masks.

The whole "if you're exempt just wear a lanyard so people know" pisses me off. Its not "peoples" fucking business, and also it just smacks of "othering" a whole section of society. We know that ends well.....

And I wish they'd come up with new shit to spout as what they have is getting old...

"You're not a virologist" Neither are you Dave. Fuck off.

"Im wearing a mask to protect others" No you're wearing a mask as it makes you feel both morally superior and gives you the confidence to go to Aldi once a month.

"I have managed to stay at home just fine for 4 months" You never bloody go anywhere anyway so pipe down Janet.

"Lives over the economy" Its not an either/or the NHS and public services you love arent paid for from unicorn farts. Also poverty kills too, but you don't give a shit about that as you cannot sneeze "poor" onto someone.

"We are in the MIDDLE of a pandemic" No we aren't.

"This virus doesn't discriminate" Yes it does

"The virus is all around us" No it isn't.

LivinLaVidaLoki · 22/08/2020 18:43

wow that was longer than expected....

amicissimma · 22/08/2020 19:00

Welcome back, LivinLaVidaLoki.

You missed "If we hadn't locked down at least 500,000 people would have died." No question.

ISaySteadyOn · 22/08/2020 19:02

applauds especially about the masks. I think they are considered a magic talisman that will ward off the covid demons.

LivinLaVidaLoki · 22/08/2020 19:03

Of course @amicissimma 🤦‍♀️

Ooooo and "every other country on the face of the earth are just blindly complying with the rules"

LivinLaVidaLoki · 22/08/2020 19:05

@ISaySteadyOn

applauds especially about the masks. I think they are considered a magic talisman that will ward off the covid demons.
The Exorcist would have been a much shorter movie had that young girl just been responsible and masked up.
SirSamuelVimesBlackboardMonito · 22/08/2020 19:18

The Exorcist would have been a much shorter movie had that young girl just been responsible and masked up.

Selfish bint.

Dowser · 22/08/2020 19:20

@LivinLaVidaLoki
Loved your post

It’s been a windy, sunny, showery day here in N Yorks and boy have I been ill. I’m suspecting food poisoning.

So have enjoyed none of the sunshine.
At least being here rather than at home mr Dowser has been able to have a walk up to the farm for some eggs.

I tried to rally enough to go out but just couldn’t manage it and went back to bed.
Hate doing that, felt like I’d wasted a day.
Yep, there are other things other than covid

LivinLaVidaLoki · 22/08/2020 19:22

Aww have a hug from me @Dowser

I'm glad I could give you a smile.

LivinLaVidaLoki · 22/08/2020 19:23

@SirSamuelVimesBlackboardMonito

The Exorcist would have been a much shorter movie had that young girl just been responsible and masked up.

Selfish bint.

I know, its not like she had a lanyard! Or a doctors note.
LivinLaVidaLoki · 22/08/2020 19:26

Oh my god I just realised....with all the ranting I forgot to share some good news.

I've been accepted onto a Masters Degree course through work. Fully funded.

yoikes · 22/08/2020 19:29

Some utter thundercunt posted a thread on how Covid-19 hasn't really affected the economy because no one they know has been affected...

I'll make sure I tell my foodbank clients that next week. Our usage has gone up tenfold since lockdown.

It's not just the ignorance that get to me, it's the sheer arrogance.

LivinLaVidaLoki · 22/08/2020 19:32

@yoikes
By the same token anyone could start a thread saying Covid hasn't affected anyone as they don't know anyone who's had it.

Honestly this place can be breathtakingly arrogant lately. Here, have some 🍫

yoikes · 22/08/2020 19:40

Thank you
(Munches)

Ibake · 22/08/2020 19:42

Most excellent ranting @LivinLaVidaLoki - we've missed you! Huge congrats on the masters, that's fabulous news.

DominaShantotto · 22/08/2020 19:46

@LivinLaVidaLoki

Of course *@amicissimma* 🤦‍♀️

Ooooo and "every other country on the face of the earth are just blindly complying with the rules"

This one amuses me no end - especially when it's Germany who are doing Covid "'properly" as DH's boss is German and went back there at the start of the pandemic and he pisses himself laughing at the idea that they're doing things competently compared to the UK!
DominaShantotto · 22/08/2020 19:49

Oh yeah forgot to mention - was talking to my friend who previously was terrified and on about not sending her kids back to school. She was absolutely fear stricken from it all - really sad to see.

Her tone has now flipped to "bloody hell they need to go back ASAP".

Taswama · 22/08/2020 19:50

Well done in your Masters place @LivinLaVidaLoki !
We are on hols in Cornwall in a town with shops (normally we stay in a village with a pub if you are lucky). I want to shop locally but DP is worried about the other tourists not socially distancing in the street. I've told him not to be silly as the chance of catching it when you are walking past someone is minute.

LivinLaVidaLoki · 22/08/2020 19:51

@Ibake

Most excellent ranting *@LivinLaVidaLoki* - we've missed you! Huge congrats on the masters, that's fabulous news.
I've missed you all too @Ibake

@dominashantotto I know its hilarious isn't it. Like I said upthread when I got back from my trip, The German and Dutch tourists were awful for refusing to stay a distance away and wear masks.
My cousin who works at a large AI said they made her and a lot of the other guests really uncomfortable with their almost petulant refusal to abide by the very (lets face it) loose rules.

LivinLaVidaLoki · 22/08/2020 20:00

Another random side effect of lockdown....anyone else noticed a surge in friends joining MLMs?

The amount of FM and Body Shop at home consultants I see popping up on my social media has shot up.

Willow2017 · 22/08/2020 20:05

Congratulations Livin and brilliant rant although you forgot you are just 1.99m away from a ventilator. 😉

Saw that thread yesterday yoikes what a completely clueless fuckwit . I dont know any millionaires so there for there cant be any!

Work killing me😄😄 it's just a completely mental pile on of being expected to do 3 different jobs at once unless you are on till or cooking. Ignorant fecker customers and the entitlement! It's not on the counter so we have none left? Well just make me xyz instead ok? Fuck off!
Tiny queue at McDs so got takeout was starving. Must be wine o clock I think.

LivinLaVidaLoki · 22/08/2020 20:11

@Willow2017 🍷

SirSamuelVimesBlackboardMonito · 22/08/2020 20:15

I've been accepted onto a Masters Degree course through work. Fully funded.

Whoop!! Amazing news.

yoikes · 22/08/2020 20:15

I'm not sure if it's the peri menopause or just lockdown but I'm so bloody fed up of it all.

Lying, venal politicians, insane social media (I'm truly thinking of coming off fb), general nastiness....

The only plus is that it's shown me who some people really are. Helpful.

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