Lol, what are they going to say instead? It was an inconvenience? A mishap? Context modifies language. Sometimes I find the hyperbole ridiculous, but I don't think the word disaster has to be re… (View Post)

Abolish the minimum wage, restore single parent benefit, stop using private hospitals for hip replacements... Has Danny Kruger thought this through? (View Post)

He's the richest man in the world, with weird personal relationships and reportedly a troubled relationship with narcotic substances. If he didn't have a seriously warped sense of humour I … (View Post)

Most languages have similar in common usage. In Hiberno-English, "I will yeah," translates as, "not a chance and leave off about it." See for example this recent article. https://… (View Post)

Combine with the ad breaks in the middle of each half, and it makes one not regret at all the decision to boycott the thing in protest at Trump. I will watch cricket instead. Or enjoy the outdoors in… (View Post)