What lights your blue touch paper?
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Had a discussion with the lads while socialising at the local hostlery.
Quite interesting to see what lights the old blue touch paper with different people. Didn't do any practical tests of course, just speaking from past experience.
For instance, for me it has to be grinning and/or sniggering, eg if some 'yoof' were to do me or my family some sort of wrong and was then to grin and snigger at me, then the old red mist has a good chance of decending.
Whereas, a mate of mine wouldn't get phased at all. However he does get phased if he feels that someone is constantly staring at him, whereas this doesn't bother me in the slightest.
It seems some people can get angry at the slightest thing, and others never seem to snap. However, even a rabbit will get aggressive if you antagonise it enough,
So, out of interest, what lights your touch paper?
Quite interesting to see what lights the old blue touch paper with different people. Didn't do any practical tests of course, just speaking from past experience.
For instance, for me it has to be grinning and/or sniggering, eg if some 'yoof' were to do me or my family some sort of wrong and was then to grin and snigger at me, then the old red mist has a good chance of decending.
Whereas, a mate of mine wouldn't get phased at all. However he does get phased if he feels that someone is constantly staring at him, whereas this doesn't bother me in the slightest.
It seems some people can get angry at the slightest thing, and others never seem to snap. However, even a rabbit will get aggressive if you antagonise it enough,
So, out of interest, what lights your touch paper?
bryan35 said:
Had a discussion with the lads while socialising at the local hostlery.
Quite interesting to see what lights the old blue touch paper with different people. Didn't do any practical tests of course, just speaking from past experience.
For instance, for me it has to be grinning and/or sniggering, eg if some 'yoof' were to do me or my family some sort of wrong and was then to grin and snigger at me, then the old red mist has a good chance of decending.
Whereas, a mate of mine wouldn't get phased at all. However he does get phased if he feels that someone is constantly staring at him, whereas this doesn't bother me in the slightest.
It seems some people can get angry at the slightest thing, and others never seem to snap. However, even a rabbit will get aggressive if you antagonise it enough,
So, out of interest, what lights your touch paper?
people posting in the wrong forumsQuite interesting to see what lights the old blue touch paper with different people. Didn't do any practical tests of course, just speaking from past experience.
For instance, for me it has to be grinning and/or sniggering, eg if some 'yoof' were to do me or my family some sort of wrong and was then to grin and snigger at me, then the old red mist has a good chance of decending.
Whereas, a mate of mine wouldn't get phased at all. However he does get phased if he feels that someone is constantly staring at him, whereas this doesn't bother me in the slightest.
It seems some people can get angry at the slightest thing, and others never seem to snap. However, even a rabbit will get aggressive if you antagonise it enough,
So, out of interest, what lights your touch paper?
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS CALLED BRYAN!!!bryan35 said:
sorry fellas, assumed that once the mist had fallen, plod and the law were much more likely to be involved, hence the SP&L posting.
Here you go - good rural roads with stupid 50 limits due to the new rural road speed limit review. Spreading like a cancer in Daft Limit Derbyshire amongst other places. Makes driving legally unpleasant and tedious 
Also less fuel efficient than 60.Also makes me look for more B and C roads - not necessarily quicker but at least I can travel at an appropriate speed for the road, often somewhat less than the NSL, without worrying abour being scammed.
Edited by alphadog on Sunday 17th February 08:02
bryan35 said:
...However, even a rabbit will get aggressive if you antagonise it enough...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxKIJTb3Hg
Edited by nelly1 on Sunday 17th February 09:34
public spending waste and incometence can raise my bood pressure due to the feelings of frustration and impotence it generates.
Want to see me really fly off the handle then thats easy..
Cut me up making me have to take evasive action..
red mist... nope
Should I flash my lights to warn you of my precence to wich you then reply with 'THE FINGER'
then yes you will have me in full steaming unadulterated red mist mode.
If however you cut me up and wave a hand in apology.. I wil be as calm as a cucumber...
Its amazing how a simple apology defuses a situation... whereas the FINGER..well..
Want to see me really fly off the handle then thats easy..
Cut me up making me have to take evasive action..
red mist... nope
Should I flash my lights to warn you of my precence to wich you then reply with 'THE FINGER'
then yes you will have me in full steaming unadulterated red mist mode.
If however you cut me up and wave a hand in apology.. I wil be as calm as a cucumber...
Its amazing how a simple apology defuses a situation... whereas the FINGER..well..
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