terryjuicelawson@reddit
I have never seen or experienced a good one. I prefer the trend for people to extend out their kitchen with big windows and skylights as that seems like a much better space for entertaining all year round.
terryjuicelawson
Does anyone actually like their conservatory?
Posted by Wickey312@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 119 comments
Does anyone actually like their conservatory?
Posted by Wickey312@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 119 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
If it helps every single conservatory I have seen in my life I agree with OP but if you like yours then good for you.
Orlando, is it still worth it?
Posted by Civil_Classroom6399@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 145 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
Efterling in the Netherlands is excellent too
What is the best team building task you have done?
Posted by kuddlekup@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 83 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
The best ones are just put us in a room with food and especially drinks. It is natural then. The worst are where they deliberately mix up teams to get to know each other, forced fun, challenges etc. I only ever recall wishing they would just end.
How unsafe are the roads for cyclists?
Posted by pinkestpenny@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 80 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I think they are OK personally but you need to have your wits about you and there are some roads I would just entirely avoid. Dual carriageways, country lanes, ones where cars just expect to do 60 - don't bother. It can seem a good idea to be meek, slow and cycle in the gutter but then cars do dodgy close overtakes even more so be confident and take the lane and you'll be fine.
What are common misconceptions people could benefit from understanding?
Posted by Proper_Emu_2296@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 780 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I've got memories of there being tactics to it. Like you wouldn't drive off in a car baking in the sun straight to a motorway. You'd let it cool first or drive around with windows open to get the heat out. Now people can have electric cars they can start from sat on their sofa to get it warm / cold - amazing really.
What are common misconceptions people could benefit from understanding?
Posted by Proper_Emu_2296@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 780 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I know, my first few cars lacked air con too, but I don't remember anything other than just trying to blast cold air on a motorway as the noise was horrific.
Do Brits have their class photographs clicked in school?
Posted by Historical_Ad3663@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 61 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
Class photos only really seemed to be a primary school thing. I have all mine, we had a few of the kids. But then secondary nothing, other than individual photos. Year book we did have one, as far back as the 90s but it was the work of a few students and really wasn't very good.
What is the worst British sports match you’ve ever watched?
Posted by Jezzaq94@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 128 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
The World Cup is often a poor example too, teams can be too cagey and games boring and drawn out. Some nations are notorious for diving and theatrics and they *hate* that too, almost as much as their Men's team being average at best.
Do Brits have their class photographs clicked in school?
Posted by Historical_Ad3663@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 61 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I genuinely thought it meant clicked like how a train ticket has a notch taken out of it as proof it has been paid.
Why do many people around the world hate England in sports such as football, rugby, cricket, etc.?
Posted by Jezzaq94@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 205 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
Part of it is understanding. And it works both ways too, English fans can have a rant or insult other nationalities and they will know about it. Someone could be doing far worse in Slovenian and no one would know.
What are people ok buying secondhand?
Posted by PinSuccessful7795@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 174 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I have seen influencers post some particularly good wins in this respect but they aren't going to show the ones where they don't sell them. Probably takes quite an eye and the right car boot sale too, as all the ones I go to are full of shite.
What condiment household are you?
Posted by Theviolette13@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 164 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
Chilli sauce, as many different types as I can find. Usually have mayo with any picky bit / oven chip tea. Heinz or one of the Polish brands.
Finally interested in football, where to start?
Posted by Ryndomaru@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 79 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I went off football for a while, can't quite recall why but I ended up out of touch. Started not to recognise players, forgot what league teams were in or new call-ups to the England squad, that kind of thing. But it is surprising how quickly you pick it up if you watch. The season has ended but you may find some kind of season review you can watch, once it starts again just immerse yourself in it. Watch Match of the Day every week. Do fantasy football - this is excellent for getting to know random niche defenders and the like. It is a soap opera basically.
Why are schools so pedantic about uniform?
Posted by joehighlord@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 669 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
Main question would be why do the school care if the skirt is short or "revealing". The worst is when the excuse is that it may distract male teachers.
Should I stop boycotting Brewdog and Wetherspoons?
Posted by BarryTownCouncil@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 73 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I got a mixed box of ten Brewdogs recently, thought they were alright. Cheap in Tesco, took them away for a caravan weekend. Perfect for that sort of casual thing as an alternative to a load of lagers or whatever, but without going as far as picking out bottles of local artisan or craft stuff for triple the price. I feel like that is their niche now, at least for me.
Did you ever figure out what you wanted to be when you grew up?
Posted by IcedEarthUK@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 139 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
In terms of a job, no. I think when it comes to hobbies and interests I was pretty much set from my early 20s.
