evening
I want to steal acquire some films in a perfectly legal way but I can't think what to get.

I would be most grateful for your recommendations of fairly recent films in the comedy, action or sci-fi genres.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 6 Jan 2010, 17:06, 46 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Fucking english cricket players. They are well rubbish.
But what amused me greatly the other day was my discovery that websites in the cook islands use the domain co.ck
(Bazongaloid, Wed 6 Jan 2010, 15:48, 67 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I'm bored
what are you doing?
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 6 Jan 2010, 14:54, 136 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Just bought a new suitcase. One of those extra light ones. It's a bit boxy and boring but it means I can pack MOAR STUFF in.
Did I mention I'm having a long weekend in Tenerife at the beginning of February?


*smugs*
( girlinthehole, Wed 6 Jan 2010, 12:56, 79 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

We don't get proper snow in Hull anymore
It may get about 2 inches thick providing it's overnight, then it turns to rain and then melts again. and yet some schools will shut.

It's the teachers who take a snow day and the school shuts. In 1987 there was quite a heavy snowfall in Hull, yet the teachers couldn't claim they couldn't get into school because the headteacher used to drive all the way from some small village in Nottinghamshire, which was a good 90 miles each way (though god knows why)
( sandettie light vessel automatic New Twitter - @bollocksreally, Wed 6 Jan 2010, 12:12, 9 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Just been told that I've got a speeding ticket in one of the work cars
pain in the arse.

still, ten years of almost constant speeding with no tickets....
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 6 Jan 2010, 11:20, 29 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Enough about bloody snow.
Fashion thread!

I think this year I will be wearing mostly slim leg jeans. I have the leg length to suit them and I'm too old for skinnies. Boot cut are sooooo last year.

Where in the pool of fashion will you be dipping your toe this year?
( girlinthehole, Wed 6 Jan 2010, 11:13, 80 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

SN0o0o0o0o00o0o00o0o0o0o0o0o00oW !
Guess what? It's snowing ! Yay ! It's about 4 inches at the moment, I'm hoping for more later on, it's quite cold though.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Wed 6 Jan 2010, 10:56, 26 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

How come kids don't have to school?
In this shitty weather, most local schools are closed, even though the little darlings live locally. It's hardly a drag to make it 3 minutes down the road, and they can play with snowballs.
I had to travel a good few miles, limited bus service, and no Metro. 'Snot fair. I made ane ACE snowman though, so it wasn't quite all good, but partially ok.
(Bear Pookie The Frankly Challenged. Halloween is coming to town., Wed 6 Jan 2010, 10:03, 8 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Interesting pictures showing typical snowy England
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/8441996.stm

except the one with the tiger. What's that about?

no, I didn't read the caption. if there is one.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 6 Jan 2010, 9:49, 23 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I woke up this morning to see a HUGE 1mm of slush on the road
So came to work and due to the roads not only being totally safe but totally empty I got here in record time. Its now half an hour past actual starting time and I'm the only the only fucker here. Am I an idiot for coming in or are they just a bunch of pansy's.
( Peej, Wed 6 Jan 2010, 9:08, 79 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I believe I have reached a new height of laziness:
It's 5.45am, my bed is three metres behind me, yet I cannot be bothered to go and get into it. I have finally outdone myself by becoming too lazy to sleep.

I've also been reading poker books for the last six hours.
( Hdjejjwsjdjjf LOOK, Wed 6 Jan 2010, 5:46, 2 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Have we abolished home sweet home threads and I just wasn't around to see it?
Tell me about your pants.
( Lisette von Falcon, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 20:01, 50 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I found a whole mother fucking new floor in my flat.
And it was filled with all sorts of stuff, ledgers from 1933, 80/90s porn and video games, and...ermmm... all sorts.

Just think, some of that stuff was written by people who have never heard of Hitler.

www.flickr.com/photos/mr90nz0/sets/72157623021645599/detail/
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 18:38, 13 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Cooker poll. Because your opinion apparently matters.
What type of cooker should Vipros get?





( crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 17:35, 12 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Damn
I was just browsing some old QOTWs and I was reminded that I'M PLAYING THE GAME.
(Che Grimsdale Best before:, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 16:42, 5 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

As a born and bred rock and metal fan I often find it hard to find chilled music on my I-Pod
However I'm just working my way through Raising Sand - Robert Plant and Alison Krauss and it's rather lovely, what do you like to listen to when you just want to relax?

People that say Chill out dance mixes will get a slap
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 15:10, 120 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Sorry to bore you further with this
but has anyone got any experience with Smeg cookers?
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 14:59, 42 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

BING BONG TANNOY(tm) ANNOUNCEMENT!
The University is closing, staff can go hoooome!!
See you lot on the other side!
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 14:46, 23 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Black Sheep
Watched it last night and nearly pissed myself laughing in parts. Unexpectedly watchable.
(porkylips looks better as the sun goes down., Tue 5 Jan 2010, 13:46, 22 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Wedding bash postponed
Looks like we'll be postponing the CHCB-Captain V wedding as I have the small matter of giving birth in July to attend to, all being well.

Er, surprise!
( crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 12:32, 76 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

TGB's Hate List
* People driving with fog lights when it's not foggy
* The way the country grinds to a hault with 2cm of snow
* Weathermongers telling people FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STAY INSIDE
* "Celebrity" Big Brother
* People who can't leave their phone alone for 2 seconds
* People who say HAPPY NEW YEAR! Every. Single. Time they meet someone
* People who spout crap about global warning.
* People who believe criminals deserve human rights

TGB's Love List
* Noel (obviously)
* Subway
* Face/Off
* TNTSCoR

Share your loves and hates.
Chompy writing you hate people who write lists is not original and I've promised myself you're not going to make me cry this year.
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 11:57, 117 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I am god
If you have windows7, or Vista 32 bit, create a new folder and rename it to "GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}" without the quote. Hey presto, you are god as well.

(tis quite safe, hidden MS thingy)
( I have run out of coke is a little sweaty, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 11:56, 7 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

BLIZZARD! BLIIIZZAAARD!!!
It's absolutely hooning down here. Half an inch in the last 30 minutes, easy. People who were joking about closing the office then are now seriously asking about it. How's your weather?
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 10:47, 76 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Hmmmm...
When I came back from Malaysia in 1998 I tried to convince my boss to grab an import licence for sweet chili dipping sauce as I'd never seen it here and thought it was the tits. Twelve years later and it's on every shelf in every shop worth its salt, but it hasn't got my gurning face on it because my boss didn't believe how good it was.

What ingredient or item from your world travels do you wish your local supermarket stocked?
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 10:10, 32 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

It's phone upgrade time wooo!
Been too long with my ancient Motorolla, Vodafone are trying to offer utter shit, but amongst the dung was the HTC Magic whish seems interesting. It has some good reviews online, but does anyone have any real experience of it or other Android phones?

Alternatively if you had unlimited texts for life like T-Mobile corporate whore "Josh" who would you stalk?
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 10:07, 38 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Curly Wurly!
'cos I've been "out here" 11 years, it's quite hard to get English foodstuffs without forking over a paycheck.
For Christmas, I got a pack of curly wurlys, wagon wheels, and cadbury's chocolate.
I am now nomming on a Curly Wurly and it's giving me great pleasure.

What has given you great pleasure lately?
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Tue 5 Jan 2010, 6:08, 20 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

denizens of /OT
give your opinion on this cooker. or not.

www.hotpoint.co.uk/hotpoint/productsheet.do?productId=40078UK
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 4 Jan 2010, 20:56, 66 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Bored
Mr Bin is typing listings in to the ZX Spectrum.

At the moment we have:
1 for n=1 to 28
2 PRINT AT 5,n;29;"NT": PRINT A T 5,n; " CU"
3 BEEP .02,n
4 NEXT n

Prize if you can work out what it does.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Mon 4 Jan 2010, 20:41, 11 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I did post this on /links
but not sure how many of you go over there.

How to shoot up safely
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Mon 4 Jan 2010, 20:05, 9 replies, latest was 16 years ago)