Mega Thread The Random Thoughts Thread Part 1

[CrimsonRaven]

 

[Papa G]

Prince's 80's stuff was great, but I must admit the song Cream grated on me in my early 90's nightclub days. Overplayed.

 

[diegodcg]

You might need a newer map. Especially if the job you're up for is on the east coast.

hahaha I know, I know

 

[bomberclifford]

Probably no worse than any other year if you break it all down. Just guessing though. My theory is that new age hipsterism, and the baby boomer desire to keep all their favourite childhood/teen pop stars in the limelight and touring has meant we've just noticed them more because these performers have never been given the chance to slip away out of the public eye and into relative anonymity. I could be wrong but I'd be surprised if 2016 has had a marked rise in celebrity deaths than any other year.

True. Logically, I would also add that the over saturation of any type of news makes it seem like it's happening more. 20 years ago we wouldn't even hear about half of the deaths that get pumped through the social media channels.

Dat perception tho' ...

 

[I Dont Care]

Prince is a huge gap in my musical knowledge. I am well aware of him, as a pop icon, of course; but I don't think I ever listened to a full album of his. It might be a good time to do so.

On a completely unrelated note, I've now officially applied for a job in Terra Australis. Let's see how that works out.

Best of luck on your job applyment, Di

 

[bomberclifford]

Posted this in the What are you listening to thread but though it worth posting here.
Remix of Prince's Controversy by LNTG (HMC, Cam etc)

Do I Believe In God - Late Nite Tuff Guy (Remix of Prince's Controversy)

 

[I Dont Care]

Probably no worse than any other year if you break it all down. Just guessing though. My theory is that new age hipsterism, and the baby boomer desire to keep all their favourite childhood/teen pop stars in the limelight and touring has meant we've just noticed them more because these performers have never been given the chance to slip away out of the public eye and into relative anonymity. I could be wrong but I'd be surprised if 2016 has had a marked rise in celebrity deaths than any other year.

George Kennedy, man

 

[diegodcg]

Best of luck on your job applyment, Di

Thank you. I'm honored that you care.

 

[I Dont Care]

Thank you. I'm honored that you care.

That indeed is an honour(PS: we spell 'honour' with a 'u' in it. You'll get used to all our weird spellings, once you move here)

 

[diegodcg]

That indeed is an honour(PS: we spell 'honour' with a 'u' in it. You'll get used to all our weird spellings, once you move here)

I blame google chrome spell checker, who forces me to type in the English spoken by those damn Yankees.
I never know if I should say favorite or favourite either

 

[I Dont Care]

I blame google chrome spell checker, who forces me to type in the English spoken by those damn Yankees.
I never know if I should say favorite or favourite either

The 'u'. Always with the 'u' I just ignore those red lines

 

[CrimsonRaven]

I blame google chrome spell checker, who forces me to type in the English spoken by those damn Yankees.
I never know if I should say favorite or favourite either

Here you are my friend.

 

[diegodcg]

The 'u'. Always with the 'u' I just ignore those red lines

I think it's the same as in the UK, right? Which is not really surprising considering half of Australia is named after the Royal family or British people in general I've been corrected about my spelling of the word 'favourite' in a LFC forum in the past, but I keep forgetting which is which.

 

[Steve Dore]

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I posted this a few years back in response to the question "Ricciuto?";

"Dry cured kangaroo meat, usually sliced very thinly, popular among Italian immigrants in the Riverland region of SA."

 

[Steve Dore]

I think it's the same as in the UK, right? Which is not really surprising considering half of Australia is named after the Royal family or British people in general I've been corrected about my spelling of the word 'favourite' in a LFC forum in the past, but I keep forgetting which is which.

Yes, we speak and write "British English", aka "English English"

Interestingly though, the Australian Labor Party is officially spelt in American English.

 

[I Dont Care]

I think it's the same as in the UK, right? Which is not really surprising considering half of Australia is named after the Royal family or British people in general I've been corrected about my spelling of the word 'favourite' in a LFC forum in the past, but I keep forgetting which is which.

So do I, and I live here. American culture through television shows etc. has corrupted our understanding of English. Just don't say 'aloominum' when you get here, and you should be alright

 

[I Dont Care]

Interestingly though, the Australian Labor Party is officially spelt in American English.

I blame it on the socialists

 

[Steve Dore]

So do I, and I live here. American culture through television shows etc. has corrupted our understanding of English. Just don't say 'aloominum' when you get here, and you should be alright

and it's a zebra not a zeebra

 

[diegodcg]

So do I, and I live here. American culture through television shows etc. has corrupted our understanding of English. Just don't say 'aloominum' when you get here, and you should be alright

I can't even think of a context in which I might want to say that word so I should be fine

 

[I Dont Care]

I can't even think of a context in which I might want to say that word so I should be fine

I think you get 5 cents for empty aluminium cans in SA, so it might be useful

 

[I Dont Care]

and it's a zebra not a zeebra

I thought it was eemoo

 

[Steve Dore]

I think you get 5 cents for empty aluminium cans in SA, so it might be useful

It has been 10 cents for some time.

 

[I Dont Care]

It has been 10 cents for some time.

Good lord!

 

[Doctor Feel]

Good lord!

I actually have a big bin discretely tucked away that i chuck all my tins, cartons and so on that are 10 cents. I take it down to the scouts centre maybe once a year and pocket like 120 bucks. Good for the environment and good for my back pocket, who gives a ****.

I then use that 120 to go and buy more canned drink, lel.

 

[PepeSilvia]

I actually have a big bin discretely tucked away that i chuck all my tins, cartons and so on that are 10 cents. I take it down to the scouts centre maybe once a year and pocket like 120 bucks. Good for the environment and good for my back pocket, who gives a ****.

I then use that 120 to go and buy more canned drink, lel.

Also keeps bin-scabs out of business.