Originally posted by Grampy BobbyDirectly translating the Hebrew words for "toilet" into English apparently gives either "services", or, incredibly, "usage house".
Yes, a few in the vast new wilderness... in defiance of any and all diehards across the pond whose comfort zone requires 'water closet paper'.
😀
I wonder if, upon entering the supermarket and asking where to find the "usage house roll", one would be directed to the bakery.
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Originally posted by ChronicLeakyEuphemisms have always abounded and still do. Curious thing is how the supercilious look down their offended noses at brands other than their own.
Directly translating the Hebrew words for "toilet" into English apparently gives either "services", or, incredibly, [b]"usage house".
I wonder if, upon entering the supermarket and asking where to find the "usage house roll", one would be directed to the bakery.[/b]
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI find them amusing no matter what language or culture they come from, including my own. "Bathroom tissue" was new to me (despite having been to the US several times and having American friends and family), so it was an honest question. (I have never heard anyone call it "water closet paper" either.)
Euphemisms have always abounded and still do. Curious thing is how the supercilious look down their offended noses at brands other than their own.
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Originally posted by NordlysOnce again you're up to your old tricks... quasi-participation at arm's length. You first decline an honest invitation to lead the ladies team;
I find them amusing no matter what language or culture they come from, including my own. "Bathroom tissue" was new to me (despite having been to the US several times and having American friends and family), so it was an honest question. (I have never heard anyone call it "water closet paper" either.)
then intrude disruptive gnat straining posts signifying nothing; then explain your innoncence. Why not just help SJ247, Raven and Pawny?
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyYou need to relax. Or take your nap.
Once again you're up to your old tricks... quasi-participation at arm's length. You first decline an honest invitation to lead the ladies team;
then intrude disruptive gnat straining posts signifying nothing; then explain your innoncence. Why not just help SJ247, Raven and Pawny?
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWhy are you so obsessed with rules in your threads? I find threads that allow some discussion and digressions a lot more interesting. I don't participate in the game because I would be hopeless at it (as mentioned, I haven't even heard of half of the stuff) and don't have the time, plus I don't like to be set up for something without being asked. I planned to stay out of it altogether, but then I read a bit and found that part intriguing, so I replied. It is a public forum after all, whether you like it or not.
Once again you're up to your old tricks... quasi-participation at arms length. You first decline an honest invitation to lead the ladies team;
then intrude disruptive gnat straining posts signifying nothing; then explain your innoncence. Why not just help SJ247, Raven and Pawny?
Originally posted by Grampy Bobbydeclining some invitation ofcourse has nothing to do with it.
Once again you're up to your old tricks... quasi-participation at arm's length. You first decline an honest invitation to lead the ladies team;
then intrude disruptive gnat straining posts signifying nothing; then explain your innoncence. Why not just help SJ247, Raven and Pawny?
ive never heard of bathroom tissue either. Yes i know, that says alot😉
But:
"Bathroom tissue
Redirect page--------->
Toilet paper"
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bathroom_tissue&redirect=no
Originally posted by NordlysOkay.
Why are you so obsessed with rules in your threads? I find threads that allow some discussion and digressions a lot more interesting. I don't participate in the game because I would be hopeless at it (as mentioned, I haven't even heard of half of the stuff) and don't have the time, plus I don't like to be set up for something without being asked. I planned t ...[text shortened]... t part intriguing, so I replied. It is a public forum after all, whether you like it or not.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI am only observing and commenting on your childlike crankiness. Both Nordlys and myself are welcome to post wherever and whenever we see fit, your ridiculous analysis notwithstanding. Now go have some of your baba and get ready for naptime.
Please refrain from attempting to deflect attention away from Nordlys. She's a big girl and can fend for herself. Your good intentions are insulting her.