On_The_Blindside

Is love island considered the norm for beauty standards in the UK?

Posted by Nervous-Brick-4073@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 345 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

No. Also not considered for our intelligence standards either.

Are you wearing sunscreen in all the recent heat?

Posted by travelingwhilestupid@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 396 comments

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I see you said the same to everyone else on this thread that called it out as an Americanism and not what we say. Ah no you didnt. I wasn't rude. I was quick, I can't help how you read tone, perhaps you need to work on that rather than accusing others of being "stuck up". This is really embarrassing for you, frankly.

Have you ever lost your job and how did you cope?

Posted by Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 112 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

I was made redundant through no fault of my own (the entire UK devision was). It was shit, but it meant I got to spend almost 4 months fully paid with my infant daughter and that's time I'll never get back.

Are you wearing sunscreen in all the recent heat?

Posted by travelingwhilestupid@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 396 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

It's not and it's also not.

Are you wearing sunscreen in all the recent heat?

Posted by travelingwhilestupid@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 396 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

So surely you'd want to know what we call it? We don't call it sunscreen. We call it sun cream.

Are you wearing sunscreen in all the recent heat?

Posted by travelingwhilestupid@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 396 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

This isn't r/AskAnAustralian though is it? It's AskUK. A term being common across different areas doesn't mean it's either the most common internationally, your say so is not a poll, or that that's even relevant in the UK. They wanted to learn about what we do, why would that not include what we call it? The audacity of yourself to go to subs dedicated to other countries and lecture them about what they call things, it beggars belief. Now, off to the Kangaroo farm I think Lassie is stuck down the well.

Has anyone in the UK actually got plug-in solar working on a balcony, and what was the real-world experience?

Posted by LieSuccessful8813@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 7 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

The whole point of plug in is that you don't have to do a G98 or an approved installer. This is the 2nd post you've made on this, it's not yet available for use in the UK but when it is you won't need a G98 or an approved installer.

What are your opinions of defence lawyers?

Posted by Visual-Sand3718@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 75 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Without a zealous defence there is no justice. There's always people with smoother than average brains that think the defence are standing in the way of justice, but they are categorically wrong.

Do you think some countries will become uninhabitable for the summer months?

Posted by Mysterious-Snow1414@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 288 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Yes. It's already happening.

Where are these giant cars coming from?

Posted by Icy-Brain-2162@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 237 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

*Fucking hilarious!* You didn't even read my comment that *YOU replied to!* >Oh, and I drive an estate when I have to drive, and walk or cycle otherwise, I don't even have an SUV. Couldn't make it up could you.

Where are these giant cars coming from?

Posted by Icy-Brain-2162@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 237 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Yes that does describe your comments well.

Where are these giant cars coming from?

Posted by Icy-Brain-2162@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 237 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

You intentionally buy food that destroys our environment. You intentionally buy clothes that were made with effectively slave labour. You intentionally use products that support despotic regimes. You are unironically showing the same fucking stupid holier than thou attitude that actually prevents and actively discourages proper discourse on this topic. If that is not clear enough for you, let this be. **You are part of the problem.**

Is there a window air conditioner in the UK, similar to US-style units?

Posted by DaxmoutS@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 226 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Except everyone else seems to have understood what I meant. So no u.

Where are these giant cars coming from?

Posted by Icy-Brain-2162@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 237 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

>**In my opinion** ~~Yes but~~ SUVs/crossovers are shit cars. FIFY

Where are these giant cars coming from?

Posted by Icy-Brain-2162@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 237 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Well getting in a car at all has a risk of killing someone. That's why I walk in my home made hemp shoes, given that if you buy shoes your murdering someone else's childhood somewhere else in the world. I bet you don't even weave your own Shirts do you? Honestly youre just as bad as SUV drivers.

Where are these giant cars coming from?

