@MajorRage said in The Fun Police. Has It Worked?:

So, here's the thing. Has wokeness actually worked on me, or have time changed so much that classic songs / movies are now more of a real representation of an awful time for woman / lgbt that has passed?

I think the term 'wokeness' clouds things a bit. It's become a bit of a loaded term.

I'd say the more extreme political 'wokeness' would be saying that these songs/movies are offensive and should no longer be heard/seen. Or edited to reflect more modern sensibilities.

What you are describing is a pretty natural and sensible reaction I think. We now know and understand a lot more about sexism/racism than we did in the 80s. Some things were OK to joke about then but certainly aren't now.

The best response is to understand the context, but still wince at the funny rape scene or the slur in the Dire Straits song. I think that's a pretty good way to go about it.

Tucker Carlson jumps the shark?

Listened in and heard 18-and-half minutes of Dunning Kruger ...

As much as I want there to be aliens ...

@jegga said in Car/ute advice please.:

@Nevorian said in Car/ute advice please.:

Are Landcruisers a thing in NZ. Perfect vehicle for the OZ environment, latest models with a few extras now well over a 100k though

Yeah, the 24 valve 80 series really hold their value here . Shame the 70 series goes back to four cylinder next year.

There will be a V8 in the future but WHAT- automatic transmission!

11.8 million CHF for clinical trials of novel arthritis repair 11.8 million CHF for clinical trials of novel arthritis repair

Swiss government and European Union award 11.8 million CHF for next generation clinical trials of novel arthritis repair. The researchers at the Department of Biomedicine, University of Basel and University Hospital Basel, are actively recruiting for clinical trials.

I'm sure back in our day it was a right of passage to have a near death experience choking on a K-bar.

I recall going on fishing trip with the old man and insisting on taking K bars with us, the poor fulla had a choking fit that started out as hilarious and descended into a genuine fear that I might need to take the oars and pilot the boat back to shore to get medical assistance.

Thankfully he recovered and no emergency maneuvers were required by my 10 year old self.

Ahh the fond childhood memories.

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Sad story but good grief....

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@Crazy-Horse said in Stuart Macgill Arrested -300k Cocaine Plot:

@chimoaus said in Stuart Macgill Arrested -300k Cocaine Plot:

I thought there was more to his kidnapping, appears he has quite the cocaine habit. Funny how many ex-sportsmen end up with cocaine issues.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/aussie-cricket-great-stuart-macgill-charged-over-300k-cocaine-plot/news-story/8fb423b36e20bf72ea2fa4362e6d7143

There was always going to be more to that story. Things usually happen for a reason.

News never came across the ditch on that one, at least not that I remembered anyway.

But yes, Drug Cartels generally don’t just kidnap and assault any old Tom, Dick or Harry.

@Kiwiwomble Have thought on that too mate.

Ohhhhhhhhh, what a waste! 😱

That situation with the guy from Marokopa could have some similarities to this.

@canefan no

Sky Sport now is only sport.

Team. Back in NZ and my parents pay $90 for sky 😳😳😳 which drops every night

Any suggested packages which get the rugby, trackside, uk tv, history etc and soho and don’t cost the amount? Fuck that seems steep to me

@NTA said in Tech Purchase Thread:

It is a Chinese brand called ZTE

Welcome to the Fern Xi Jinping.

Hope you dig Polish chicks....

This is a cool idea;

@Tim said in Books:

He constantly repeats himself, even within paragraphs.

That was pretty much always his trademark, wasn't it?
I remember struggling through American Psycho, with exactly the same criticism.

@MajorPom said in Titanic tourist submarine:

@Bones on or in?

Don't pretend you don't know