What are your irrational prejudices? I have some bonkers ones...

[tauzero]

4 hours ago, SteveXFR said:

And anovver fing. That TV show, The Repair Shop. Why are they all so nice? They're definitely up to something. And why does everyone who goes on to get their tat fixed have to have a cry?

 

You may be watching the wrong programme. If you want your tat fixed, you have to go to Tattoo Fixers, where your 2cm x 4cm tattoo saying "BOB" (your ex-husband) will be transformed into a giant peacock covering your entire arm, or your rather unfunny tiny little picture of a man weeing somewhere a few centimetres north of your penis will be turned into a Cthulhu covering your entire torso. That is one programme where the punishment in no way fits the crime.

[ghostwheel]

3 hours ago, tauzero said:

 

I think we should take a helicopter view of this, preliminary to a deep dive. And don't forget to think outside the box while you're pushing the envelope. We must use synergy for organic growth.

I wish there was a reaction like "hysterical laughter" here.

[SteveXFR]

4 hours ago, tauzero said:

 

You may be watching the wrong programme. If you want your tat fixed, you have to go to Tattoo Fixers, where your 2cm x 4cm tattoo saying "BOB" (your ex-husband) will be transformed into a giant peacock covering your entire arm, or your rather unfunny tiny little picture of a man weeing somewhere a few centimetres north of your penis will be turned into a Cthulhu covering your entire torso. That is one programme where the punishment in no way fits the crime.

 

 

I had a tattoo by Sketch from Tattoo Fixers, back before the show started. Its since been covered up because it was a bit wonky. 

[Osiris]

On 22/01/2026 at 23:28, Delberthot said:

 

I'd rather stick pins in my eyes than have a tort scratchplate. it's the musical equivalent of having the most beautiful woman in the world wear big frilly bloomers. It can turn the most amazing bass into something that I'd be embarrassed to be seen with in public. It's like putting mayonnaise on a fruit scone. You get the idea 😅

😅

 

 

You Sir, are clearly a man of impeccable taste. Will you marry me?

[Osiris]

Following on with the theme of appalling Americanisms defiling the Queens English, I mentioned this way back on this thread and it warrants repeating... Tubes (pronounced toobz) when used by folk from this green and unpleasant land referring to valves. Yes, I know it's what those shouty, excitable cool kids from out in the colonies call them on YouToob. But you're not from Minnesota are you, you're from Halifax. So please stop it or I'll be obliged to give you a damn good fisting. 

[lozkerr]

27 minutes ago, Osiris said:

Yes, I know it's what those shouty, excitable cool kids from out in the colonies call them on YouToob. But you're not from Minnesota are you, you're from Halifax. So please stop it or I'll be obliged to give you a damn good fisting. 

 

Also worth mentioning that the phrase 'you tube' has a slightly different meaning up here north of Hadrian's Wall...

[Osiris]

12 minutes ago, lozkerr said:

 

Also worth mentioning that the phrase 'you tube' has a slightly different meaning up here north of Hadrian's Wall...

 

Being a soft southern Jessie, it's not a phrase I've come across before, would you care to elaborate? Bearing in mind that this is a family show, of course. 

[SteveXFR]

2 hours ago, Osiris said:

I'll be obliged to give you a damn good fisting. 

 

This is the wrong forum for that sort of threat. Please keep that sort of filth for mumsnet 

 

[petecarlton]

3 hours ago, Osiris said:

Following on with the theme of appalling Americanisms defiling the Queens English, I mentioned this way back on this thread and it warrants repeating... Tubes (pronounced toobz) when used by folk from this green and unpleasant land referring to valves. Yes, I know it's what those shouty, excitable cool kids from out in the colonies call them on YouToob. But you're not from Minnesota are you, you're from Halifax. So please stop it or I'll be obliged to give you a damn good fisting. 

YouValve?

[Cosmo Valdemar]

On 22/01/2026 at 22:28, Jackroadkill said:

Downtuning, if you've never done it and like a bit of filth and swagger, is life-changing.

Testify! All these "just play a 5 string" types just DON'T GET IT.

