xkcd

by **You, sir, name?** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:19 pm UTC

Magnanimous wrote:You only really need one man, anyway. Screw genetic diversity, we've got babies to make!

/me Imagines a species with only one male.

... the chafing.

by **icanus** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:30 pm UTC

You, sir, name? wrote:
Magnanimous wrote:You only really need one man, anyway. Screw genetic diversity, we've got babies to make!

/me Imagines a species with only one male.

... the chafing.

The mind is willing, but the flesh is bruised and spongey.

by **folkhero** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:39 pm UTC

Doctor, you mentioned the ratio of ten women to each man. Now, wouldn't that necessitate the abandonment of the so-called monogamous sexual relationship, I mean, as far as men were concerned?

Regrettably, yes. But it is, you know, a sacrifice required for the future of the human race. I hasten to add that since each man will be required to do prodigious... service along these lines, the women will have to be selected for their sexual characteristics which will have to be of a highly stimulating nature.

by **The Scyphozoa** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 1:09 am UTC

Remember Evony? This is the same, but way, way worse. I saw an ad for something called "Caesary". It showed a typical scantily-clad fantasy game chick, with the words "Click for Roman orgy!". Her outfit didn't look what I would call "Roman". And the game's actual website has none of this nonsense. It doesn't describe the game much unless you make an account (clicking the "wiki" link takes you to an identical page, I would assume it takes you to an actual wiki if you log in).

The only reason I saw it, even though I use adblock, was because I was on my phone and, thus, have no screenshots.

by **felltir** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 3:00 pm UTC

icanus wrote:
You, sir, name? wrote:
Magnanimous wrote:You only really need one man, anyway. Screw genetic diversity, we've got babies to make!

/me Imagines a species with only one male.

... the chafing.

The mind is willing, but the flesh is bruised and spongey.

IT'S SPONGY AND BRUISED DAMMIT

by **Giant Speck** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:25 pm UTC

Not really douchbaggery, but still... lolwut...

by **Adacore** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:51 pm UTC

In what possible way are 'hickory-smoked bacon' and 'American cheese' appropriate for an English Pub Burger?

Also, the fact that McDonalds (who couldn't make a high quality burger if all their employees were Michelin starred chefs) is defiling the name of (normally very good) pub burgers is sickening :evil:

by **The Scyphozoa** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 12:15 am UTC

How is American cheese appropriate for something edible? That shit is fucked.

by **TaintedDeity** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 12:49 am UTC

Adacore wrote:In what possible way are 'hickory-smoked bacon' and 'American cheese' appropriate for an English Pub Burger?

As opposed to that other English pub favourite: Curry and a pint?

by **Xeio** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:04 am UTC

The Scyphozoa wrote:How is American cheese appropriate for something edible? That shit is fucked.

Are you talking about the pre-sliced-in-package-processed-and-like-rubber? Or the good kind?

by **Adacore** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:25 am UTC

Xeio wrote:
The Scyphozoa wrote:How is American cheese appropriate for something edible? That shit is fucked.
Are you talking about the pre-sliced-in-package-processed-and-like-rubber? Or the good kind?

We're talking about McDonalds here, so I invite you to take a guess.

by **Dason** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:32 am UTC

The good kind!

Which according to the footnote is pasteurized process.

by **Giant Speck** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:46 am UTC

There's a such thing as "good" American cheese?

by **SecondTalon** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:32 am UTC

Giant Speck wrote:There's a such thing as "good" American cheese?

There's two kinds of American Cheese - the edible product for use in food applications, and then there's exported low quality Cheddar.

by **Magnanimous** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 6:56 am UTC

I'm only a quarter English, but I'm 100% insulted.

by **phlip** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:02 am UTC

Dason wrote:Which according to the footnote is pasteurized process.

They prefer the term "cheese-inspired squares".

by **Ptolom** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:06 am UTC

"Smashing"? Even in England, nobody has ever said that sincerely in the history of slang.

by **Kewangji** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 12:11 pm UTC

Ptolom wrote:"Smashing"? Even in England, nobody has ever said that sincerely in the history of slang.

I'll say it the next time I'm in England to spite you. :3

by **Ptolom** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 12:25 pm UTC

Damn you! I going to have to start carrying a mace to fulfil the request of anyone who says it.

by **Goldstein** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 12:26 pm UTC

'smashing's good, but I would have gone with 'champion'.

by **SamaraLexx** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 12:34 pm UTC

I tried to catch up on the last few pages and didn't see this one - the new Taco Bell ad (not the ones with Aasif) about their XXL Burrito. The whole ad is people from other countries being confused about the size of the burrito. They think they're supposed to cut it up and serve it to their friends, etc. So the whole "joke" of the commercial is pointing out American gluttony. I guess because some people are proud of it?

by **SlyReaper** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 1:14 pm UTC

TaintedDeity wrote:
Adacore wrote:In what possible way are 'hickory-smoked bacon' and 'American cheese' appropriate for an English Pub Burger?
As opposed to that other English pub favourite: Curry and a pint?

Hey, curry is more English than a bulldog sitting on a St George Flag and eating a scone to the tune of God Save The Queen. Or rather, going abroad and stealing bits of other cultures in general is more English than a bulldog sitting on a St George Flag and eating a scone to the tune of God Save The Queen.