Posted by Icy-Brain-2162@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 237 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Then use Google. If you really want to understand the buying mindset there's plenty of statistically sound polls that represent society and car buyers. All this is is an opportunity for the "holier than thou" crowd to say how evil SUVs are, discouraging anyone that actually owns one from replying because they don't want to get shat on by folks like your good self for them making a decision you don't like. Same shit with Vegans really. It's boring. Oh, and I drive an estate when I have to drive, and walk or cycle otherwise, I don't even have an SUV.

Where are these giant cars coming from?

Posted by Icy-Brain-2162@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 237 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

If you say so matey.

Where are these giant cars coming from?

Posted by Icy-Brain-2162@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 237 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Another "I don't understand that other people like other things to me" question.

Is there a window air conditioner in the UK, similar to US-style units?

Posted by DaxmoutS@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 226 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Or, there's just not that many of them so the market isn't there. I think it's likely the former, than assuming the behaviour and thoughts of these apparently millions of people that have Sash windows.

Is there a window air conditioner in the UK, similar to US-style units?

Posted by DaxmoutS@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 226 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

My dude if you think a reasonable alternative to a few hundred quid on a temporary AC unit is spending thousands upon thousands on fitting AC permanently to a house then there's really nothing to discuss.

Are you wearing sunscreen in all the recent heat?

Posted by travelingwhilestupid@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 396 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Sun cream, not sunscreen, we're not yanks. I wear SPF 30 containing moisturiser on my face and head every day anyway as I'm bald so it burns very easily. But yeah, we put it on our daughter so it's a kick up the arse to put it on ourselves too

Is there a window air conditioner in the UK, similar to US-style units?

Posted by DaxmoutS@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 226 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

There's lots, but they are still not the majority. the vast majority of UK housing does not have sash windows. so \*typically\*. we don't have them, so there's no market for these types of AC units here. if they're the norm, why don't we see these types of AC units on sale more than the tower and hose kind?

Is there a window air conditioner in the UK, similar to US-style units?

Posted by DaxmoutS@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 226 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

No that's not what the word vacuum means. you can't pull "some“ of a vacuum, you either have a vacuum or you do not. negative pressure is not the same as a vacuum.

Is there a window air conditioner in the UK, similar to US-style units?

Posted by DaxmoutS@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 226 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Works better than something than something you can't really buy though as it doesn't work in the majority of our homes windows. I promise.

Is there a window air conditioner in the UK, similar to US-style units?

Posted by DaxmoutS@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 226 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Right so it's a reading comprehension issue.

Is there a window air conditioner in the UK, similar to US-style units?

Posted by DaxmoutS@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 226 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Who was saying that wasn't the case? I was answering OPs question, have another read of it and then come back.

Is there a window air conditioner in the UK, similar to US-style units?

Posted by DaxmoutS@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 226 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Do you understand what the word "typically" means?

Is there a window air conditioner in the UK, similar to US-style units?

Posted by DaxmoutS@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 226 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

No they don't. the air intakes are split, drawn from the same area but typically it's not just cooled air being used to pass over the condenser

Is there a window air conditioner in the UK, similar to US-style units?

Posted by DaxmoutS@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 226 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Unless your room is incredibly well sealed the pressure effect will be basically 0. The majority of the air is passed over the evaps to be cooled, only some is passed over the condenser to take the heat out of the refrigerant.

Is there a window air conditioner in the UK, similar to US-style units?

Posted by DaxmoutS@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 226 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

You do not create a vacuum. You'd all be dead in that room if you created a vacuum.

Is there a window air conditioner in the UK, similar to US-style units?

Posted by DaxmoutS@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 226 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Which doesn't really matter given the alternative doesn't work in the vast majority of UK housing.

Is there a window air conditioner in the UK, similar to US-style units?

Posted by DaxmoutS@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 226 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Right, but we still don't have the windows that work with these.

Is there a window air conditioner in the UK, similar to US-style units?

Posted by DaxmoutS@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 226 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Typically we don't have the same kind of sliding up windows that are common in the US, which means units like the one pictured don't work here. You can buy portable AC units that have window sealers and a hose that sticks outside which does pretty much the same thing.

