Skip to content
  • Categories
  • Recent
  • Tags
  • Popular
  • World
  • Users
  • Groups
Skins
  • Light
  • Cerulean
  • Cosmo
  • Flatly
  • Journal
  • Litera
  • Lumen
  • Lux
  • Materia
  • Minty
  • Morph
  • Pulse
  • Sandstone
  • Simplex
  • Sketchy
  • Spacelab
  • United
  • Yeti
  • Zephyr
  • Dark
  • Cyborg
  • Darkly
  • Quartz
  • Slate
  • Solar
  • Superhero
  • Vapor

  • Default (No Skin)
  • No Skin
Collapse
Code Project
  1. Home
  2. The Lounge
  3. Some people really aren't very bright ...

Some people really aren't very bright ...

Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved The Lounge
comquestionannouncementlounge
45 Posts 27 Posters 0 Views 1 Watching
  • Oldest to Newest
  • Newest to Oldest
  • Most Votes
Reply
  • Reply as topic
Log in to reply
This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
  • OriginalGriffO Offline
    OriginalGriffO Offline
    OriginalGriff
    wrote on last edited by
    #1

    Suppose you are under lockdown - you probably are - but you fancy having a party anyway. You'd keep the music down, close all the curtains, or live in a house miles from the neighbours, yes? Not in Englands third most populous city you don't: Coronavirus: Greater Manchester Police warning after 660 parties shut down - BBC News[^] 660 parties in a weekend, some with fireworks (so the police can spot you from further away), DJ (so the choons are nice'n'loud), or bouncy castles ... or to be really obvious, have it outdoors as a street party (166 of them!). Don't warn 'em - arrest 'em, and put them up before a court on Monday morning ... A weekend in teh cells counts as Social Distancing, doesn't it? :laugh:

    "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!

    "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
    "Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt

    S L D M Sander RosselS 15 Replies Last reply
    0
    • OriginalGriffO OriginalGriff

      Suppose you are under lockdown - you probably are - but you fancy having a party anyway. You'd keep the music down, close all the curtains, or live in a house miles from the neighbours, yes? Not in Englands third most populous city you don't: Coronavirus: Greater Manchester Police warning after 660 parties shut down - BBC News[^] 660 parties in a weekend, some with fireworks (so the police can spot you from further away), DJ (so the choons are nice'n'loud), or bouncy castles ... or to be really obvious, have it outdoors as a street party (166 of them!). Don't warn 'em - arrest 'em, and put them up before a court on Monday morning ... A weekend in teh cells counts as Social Distancing, doesn't it? :laugh:

      "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!

      S Offline
      S Offline
      Slacker007
      wrote on last edited by
      #2

      we have the same type of people here in the States. I cite the recent spring break fiasco in Florida. A lot of those kids recently tested positive for COVID-19. This is also why we here in the States have the warning on most coffee cups: "Warning - this beverage is extremely hot!".

      Greg UtasG 1 Reply Last reply
      0
      • OriginalGriffO OriginalGriff

        Suppose you are under lockdown - you probably are - but you fancy having a party anyway. You'd keep the music down, close all the curtains, or live in a house miles from the neighbours, yes? Not in Englands third most populous city you don't: Coronavirus: Greater Manchester Police warning after 660 parties shut down - BBC News[^] 660 parties in a weekend, some with fireworks (so the police can spot you from further away), DJ (so the choons are nice'n'loud), or bouncy castles ... or to be really obvious, have it outdoors as a street party (166 of them!). Don't warn 'em - arrest 'em, and put them up before a court on Monday morning ... A weekend in teh cells counts as Social Distancing, doesn't it? :laugh:

        "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!

        L Offline
        L Offline
        Lost User
        wrote on last edited by
        #3

        There are plenty of unused military barracks around. Ship them all there, lock the gates, and let them party as much as they like. Oh, and tell them they will have to bury their own dead.

        OriginalGriffO K 2 Replies Last reply
        0
        • L Lost User

          There are plenty of unused military barracks around. Ship them all there, lock the gates, and let them party as much as they like. Oh, and tell them they will have to bury their own dead.

