Random Rants
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Personally, if I was the dude and genuinely had decided that I didn't want the jacket, I would have paid for it and sold it on at a loss considering it a lesson in being more certain before buying. What a nob head.
Also agree. Especially considering the item in question. Anyone buying a custom leather jacket can't really use the excuse of "I can't afford to do that".
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told him I'm a little miffed
Considering the situation that is very kind. I'm hoping/sure you were a little more stern with the wording. There's a stereotype (at least down here) of brits being very polite in situations that could/should expect more fire. This would nail it.
To put Gile's phrase in context,
From the BBC - by John Cleese.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats and have therefore raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved."
Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross." The English have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies nearly ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from "Tiresome" to "A Bloody Nuisance." The last time the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the Spanish Armada.
The Scots have raised their threat level from "Pissed Off" to "Let's get the Bastards." They don't have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years.
The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are "Collaborate" and "Surrender." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability.
Italy has increased the alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly" to "Elaborate Military Posturing." Two more levels remain: "Ineffective Combat Operations" and "Change Sides."
The Germans have increased their alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs." They also have two higher levels: "Invade a Neighbor" and "Lose."
Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.
The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.
Americans meanwhile and as usual are carrying out pre-emptive strikes, on all of their allies, just in case.
And in the southern hemisphere…
New Zealand has also raised its security levels - from "baaa" to "BAAAA!". Due to continuing defense cutbacks (the airforce being a squadron of spotty teenagers flying paper aeroplanes and the navy some toy boats in the Prime Minister's bath), New Zealand only has one more level of escalation, which is "I hope Australia will come and rescue us".
Australia, meanwhile, has raised its security level from "No worries" to "She'll be right, mate". Three more escalation levels remain: "Crikey!', "I think we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend" and "The barbie is cancelled". So far no situation has ever warranted use of the final escalation level.
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That's my ab work for the day….rotflmao....just in case
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@tmg:
The Scots have raised their threat level from "Pissed Off" to "Let's get the Bastards." They don't have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years.
The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are "Collaborate" and "Surrender." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability.
Perhaps the funniest 2 paragraphs I have ever read….
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That sucks man, glad you got home ok though. Great to see you again, and to meet Sarah, we'll definitely be taking up that visiting offer too
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Google analyzes the biggest menswear trends (searches) of 2016.
"… the “flannel shirt” and “denim shirt” are on the decline..."
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To be replaced by yoga pants and low neck tees
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Thought I posted this in 'Random Announcements', regardless…
**"…Google shows that the bomber jacket is the biggest trend of this year. Searches for “bomber jacket” have grown by over 500% since 2015, spiking last summer and sustaining since then...
Results also point to the fact that athleisure is a substantial trend. Google notes a growing proclivity towards utilitarian clothing, as searches for “windbreaker jacket” and “waterproof jacket” grew by over 100% and over 300% respectively. Whereas the “flannel shirt” and “denim shirt” are on the decline, queries for “sweatshirt” grew by over 500% over the last year; searches for polo shirts and white T-shirts have increased concomitantly. Meanwhile, searches for “ripped jeans” and “ripped black jeans” have seen an unsurprising rise. People are searching less for “drop-crotch pants” and “acid-wash jeans,” yet “white jeans,” “cargo pants,” and “linen pants” are all on the up and up."**
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That sucks man, glad you got home ok though. Great to see you again, and to meet Sarah, we'll definitely be taking up that visiting offer too
Likewise! And you better do
Yes, what a bummer. What was the excuse? "Weather too good"…..
Ha I wish!
Apparently a storm in Hamburg earlier in the day and only one Euro Wings plane doing the HAM- LHR route all day long were the reasons… -
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the data reads pretty good for denim TBH: http://storage.googleapis.com/think/docs/twg-fashion-trends-2016.pdf
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Thought I posted this in 'Random Announcements', regardless…
"...Google shows that the bomber jacket is the biggest trend of this year. Searches for “bomber jacket” have grown by over 500% since 2015, spiking last summer and sustaining since then...
This is so true. I was at the mall this weekend and noticed GAP and Zara had mannequins with black and navy blue bombers on…
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Thankfully, in this little enclave of clothing related obsession, trends are as relevant as trombones.
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@Omega:
Thought I posted this in 'Random Announcements', regardless…
"...Google shows that the bomber jacket is the biggest trend of this year. Searches for “bomber jacket” have grown by over 500% since 2015, spiking last summer and sustaining since then...
This is so true. I was at the mall this weekend and noticed GAP and Zara had mannequins with black and navy blue bombers on…
it's everywhere. i work in h&m and you see heaps of new stock come in for them in both ladies and men.
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Thankfully, in this little enclave of clothing related obsession, trends are as relevant as trombones.
Yup. No fucks given. Although I occssionally walk into contempary menswear stores out of sheer perversity. After two minutes of fingering the goods I leave with a little sick in my mouth, feeling defiled. The good thing is that seeing how much they charge for poorly produced, badly designed, occssionally downright god-awful clothing, makes my own clothing habit seem less like a raging addiction and more like a well orchestrated plan.
