"Carl's Lounge" (Off-Topic Discussion, Traditional Knife "Tales & Vignettes")

Jack Black said:
He** and Da** aren't considered cuss words here in England, so we don't have alternatives such as 'Heck' and 'Darn'. After so long here on The Porch, I find myself using these latter words in everyday life, and getting some very odd looks for doing so, far more so than for the saltier language I occasionally employ! :D :thumbsup:
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I'm sure there are regional and cultural differences when it comes to salty language. I once used the word cr*p in front of a friend's children. She admonished me, "We try to use nicer words." I was baffled for a moment. I thought I had used the nicer word. :confused:
 
r8shell said:
I'm sure there are regional and cultural differences when it comes to salty language. I once used the word cr*p in front of a friend's children. She admonished me, "We try to use nicer words." I was baffled for a moment. I thought I had used the nicer word. :confused:
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Yeah, my dad once heard me use that one as a kid. I didn't get tanned, but stern words were had! :eek: :D He was definitely from the 'Do as I say, not as I do' school though :rolleyes:
 
r8shell said:
I'm sure there are regional and cultural differences when it comes to salty language. I once used the word cr*p in front of a friend's children. She admonished me, "We try to use nicer words." I was baffled for a moment. I thought I had used the nicer word. :confused:
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I knew someone that thought "armpit" was a bad word!
 
Prester John said:
I think it was my now 23-year-old son's kindergarten teacher. (She was weird). He used to blurt out: "Armpit! Armpit!" And giggle! ;)
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Ah, it all makes sense now. Little kids want to say naughty words, so tell them a word is naughty, and they will blurt it out and giggle. :p She'd rather hear "armpit" than some other option. ;)
 
Jack Black said:
He** and Da** aren't considered cuss words here in England, so we don't have alternatives such as 'Heck' and 'Darn'. After so long here on The Porch, I find myself using these latter words in everyday life, and getting some very odd looks for doing so, far more so than for the saltier language I occasionally employ! :D :thumbsup:
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I say it is a small price to pay to have an online social forum free from negativity :):thumbsup:

When I was a kid my friends Dad used to say "Judas Priest" instead of "J... C..." which I still find pretty funny. :D
 
Completely off topic... If anyone is trying to limit their alcohol intake, I suggest trying a wine brand called "Fre" made by Sutter Home. It is "de-alcoholized" wine but tastes just like the real thing. I stopped alcohol almost 5 years ago but every now and then a glass of this wine sure hits the spot. :) It's way better than NA beer. :confused:;)
 
veitsi_poika said:
Completely off topic... If anyone is trying to limit their alcohol intake, I suggest trying a wine brand called "Fre" made by Sutter Home. It is "de-alcoholized" wine but tastes just like the real thing. I stopped alcohol almost 5 years ago but every now and then a glass of this wine sure hits the spot. :) It's way better than NA beer. :confused:;)
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I am not trying to limit my alcohol intake, but I have had to reduce the amount of beer I drink because my stomach just doesn't like it. It isn't a true replacement in any way, but I find that kombucha scratches the beer itch for me pretty well. I still drink beer occasionally, but when I only kinda want a beer (as opposed to really wanting a beer), I go for a kombucha. It has a nice fizzy fermented flavor. I imagine it could work for folks who were trying to reduce alcohol intake too.
 
r8shell said:
I'm sure there are regional and cultural differences when it comes to salty language. I once used the word cr*p in front of a friend's children. She admonished me, "We try to use nicer words." I was baffled for a moment. I thought I had used the nicer word. :confused:
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Sometime even non salty words may be treacherous. Our colloquial word for "children" changes significantly of meaning when used in Québec and you better not use it in public! :eek::rolleyes:
On the other hand, Southerners often finish their phrases with a rude word (changes with the place btw), noone comments! :D
 
Not swearing, but how to remove words....?? ;)

I got this CASE Half Whittler Penknife from the Exchange a few weeks ago, very pleased with it and want to start regular carry. Only thing is, can't STAND this blade etch on the shiny stainless. How can this be removed?? Is there a chemical that will remove it? But don't want to harm the steel obviously. Other methods please? The value of the knife is immaterial to me as I suspect CASE churned out hundreds of these nearly 30 years ago;) I just want these words removed :D:cool:

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veitsi_poika said:
I say it is a small price to pay to have an online social forum free from negativity :):thumbsup:

When I was a kid my friends Dad used to say "Judas Priest" instead of "J... C..." which I still find pretty funny. :D
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I certainly have no complaints! :) I like the pace of life here :) :thumbsup:

Yes, I have heard that too, Jeepers Creepers is older of course :)

I don't think I ever heard him actually say it, but I was told that an uncle of mine had a 'comic oath' of "Blood and sand!" :D :thumbsup:

I do enjoy all language, even the salty! :D Obviously, not every situation is appropriate, but sometimes it is decidedly enjoyable in my opinion, and in an adult environment, an exchange between friends, using some choice Anglo Saxon vernacular, does no harm :thumbsup:

abbydaddy said:
I am not trying to limit my alcohol intake, but I have had to reduce the amount of beer I drink because my stomach just doesn't like it.
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Neither does mine, it's gotten fat! :eek: ;) :thumbsup:
 
abbydaddy said:
I am not trying to limit my alcohol intake, but I have had to reduce the amount of beer I drink because my stomach just doesn't like it. ...
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Same for me with low grade tap beers, in the North there's a bitter named Picon (talking of curses, this could be an insult! ;)). No problem with the blend, except it increases the amount of alcohol. Nothing's perfect...:)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picon_(apéritif)
 
jc57 said:
"limited amounts" is always the catch 22. I've cut out both natural and artificial sweeteners. Works best for me to just eradicate the taste for sweet things. Not diabetic but I have a genetic pre-disposition to it, and a family history of it. I also have a genetic pre-disposition to (and family history of) longevity so I'd like to help THOSE genes along. :)
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I sure hope THOSE genes don't like sugar!:D
 
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