woolybanana Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I recently received an order of thick, winter socks from Marks and Spencer. They have L and R on them so I know which foot to put them on. It this a sign of dumbing down, and if so, why is it not in several exotic languages for those not able to understand English lettering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Someone has to be taking the michael there surely? Unless this is Jimmy Crickets' new job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelligan Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I think you're right Richard - the proverbial must be being taken![:D] ...I wonder if this means the end of good old Y-fronts...?[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Taking the St Michael surely [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Well, Wooly, if you would buy white socks, (other than for sports wear) then I am afraid that you must expect to be treated like a numbskull.[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 All the socks that I have bought in France are handed as they have been either work or trekking socks, the amusing thing is that they have L &R on them.Its the knickers with C&A marked on them that confuse me [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 [quote user="Chancer"]All the socks that I have bought in France are handed as they have been either work or trekking socks, the amusing thing is that they have L &R on them.Its the knickers with C&A marked on them that confuse me [;-)][/quote]hahahahhahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 [quote user="Chancer"]All the socks that I have bought in France are handed as they have been either work or trekking socks, the amusing thing is that they have L &R on them.Its the knickers with C&A marked on them that confuse me [;-)][/quote]Snap, I wondered who would mention that old pun [:D] . I am sure its not politically correct these days but it made me wonder if the socks were for boots and in particualr those worn by the inhabitants of that large Island to the west of the UK. Just thinking about the old schoolboy joke about why wellies have L and R on them. No offense intended by the way. They will be producing turfed grass next with 'Green Side Up' written on it. [:'(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Whenever I see L&R, I keep thinking of my previous username. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I'm sorry, Richard, but to us you're still R (Right) so that's some consolation, I hope.And this, by the way, isn't a joke: I bought some special lightweight Falke knickers for next year's Compostelle walk and on the legs, there IS R and L. I think that's to stop you putting them on back to front![:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Just as well, you don't want to be back where you started from before you arrive at the sea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 [quote user="sweet 17"]I bought some special lightweight Falke knickers for next year's Compostelle walk ![:D][/quote]I am now very curious - is this like shaving your legs when cycling? Reducing wind resistance....[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Well, not quite but people have been known to cut the handle of their toothbrushes in order to reduce the weight, I kid you not.As for the cycling, well, I did go on one of Professor Lord Winston's Cycle Rides for his charity to reduce peri-natal mortality. Miles and miles everyday for a week in Turkey, from Istanbul to Ephesus. Since you brought up the subject...................[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Have you considered that quality made socks are shaped to fit each foot to ensure a good fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 [quote user="sweet 17"]Miles and miles everyday for a week in Turkey, from Istanbul to Ephesus. [/quote]We're wusses and fairies and going by overnight sleeper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 [quote user="Quillan"][quote user="Chancer"] [/quote]Just thinking about the old schoolboy joke about why wellies have L and R on them. No offense intended by the way. They will be producing turfed grass next with 'Green Side Up' written on it. [:'(] [/quote]I remember the green side up joke from school but not the L and R, honestly its not a wind up can you give me a clue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 [quote user="Chancer"][quote user="Quillan"][quote user="Chancer"] [/quote]Just thinking about the old schoolboy joke about why wellies have L and R on them. No offense intended by the way. They will be producing turfed grass next with 'Green Side Up' written on it. [:'(] [/quote]I remember the green side up joke from school but not the L and R, honestly its not a wind up can you give me a clue?[/quote]I will make it a bit more PC. Why do builders have L and R printed on their wellies..... So they don't put them on the wrong way round.Well something like that anyway.There is the other old one about the builder who jumped of the top of a block of flats they were building. When the forman asked the chap standing next to him what happened he said "I was telling him how my dad used to fly in Wellingtons during the war and he just jumped off."Why did the builder keep falling over, the piece of string between his wellies was to short.A builder took his wellies back to the shop, the owner said "whats wrong", the builder said "have you got a pair with a longer piece of string."And so it goes on, I am suprised I remember them, they must go back to the 60's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Did you miss out the word "Irish" before builder on purpose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I still dont get the first one [:(]Maybe because I am now a builder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 The UK dumbing down?This is an actual picture I took this afternoon on the A22 at felbridge.The item in question is a full size mirrored door from an Ikea wardrobe[IMG]http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww13/picturebouquet/IMAG0044.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Link not working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Wait for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Yup definitely a mirror and leaning back one or two degrees from the vertical.Now we know what car you drive and your registration number!Did you say something about the UK dumbing down [;-)]Good picture though, it could make a rather an effective guillotine for the driver and passenger.Its a pity that you said the location I would have also enjoyed telling you where you were driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 No worries Chancer, the old Fiat Ducato is the work bus but as discussed on the other thread (data protection) I am innocent so have nothing to hide. [:P]The smart car (not the driver who I think you agree is far from smart) was topping 50 MPH down the A22, I considered giving the old bill a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 And with my eyesight you have nothing to worry about, I thought it was a BMW 4*4 and as for the number plate, in my dreams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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