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Originally posted by orfeoNot limited to South Africa.
Cross cultural communication is always fraught with difficulties.
I need a South African to come in here and confirm the name they (used to) use for 3.5 inch computer disks. I heard a story about an South African who immigrated over here and got himself into a spot of bother when he asked someone in his office for a 'stiffie'.
First there were "floppies" - the first non-floppies were called "stiffies" pretty commonly.
Originally posted by RookRAKWell, that's the thing! Over here both kinds of disks were called floppies, even though it was quite obvious the 3.5 inch ones weren't floppy at all. Calling them stiffies makes perfect sense.
Not limited to South Africa.
First there were "floppies" - the first non-floppies were called "stiffies" pretty commonly.
Nevertheless, over here the poor South African in question nearly got sacked for sexual harassment.
Originally posted by The Slow PawnI'll say this, Zidane is an idiot and I don't care if the guy told him that he screwed his wife last night, you do not, DO NOT, head butt someone in the freaking chest. He could have killed that guy. That has got to be the worse show of sportsmanship I have ever seen. If he said something that was soooo horrible, you don't make an ass of yourself and your team during the game. If you are so pissed and have to react, wait until after the game, and then beat the crap out of the guy. Maybe France wins if Zidane hadnt been stupid and selfish, maybe not. Both goalkeepers sucked and France lost because of a shot worse than the PK Zidane nearly missed. Anyway good ridence to Zidane, I am happy he wasn't allowed back on the field and I wish worse could be done to him. I hope his country blames him for their loss like Escobar many years ago and that he gets whats coming to him as well.
How could he ??
Originally posted by RavelloIt just doesn't matter what he said, you should never do something like that, especially in the world cup final! What a muppet. 🙄
I must say that Zidane when playing inItaly was a really correct player and Materazzi is a complete moron.
He surely said something to make Zidane go berserk.
Originally posted by BridgePlayerI do not know how you came to the conclusion that the headbutt to the chest could have killed the guy ,the Italian milked it for everything it was worth.I am not sticking up for Zidane,he got what he deserved but the Italians dive was just as spectacular.If it connected with the head it might have caused damage but it struck with no power,he was going for that guys head or chin though.
I'll say this, Zidane is an idiot and I don't care if the guy told him that he screwed his wife last night, you do not, DO NOT, head butt someone in the freaking chest. He could have killed that guy. That has got to be the worse show of sportsmanship I have ever seen. If he said something that was soooo horrible, you don't make an ass of yourself and yo ...[text shortened]... him for their loss like Escobar many years ago and that he gets whats coming to him as well.
Originally posted by orfeoConfirmed, although you're unlikely to find a stiffie in your office these days.
I need a South African to come in here and confirm the name they (used to) use for 3.5 inch computer disks. I heard a story about an South African who immigrated over here and got himself into a spot of bother when he asked someone in his office for a 'stiffie'.
Originally posted by orfeomy Indian lab partner, newly arrived in the States, asked his new roommate for a "rubber" .... apparently it means "eraser" in India ...
Well, that's the thing! Over here both kinds of disks were called floppies, even though it was quite obvious the 3.5 inch ones weren't floppy at all. Calling them stiffies makes perfect sense.
Nevertheless, over here the poor South African in question nearly got sacked for sexual harassment.