But one culture we will not steal from is US culture. For some reason, it's seen as sort of beneath us. It's a shame really, because there's some good stuff there. Muscle cars, American muffins, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and some fantastic hats to name a few.

by **RoadieRich** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:02 pm UTC

SlyReaper wrote:
TaintedDeity wrote:
Adacore wrote:In what possible way are 'hickory-smoked bacon' and 'American cheese' appropriate for an English Pub Burger?
As opposed to that other English pub favourite: Curry and a pint?

Hey, curry is more English than a bulldog sitting on a St George Flag and eating a scone to the tune of God Save The Queen. Or rather, going abroad and stealing bits of other cultures in general is more English than a bulldog sitting on a St George Flag and eating a scone to the tune of God Save The Queen.

But one culture we will not steal from is US culture. For some reason, it's seen as sort of beneath us. It's a shame really, because there's some good stuff there. Muscle cars, American muffins, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and some fantastic hats to name a few.

The UK's most popular curry was possibly invented in either Soho or Glasgow, and was identified as "a true British national dish" by Robin Cook, former Secretary of State. Similarly, the Balti was invented in Birmingham, so it's quite accurate to call curry (well, certain types) a British dish.

by **SlyReaper** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:04 pm UTC

RoadieRich wrote:
SlyReaper wrote:
TaintedDeity wrote:
Adacore wrote:In what possible way are 'hickory-smoked bacon' and 'American cheese' appropriate for an English Pub Burger?
As opposed to that other English pub favourite: Curry and a pint?

Hey, curry is more English than a bulldog sitting on a St George Flag and eating a scone to the tune of God Save The Queen. Or rather, going abroad and stealing bits of other cultures in general is more English than a bulldog sitting on a St George Flag and eating a scone to the tune of God Save The Queen.

But one culture we will not steal from is US culture. For some reason, it's seen as sort of beneath us. It's a shame really, because there's some good stuff there. Muscle cars, American muffins, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and some fantastic hats to name a few.

The UK's most popular curry was possibly invented in either Soho or Glasgow, and was identified as "a true British national dish" by Robin Cook, former Secretary of State. Similarly, the Balti was invented in Birmingham, so it's quite inaccurate to call curry (well, certain types) a British dish.

You mean "accurate", right?

by **RoadieRich** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:19 pm UTC

I have no idea what you're talking about... :oops:

by **TaintedDeity** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:43 pm UTC

I was aware of that.

by **RoadieRich** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:44 pm UTC

Also,

Ptolom wrote:"Smashing"? Even in England, nobody has ever said that sincerely in the history of slang.

One person has.

by **podbaydoor** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:48 pm UTC

SexyTalon wrote:
Giant Speck wrote:There's a such thing as "good" American cheese?

There's two kinds of American Cheese - the edible product for use in food applications, and then there's exported low quality Cheddar.

That's not true. Have you ever had Tillamook Cheddar?

by **Giant Speck** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:31 pm UTC

But that's Cheddar. I'm talking about American. Not American as in "made in America", but the actual cheese called "American Cheese", which is barely cheese at all because it's processed.

by **Dason** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:30 pm UTC

The wikipedia page for "American Cheese" even says it's not technically cheese.

by **SecondTalon** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 4:01 am UTC

podbaydoor wrote:
SexyTalon wrote:
Giant Speck wrote:There's a such thing as "good" American cheese?

There's two kinds of American Cheese - the edible product for use in food applications, and then there's exported low quality Cheddar.

That's not true. Have you ever had Tillamook Cheddar?

As Giant Speck said... American Cheese, not cheese made in America. Two different things.

by **Cloud Walker** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:52 pm UTC

RoadieRich wrote:Also,
Ptolom wrote:"Smashing"? Even in England, nobody has ever said that sincerely in the history of slang.

One person has.

And one fictional person, which is probably where McD's got their info.

by **The Scyphozoa** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:59 pm UTC

I was thinking of Nigel Thornberry, but I don't even know what nationality he is.

by **Magnanimous** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:02 pm UTC

Cloud Walker wrote:
RoadieRich wrote:Also,
Ptolom wrote:"Smashing"? Even in England, nobody has ever said that sincerely in the history of slang.

One person has.

And one fictional person, which is probably where McD's got their info.

Don't forget Nigel Thornberry.

by **The Scyphozoa** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:51 pm UTC

I'm So Ninja, Incredible Noticing Jabilities Appeartobeabsentintheaboveposterwithregardstothefactthatipostedthreeminutesearlier.

by **Whelan** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:01 pm UTC

Isn't Nigel Thornberry voiced by Tim Curry?

by **Zarq** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:05 pm UTC

Whelan wrote:Isn't Nigel Thornberry voiced by Tim Curry?

I had completely forgotten that!

by **Whelan** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:18 pm UTC

OOooh, That made me wonder if This had been made. Turns out, it Has.

by **Zarq** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:38 pm UTC

Whelan wrote:OOooh, That made me wonder if This had been made. Turns out, it Has.

TIL about Nigel Thornberry remixes.

by **Magnanimous** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:59 pm UTC

The Scyphozoa wrote:I'm So Ninja, Incredible Noticing Jabilities Appeartobeabsentintheaboveposterwithregardstothefactthatipostedthreeminutesearlier.

... Holy...

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