          OriginalGriffO Offline
          OriginalGriffO Offline
          OriginalGriff
          wrote on last edited by
          #4

          Add armed guards to shoot on sight any attempted escapees, and you have a deal!

          "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!

          "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
          "Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt

          1 Reply Last reply
          0
          • L Lost User

            There are plenty of unused military barracks around. Ship them all there, lock the gates, and let them party as much as they like. Oh, and tell them they will have to bury their own dead.

            K Offline
            K Offline
            k5054
            wrote on last edited by
            #5

            Isn't there a sci-fi/fantasy/zombie-land story that starts out that way ...

            Keep Calm and Carry On

            L O 2 Replies Last reply
            0
            • S Slacker007

              we have the same type of people here in the States. I cite the recent spring break fiasco in Florida. A lot of those kids recently tested positive for COVID-19. This is also why we here in the States have the warning on most coffee cups: "Warning - this beverage is extremely hot!".

              Greg UtasG Offline
              Greg UtasG Offline
              Greg Utas
              wrote on last edited by
              #6

              Those warnings wouldn't be there if it weren't for lawyers. All such warnings, and the lawyers who provoke them, are an abomination because they subvert natural selection.

              Robust Services Core | Software Techniques for Lemmings | Articles

              <p><a href="https://github.com/GregUtas/robust-services-core/blob/master/README.md">Robust Services Core</a>
              <em>The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.</em></p>

              J M W 3 Replies Last reply
              0
              • Greg UtasG Greg Utas

                Those warnings wouldn't be there if it weren't for lawyers. All such warnings, and the lawyers who provoke them, are an abomination because they subvert natural selection.

                Robust Services Core | Software Techniques for Lemmings | Articles

                J Offline
                J Offline
                Jorgen Andersson
                wrote on last edited by
                #7

                There's a rumour that Husqvarna had the sarcastic warning text on their chainsaws: "Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals" I strongly doubt that there is any truth in it, but funny nonetheless.

                Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello

                K R 2 Replies Last reply
                0
                • OriginalGriffO OriginalGriff

                  Suppose you are under lockdown - you probably are - but you fancy having a party anyway. You'd keep the music down, close all the curtains, or live in a house miles from the neighbours, yes? Not in Englands third most populous city you don't: Coronavirus: Greater Manchester Police warning after 660 parties shut down - BBC News[^] 660 parties in a weekend, some with fireworks (so the police can spot you from further away), DJ (so the choons are nice'n'loud), or bouncy castles ... or to be really obvious, have it outdoors as a street party (166 of them!). Don't warn 'em - arrest 'em, and put them up before a court on Monday morning ... A weekend in teh cells counts as Social Distancing, doesn't it? :laugh:

                  "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!

                  D Offline
                  D Offline
                  DRHuff
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #8

                  "Some" :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: He said "Some" :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

                  If you can't laugh at yourself - ask me and I will do it for you.

                  1 Reply Last reply
                  0
                  • OriginalGriffO OriginalGriff

                    Suppose you are under lockdown - you probably are - but you fancy having a party anyway. You'd keep the music down, close all the curtains, or live in a house miles from the neighbours, yes? Not in Englands third most populous city you don't: Coronavirus: Greater Manchester Police warning after 660 parties shut down - BBC News[^] 660 parties in a weekend, some with fireworks (so the police can spot you from further away), DJ (so the choons are nice'n'loud), or bouncy castles ... or to be really obvious, have it outdoors as a street party (166 of them!). Don't warn 'em - arrest 'em, and put them up before a court on Monday morning ... A weekend in teh cells counts as Social Distancing, doesn't it? :laugh:

                    "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!

                    M Offline
                    M Offline
                    Maximilien
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #9

                    Local police in Québec are allowed to give tickets on the spot if people get together "too close". It's (starting at) $1000+$500 administrative surcharge for the first offense for each person. They gave 400 tickets in 3 days; they busted a soccer match.