Why are schools so pedantic about uniform?
Posted by joehighlord@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 669 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
It is an easy way of instilling discipline, that is the core of it. Everything else is a mild positive or excuse. Schools don't care if someone is bullied for having the wrong brand of t-shirt.
Should I stop boycotting Brewdog and Wetherspoons?
Posted by BarryTownCouncil@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 73 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
It is hardly an estate pub, they are generally fine. I wouldn't choose to go to one but I'm not cancelling plans with friends if they meet there, that is psychotic.
Why do most Brits dislike it when you say Soccer, even though there was a program on TV called Soccer AM?
Posted by ZonaSchengen@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 55 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
It seems like every other US sport is heavily geared up with the college system, and the leagues run the teams and the whole setup. Association Football the world over is independent clubs, players come through academies in a more natural way. What options really are there for some kid in the middle of the US who is an aspiring footballer to become professional. They'd almost all need to go to Europe or South America.
What are common misconceptions people could benefit from understanding?
Posted by Proper_Emu_2296@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 780 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
At the same time those parents who think they are perfect as their kids never have any access to a device or TV, there is a little more to it than that. My experience too is when those kids get to being a teenager, they can be rather naive and out of touch with pop culture and just what teenagers are talking about.
It’s been 48 years since the last bank holiday was added, it’s overdue. When should we set a new one and what would it be called?
Posted by FornyHucker22@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 528 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
We have new year's *day* off, not the eve where people actually have any kind of party.
What are common misconceptions people could benefit from understanding?
Posted by Proper_Emu_2296@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 780 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
When you have matey in lane 2 doing 45 with no one in front, no one to the left, and a queue trying to overtake it doesn't matter what gap people leave ultimately. He needs to get a move on or get out of the way.
What living Brit is worthy of a state funeral when they die?
Posted by HeavyHeavy0726@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 996 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
The crown estate pays for itself really and London does well out of a big royal event so I am a bit ambivalent about stuff like this. It won't be anywhere near the scale of the Queen, pretty sure that will be the last one like that basically ever.
What are common misconceptions people could benefit from understanding?
Posted by Proper_Emu_2296@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 780 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I also feel like the big brands can rest of their name a lot more. They have more incentive to cut costs and mass produce and know people will stay loyal no matter what.
What living Brit is worthy of a state funeral when they die?
Posted by HeavyHeavy0726@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 996 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
Is this Chris Rea but in non flying avian form?
What are common misconceptions people could benefit from understanding?
Posted by Proper_Emu_2296@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 780 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I have a family member who loves telling a tale of turning down a payrise and promotion because of this. I don't have the heart to tell him as he looks so pleased with the story, and is retired now anyway.
What are common misconceptions people could benefit from understanding?
Posted by Proper_Emu_2296@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 780 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
How could anyone stand the noise of an open window on a motorway!
What are common misconceptions people could benefit from understanding?
Posted by Proper_Emu_2296@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 780 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
Part of that is not everyone does speed up. You get people still pootling along at 50 in the middle lane, and a snake of people queue trying to overtake which can back up and go even slower than 50. If everyone just got a move on, there would be no issues. But that is human nature really.
What living Brit is worthy of a state funeral when they die?
Posted by HeavyHeavy0726@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 996 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
He seems like the person it is hard to really hate like that. He seems eternally optimistic and rather humble considering he has been world famous since barely older than a teenager. Unless that in itself is grating.
What living Brit is worthy of a state funeral when they die?
Posted by HeavyHeavy0726@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 996 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I am never quite sure about this, he is probably just a normal person. Sometimes they get this reputation as they didn't want to stop and chat about Mr Bean with another random person that day or do an impression on demand.
What are common misconceptions people could benefit from understanding?
Posted by Proper_Emu_2296@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 780 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
It is just a super concentrated, savoury umamu flavour basically. I probably wouldn't want to lick an oxo cube either but as a flavour it is alright.
Do you think houses will be built/renovated to have air conditioning if this heat continues?
Posted by idreaminlowercase@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 258 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I see a lot of new houses and renovations coming with a heat pump these days, you never know. My thoughts on air con is people are dead keen on it during a heatwave then entirely forget about it the week after when it is cold again. it is not like central heating where you need it all winter.
What are common misconceptions people could benefit from understanding?
Posted by Proper_Emu_2296@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 780 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
Around here you can get people complaining about bikes, but the roads are firstly narrow because cars are parked lining both sides. Then two cars can't pass each other because they are too wide. The road layout means you can barely get past 20 (the actual speed limit) anyway. But people do like to blame things that they feel separate from I guess.
