Supposedly exciting stuff that just doesn't excite you

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

Just seen this on the news. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66846772

Whenever I see news about "exciting" archaeological discoveries I just don't get it. Probably why I've also never been particularly interested in the Indianna Jones movies.

Also, Halloween is a crock o' shit.

[rallyboy]

The remaining dregs of Take That could be coming to St Mary's!   

[trousers]

  On 20/09/2023 at 21:28, Stripey McStripe Shirt said:

Just seen this on the news. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66846772

Whenever I see news about "exciting" archaeological discoveries I just don't get it. Probably why I've also never been particularly interested in the Indianna Jones movies.

Also, Halloween is a crock o' shit.

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It's almost as if different human beings like different things... crazy!

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[Turkish]

Southampton FC

[Marsdinho]

  On 20/09/2023 at 21:28, Stripey McStripe Shirt said:

Just seen this on the news. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66846772

Whenever I see news about "exciting" archaeological discoveries I just don't get it. Probably why I've also never been particularly interested in the Indianna Jones movies.

Also, Halloween is a crock o' shit.

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Are you one of these people that think humans are separate from the rest of the animal kingdom? 

Are you not interested in the history of Homo sapiens, how we got to this point?

Are you not fascinated by the thought that NINE human species walked the Earth 300,000 years ago, and only one remains...us?

For me, these exciting discoveries help paint a fuller picture of our history, fills in the gaps; and every so often, re-writes what we already knew (or thought we knew!)

I'm guessing you still don't agree, but I would strongly recommend reading "Sapiens - A brief history of human kind" by Yuval Noah Harari

[mickn]

Anything to do with Space exploration and the universe

[The Kraken]

  On 21/09/2023 at 10:16, mickn said:

Anything to do with Space exploration and the universe

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I bloody love all that stuff, have done since I was a kid.

[egg]

  On 21/09/2023 at 10:22, The Kraken said:

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I bloody love all that stuff, have done since I was a kid.

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Ditto. The concept of infinity blows my mind, as does how far advanced of us (technologically and otherwise )other civilisations might be. 

[Hatch]

computer games.  FIFA and the like

Probably not played one since Donkey Kong era.

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[egg]

Skiing. People love it but sliding down a hill on 2 bits of wood is so unappealing. 

[Lord Duckhunter]

  On 21/09/2023 at 08:19, rallyboy said:

The remaining dregs of Take That could be coming to St Mary's!   

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Brilliant, can they play in midfield? 

[Tamesaint]

Grand Prix .

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[AlexLaw76]

Im a Celeb

[tdmickey3]

  On 21/09/2023 at 11:23, Lord Duckhunter said:

Brilliant, can they play in midfield? 

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Probably better than those who played on Friday

[Lighthouse]

  On 21/09/2023 at 11:18, egg said:

Skiing. People love it but sliding down a hill on 2 bits of wood is so unappealing. 

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Have you ever tried it, or achieved any level of competency at it? Love skiing; the outdoors, the scenery, the speed, the physical challenge, the skill, the social aspect, the apres ski, the foreign culture, the Norwegian women’s biathlon team, the Swedish women’s biathlon team, the Finnish women’s biathlon team, the Ukrainian women’s biathlon team, the Ital… wait I’m getting side tracked here. You can reduce any sport down to a blunt literal definition, football is just 22 millionaires kicking a bag of air around a field, it’s still enjoyable (at least it is for the fans of 91 FL clubs).

[Lighthouse]

  On 21/09/2023 at 10:16, mickn said:

Anything to do with Space exploration and the universe

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  On 20/09/2023 at 21:28, Stripey McStripe Shirt said:

Just seen this on the news. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66846772

Whenever I see news about "exciting" archaeological discoveries I just don't get it. Probably why I've also never been particularly interested in the Indianna Jones movies.

Also, Halloween is a crock o' shit.

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I think these are supposed to be more interesting than exciting. Obviously the true enthusiasts will have a massive horn, but that pretty much goes for any fanatic, from UFC to stamp collecting.

[badgerx16]

  On 21/09/2023 at 11:23, Tamesaint said:

Grand Prix .

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F1 was much better before enforced tyre changes and aero so refined that cars cannot overtake without the aid of DRS.

[badgerx16]

Roller coasters and similar rides.

( Might be a psychological thing; I rode on the one in Battersea a couple of days before it crashed in 1972, killing 5 children.)

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[Saint Luke]

When people say that you must watch this or that series as it's the best thing since sliced bread - such as Breaking bad.

I try not to do this about things I like.

[badgerx16]

Social Media.

( Obvs not including SWF. )

[Hatch]

  On 21/09/2023 at 11:23, Lord Duckhunter said:

Brilliant, can they play in midfield? 

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It's been done before,   Spandau Ballet had a successful spell at Melchester Rovers !

