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concussion

dossier wrote: »

An article in the (English)Times a few weeks back said that Limerick has the "worst gang warfare in Europe" and is so poor that corner shops are selling single teabags.

Most shops, and not just the 'corner' variety will sell you a single teabag in Limerick. They'll also sell you a polystyrene cup to put it in and some boiling water, sugar and milk to keep it company...

Max Cohen

concussion wrote: »

Most shops, and not just the 'corner' variety will sell you a single teabag in Limerick. They'll also sell you a polystyrene cup to put it in and some boiling water, sugar and milk to keep it company...

either that was a really bad joke or your talkin out your arse

concussion

I'm being perfectly serious. If you don't like tea you can get boiling water sqeezed through the grindings of dried coffee beans instead.

source

no concussion is right, walk into any petrol station and you will see this in operation, and you'll never believe it, it's not just "poor" Limerick either, i made a rare trip to Dublin last weekend and they had this sort of cheap thing going on up there too!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

sparkman

While the Scobe (Scummus vulgaris) and Pygmy Scobe (Scummus brevis) are frequently spotted in Limerick, it is not (as our media would have us believe) their natural habitat. They generally thrive in any large population centre (e.g. Galway, Dublin, Cork). The Pygmy Scobe is basically a young male. While the likelihood is that the Pygmy Scobe will develop into it's larger, more dangerous form, some do "split" from the species. This can be due to non-acceptance of the Pygmy Scobe into the larger group or it can occur as a result of what appears to be a conscious decision to adopt less aggressive methods of survival.
While it is not difficult to understand the conditions that are essential for breeding to occur, the reasons for a thriving Scobe population are a bit more complex.

The small number of visible natural predators (e.g. Gardai) is one reason. The Scobe will also be attracted to areas that offer free public entertainment (or free anything for that matter).
Sightings of Scobe are not necessarily a cause for immediate concern, however if Scobe are seen in groups, especially near food-sources late at night, they are best avoided and under no circumstances should you approach.

Pygmy Scobe are generally less aggressive and while they tend to swarm, it is generally because they see you as a source of entertainment. In this situation, one should try and continue on with minimal interaction. These encounters are frequently without serious incident but if a larger male or group of male Scobe is nearby, it can be dangerous.

The Scobe is also extremely well adapted to concealing itself amongst non-Scobe members of a population. They can migrate to habitats of less-dense population by clever manipulation of public habitatation systems, thereby infecting these areas and depriving those who are deserving of free habitation.

Attempts at Scobe elimination have to-date been ineffective and half-hearted. Genetic examination of the Scobe has not yet been attempted so it is unlikely that we can expect any scientific solution to Scobe infestation. Until then, we must rely on temporary containment measures & the occasional introduction of groups of natural predators...:D

Max Cohen

concussion wrote: »

I'm being perfectly serious. If you don't like tea you can get boiling water sqeezed through the grindings of dried coffee beans instead.

well dont i feel the fool then

Hangsangwich

concussion wrote: »

I'm being perfectly serious. If you don't like tea you can get boiling water sqeezed through the grindings of dried coffee beans instead.

Nice one:)