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We'll be alright....

Well, if nothing else, the noises from Toby in the Echo have been very encouraging. Says a lot for the way the club is being run, and the ambition being transmitted to the players.

I should be down for Burnley.

You're a disgrace, bletch. A disgrace.

Genius. That is all.

Jeremy Clarkson is an anagram of "Crony Jerks Male".

Hypo and Wes (The new and definitely not fúcking improved Mary Whitehouse Experience) will be along soon to cry about the language.

Looks pretty capable.

This is the kit I've ordered for the Kodi setup. 60 notes, free delivery + remote control & wireless dongles. http://cpc.farnell.com/ucreate-mediakit

Noel Edmond's beard looks like pubes when they're growing back and in the "itchy" phase.

Thought that this might be worthy of its own topic, given that it comes up in lots of other places (consoles threads, streaming threads, etc). What are you using for a media centre? One device? A couple? Any recommendations? Although the nerve centre of my office is well appointed for playback devices, downstairs can be something of a riot. We've got around four or five things that plug into the TV now. Going to get that down to two. Got the missus a Chromecast at Christmas, which is perfect for streaming stuff from tablets, etc (and if you didn't already know, you can continue to use your tablet! ). Think we'll complete that with a Raspberry Pi 2/Kodi setup. Will need an HDMI surround sound receiver to make it all sing, but tbh, been putting that off for years now anyway. If it turns out that the Pi 2 is not up to the job as main media centre, will probably go for a small form PC instead. With all that, we're covered for any streaming or downloaded stuff, even (cough) programmes you may wish to view at three 'o clock on a Saturday afternoon. What are you rocking?

It was from a Telegraph slideshow on some of the most insane stock photos in existence. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/howaboutthat/11462072/What-where-they-thinking-17-utterly-baffling-stock-pictures.html Fill yer boots.

Aw, Sarnia. It's nothing personal, mate. I was just enjoying seeing Hamilton pull you up on us "no-nothing" types. btw, the photo I posted the other day was an attempt at humour. There are posters that I definitely enjoy "getting" when they deserve it, but alas, your brand of dull-bladed whatabouttery doesn't mandate any bloodletting on my part. You're turning the knife on yourself with most of your posts.

I understand where you are both coming from. I've seen many people fit whelk's description, and I have to confess that I don't have a great deal of sympathy for them. I think it's ultimately counter-productive. People want what they can't have, and if you offer utter subservience to someone, then they've got everything. You're done. There's no more mystery. Sometimes this happens quite early into the relationship, but just as often, I've seen people hit a certain age and either give up, or grow up, depending on your perspective. Either way, the other half has complete control, and it puts the relationship on a dangerous footing. We've got broadly defined responsibilities in my house. ms pap is day to day support, whereas I'm (for the most part) financing, long-term planning and crisis management. Ultimately, the buck stops with me, so technically, I wear the trousers, but it'd be more accurate to say that the pair of us just have different responsibilities. The "tactics" that Give it to Ron refers to are usually used by the pair of us to get out of them

In addition to the alleged assault itself, this incident has also enabled Noel "fúcking" Edmonds to talk about "talent". http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/mar/12/noel-edmonds-bbc-jeremy-clarkson-top-gear Edmonds crawling out of his Deal or no Deal box is the final straw for me. Clarkson has to go.

My god, what a catch.

The law doesn't really agree, which is why you've got various crimes for violence against the person.

How many judges hand out a sentence of "a good punching" to a crim? Self-defence is the only defence, surely?

The band don't have the same HR department I do.

You truly are as clever as your username.

Yeah, I don't swear as much at work, largely for professional reasons, largely to placate w**kers who get upset.

As always, it's about context. Any word is fine when uttered in the right context, just as it is entirely possible to hurt others without cussing.

Ah, c'mon. "He" covers it People that get upset about swear words are w**kers.

Piece by Steve Coogan from 2011. http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2011/feb/05/top-gear-offensive-steve-coogan Amazingly, it's still eerily relevant today. It's almost as if Clarkson has form for getting himself in trouble!