Comedic “Things you like” (i.e things that please you in a lighthearted way)

[61653 HTAFC]

Clever (or not-so-clever, but pun-tastic) names for musical tribute acts. One I saw the other day that put a smile on my face was "Kate-Bush-Ka".

 

[Train Maniac]

Somewhat mean spirited, but i always find amusement in people who havent a clue how to use the disabled access toilets on trains. It isnt rocket science!

 

[MotCO]

Somewhat mean spirited, but i always find amusement in people who havent a clue how to use the disabled access toilets on trains. It isnt rocket science!

Or those that don't know how to lock the toilet door, and the door swings open in 'mid-flow' !

 

[Cowley]

Or those that don't know how to lock the toilet door, and the door swings open in 'mid-flow' !

Like the worst theatre opening scene ever.

 

[duncanp]

I had to laugh at this report about a device which emits a loud and irritating noise whenever it detects offensive language.

I vote that we should program it to go off when we hear any of the following

• "..protect the NHS.."
• "..you must wear a face covering.."
• "..this is to keep you safe.."
• "..lockdown at Christmas.."
• "..vaccine passports.."
• "..track and trace.."
• "..warns SAGE scientist.."
• "..Independent SAGE.."
• "..Devi Sridhar.."

I am sure other people can think of other phrases the would rather not hear.

'Trigger warning' device sounds alarm for offensive language

Themis, a lamp-sized device, was unveiled at Dubai Design Week and makes loud sounds when offensive language is used around it. It is currently being trialled in classrooms and universities.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Would you buy a political correctness police-bot? 'Trigger warning' device for classrooms and parties sounds alarm when it detects offensive language or jokes​

• Themis emits loud and irritating noises when it detects offensive language used
• The lamp-sized device is currently being trialled in classrooms and universities
• The trigger warning detector was unveiled by Zinah Issa at Dubai Design Week

A new trigger-warning detector which sound alarms when it detects offensive speech has been unveiled at Dubai Design Week.

The Themis is a lamp-sized device intended to 'moderate' debate in classrooms and universities and 'manifest political correctness' into a product.

The small device could even be used to police language at dinner parties and family gatherings and its developers have said it hopes that Themis will encourage 'self-critique'.

Zinah Issa, who unveiled the device in Dubai, told The Telegraph: 'Through the use of speech recognition and sound sensors we were able to program Themis to detect offensive terms - racial slurs, offensive jokes - through the microphone.

Themis is being currently trialled in classrooms and universities with a view to a wider roll-out soon.

The design were unveiled at the Global Grad Show where students from across the Middle East and North Africa were invited to share their work.

The show, which takes place annually at the Dubai Design Week festival, was moved online this year due to the pandemic.

The graduate portion of the festival concluded yesterday.

 

[Cowley]

I had to laugh at this report about a device which emits a loud and irritating noise whenever it detects offensive language.

I vote that we should program it to go off when we hear any of the following

• "..protect the NHS.."
• "..you must wear a face covering.."
• "..this is to keep you safe.."
• "..lockdown at Christmas.."
• "..vaccine passports.."
• "..track and trace.."
• "..warns SAGE scientist.."
• "..Independent SAGE.."
• "..Devi Sridhar.."

I am sure other people can think of other phrases the would rather not hear.

'Trigger warning' device sounds alarm for offensive language

Themis, a lamp-sized device, was unveiled at Dubai Design Week and makes loud sounds when offensive language is used around it. It is currently being trialled in classrooms and universities.

www.dailymail.co.uk

We’re not doing Covid on this or the other similar thread by order of the management.
(Got have a break from it somewhere)

 

[GatwickDepress]

We’re not doing Covid on this or the other similar thread by order of the management.

Mods be praised!

 

[duncanp]

We’re not doing Covid on this or the other similar thread by order of the management.
(Got have a break from it somewhere)

OK, I'll go and stand in the corner with the Dunce's cap on.

Sorry.

But I'm sure that there are other non COVID related phrases that people could use this device for.

 

[Ianno87]

1) Whilst I'm growing to detest the commercialisation of Christmas, I do like being in a town centre on a chilly evening with the Christmas lights on.

2) A very strange one, I know: Urinating on a metal urinal in a cold public toilet, causing it to steam.

 

[Bald Rick]

2) A very strange one, I know: Urinating on a metal urinal in a cold public toilet, causing it to steam.

Vapour dear boy; were it steam you’d need to see a doctor!