[Cosmo Valdemar]

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[Cosmo Valdemar]

13 hours ago, SteveXFR said:

And anovver fing. That TV show, The Repair Shop. Why are they all so nice? They're definitely up to something. And why does everyone who goes on to get their tat fixed have to have a cry? Why won't they fix things for people whose parents are alive and healthy? Why do they insist the parents must be dead? 

"Can you fix my mums old egg whisk?"

"Is she dead"

"No, she's alright. I dropped her off at Ethels on my way here"

"Im afraid we can't fix it if she's alive"

"Thats a shame, I wanted it fixed"

"Then the old bat has to go. We can deal with her if you're not up to it"

Do yourself a favour - do NOT watch the episode with the "restoration" of a vintage Fender Jazz.

[Jack]

9 hours ago, tauzero said:

 

I think we should take a helicopter view of this, preliminary to a deep dive. And don't forget to think outside the box while you're pushing the envelope. We must use synergy for organic growth.

My brother's manager at work has a saying. We've all been there, somebody suggests something and nobody else in the room cares enough to either say yes, say no, or offer another solution. Ambivalence in the meeting. So my brother's boss will say "silence is consent" and wrap up the meeting. 

 

I kind of get what he means in a work context, but also maybe we could change that phrasing a little here man.

[lozkerr]

3 hours ago, Osiris said:

Being a soft southern Jessie, it's not a phrase I've come across before, would you care to elaborate? Bearing in mind that this is a family show, of course. 

 

Roughly speaking, it's equivalent to 'you idiot'.

[SteveXFR]

21 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said:

Do yourself a favour - do NOT watch the episode with the "restoration" of a vintage Fender Jazz.

 

Well now im going to have to. I assume they butcher it.

[Cosmo Valdemar]

28 minutes ago, SteveXFR said:

 

Well now im going to have to. I assume they butcher it.

🤐

[Reggaebass]

32 minutes ago, SteveXFR said:

 

Well now im going to have to. I assume they butcher it.

If you’re a fender fan just brace yourself 😁

[kwmlondon]

39 minutes ago, SteveXFR said:

 

Well now im going to have to. I assume they butcher it.

The opposite, from what I heard. I read that they restore a road-worn bass that was used by an iconic player in a great band to factory-new. A hand- worn neck completely refinished…I can't face watching this take place myself.

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[SteveXFR]

Ill just run this up the flag pole so we can all take a top down view and see what actions drop out of it.

 

People who use management speak are generally people with no interests outside of work (golf doesn't count). They're not blue sky thinking and onboarding all day and then going rock climbing, car racing, dogging or bass playing. They go home to their life partner who is exactly the same and spend all evening working. Weekends, they might go to a cafe to work, or just for a treat, go golfing with the head of global PR and talk about marketing strategies. They've never pretended to be a rock star in front of five disinterested people like we do. 

[p4ul]

13 minutes ago, SteveXFR said:

Ill just run this up the flag pole so we can all take a top down view and see what actions drop out of it.

 

People who use management speak are generally people with no interests outside of work (golf doesn't count). They're not blue sky thinking and onboarding all day and then going rock climbing, car racing, dogging or bass playing. They go home to their life partner who is exactly the same and spend all evening working. Weekends, they might go to a cafe to work, or just for a treat, go golfing with the head of global PR and talk about marketing strategies. They've never pretended to be a rock star in front of five disinterested people like we do. 

Yo, Dude we have lunchtime huddle in the mainroom with HR today. 13:30 tight. We need to have a conversation.

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time changed last min to reflect ongoing issues and firefighting effort

[kwmlondon]

12 minutes ago, SteveXFR said:

Ill just run this up the flag pole so we can all take a top down view and see what actions drop out of it.

 

People who use management speak are generally people with no interests outside of work (golf doesn't count). They're not blue sky thinking and onboarding all day and then going rock climbing, car racing, dogging or bass playing. They go home to their life partner who is exactly the same and spend all evening working. Weekends, they might go to a cafe to work, or just for a treat, go golfing with the head of global PR and talk about marketing strategies. They've never pretended to be a rock star in front of five disinterested people like we do. 

One of those things is not like the other ones,

One of those things is not the same,

One of those things is not like the other one,

Now come on, and play my game!

[p4ul]

3 minutes ago, kwmlondon said:

Now come on, and play my game!