Quote of the Day

[Colin B]

...Everyone's entitled to one ....... (finished this quote from the late King of Rock 'n' Roll).

Was it by any chance “Everyone’s entitled to one stupid mistake with Roman numerals”?

There was talk of using Roman numerals everywhere & I thought "Not on my watch !"

Roman numerals are used on films, TV programms (series), videotapes and some books.

In the examples quoted by Yin Yang, they don't want the dates easily read by most viewers...

[Colin B]

Quote of the Day - 15th July 2024:

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Evan Esar - US humorist who wrote Esar's Comic Dictionary in 1943, Humorous English in 1961, and 20,000 Quips and Quotes in 1968.
Born 1899 – Died 1995

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Politicians take note !

[Colin B]

Quote of the Day - 16th July 2024:

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Jorge Agustín Nicolás Ruiz de Santayana y Borrás known in English as George Santayana -
Spanish-US philosopher, essayist, poet, & novelist.
Born December 16th 1863 – Died September 26th 1952

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Remembering the past gets harder as the years go by...

[Colin B]

Quote of the Day - 17th July 2024:

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René Descartes - French philosopher, scientist, & mathematician, widely considered a
seminal figure in the emergence of modern philosophy & science.
Born 31st March 1596 – Died 11th February 1650

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Some have a so-so mind & use it badly as well...

[Colin B]

Quote of the Day - 18th July 2024:

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Robert Charles Benchley - US humorist best known for his work as a newspaper columnist & film actor.
Born September 15th 1889 – Died November 21st 1945

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Jokes need a punchline to be good, that's why some fail...

[Colin B]

Quote of the Day - 19th July 2024:

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Smart clothes aren't as popular as they once were.

Once upon a time, a dark suit for a man was the epitome of respectability.

Nowadays, if someone approaches me in a smart, dark suit, they either want to sell me something
or tell me that Jesus loves me...

[Yin Yang]

Quote of the Day - 19th July 2024:

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Smart clothes aren't as popular as they once were.

Once upon a time, a dark suit for a man was the epitome of respectability.

Nowadays, if someone approaches me in a smart, dark suit, they either want to sell me something
or tell me that Jesus loves me...

Or both, trying to sell to you that Jesus loves you.
(I hate it when people want other people to believe or like what they believe or like.)

[Colin B]

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Smart clothes aren't as popular as they once were.
Once upon a time, a dark suit for a man was the epitome of respectability.
Nowadays, if someone approaches me in a smart, dark suit, they either want to sell me something
or tell me that Jesus loves me...

Or both, trying to sell to you that Jesus loves you.
(I hate it when people want other people to believe or like what they believe or like.)

One response I use is "Well, if Jesus loves me, he has a funny way of showing it !"

[John]

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Smart clothes aren't as popular as they once were.
Once upon a time, a dark suit for a man was the epitome of respectability.
Nowadays, if someone approaches me in a smart, dark suit, they either want to sell me something
or tell me that Jesus loves me...

Or both, trying to sell to you that Jesus loves you.
(I hate it when people want other people to believe or like what they believe or like.)

One response I use is "Well, if Jesus loves me, he has a funny way of showing it !"

Good old Jesus, and his dad. Saved Trump, killed a guy in the crowd behind him.

[Colin B]

Good old Jesus, and his dad.
Saved Trump, killed a guy in the crowd behind him.

Maybe it was the guy with the rifle who did that.

Credit where it's due...

[Colin B]

Quote of the Day - 20th July 2024:

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Persia is now Iran.

The meaning must be that, if there's a potentially dangerous action to be undertaken, best get an enemy to perform it.

Might be a bit difficult to arrange that...

[Colin B]

Quote of the Day - 22nd July 2024:

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Doug Larson - US columnist and editor for the Door County Advocate (1953–1964) & wrote a daily column, "Doug’s Dugout"
for the Green Bay Press-Gazette (1964–1988) both Wisconsin-based newspapers.
Born February 10th 1926 – Died April 1st 2017

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My memory is fine............................ what was the question again ?

[Yin Yang]

Quote of the Day - 22nd July 2024:

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Doug Larson - US columnist and editor for the Door County Advocate (1953–1964) & wrote a daily column, "Doug’s Dugout"
for the Green Bay Press-Gazette (1964–1988) both Wisconsin-based newspapers.
Born February 10th 1926 – Died April 1st 2017

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My memory is fine............................ what was the question again ?

My memory is poor.
I used to have a sister, who loaned money from me more than once. Always small amounts so she could do some shopping for groceries or bread.
Or if we were at the supermarket at the same time (we lived near eachother) I paid for her groceries too.
I always forgot I loaned her money.
When visiting her she gave me money and when I asked where that was for, she said it was for the money she loaned x weeks ago.
Unfortunately she passed away at a much too young age.

[Colin B]

My memory is poor.
I used to have a sister, who loaned money from me more than once. Always small amounts so she could do some shopping for groceries or bread.
Or if we were at the supermarket at the same time (we lived near eachother) I paid for her groceries too.
I always forgot I loaned her money.
When visiting her she gave me money and when I asked where that was for, she said it was for the money she loaned x weeks ago.
Unfortunately she passed away at a much too young age.

She was lucky to have you as a brother !

[Colin B]

Quote of the Day - 23rd July 2024:

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Aldous Leonard Huxley - English writer and philosopher.
His bibliography spans nearly 50 books, including novels and non-fiction works, as well as essays, narratives, & poems.
Born 26th July 1894 – Died 22nd November 1963

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We used to 'take it for granted' that most politicians were competent, honest, incorruptible & law-abiding.

Turns out we shouldn't have been so trusting...