Anthony Posted July 24 VT Supporter Share Posted July 24 2 minutes ago, Seat68 said: So, you were thinking of having sex with me? I'm flattered. It's not even my best side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted July 24 VT Supporter Share Posted July 24 Owl sanctuary? That'll turn a few heads. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stevo985 Posted July 25 VT Supporter Share Posted July 25 I've just come off a work call where someone used the phrase "this isn't rocket science"... only to then be told that what he was referring to literally was rocket science Which was very enjoyable 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 2 hours ago, Stevo985 said: I've just come off a work call where someone used the phrase "this isn't rocket science"... only to then be told that what he was referring to literally was rocket science Which was very enjoyable I hope it wasn’t a joke. An old colleague of mine once said (when talking about a braking system on a car), at the end of the day it’s just brakes, what’s the worst that can happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 25 VT Supporter Share Posted July 25 52 minutes ago, Genie said: I hope it wasn’t a joke. An old colleague of mine once said (when talking about a braking system on a car), at the end of the day it’s just brakes, what’s the worst that can happen? Thankfully it wasn't a joke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted July 25 VT Supporter Share Posted July 25 4 hours ago, Stevo985 said: I've just come off a work call where someone used the phrase "this isn't rocket science"... only to then be told that what he was referring to literally was rocket science Which was very enjoyable It's not brain surgery is it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 26 Moderator Share Posted July 26 11 hours ago, Genie said: An old colleague of mine once said (when talking about a braking system on a car), at the end of the day it’s just brakes, what’s the worst that can happen? Like the old Simpsons skit (facebook video) "Sorry I'm late everyone. Somebody tampered with my brakes." "Well then you should've been early" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 26 Moderator Share Posted July 26 14 hours ago, Stevo985 said: I've just come off a work call where someone used the phrase "this isn't rocket science"... only to then be told that what he was referring to literally was rocket science Which was very enjoyable To avoid confusion I always say 'It's not rocket surgery'. Then I judge those who don't get it. And don't think we didn't spot the subtle humblebrag about your meetings involving literal rocket science 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 26 VT Supporter Share Posted July 26 1 hour ago, BOF said: To avoid confusion I always say 'It's not rocket surgery'. Then I judge those who don't get it. And don't think we didn't spot the subtle humblebrag about your meetings involving literal rocket science My mate says that too. Personally I think people should spot it easily. I mean, it's not Brain science is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 5 hours ago, sidcow said: My mate says that too. Personally I think people should spot it easily. I mean, it's not Brain science is it? Your mate thinks he’s the dog’s knees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post choffer Posted July 26 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted July 26 5 hours ago, sidcow said: My mate says that too. Personally I think people should spot it easily. I mean, it's not Brain science is it? I’ve conditioned my (IT) team to ensure they describe any system being discussed as having “all the Belgian whistles”. The rest of the business thinks we are all idiots. They may well be right. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 26 Moderator Share Posted July 26 46 minutes ago, choffer said: I’ve conditioned my (IT) team to ensure they describe any system being discussed as having “all the Belgian whistles”. The rest of the business thinks we are all idiots. They may well be right. I also use that one ironically ... Not sure what that says about me. I do love a good malapropism. For all intensive porpoises it means the same thing. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted July 26 VT Supporter Share Posted July 26 5 minutes ago, BOF said: For all intensive porpoises it means the same thing. You should create a podcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted July 26 VT Supporter Share Posted July 26 (edited) 1 hour ago, BOF said: I also use that one ironically ... Not sure what that says about me. I do love a good malapropism. For all intensive porpoises it means the same thing. I was chomping at the bit to add all of these to my sig but I think that's about to be made obsolete by this thread, it would be a bit of a damp squid if everything gets covered here already. Edited July 26 by fightoffyour 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 26 Moderator Share Posted July 26 3 minutes ago, fightoffyour said: it would be a bit of a damp squid if everything gets covered here already. It would be a mute point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted July 26 VT Supporter Share Posted July 26 9 minutes ago, fightoffyour said: I was chomping at the bit to add all of these to my sig but I think that's about to be made obsolete by this thread, it would be a bit of a damp squid if everything gets covered here already. You have to get in early with this eggcorn competition. It’s a doggy dog world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Mike is **** raging at all this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 26 VT Supporter Share Posted July 26 2 minutes ago, Seat68 said: Mike is **** raging at all this. Not at all. So long as they are deliberate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 26 VT Supporter Share Posted July 26 27 minutes ago, BOF said: It would be a mute point. Hairy Muff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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