Things you just don't get...

whisky_galore

whisky_galore wrote: »

It's a game an untrained chimp could play and still win money.

And they do. Every week in fact. While being cheered on by their peers.

PhilOssophy

Deleted User wrote: »

And they do. Every week in fact. While being cheered on by their peers.

I don't mind Winning Streak, in fact I'd gladly go on there and give it a go.

What I don't get is why people spend their Saturday night watching other people win money. I get why people might watch a quiz show where people win money, where you answer questions in the process. But sitting watching somebody win money through selecting diamonds or things, with absolutely zero skill, I don't get.

The audience are hilarious though - "Good luck uncle Jim" or whatever as they scream and wail as they select their number or whatever. It is like simpleton Ireland.

dxhound2005

PhilOssophy wrote: »

I don't mind Winning Streak, in fact I'd gladly go on there and give it a go.

What I don't get is why people spend their Saturday night watching other people win money. I get why people might watch a quiz show where people win money, where you answer questions in the process. But sitting watching somebody win money through selecting diamonds or things, with absolutely zero skill, I don't get.

The audience are hilarious though - "Good luck uncle Jim" or whatever as they scream and wail as they select their number or whatever. It is like simpleton Ireland.

Try watching it, you might enjoy it.

randd1

McGaggs wrote: »

I'd forgotten that ****e. Always warm because the 3 litre bottles wouldn't for in the fridge. Do they still make it?

I think so.

Things I dont get:

Laid anymore.

FrankN1

Why people like Irish "Chinese" takeaway. About 6000 things on the menu guarantees none of them are fresh.

PhilOssophy

PhilOssophy wrote: »

I don't mind Winning Streak, in fact I'd gladly go on there and give it a go.

What I don't get is why people spend their Saturday night watching other people win money. I get why people might watch a quiz show where people win money, where you answer questions in the process. But sitting watching somebody win money through selecting diamonds or things, with absolutely zero skill, I don't get.

The audience are hilarious though - "Good luck uncle Jim" or whatever as they scream and wail as they select their number or whatever. It is like simpleton Ireland.

I like to feel superior watching it. Like the little posters with"Good luck Mammy" seem quaint and make me smile as I feel like an urbane and stylish guy by comparison.

Greyfox

FrankN1 wrote: »

Why people like Irish "Chinese" takeaway. About 6000 things on the menu guarantees none of them are fresh.

A sure once its covered in curry sauce it will taste better than any home cooked meal anyway.

PhilOssophy

dxhound2005 wrote: »

Try watching it, you might enjoy it.

I have watched it once (because I knew somebody who was on it), its hilarious its so bad. Cringe.

dickdasr1234

riclad wrote: »

i dont get hard drugs,
someone comes up to me in the street once a month ,says do want to buy word xx,
i think its an illegal drug, it dont know the exact word they are saying,
they may as well say do you need xgfhjjjjhj .
its some slang word for drugs i think.
i have no interest in any form of car racing, f1,etc
the team that wins is the team with the most money to build a car with the latest cpu, computer software ,apps etc
maybe 20 per cent of the result is who is the driver.
modern cars are run by programs and computer chips.
i dont understand going to a restaurant, theres 30 sauces that can be used
in this meal,which ones do you want.
unless you are as pro chef how would you know what is best.

What drugs did you say you were on?

coastwatch

Gammyeye wrote: »

Saturday Night Live on American telly. Is it that I don't get it or is it really that bad?

It seems really popular but I've watched loads of clips of it and I've never once cracked a smile. I've heard this cowbell sketch was meant to be the best one, but jeez... awful rubbish.

Any others

Haven't seen much SNL, but I think this was great sketch, the pandemic before covid, the Trump pandemic. Mellissa McCarthy does Sean Spicer, Trump's first Press Secretary.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbhz3XcNzGU

Deja Boo

Is there a thread for "things that freak you out?"

cos... ventrolquists puppets [shudders]

EmmetSpiceland

Deja Boo wrote: »

Is there a thread for "things that freak you out?"

cos... ventrolquists puppets [shudders]

whisky_galore

PhilOssophy wrote: »

I don't mind Winning Streak, in fact I'd gladly go on there and give it a go.

What I don't get is why people spend their Saturday night watching other people win money. I get why people might watch a quiz show where people win money, where you answer questions in the process. But sitting watching somebody win money through selecting diamonds or things, with absolutely zero skill, I don't get.

The audience are hilarious though - "Good luck uncle Jim" or whatever as they scream and wail as they select their number or whatever. It is like simpleton Ireland.

I'd say the audience are plied with drink before they record so they have suitably 'mad' heads on them.
I wouldn't have the faintest interest in watching some random from the backarse of Roscommon pushing coloured buttons like a child at an activity centre.