 

[32475]

Ordering a new rug for the living room online and two get delivered. We tell the supplier that they can arrange to collect the extra one but they say the transport cost is not worth their while and so we can keep it!

 

[dakta]

stories where people go shopping on their way to court and forget to bring the judge something

Yorkshire's Ken Doll jailed over 'lack of respect' for the law

The want-to-be reality TV star arrived to court with a bag of shopping - clearly not expecting a jail sentence

www.examinerlive.co.uk

 

[birchesgreen]

Getting a new wheelie bin from the council to replace the old broken one.

 

[nlogax]

The smell of the first spoon of ground coffee from a freshly opened bag before it finds itself in the coffee filter or cafetière. Bliss.

None of this instant coffee unpleasantness. I’m not a monster.

 

[Cowley]

The smell of the first spoon of ground coffee from a freshly opened bag before it finds itself in the coffee filter or cafetière. Bliss.

None of this instant coffee unpleasantness. I’m not a monster.

Nice.


I’d like to add to the thread*:

A glass of wine, a good book, and a steaming hot bath when you’ve got nothing to do for an hour…


(* I don’t mean for us to share. You can have your own bath and wine obviously.)

 

[Busaholic]

Nice.


I’d like to add to the thread*:

A glass of wine, a good book, and a steaming hot bath when you’ve got nothing to do for an hour…


(* I don’t mean for us to share. You can have your own bath and wine obviously.)

Allow the man his own book too. That's an appeal on behalf of the Distressed Booksellers' Society!

 

[Cowley]

Allow the man his own book too. That's an appeal on behalf of the Distressed Booksellers' Society!

I’d definitely take a recommendation from you.

 

[py_megapixel]

The little scrunch sound when opening a door fitted with one of those thin strips of draught exclusion material.

 

[Bald Rick]

The little scrunch sound when opening a door fitted with one of those thin strips of draught exclusion material.

Ooooh. Similarly the scrunch sound when stepping into a certain type of snow. (Ie not the wrong type).

 

[duncanp]

The relief you feel when you see your luggage coming round the carousel at the airport, and are able to retrieve it.

There is always a nagging doubt that somehow your luggage will get lost or mislaid.

 

[birchesgreen]

The relief you feel when you see your luggage coming round the carousel at the airport, and are able to retrieve it.

There is always a nagging doubt that somehow your luggage will get lost or mislaid.

I remember years ago at Surabaya airport waiting for my suitcase, and waiting, and waiting... it didn't come and the carousel emptied. Oh no my case hasn't come i thought. Then i turned around... and saw my case standing there! Someone else must have taken it off by mistake and left the case there. Now that was relief!

 

[Techniquest]

The relief you feel when you see your luggage coming round the carousel at the airport, and are able to retrieve it.

There is always a nagging doubt that somehow your luggage will get lost or mislaid.

I see that and raise you with this:

The utter joy of your luggage arriving in one of the first handful of cases, when you've arrived off a busy overnight flight Double points if there's a fairly tight connection onto your booked/next available journey out of the airport and it gets made easily as a result!

 

[greatvoyager]

I quite enjoy being sat next to a window when it's raining outside, and watching the rain fall against the glass.

 

[MotCO]

I quite enjoy being sat next to a window when it's raining outside, and watching the rain fall against the glass.

Or in a conservatory with the rain pinging on the roof.

 

[D821]

Or in a conservatory with the rain pinging on the roof.

Yes! That noise reminds me of being in a caravan as a child, on holiday.

 

[Busaholic]

Or in a conservatory with the rain pinging on the roof.

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens?

 

[yorksrob]

The weekend.

 

[birchesgreen]

The sound of a 757 roaring out of Birmingham Airport, last truly noisy plane left. Honourable mention to the weekly Antonov Cub.

I miss my childhood when you used to get 1-11s and DC-9s, now that was some decent tones.

 

[bspahh]

I see that and raise you with this:

The utter joy of your luggage arriving in one of the first handful of cases, when you've arrived off a busy overnight flight Double points if there's a fairly tight connection onto your booked/next available journey out of the airport and it gets made easily as a result!

I raise you with this:

The smug satisfaction of walking past a crowd of anxious passengers at a luggage carousel, whilst carrying everything in a carry on bag.

As Colin Chapman of Lotus said "Add lightness and simplicate"

 

[Paul Jones 88]

That wonderful smell you get on opening up a new metal tin of Quality Street.