A Case Study in Being a Bellend
Discussion
Johnspex said:
The brake light thing was a quarter of his reasons for calling the driver a bellend. I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about the assumption that he is 3/4 to a bellend because he has a white car, it's an Audi,and it has a private plate.
I've got a 16 year old 330i touring, a Honda CR-V worth nothing and my wife has a 06 Mx5.
The number on the BMW and the Mazda indicate the month and date we were married, and the letters are YJS on hers and JYS on mine so they nearly match. The BMW is blue, the Mazda is grey and the CRV is silver under the dirt. Go on, someone tell me what that indicates about us.
It tells me you have a dog and a nice house with wooden floors in the reception, prob 3-4 bedrooms, trendy decor also, MX-5 indicates a sense of fun & adventure.I've got a 16 year old 330i touring, a Honda CR-V worth nothing and my wife has a 06 Mx5.
The number on the BMW and the Mazda indicate the month and date we were married, and the letters are YJS on hers and JYS on mine so they nearly match. The BMW is blue, the Mazda is grey and the CRV is silver under the dirt. Go on, someone tell me what that indicates about us.
I think you both like skiing and are not short of money.
Johnspex said:
The number on the BMW and the Mazda indicate the month and date we were married, and the letters are YJS on hers and JYS on mine
Go on, someone tell me what that indicates about us.
It tells me that your memory is very poor, and you need reminding of your name and wedding anniversary.Go on, someone tell me what that indicates about us.
WokingWedger said:
So :-
if I am out in my Audi - am I a bellend sheep ?
if I am out in the TVR - am I an individulalistic car enthusiast ?
if I am out in the Jazz - am I an old duffer who doesnt know, or care, about cars?
Or am I all 3 ?
OR NONE !
Sounds like Schrodinger's cat all over again if I am out in my Audi - am I a bellend sheep ?
if I am out in the TVR - am I an individulalistic car enthusiast ?
if I am out in the Jazz - am I an old duffer who doesnt know, or care, about cars?
Or am I all 3 ?
OR NONE !
I had the same issue as the OP last year in that Xenon and LED lights were blinding me. However the thing is that this technology is not going away and I still need to drive at night to get home etc so I spent over 1000 pounds on a pair of glasses with adaptive lens technology made by Carl Zeiss (normally supply sony camera's). My eyesight is poor as I am long in one eye and short in the other to a high degree, and this would further explain the high price. The glasses themselves are excellent and well worth the money (insurance paid for half also). Its also much easier to distinguish pedestrians etc in dark and very poor visibility situations.
The lenses are called Carl Zeiss DriveSafe.
The lenses are called Carl Zeiss DriveSafe.
buymeabar said:
FiF said:
Bit in bold, refer to thread title, case study of a bell end.
I disagree. I took a dim view of being abused by the guy behind me for what is a standard feature of my car that I am unable to turn off. Bear in mind his issue wasn't a 10 minute wait behind me at a crossing, it was multiple traffic lights holding me for maybe 30 seconds at a time. Auto hold comes on, as do the brake lights on minimum power.FWIW if it had of been a 10 minute wait, despite having auto hold on and left in D the engine would have done it's stop start thing several times and this length of time I would just have slipped it into park to take the strain off the clutch pack - I won't be doing this every time at fast traffic lights though.
You carry on and be judgemental though. I know I'll never change your mind.
As posted previously the guy behind should have just averted his eyes and held back on abuse, that made him a bellend. Perhaps, like so many on the thread he didn't realise this is allegedly a designed in feature of your vehicle.
However in your mealy mouthed defence you appear to have conveniently ignored the specific issue that I highlighted and made quite clear was the subject of my comment. Namely having recognised that the guy had an issue you allegedly deliberately escalated the issue by flicking your rear fog lights on into his face. Apart from a damning statement regarding your attitude that IS an offence, Road vehicle lighting regs refer reg 27, 3 a) b) and c), and thereby convicted yourself from your own keyboard as possibly the biggest bellend on the thread. Well done.
I'm old enough to remember the Audi TV advert in which some spivvy wide boy test drove an Audi then decided not to buy it, with the salesman looking satisfied when the potential buyer said "Nah, not my style, know what I mean?". Now Audi seems, to slightly misquote Elliott Ness in The Untouchables, to "have become what they beheld" and they are regarded by many as very much the style of the spivvy wide boy.
I'll quietly close the door to my glass house now, as I drive a BMW. Yes, it has indicators, and yes, I use them.
