Cringeworthy things
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On a similar note to Ari's story..
The Operations Director came to my office to introduce me to the new guy. "John this is can't remember, he's the Group Logistics Manager. Can't remember this is.."
"John. John XYZ. I'm the new Purchasing Manager and I'm the best at what I do."
"Oh.. er.. okay."
John repeated this introduction when he met the rest of the management team and even came out with it at his first ops meeting. Turned out after a few months none of us could work out what he did and a couple of months later he was gone.
The Operations Director came to my office to introduce me to the new guy. "John this is can't remember, he's the Group Logistics Manager. Can't remember this is.."
"John. John XYZ. I'm the new Purchasing Manager and I'm the best at what I do."
"Oh.. er.. okay."
John repeated this introduction when he met the rest of the management team and even came out with it at his first ops meeting. Turned out after a few months none of us could work out what he did and a couple of months later he was gone.
InductionRoar said:
What a thread 
Ari said:
Just remembered an uber-cringe from some while ago (apologies if 'uber-cringe' is cringy. But it was).
Many years ago I was working on a stand at a sales type show, which meant dealing with the public, nasty beasts at the best of times.
Anyway, this bloke strides up (we'll call him Bill Sykes because, ironically, I can't remember his name), sticks his hand out, and without a hint of irony announces:
"I'm Bill Sykes, remember the name!"
To which, taken aback as I was and trying not to laugh in his face, I'm afraid I responded "sorry, what was it again?"
"Bill Sykes, remember the name, remember the name!"
It was hilarious. It was like he'd been on some 'how to get ahead' seminar and been told to make sure he presents himself in a memorable way so that peole would remember him, and took it too literally.
Well, I suppose I do remember him, although not what he looked like, was called, or what he wanted.
And I certainly couldn't take him seriously after that!
The modern version being taught at business school now is "Hi, I am Ronnie Pic............Many years ago I was working on a stand at a sales type show, which meant dealing with the public, nasty beasts at the best of times.
Anyway, this bloke strides up (we'll call him Bill Sykes because, ironically, I can't remember his name), sticks his hand out, and without a hint of irony announces:
"I'm Bill Sykes, remember the name!"
To which, taken aback as I was and trying not to laugh in his face, I'm afraid I responded "sorry, what was it again?"
"Bill Sykes, remember the name, remember the name!"
It was hilarious. It was like he'd been on some 'how to get ahead' seminar and been told to make sure he presents himself in a memorable way so that peole would remember him, and took it too literally.
Well, I suppose I do remember him, although not what he looked like, was called, or what he wanted.
And I certainly couldn't take him seriously after that!
You known the rest.
Amirhussain said:
I remember a while back, someone started a thread asking whether it would be better buying a 911 or an E46 M3, or something along those lines. Few people have alternative chooses, and then came 300bhp/ton suggesting a f
king pick up truck 
300bhp can always be relied on for that sort of comedy gold. king pick up truck "Any recommendations on a small, reliable, economical car for my elderly mother?"
"How about a C5 Corvette? It'd be perfect"
I really hope this is Him
What about the time he started a thread about how he could keep up with aTiv TVR in his little Smart car, complete with photos taken while he was driving and cringeworthy title
That David and Goliath moment
What about the time he started a thread about how he could keep up with a
That David and Goliath moment
vixen1700 said:
legless said:
300bhp can always be relied on for that sort of comedy gold.
"Any recommendations on a small, reliable, economical car for my elderly mother?"
"How about a C5 Corvette? It'd be perfect"
"Any recommendations on a small, reliable, economical car for my elderly mother?"
"How about a C5 Corvette? It'd be perfect"
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
One of the funniest things I've ever read.
Amirhussain said:
Found the thread
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
One of the funniest things I've ever read.
I thought 300 was doing ok to start off,suggested TVR or Corvettte,then comes back with the truck,"but it's got 520 BHP,"then spits the dummmy a bit,as only he can dohttps://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
One of the funniest things I've ever read.
Vocal Minority said:
Bless him....no one could totally, wantonly, disregard a brief like 300bhp.....
however as a note of caution.....the last cringe thread got canned when it got too personal.......
If this thread does get canned, I'd like to quickly nominate the thread about the young Audi apprentice who killed himself. Haven't read such showever as a note of caution.....the last cringe thread got canned when it got too personal.......
t before 
Bluedot said:
Apologies if already mentioned but made up job titles/roles/interests that fester the current IT world.
Technologist
Big Data Enthusiast
Technical Evangelist
Futurist
Code Ninja
IoT EcoSystem
I'd add 'Project Manager' to that.Technologist
Big Data Enthusiast
Technical Evangelist
Futurist
Code Ninja
IoT EcoSystem
Previously, in IT :
User : Hi Littleowl. That data extract you did for me is spot on. Can I ask for an amendment though? Can you add the area sales manager and region code?