                    I'd rather be phishing!

                    1 Reply Last reply
                    0
                    • K k5054

                      Isn't there a sci-fi/fantasy/zombie-land story that starts out that way ...

                      Keep Calm and Carry On

                      L Offline
                      L Offline
                      Lost User
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #10

                      Yes, something about a special zone for criminal gangs in New York, and they somehow kidnap the President. I think Mel Gibson plays the hero.

                      M M 2 Replies Last reply
                      0
                      • OriginalGriffO OriginalGriff

                        Suppose you are under lockdown - you probably are - but you fancy having a party anyway. You'd keep the music down, close all the curtains, or live in a house miles from the neighbours, yes? Not in Englands third most populous city you don't: Coronavirus: Greater Manchester Police warning after 660 parties shut down - BBC News[^] 660 parties in a weekend, some with fireworks (so the police can spot you from further away), DJ (so the choons are nice'n'loud), or bouncy castles ... or to be really obvious, have it outdoors as a street party (166 of them!). Don't warn 'em - arrest 'em, and put them up before a court on Monday morning ... A weekend in teh cells counts as Social Distancing, doesn't it? :laugh:

                        "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!

                        S Offline
                        S Offline
                        Slacker007
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #11

                        Are you guys allowed to got to the grocery store during lockdown?

                        OriginalGriffO M 2 Replies Last reply
                        0
                        • J Jorgen Andersson

                          There's a rumour that Husqvarna had the sarcastic warning text on their chainsaws: "Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals" I strongly doubt that there is any truth in it, but funny nonetheless.

                          Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello

                          K Offline
                          K Offline
                          kalberts
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #12

                          If it isn't true, is sure is a good lie! What is not a lie is Electrolux vacuum cleaners, marketed under the slogan "Nothing sucks like Electrolux".

                          J 1 Reply Last reply
                          0
                          • S Slacker007

                            Are you guys allowed to got to the grocery store during lockdown?

                            OriginalGriffO Offline
                            OriginalGriffO Offline
                            OriginalGriff
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #13

                            Oh yes. But you have to queue to get in, and keep 2M apart at all times. Shops are limiting customer numbers, and only let a new one in when one leaves.

                            "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!

                            "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
                            "Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt

                            S Greg UtasG 2 Replies Last reply
                            0
                            • OriginalGriffO OriginalGriff

                              Oh yes. But you have to queue to get in, and keep 2M apart at all times. Shops are limiting customer numbers, and only let a new one in when one leaves.

                              "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!

                              S Offline
                              S Offline
                              Slacker007
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #14

                              good. makes sense. some places here are now implementing the 1 for 1, entry rule. 6 feet(2 meter) distance, same here. basically you are not allowed here to just walk around aimlessly, or be in groups of people, without attracting the coppers.

                              M 1 Reply Last reply
                              0
                              • K kalberts

                                If it isn't true, is sure is a good lie! What is not a lie is Electrolux vacuum cleaners, marketed under the slogan "Nothing sucks like Electrolux".

                                J Offline
                                J Offline
                                Jorgen Andersson
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #15

                                Yes, it was the British importer that used it in the UK. And the people at Cogent Elliot were fully aware of the double entendre.

                                Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello

                                1 Reply Last reply
                                0
                                • OriginalGriffO OriginalGriff

                                  Oh yes. But you have to queue to get in, and keep 2M apart at all times. Shops are limiting customer numbers, and only let a new one in when one leaves.

                                  "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!

                                  Greg UtasG Offline
                                  Greg UtasG Offline
                                  Greg Utas
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #16

                                  It's the same at most stores where I live in Canada.