What brands are the kids wearing these days?
Posted by squamousepithelium13@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 51 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
It does thankfully seem to have dipped a little. Some are into their brands for sure but when I was a lad you had to have a "name" on everything. Coat, bag, school shoes, trainers, the lot. If you were seen wearing something basic from Primark you'd be mocked. Now all the big clothes shops make things that are fairly on trend and affordable and we are all the better for it.
Do you run or draw a bath?
Posted by NoChoiceForSugar@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 83 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
Water runs though, like "running water" right. I think "draw" comes from when we had wells which is definitely outdated.
What brands are the kids wearing these days?
Posted by squamousepithelium13@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 51 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
Funny really some of this stuff as I associate North Face or Berghaus with middle aged, sort of middle class wannabe hikers who actually only wear it on the school run. Will they be in Dry Robes next I wonder. It is all just whatever is pricy in sports shops, dictates it entirely.
It’s been 48 years since the last bank holiday was added, it’s overdue. When should we set a new one and what would it be called?
Posted by FornyHucker22@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 528 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I like the idea but it can literally overlap with Easter, I think recently St George's day even moved because it fell on the weekend itself. May Day tends to have rather English things like church fetes and Morris Dancing and the like without any issues so I don't feel like some sort of national day needs to be forced in there somehow. I think I'd actually rather have one in June or July - nicer weather.
What living Brit is worthy of a state funeral when they die?
Posted by HeavyHeavy0726@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 996 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I sort of feel like the nice thing would be a small family funeral rather than being paraded around London. He is a humble man.
Did you guys learn the difference between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in schools?
Posted by InfernalClockwork3@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 44 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
It may have been touched upon in discussions but it was not part of the History curriculum in secondary school, it can be dropped for GCSE too. Even so people may well have been listening to basically everything but not have perfect recall, try doing some maths papers now and see if you were "listening" judging by the result you get.
Are you wearing sunscreen in all the recent heat?
Posted by travelingwhilestupid@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 396 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
"Shitty" is an Americanism...
Are you wearing sunscreen in all the recent heat?
Posted by travelingwhilestupid@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 396 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I just don't know how anyone could be bothered, and the feel of it on the face too.
What sun cream do you use?
Posted by FlameFoxx@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 173 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I like the Nivea factor 20. Just make sure I keep reapplying more often than the factor 50 lovers. It goes on a lot easier, not as greasy, smells good, no bother.
Are you wearing sunscreen in all the recent heat?
Posted by travelingwhilestupid@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 396 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
I always think of sun *screen* as the thick white stuff that cricket players put on their faces as they are out in it all day. Not the cream that absorbs in.
It’s been 48 years since the last bank holiday was added, it’s overdue. When should we set a new one and what would it be called?
Posted by FornyHucker22@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 528 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
But do they wake up and do that? Always seems like an evening activity no matter where it is, you don't need a day off work to do your tradiitonal guising.
Why do most Brits dislike it when you say Soccer, even though there was a program on TV called Soccer AM?
Posted by ZonaSchengen@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 55 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
My understanding was it fills the void where girls basically don't play American Football, and there is a college process for them. Professionally there is mostly a lack of competition. The Men's team is against the entire world with an established setup, and most talented sports people go into other sports.
It’s been 48 years since the last bank holiday was added, it’s overdue. When should we set a new one and what would it be called?
Posted by FornyHucker22@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 528 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
The meaning behind it is messy though, even if the timing is right. One that sits around that time that people can use as the day they have a party for Halloween / Guy Fawkes and set off fireworks makes sense though. Call it some kind of coming of Winter festival or something. Only thing then is at that time of year people tend to celebrate inside in the evening anyway.
It’s been 48 years since the last bank holiday was added, it’s overdue. When should we set a new one and what would it be called?
Posted by FornyHucker22@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 528 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
Not really as people tend to do stuff in the evening, it is also only a rather modern thing where people go OTT on the dressing up and party side of things. The day after in many ways makes more sense, then people can recover from the party - rather like we have new year's day, not the eve.
It’s been 48 years since the last bank holiday was added, it’s overdue. When should we set a new one and what would it be called?
Posted by FornyHucker22@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 528 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
There is a difference between the proper flying of a flag and tying one to a public lamp post, you can see that surely.
It’s been 48 years since the last bank holiday was added, it’s overdue. When should we set a new one and what would it be called?
Posted by FornyHucker22@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 528 comments
terryjuicelawson@reddit
April is a poor time for a bank holiday as we get plenty with Easter and May. No real tradition of people doing stuff on St George's Day either.