Catholicism

ancapailldorcha

Soccer. I live near Wembley stadium and seeing hordes of large, sweaty, angry drunks roaring and screaming while being under the illusion that they somehow had something to do with the match being played just makes me cringe.

ancapailldorcha

ancapailldorcha wrote: »

Soccer. I live near Wembley stadium and seeing hordes of large, sweaty, angry drunks roaring and screaming while being under the illusion that they somehow had something to do with the match being played just makes me cringe.

Are people really drunk at football games these days? I don't really watch football, except the odd big game, which makes me ok at the water cooler talk.

Not that I've been anywhere close to a water cooler in the last year.



Maybe I'll buy a water cooler.

Beechwoodspark

ancapailldorcha wrote: »

Soccer. I live near Wembley stadium and seeing hordes of large, sweaty, angry drunks roaring and screaming while being under the illusion that they somehow had something to do with the match being played just makes me cringe.

Respectfully that’s not what they are celebrating

It’s a tribal thing. My tribe beat your tribe type of thing

Beechwoodspark

Antares35 wrote: »

Or calling them "real women" as if women who are thin aren't real... And I say that as a pregnant fat woman

Very few women are super model slim

I would call average or heavy women “real women”

Beechwoodspark

[Deleted User] wrote: »

The worst meal I ever had was in a carvery. However I don’t see why carvery is any worse than other prepared food if handled properly. Restaurants keep food warm all the time. Just behind the scenes.

I’ve had 1 absolute dog sh1t carvery dinner and many, many fantastic ones

Beechwoodspark

randd1 wrote: »

People celebrating fat people.

I get people can put on weight without intending to, or get in a rut, and some people just have bad habits that lead to wight gain, or medical conditions that lead to weight gain. And that some people, particularly those with a job and a few kids, just don't have the time and you put on the pounds. Sometimes it just happens, and you know it.

But this idea of celebrating being large sized is just bizarre. There's nothing sassy about being 20+ stone. There's nothing sexy about having a hanging belly. And it's not anti-fat to say so.

You see it with ads for fashion labels, always have a large woman in the ad.

It's not something that should be celebrated.

Sorry now but why shouldn’t “fat” people as you put it be celebrated ?

Most ppl when I’m out and about are borderline “average” or large.

Why shouldn’t we celebrate those ppl?

Beechwoodspark

whisky_galore wrote: »

The Friends love-in.

It was only alright when it first screened.
A set of people in mediocre jobs who somehow could afford huge NYC apartments.

Agree.

It was very average. American PG light Humour.

ancapailldorcha

fvp4 wrote: »

Are people really drunk at football games these days? I don't really watch football, except the odd big game, which makes me ok at the water cooler talk.

Not that I've been anywhere close to a water cooler in the last year.



Maybe I'll buy a water cooler.

They're not too bad. I've learned to avoid the stadium unless I'm going to the nearby cinema.

retalivity

Tonys Chocaloney.

Ive seen this around a few places ove the past year in places like donnybrook fair and brown thomas with a ridiculous price on it. Thought it was gimmicky american thing and never bothered with it. Saw it in tesco yesterday for 2.50 and thought id try it to see what the fuss is, it is bloody sh1te. Tastes exactly like Yorkies, which were always the crap solid chocolate bar of yesteryear. I read after thay they are actually dutch and have a biv spiel about using ethically sourced cocoa. Pity they've turned it into powdery muck.
It appears to be really popular, most of it was sold out yesterday and ive heard people talking about it before. Not for me

Mister Vain

People queueing up for miles in Blanchardstown to get a fúcking dougnut.

EmmetSpiceland

Mister Vain wrote: »

People queueing up for miles in Blanchardstown to get a fúcking dougnut.

They aren’t even nice.

Coopaloop

Rock the boat! The song and dance that people do at weddings or parties......i just dont get it. No amount of drink or coaxing will make me sit on the f*cking floor with some sweaty drunk person behind me waving my arms around like a fool.....
(This came about from me watching Derry girls, fierce funny)

Antares35

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Very few women are super model slim

I would call average or heavy women “real women”

They're all real women though. Being thin doesn't make a woman fake.

Hint of Sarcasm

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Very few women are super model slim

That's because of the westernised diet.

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

I would call average or heavy women “real women”

Who doesn't? But what do you call healthy slim women?

Hint of Sarcasm

Antares35 wrote: »

They're all real women though. Being thin doesn't make a woman fake.

I think all people mean when they say 'real women' is that it's more of a 'real'alistic expectation for a fella to get with one of them, than the slim ones. For that they say you need to go to Russia!

whisky_galore

Shows and podcasts about tv shows.