                                  Robust Services Core | Software Techniques for Lemmings | Articles

                                  <p><a href="https://github.com/GregUtas/robust-services-core/blob/master/README.md">Robust Services Core</a>
                                  <em>The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.</em></p>

                                  1 Reply Last reply
                                  0
                                  • OriginalGriffO OriginalGriff

                                    Suppose you are under lockdown - you probably are - but you fancy having a party anyway. You'd keep the music down, close all the curtains, or live in a house miles from the neighbours, yes? Not in Englands third most populous city you don't: Coronavirus: Greater Manchester Police warning after 660 parties shut down - BBC News[^] 660 parties in a weekend, some with fireworks (so the police can spot you from further away), DJ (so the choons are nice'n'loud), or bouncy castles ... or to be really obvious, have it outdoors as a street party (166 of them!). Don't warn 'em - arrest 'em, and put them up before a court on Monday morning ... A weekend in teh cells counts as Social Distancing, doesn't it? :laugh:

                                    "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!

                                    Sander RosselS Offline
                                    Sander RosselS Offline
                                    Sander Rossel
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #17

                                    I am an antichrist I am an anarchist Don't know what I want, but I know where to get it I want to destroy the passerby (I guess they meant cough on them) :D 'Cause I want to be anarchy No dogs body Anarchy for the U.K. A classic I hadn't listened to in a while[^] (but no, this won't be the SOTW) :laugh:

                                    Best, Sander sanderrossel.com Migrating Applications to the Cloud with Azure arrgh.js - Bringing LINQ to JavaScript Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly

                                    M 1 Reply Last reply
                                    0
                                    • L Lost User

                                      Yes, something about a special zone for criminal gangs in New York, and they somehow kidnap the President. I think Mel Gibson plays the hero.

                                      M Offline
                                      M Offline
                                      Mark_Wallace
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #18

                                      Richard MacCutchan wrote:

                                      something about a special zone for criminal gangs in New York, and they somehow kidnap the President. I think Mel Gibson plays the hero.

                                      Escape from New York?  It had a much better actor in the lead role.

                                      I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!

                                      L 1 Reply Last reply
                                      0
                                      • OriginalGriffO OriginalGriff

                                        Suppose you are under lockdown - you probably are - but you fancy having a party anyway. You'd keep the music down, close all the curtains, or live in a house miles from the neighbours, yes? Not in Englands third most populous city you don't: Coronavirus: Greater Manchester Police warning after 660 parties shut down - BBC News[^] 660 parties in a weekend, some with fireworks (so the police can spot you from further away), DJ (so the choons are nice'n'loud), or bouncy castles ... or to be really obvious, have it outdoors as a street party (166 of them!). Don't warn 'em - arrest 'em, and put them up before a court on Monday morning ... A weekend in teh cells counts as Social Distancing, doesn't it? :laugh:

                                        "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!

                                        M Offline
                                        M Offline
                                        Mark_Wallace
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #19

                                        The one woman waited until the police had left, and restarted her party. So she finished the celebrations in a gaol cell.

                                        I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!

                                        1 Reply Last reply
                                        0
                                        • Sander RosselS Sander Rossel

                                          I am an antichrist I am an anarchist Don't know what I want, but I know where to get it I want to destroy the passerby (I guess they meant cough on them) :D 'Cause I want to be anarchy No dogs body Anarchy for the U.K. A classic I hadn't listened to in a while[^] (but no, this won't be the SOTW) :laugh:

                                          Best, Sander sanderrossel.com Migrating Applications to the Cloud with Azure arrgh.js - Bringing LINQ to JavaScript Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly

                                          M Offline
                                          M Offline
                                          Mark_Wallace
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #20

                                          Sander Rossel wrote:

                                          Anarchy for the U.K.

                                          I can't hum the opening to that without breaking off into Jumpin' Jack Flash[^].

                                          I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!

                                          1 Reply Last reply
                                          0
                                          Reply
                                          • Reply as topic
                                          Log in to reply
                                          • Oldest to Newest
                                          • Newest to Oldest
                                          • Most Votes


                                          • Login

                                          • Don't have an account? Register

                                          • Login or register to search.
                                          • First post
                                            Last post
                                          0
                                          • Categories
                                          • Recent
                                          • Tags
                                          • Popular
                                          • World
                                          • Users
                                          • Groups