Simple Rule
Nobody who was good at PE has ever done anything worthwhile in later life.

I log on to Friends reunited from time to time just to laugh at the miserable lives of the ex sports gods. Ha ha.
(ubergeekian, Tue 24 Nov 2009, 10:00, 22 replies)

Um, actually, you're wrong...
I was a county cross country runner, college football first XI player, club level tennis player, second eleven cricketer and until recently I was captain and goalie of a division 1 five a side team. I now no longer indulge in sport owing to accumulated injuries, but I was good at PE.

I now have a responsible, well-paid job, and a family I look after. I have a happy son, who is well fed and cared for, with no worries about bills or anything like that. He has the best possible chance of growing up successful. I have a nice BMW to drive in, and travel across Europe. I make money for me and my company, and generally add to the wellbeing of society with my 40% tax contributions.

I'd call that worthwhile.

Now, adjust your mascara and get back beneath your rock.
( disasterprone "Pyjamas caused the Holocaust", Tue 24 Nov 2009, 10:17, closed)

serious flaw
you drive a BMW, therefore you are a cock. sorry mate
(Monkeystrumpet monkey. Monkey, MONKEY!!!, Tue 24 Nov 2009, 10:35, closed)

You have a point, actually...
But, on the other hand, it is rather swish, and safe in the event of an accident.

I'm saving for a Porsche... (!)
( disasterprone "Pyjamas caused the Holocaust", Tue 24 Nov 2009, 11:04, closed)

Why does driving a BMW make him a cock?
Bit of a generalisation isn't it?

I imagine the people that call BMW drivers cocks can't actually afford a BMW themselves. Jealousy perhaps? ;)
( Evil Bastardo, Tue 24 Nov 2009, 18:00, closed)

I think that there
are quite a few generalisations from people on this thread.

I think these generalisations are often formed from jealousy, resentment and bitterness...

And a life that has involved too many "cult comedies".
( disasterprone "Pyjamas caused the Holocaust", Wed 25 Nov 2009, 5:35, closed)

:)
Star Trek Boxed Set and a life size Lara Croft model, or the deposit for a Beemer? I know which one I'd choose. :)
( Evil Bastardo, Wed 25 Nov 2009, 12:03, closed)

I
owned a beemer for a month, and instantly turned into a cock, so i sold it.

indicators seem to be an optional feature owners opt out of
(Monkeystrumpet monkey. Monkey, MONKEY!!!, Wed 25 Nov 2009, 13:06, closed)

To be fair.
I have more problems on the roads with the decrepit fools that drive Nissan Micras and Chevrolet Matiz's, than I do with BMW or other high end car drivers.
( Evil Bastardo, Wed 25 Nov 2009, 15:18, closed)

i always try to indicate
which is why i don't crash. Having a nice motor simply means comfort and safety. My wife has a mini cooper, also a beemer. Lovely runabout for her and the boy. I agree with Bastardo, most bad driving is done in shit cars. People with no interest in what they drive, or in cars worth nothing, are more likely to drive badly.
( disasterprone "Pyjamas caused the Holocaust", Wed 25 Nov 2009, 17:33, closed)

"I now no longer indulge in sport owing to accumulated images"
Have you been caught for downloading child porn or something? :-)
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 24 Nov 2009, 10:49, closed)

Freudian Slip
I'm at work, and was discussing pictures with someone. I meant injuries, and will now correct. Oops... But thanks so much for the heads up.
( disasterprone "Pyjamas caused the Holocaust", Tue 24 Nov 2009, 11:04, closed)

Croissant?

(anvil, Tue 24 Nov 2009, 10:54, closed)

Like I said.
A life of boring suburban virtue and a BMW. Bully for you, but not, I'm afraid, remotely worthwhile in the great scheme of things.
(ubergeekian, Tue 24 Nov 2009, 19:40, closed)

Plus a load of cash,
not a bad recovery from drugs, rehab and prisons.

Also, "worthwhile" is living a life that benefits your family, keeps them safe and comfortable, makes you wealthy and happy, and causes no harm to others. It's simple really.

Although, of course, a life of computer programming and bitching about those that excluded you as a teenager is far more significant...

Go on son, off you go and touch up your mascara... Tell you what, do you want me to buy you a My Chemical Romance cd too?
( disasterprone "Pyjamas caused the Holocaust", Wed 25 Nov 2009, 5:27, closed)

File next to:
"All IT professionals are social reject virgins" in the 'retarded generalisations' folder.
(The man with the flan swashed his buckle on, Tue 24 Nov 2009, 11:21, closed)

You were
picked on buy the big boys wernt you?

Let it go man! come on!

I'd say let it out but i think you just did.....
(MudButton does not mean to offend but......, Tue 24 Nov 2009, 11:55, closed)

The poor litle chap
with spindly legs, limping to keep up, laughed at for being feeble and seeking a life in Red Dwarf lives and is amongst us.

*Rimmer quote, or something else to deflect the pain and loneliness*

I don't look up people from school or college unless I liked them. Fuck the rest!
( disasterprone "Pyjamas caused the Holocaust", Tue 24 Nov 2009, 12:52, closed)

Nice to see
this question bringing out the best in everybody.
(Sir Harrington Titsmith disgraced himself on, Tue 24 Nov 2009, 16:18, closed)

I was one of the big boys
And I could see, even then, that there was always going to be more to life than moving a ball around a muddy field according to a particular set of rules.

Note that my generalisation does not cover people who were good at sport outside school.
(ubergeekian, Tue 24 Nov 2009, 19:47, closed)

Anyone who calls themselves ubergeek
is surely someone with some issues...

Incidentally, what do you do? I would imagine there's a lot of flourescent lighting involved. I'm also getting an image of shoes with chunky soles...
( disasterprone "Pyjamas caused the Holocaust", Wed 25 Nov 2009, 5:29, closed)

The best ones...
...are the ones who were so good at PE, they became PE teachers. Automatic life fail.
(rampants, Tue 24 Nov 2009, 12:52, closed)

ubergeek, i have overlooked an important question.
I believe raising a family, looking after them and keeping them safe, while working hard and attaining job satifaction are the keystones of a worthwhile life. I also consider it important to cause no harm to others, and to be fair and honest with people. I think it's nice to have a few luxuries, but they aren't necessary as long as you're content. I think that is a worthwhile life.

What are your thoughts, and what would you say was a worthwhile life? I'm keen to know if I've missed something...
( disasterprone "Pyjamas caused the Holocaust", Wed 25 Nov 2009, 18:12, closed)