[Turkish]

  On 21/09/2023 at 10:54, egg said:

Ditto. The concept of infinity blows my mind, as does how far advanced of us (technologically and otherwise )other civilisations might be. 

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My mate has a theory that humans/life on earth get to the point where they are so advanced they end up destroying themselves and aliens come to earth to start life again. He reckons this explains the pyramids, great wall etc and all the stuff that appears to have been impossible for humans to build like they have. He's fairly normal apart from this.

[egg]

  On 21/09/2023 at 12:13, Lighthouse said:

Have you ever tried it, or achieved any level of competency at it? Love skiing; the outdoors, the scenery, the speed, the physical challenge, the skill, the social aspect, the apres ski, the foreign culture, the Norwegian women’s biathlon team, the Swedish women’s biathlon team, the Finnish women’s biathlon team, the Ukrainian women’s biathlon team, the Ital… wait I’m getting side tracked here. You can reduce any sport down to a blunt literal definition, football is just 22 millionaires kicking a bag of air around a field, it’s still enjoyable (at least it is for the fans of 91 FL clubs).

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No, never tried it.  The social side, scenery, fit female skiers, foreign travel is all good, but the actual skiing part I just don't fancy for some reason. 

[egg]

  On 21/09/2023 at 14:56, Turkish said:

My mate has a theory that humans/life on earth get to the point where they are so advanced they end up destroying themselves and aliens come to earth to start life again. He reckons this explains the pyramids, great wall etc and all the stuff that appears to have been impossible for humans to build like they have. He's fairly normal apart from this.

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I have a mate who's not dissimilar. His thinking is more like other civilisations are much more advanced than us, they paid us a visit and kindly knocked up the pyramids then buggered off back home. Interesting theory. 

[whelk]

  On 21/09/2023 at 15:35, egg said:

Interesting theory. 

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Or alternatively slightly mental

[benjii]

Doing it up the arse.

Sure, there's a novelty value, but a fanny is better.

[egg]

  On 21/09/2023 at 17:15, whelk said:

Or alternatively slightly mental

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Yep - that's what I meant. 

[badgerx16]

  On 21/09/2023 at 15:35, egg said:

I have a mate who's not dissimilar. His thinking is more like other civilisations are much more advanced than us, they paid us a visit and kindly knocked up the pyramids then buggered off back home. Interesting theory. 

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It is possible that aliens came to visit Earth 200 million years ago, but as all they found were dinosuars they buggered off again and marked this planet down as a write off.

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

  On 21/09/2023 at 12:15, Lighthouse said:

 

I think these are supposed to be more interesting than exciting. Obviously the true enthusiasts will have a massive horn, but that pretty much goes for any fanatic, from UFC to stamp collecting.

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Direct quote from the OP article.

"The researchers also uncovered ancient wooden tools, including digging sticks. But what excited them most were two pieces of wood found at right angles to each other."

Incredible. 

[egg]

  On 21/09/2023 at 17:46, badgerx16 said:

It is possible that aliens came to visit Earth 200 million years ago, but as all they found were dinosuars they buggered off again and marked this planet down as a write off.

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Are you my mate Dave? 

[badgerx16]

  On 21/09/2023 at 17:50, egg said:

Are you my mate Dave? 

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Don't think so.

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

  On 21/09/2023 at 08:19, rallyboy said:

The remaining dregs of Take That could be coming to St Mary's!   

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And Olly Murs. Don't forget Olly Murs.

[revolution saint]

This won't be popular but the fetishisation of food.  Taking photos of your food, making a big deal out of something relatively common place just because it comes from some far flung part of the world,  endless cookery programmes, Jamie Fucking Oliver.  Most of all,  the absolute pretentiousness of anything connected with food these days.

[Turkish]

  On 22/09/2023 at 10:23, revolution saint said:

This won't be popular but the fetishisation of food.  Taking photos of your food, making a big deal out of something relatively common place just because it comes from some far flung part of the world,  endless cookery programmes, Jamie Fucking Oliver.  Most of all,  the absolute pretentiousness of anything connected with food these days.

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100%. I dont get it. Loads of people do it. There seems to be a lot of people doing food and restaurant reviews on instagram these days too. People with only a hundred or so followers posting pictures of their dinner and then commenting on the place. presumably in the hope that they'll get a free dinner or something but seems very pretentious. Like you say, this seems to be happening with food these days. Loads of minor celebs bringing out cooking books too.

[Fan The Flames]

Skateboarding, scooter or bmx tricks, they are a bit like close up magic, loads of effort to master the skill for an ok end product.

[badgerx16]

  On 22/09/2023 at 12:51, Turkish said:

100%. I dont get it. Loads of people do it. There seems to be a lot of people doing food and restaurant reviews on instagram these days too. People with only a hundred or so followers posting pictures of their dinner and then commenting on the place. presumably in the hope that they'll get a free dinner or something but seems very pretentious. Like you say, this seems to be happening with food these days. Loads of minor celebs bringing out cooking books too.

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