Useless adviceAs a new parent, people seem to think it's OK to pass on any and every old wives tale possible. "Don't hug him too much". What? Quite what possesses people to pass on baseless, idiotic, useless advice I don't know.
That said, I quite often give car drivers directions and then, after they've moved off, realise that I've sent them down a bike-only route, so I can give as good as I get.
What useless advice have you been given (or handed out) recently?
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chthonic, Thu 19 Oct 2006, 10:29)
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Grandfatherly AdviceMy late grandad once offered me the following pearl of wisdom.
"Stay away from women, trouble and French women!"
Now, I can't remember if my 10 year old self actually managed to spot the flaw in his working there or not, and question why "French women" were exempt from being classed as "women", but I do rember asking, "Why should I stay away?"
How did he choose to justify his sage-like wisdom?
"Because ahm yer Grandad!" (Whilst flexing his biceps, 70's Schwarzenegger-style)
Well, I don't know about you, but i was certainly convinced.
At least its better than my mum's favourite reposte when I used to question why I should heed her advice.
"Because I said so, thats why!!"
I mean, who does she think she is, my fucking....... ah, I see now...
(, Fri 20 Oct 2006, 10:31, Reply)
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