I'll quietly close the door to my glass house now, as I drive a BMW. Yes, it has indicators, and yes, I use them.
Europa1 said:
I'm old enough to remember the Audi TV advert in which some spivvy wide boy test drove an Audi then decided not to buy it, with the salesman looking satisfied when the potential buyer said "Nah, not my style, know what I mean?". Now Audi seems, to slightly misquote Elliott Ness in The Untouchables, to "have become what they beheld" and they are regarded by many as very much the style of the spivvy wide boy.
I'll quietly close the door to my glass house now, as I drive a BMW. Yes, it has indicators, and yes, I use them.
I'll quietly close the door to my glass house now, as I drive a BMW. Yes, it has indicators, and yes, I use them.
SniffPetrol said:
With the launch of the acclaimed new 3-series, BMW has also revealed details of a sophisticated new electronics package that is aimed straight at the new car's core market. Dubbed Bellendtronic, the new system is fully integrated into the car's control systems and allows a range of functions including full disablement of the indicators, perilously late activation of the brakes and an adapted radar cruise control that allows the driver to sit 4mm from your back bumper in the outside lane of the M6. amongst other neat touches, Bellendtronic can also apply light brake pressure at all times, covering the wheels in dust, something that will be a particular benefit if your fleet manager wouldn't let you specify alloy wheels and you want to disguise ugly plastic rim covers or the fact that if you weren't such an aspirational little t
t you'd have gone for a rather better equipped Honda Accord. Initially Bellendtronic will be available on the forthcoming 316i and 318i models only, but the system is expected to become standard fitment for all models in the smaller 1-series range within a year.
Other German makers are expected to follow BMW's lead, including Audi who is poised to make certain versions of the A4 available with a rival system dubbed 'Pushytt Plus'.
http://www.sniffpetrol.com/issue059.html
(Full disclosure - I also have a BMW..) t you'd have gone for a rather better equipped Honda Accord. Initially Bellendtronic will be available on the forthcoming 316i and 318i models only, but the system is expected to become standard fitment for all models in the smaller 1-series range within a year. Other German makers are expected to follow BMW's lead, including Audi who is poised to make certain versions of the A4 available with a rival system dubbed 'Pushyt
t Plus'. http://www.sniffpetrol.com/issue059.html
Chestrockwell said:
Johnspex said:
The brake light thing was a quarter of his reasons for calling the driver a bellend. I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about the assumption that he is 3/4 to a bellend because he has a white car, it's an Audi,and it has a private plate.
I've got a 16 year old 330i touring, a Honda CR-V worth nothing and my wife has a 06 Mx5.
The number on the BMW and the Mazda indicate the month and date we were married, and the letters are YJS on hers and JYS on mine so they nearly match. The BMW is blue, the Mazda is grey and the CRV is silver under the dirt. Go on, someone tell me what that indicates about us.
It tells me you have a dog and a nice house with wooden floors in the reception, prob 3-4 bedrooms, trendy decor also, MX-5 indicates a sense of fun & adventure.I've got a 16 year old 330i touring, a Honda CR-V worth nothing and my wife has a 06 Mx5.
The number on the BMW and the Mazda indicate the month and date we were married, and the letters are YJS on hers and JYS on mine so they nearly match. The BMW is blue, the Mazda is grey and the CRV is silver under the dirt. Go on, someone tell me what that indicates about us.
I think you both like skiing and are not short of money.
fDog check,
3 beds check,
sense of fun check,
Never wanted to ski,
Definitely not loaded ( depends on your definition of not short of money though
No wooden floors only slate and plain white decor (trendy?)
You missed out retired.
FiF said:
Correct, you aren't going to change my mind, it was a case of when two bellends meet.
As posted previously the guy behind should have just averted his eyes and held back on abuse, that made him a bellend. Perhaps, like so many on the thread he didn't realise this is allegedly a designed in feature of your vehicle.
However in your mealy mouthed defence you appear to have conveniently ignored the specific issue that I highlighted and made quite clear was the subject of my comment. Namely having recognised that the guy had an issue you allegedly deliberately escalated the issue by flicking your rear fog lights on into his face. Apart from a damning statement regarding your attitude that IS an offence, Road vehicle lighting regs refer reg 27, 3 a) b) and c), and thereby convicted yourself from your own keyboard as possibly the biggest bellend on the thread. Well done.
Internet hardmen. You get them everywhere.As posted previously the guy behind should have just averted his eyes and held back on abuse, that made him a bellend. Perhaps, like so many on the thread he didn't realise this is allegedly a designed in feature of your vehicle.