Why do recruiters try and sell you rubbish jobs?

Posted by Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 28 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

This is why you use the median not the mean. [https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/earningsandworkinghours/bulletins/annualsurveyofhoursandearnings/2025](https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/earningsandworkinghours/bulletins/annualsurveyofhoursandearnings/2025) ONS is pretty clear here what the median is. £35k for management is really poor.

Why do recruiters try and sell you rubbish jobs?

Posted by Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 28 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

I really hate this race to the bottom mentality. The UK median salary is just shy of £40k. £35k for managment responsibility is objectively shit.

In all honesty, do you view weight loss drugs (Mounjaro, Wegovy etc.) and the people who use them negatively?

Posted by XStaticImmaculate@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1058 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Not in the slightest. They're a legitimate means to an end and can help make people a lot healthier.

Parents of school aged children, how often do you contact the school, and do you care if the school marks you down as a whinging willy?

Posted by Miss_Type@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 390 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Extra-curricular activities *are part of education.* They're not something separate.

Parents of school aged children, how often do you contact the school, and do you care if the school marks you down as a whinging willy?

Posted by Miss_Type@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 390 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

However it is their responsibility to be fair to the children under your care, and if you're unable to separate that out for the good of the kids you're there to educate them you need to do better.

Parents of school aged children, how often do you contact the school, and do you care if the school marks you down as a whinging willy?

Posted by Miss_Type@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 390 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

I dunno, it may be the reality but that seems so unfair on the child that hasn't done anything wrong.

Will someone get in trouble if I were to use a former address for BBC iPlayer?

Posted by x64Lab@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 26 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

I mean yes, but they may well have a TV licence anyway, but also they'll have to chase you for payment etc so it's unlikely it'll ever come to anything.

How did Chinese made cars become so popular?

Posted by Fondant_Decent@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 713 comments

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They do get it wrong: [Jaecoo 7 recalled: a quarter of all brand’s 2025 UK cars going back to dealers](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/jaecoo/369117/jaecoo-7-recalled-quarter-all-brands-2025-uk-cars-going-back-dealers) It's got fuck all to do with capitalism protecting itself, if you think Chinas model isn't just state backed capitalism then you need to look again. Working in the industry, I benchmark these cars frequently. More often than not it's very easy to find basic issues with fit and finish, NVH is a complete afterthought, and software is slow and clunky. Now that's not just Chinese vehicles that have these issues (especially with Software) but if you look at the other upstarts, Rivian, Tesla, etc their software is leagues ahead of anything in a Jaecoo. If I were going to buy a Chinese EV (and I'm not), then I would only look at BYD.

Is David Attenborough the greatest man of our time?

Posted by seven_green_toes@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 92 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

I'm not a massive fan of him bringing back the dinosaurs, those kids could've been eaten.

UK job hunting. What's the difference between a resume and a CV?

Posted by FeralNoodle@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 23 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Basically the same thing, I've found that US companies want a single page résumé and that British companies want a 2 page CV.

Is vaping really considered 'giving up smoking'?

Posted by chupamina@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 673 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Healthier than smoking yes, and should be encouraged for smokers. Healthy, absolutely not. Non smokers should not do it. It's not healthy to be filling your lungs with whatever superheated vapour is created when you vape.

What's an acceptable level of noise from kids playing outside on sunny days?

Posted by Toucani@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 77 comments

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On_The_Blindside@reddit

Shouting jumping and being excited is part of being a kid, zero issues with that. the only thing we've decided to tell our daughter when she's older is that screaming is for when you're in danger and not just an excited noise

Why do people get so annoyed by cars parked by their house?

Posted by lostmagicalsocks@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 71 comments

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Much as we may not like it, people have valid reasons for not wanting folk to park outside their houses. I've been blocked in by inconsiderate pillocks parking opposite my house when I've had to dash out to go help my mum at the hospital for her cancer treatment. The last thing I need when I'm already worried about that is to have some bell end making it next to impossible to get off the drive.