Suckit

I don't get the carry on breaking down the fence in Stephens Green to enter the bandstand..
I get South William St, wanting to go on the lash, wanting to be in groups etc.. 'socialising'
But what was the point in breaking the fence to get in, was it just because they were asked not to?
They could have done the exact same thing outside the fence and swung from the trees if they wanted to. I genuinely can't get my head around the attraction of getting in there to stand or 'dance'.


https://twitter.com/jackpowerIT/status/1400517390794903556

whisky_galore

Suckit wrote: »

I don't get the carry on breaking down the fence in Stephens Green to enter the bandstand..
I get South William St, wanting to go on the lash, wanting to be in groups etc.. 'socialising'
But what was the point in breaking the fence to get in, was it just because they were asked not to?
They could have done the exact same thing outside the fence and swung from the trees if they wanted to. I genuinely can't get my head around the attraction of getting in there to stand or 'dance'.


https://twitter.com/jackpowerIT/status/1400517390794903556

Sticking it to "the man".

These appear to be children.

Suckit

whisky_galore wrote: »

Sticking it to "the man".

These appear to be children.

Probably are kids, but I'm not getting it. If there was a point to getting in, or if it achieved something, it's lost on me. Surely the playground would provide better fun for them.

whisky_galore

Suckit wrote: »

Probably are kids, but I'm not getting it. If there was a point to getting in, or if it achieved something, it's lost on me. Surely the playground would provide better fun for them.

They strike me as the sort who would derive more fun from setting fire to stuff in the playground.

Antares35

Suckit wrote: »

I don't get the carry on breaking down the fence in Stephens Green to enter the bandstand..
I get South William St, wanting to go on the lash, wanting to be in groups etc.. 'socialising'
But what was the point in breaking the fence to get in, was it just because they were asked not to?
They could have done the exact same thing outside the fence and swung from the trees if they wanted to. I genuinely can't get my head around the attraction of getting in there to stand or 'dance'.


https://twitter.com/jackpowerIT/status/1400517390794903556

It's typical Irish passive aggressive "we won't be told what to do". Probably if they'd not bothered blocking it there'd be nobody fúckin on it.

jaxxx

I don't get why or how the world has become more insane than me.. .. .. .. ..

RandomViewer

jaxxx wrote: »

I don't get why or how the world has become more insane than me.. .. .. .. ..

Easy enough, months of being told you can't do this,you can't do that, in the end up you just stop listening

EmmetSpiceland

Why racists, misogynists, homophobes, transphobes, bigots and those holding other such insidious “beliefs” pretend to get so hurt, and insulted, when they are called out for what they are.

riclad

Any type of facial piercing, any tattoos on hands or neck.

riclad

I like friends , it's not supposed to realistic or grim,
It's funny and witty, it has a great cast,
It's pointless to expect it be be inline with 2021 attitudes about women's rights and feminism
It's still funny
Chandler works in the tech sector maybe he was on a high
salary and could afford a large apartment
Most comedys made in the 90s are forgotten

tom1ie

Things I just don’t get...... the human race not taking climate change seriously and hence not preparing for it.

crooked cockney villain

The odd person you spot wearing a jacket during the weather we have had the last few weeks. Seriously, the thing must be absolutely destroyed with sweat, I seriously do not get it.

Wanderer78

tom1ie wrote:

Things I just don’t get...... the human race not taking climate change seriously and hence not preparing for it.

.... We re not good with long term thinking and planning.....

whisky_galore

crooked cockney villain wrote: »

The odd person you spot wearing a jacket during the weather we have had the last few weeks. Seriously, the thing must be absolutely destroyed with sweat, I seriously do not get it.

Conversely, men and it's usually men, who wear shorts at the first sign of sunshine but the temperature is still bloody freezing.

Teens too "cool" to have rain gear in obviously bad weather and walk around in sopping wet hoodies.

Mister Vain

Tight jeans. Apart from looking ridiculous, they strangle your scrotum.

freshpopcorn

crooked cockney villain wrote: »

The odd person you spot wearing a jacket during the weather we have had the last few weeks. Seriously, the thing must be absolutely destroyed with sweat, I seriously do not get it.

When I’ve being looking out the window at work lots of people are wearing hackers because the weather is so unpredictable.

Capt'n Midnight

The fascination people have with The Lavender Hill Mob compared to other Ealing comedies

whisky_galore

People deciding to go to the beach on a sunny weekend and horrified when the roads and beaches themselves are jammers because other people had the same idea.

riclad

riclad wrote: »

I like friends , it's not supposed to realistic or grim,
It's funny and witty, it has a great cast,
It's pointless to expect it be be inline with 2021 attitudes about women's rights and feminism
It's still funny
Chandler works in the tech sector maybe he was on a high
salary and could afford a large apartment
Most comedys made in the 90s are forgotten

Yes, definitely don't understand the hostility towards Friends now - or the claims that it's never funny.

I also don't get the rabid hatred towards Harry and Meghan. Are people actually so full of anger about them or is it just because "saying it like it is" types tell them to be?