However in your mealy mouthed defence you appear to have conveniently ignored the specific issue that I highlighted and made quite clear was the subject of my comment. Namely having recognised that the guy had an issue you allegedly deliberately escalated the issue by flicking your rear fog lights on into his face. Apart from a damning statement regarding your attitude that IS an offence, Road vehicle lighting regs refer reg 27, 3 a) b) and c), and thereby convicted yourself from your own keyboard as possibly the biggest bellend on the thread. Well done.
buymeabar said:
FiF said:
Correct, you aren't going to change my mind, it was a case of when two bellends meet.
As posted previously the guy behind should have just averted his eyes and held back on abuse, that made him a bellend. Perhaps, like so many on the thread he didn't realise this is allegedly a designed in feature of your vehicle.
However in your mealy mouthed defence you appear to have conveniently ignored the specific issue that I highlighted and made quite clear was the subject of my comment. Namely having recognised that the guy had an issue you allegedly deliberately escalated the issue by flicking your rear fog lights on into his face. Apart from a damning statement regarding your attitude that IS an offence, Road vehicle lighting regs refer reg 27, 3 a) b) and c), and thereby convicted yourself from your own keyboard as possibly the biggest bellend on the thread. Well done.
Internet hardmen. You get them everywhere.As posted previously the guy behind should have just averted his eyes and held back on abuse, that made him a bellend. Perhaps, like so many on the thread he didn't realise this is allegedly a designed in feature of your vehicle.
However in your mealy mouthed defence you appear to have conveniently ignored the specific issue that I highlighted and made quite clear was the subject of my comment. Namely having recognised that the guy had an issue you allegedly deliberately escalated the issue by flicking your rear fog lights on into his face. Apart from a damning statement regarding your attitude that IS an offence, Road vehicle lighting regs refer reg 27, 3 a) b) and c), and thereby convicted yourself from your own keyboard as possibly the biggest bellend on the thread. Well done.
buymeabar said:
FiF said:
Correct, you aren't going to change my mind, it was a case of when two bellends meet.
As posted previously the guy behind should have just averted his eyes and held back on abuse, that made him a bellend. Perhaps, like so many on the thread he didn't realise this is allegedly a designed in feature of your vehicle.
However in your mealy mouthed defence you appear to have conveniently ignored the specific issue that I highlighted and made quite clear was the subject of my comment. Namely having recognised that the guy had an issue you allegedly deliberately escalated the issue by flicking your rear fog lights on into his face. Apart from a damning statement regarding your attitude that IS an offence, Road vehicle lighting regs refer reg 27, 3 a) b) and c), and thereby convicted yourself from your own keyboard as possibly the biggest bellend on the thread. Well done.
Internet hardmen. You get them on Tinder.As posted previously the guy behind should have just averted his eyes and held back on abuse, that made him a bellend. Perhaps, like so many on the thread he didn't realise this is allegedly a designed in feature of your vehicle.
However in your mealy mouthed defence you appear to have conveniently ignored the specific issue that I highlighted and made quite clear was the subject of my comment. Namely having recognised that the guy had an issue you allegedly deliberately escalated the issue by flicking your rear fog lights on into his face. Apart from a damning statement regarding your attitude that IS an offence, Road vehicle lighting regs refer reg 27, 3 a) b) and c), and thereby convicted yourself from your own keyboard as possibly the biggest bellend on the thread. Well done.
Maybe going a little OT here but does anyone know the definitive answer as to whether having the handbrake on and car in drive causes wear on the gearbox?
My last three cars have been autos and everytime I have made a point of asking the sales and service guys if leaving in P with either the handbrake on or auto hold is bad - and everytime they've skirted round the question and simply referenced 'the handbook says to leave in D and apply handbrake/auto hold' with no time limit specified
It surely must cause some wear? Jag with handbrake on squats down a little and strains to move forward and the Merc engine sounds even rougher until I knock it in P.
My last three cars have been autos and everytime I have made a point of asking the sales and service guys if leaving in P with either the handbrake on or auto hold is bad - and everytime they've skirted round the question and simply referenced 'the handbook says to leave in D and apply handbrake/auto hold' with no time limit specified
It surely must cause some wear? Jag with handbrake on squats down a little and strains to move forward and the Merc engine sounds even rougher until I knock it in P.
Order66 said:
The Dangerous Elk said:
Order66 said:
SimonTheSailor said:
Scottish - check.
Casual racism - checkcolour, religion, descent or national or ethnic origin". So still casual racism.
Internet pedantry fail - check.
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