Me : No problem, I'll get back to you.
<15 minutes later>
Me : There you go. Let me know if any problems.
User : Thanks
Now in IT :
User : Hi Littleowl. That data extract you did for me is spot on. Can I ask for an amendment though? Can you add the area sales manager and region code?
Project Manager : You can't speak to Littleowl. You'll have to fill in a change request form.
User : Erm, ok. (Fills in form, gives to Project manager. Form sits on his desk for three days).
Project Manager : Littleowl, Can you do this? No idea what she is on about.
Me : Looks like she wants area sales manager and region code adding to the data extract I did for her. No problem, leave it with me.
Project Manager : Don't forget to fill in the Change Release Form.
Me : No, I won't.
<20 minutes later>
Me : Done. Here's the form. Let me know when it can be put live.
Project Manager : Ok, Will do. (form sits on his desk for two days)
Project Manager : You can put it live now.
Me : Thanks will do.
<5 minutes later)
Me : Done (Project Manager scuttles off to see user).
Project Manager : I've sorted that for you, should be good to go.
User : Thanks
Why are we paying some pointless spunktrumpet with no technical skills whatsoever, THREE TIMES what everyone else is on....for this?
Vocal Minority said:
PurpleAki said:
Disastrous said:
PurpleAki said:
FredClogs said:
Unexpected Item In Bagging Area said:
Also Ginetta G15 Girl. Can you imagine what she's like in real life..?
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Absolutely brilliant! I remember once she was furious that she didn't know the correct name of a Sykes-Fairbairn/Fairbairn-Sykes/Whatever-Wahtever and went nuclear when someone more knowledgeable pointed out her error.
t.Turns out he was a 777 pilot.
She left the thread after that funnily enough...
Just wow.
This one's an belter. First couple of pages ought to do it.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Vocal Minority said:
She ultimately has a point on that one.
No argument there. I think that Einion's first post in that thread which observes 'posting in full on attack-dog mode' readily acknowledges that she has a point. And she does.Vocal Minority said:
Though her credibility is damaged because she doesn't dismantle the nonsense with logic and argument, she just starts bellowing
A few people have spotted this.An old friend of mine likes to think he knows about cars. In fairness, I've known him for nearly 20 years and while we're very close, he comes up with some terrible statements about cars. Back when we were 19, I had an Impreza STi and he told me that was nothing, in three years' time he would have a Supra and a Skyline. This was 8 years ago and he currently drives a Fiesta.
He has a work-supplied Transit. I don't know too much about the vans but it seems to be a pretty basic Transit. Given that he's a technician with a widely-known company, it's unlikely his Transit has any interesting options. That hasn't stopped him from saying "I love driving my work van, it's a 3.6L twin turbo diesel. When you get it to the high revs it just flies."
I didn't see a point in following up on a 3.6L twin turbo diesel base-spec Transit that flies at high revs.
He has a work-supplied Transit. I don't know too much about the vans but it seems to be a pretty basic Transit. Given that he's a technician with a widely-known company, it's unlikely his Transit has any interesting options. That hasn't stopped him from saying "I love driving my work van, it's a 3.6L twin turbo diesel. When you get it to the high revs it just flies."
I didn't see a point in following up on a 3.6L twin turbo diesel base-spec Transit that flies at high revs.
FoxtrotOscar1 said:
Instagram.
It's a marketplace for anyone that can take a selfie.
I have it for my interests, cars, fitness, food and engineering. (there may be a select few ladies in there too)
LOLIt's a marketplace for anyone that can take a selfie.
I have it for my interests, cars, fitness, food and engineering. (there may be a select few ladies in there too)
FoxtrotOscar1 said:
The search page however is full of local people trying to follow in the footsteps of their insta-idols. Gold diggers flaunting for the nearest drug dealer. Men posing like models / women outside their local posh bar. Promoting some bullst product they've been sent.
t product they've been sent. You know that the search page is tailored to go with accounts you already like? ie when I look at mine, there are no selfies as I don't like the accounts of people who take loads of selfies. Just similar things to stuff I've liked.
Johnny Raydome said:
Credit where it's due, guys, at least the consistency level is high.
This one's an belter. First couple of pages ought to do it.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Blimey! Full-on fruitloopage. Love all the "bore off" comments in the other threads. The really cringeworthy bits are the liberal sprinklings of aviation/military acronyms and argot, clearly to indicate that they're "in the club" and know something the rest of us don't; it's all a bit of a MILSPEC SNAFU. Roger and out. Or something.This one's an belter. First couple of pages ought to do it.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
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