It has different meanings here in the UK.
I've mostly heard it used to describe cigarettes, and not offensively towards gays.
The word as something offensive came from America and I can see why it would be easy for someone to not realise this.
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I've mostly heard it used to describe cigarettes, and not offensively towards gays.
The word as something offensive came from America and I can see why it would be easy for someone to not realise this.
Foliorum Viridum
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Fag is slang for cigarette, faggot most definitely still has the gay connotations here.
He was mad and I'm not branding him a homophobe, but you can't say faggot without realising the meaning of it.
He was mad and I'm not branding him a homophobe, but you can't say faggot without realising the meaning of it.
I'd edit the post if I were you.
I'm not saying he meant cigarettes, but rather he was just naive about the meaning behind it.
This article describes the British meaning behind the word.
Foliorum Viridum
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Why? I'm not branding anyone with that word, I'm just discussing it.
Being afraid to say the word is stupid. The rule is there to prevent members being insulted, we're just discussing how he used the word.
Being afraid to say the word is stupid. The rule is there to prevent members being insulted, we're just discussing how he used the word.
Foliorum Viridum
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Oh shit, I know what I'm doing new years eve now.
Having no money to go out and get drunk is made better by that news!
Having no money to go out and get drunk is made better by that news!
I know it's common sense to think like this, but you never can tell with the rules on GAF.
Foliorum Viridum
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Nah if anyone were to read this in context it'd be fine. Mods are good about that type of thing.
Besides, I feel like the only law in this thread is Leunam
It's been a longggg time since I've seen a red name in an F1 thread!
Besides, I feel like the only law in this thread is Leunam
It's been a longggg time since I've seen a red name in an F1 thread!brotkasten
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Nah if anyone were to read this in context it'd be fine. Mods are good about that type of thing.
Besides, I feel like the only law in this thread is Leunam
I don't think you'll find (m)any red names in the "who listed" list of the old thread.
Edmond Dantès
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I'm sure someone keeps an eye on us, but not to the same extent as the other communities within GAF.
Foliorum Viridum
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Duckroll used to post in the 2010 thread, if I remember correctly.
Foliorum Viridum
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I will be replacing my STOLEN COMPUTER (FUCKING DICKHEADS CHAV SCUM) early January- then I will be truly back to watch over everyone.
brotkasten
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Yes, please. Shaneus is not enough to defend and praise Webber. He needs more support.
Myoclonic Jerk
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Hey hey hey!
Last I checked this was an F1 thread!
That stupid thread was created by my stupid 14 yo nephew.. poor guy got his iTunes account hacked and his contact name was changed to Betty Boop lol..
I've asked the mods to delete that disgusting thread..
back to F1..
When is the Iceman testing the 2009 car?
Last I checked this was an F1 thread!
That stupid thread was created by my stupid 14 yo nephew.. poor guy got his iTunes account hacked and his contact name was changed to Betty Boop lol..
I've asked the mods to delete that disgusting thread..
back to F1..
When is the Iceman testing the 2009 car?
Myoclonic Jerk
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Yep. Apologies if my thread has offended anyone.. I've been on GAF for a long time and I know my limits, but that's not an excuse. "auto login" is off from now on
I'll be damned if I haven't heard that used a million times before
Welcome back all the same.
Hey hey hey!
Last I checked this was an F1 thread!
That stupid thread was created by my stupid 14 yo nephew.. poor guy got his iTunes account hacked and his contact name was changed to Betty Boop lol..
I've asked the mods to delete that disgusting thread..
back to F1..
When is the Iceman testing the 2009 car?
LOL, glad you're back.
Myoclonic Jerk
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Thanks
I'll be damned if I haven't heard that used a million times before
Welcome back all the same.
Now you've heard it a million and one
Glad to be back as well
Anyone seen the new sky sports ad for '2012' shows martin brundle walking between 2 force indias as they drive round the corner. I assume its fake, but still looks awesome.
Cant find a video on youtube though
What baffles me is that no youtube for the Gala highlights yet!!! I started doubting that they've made one for this year
They would have made one, just haven't released it yet.
Myoclonic Jerk
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They dont usually release it.. it gets recorded from TV or something then youtubed
Best one EVER - http://vimeo.com/3128945
Myoclonic Jerk
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And this one is the funniest, and my personal favorite for obvious reasons - http://vimeo.com/3116771 (2007)
Risk Breaker
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Myoclonic Jerk
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Truly amazing. I miss those days
it was a phenomenal season, if I was 10 years older back then I would've had a heart-attack
Risk Breaker
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Haha, same. It's a shame that only now I realize how great those 4 seasons (2005-2008) were. Not like 2010 was really bad, but damn.
Myoclonic Jerk
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True. I think we were lucky to have watched and lived through those seasons, especially 2007/2008 where the last corner almost literally decided the championship
Well, now the Iceman is back and all I hope for is a podium capable car so we can see some action
Autosport's 2011 quiz is up: http://www.autosport.com/christmas/quiz2011/
Myoclonic Jerk
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How exciting.. thanks for the heads up, I'll work on it tonight.. its 7am *yawns*
oh tell me about it.. I weeped like a little girl when
he was trying to lift the trophy in Brasil
I saw prost in the funeral and carrying his coffin
I urge everyone to watch the extended version if you haven't watched the movie and re-watch if you have watched the theatrical version
Myoclonic Jerk
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Let's work on the answers and post them here (with spoiler tags).. I'll my best tonight and post the ones I'm 100% sure about. I don't want to wait to know the answers of some/most of the these questions
Reminder: there are no prizes
Edmond Dantès
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I never got a chance to see it in the cinema but my gf got me it on Blu-ray for Christmas so hopefully I'll get to watch it soon. Can't wait.
bobnowhere
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Better than me, I rocked out to about 30%. That is worse than guessing considering I actually knew the answers to some of them!
Myoclonic Jerk
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Edmond Dantès;33734939 said:
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Same to yooou
.. Merry Christmas all I've got the Bluray CE as well.. watch the extended edition, the theatrical edition doesn't show the interviews, and it also omits a lot of amazing stuff that Prost says.. the extended edition has more documentary feel into it
Didn't know it gave u the results immediately *blush* .. I'll take the quiz
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