I assume that’s directly related to how recently the alphabet was developed. Japanese kana are also very consistent, and also a relatively recent script.
Called mum for a chat and she was asking about my illness, particularly how exhausted I’ve been this past week due to long Covid.
“I’m surprised there isn’t a tablet or something you can take that would wake you up and let you get things done… oh… That would be Uppers, wouldn’t it?”
My mother the drug fiend ![]()
I wonder if there has been a clinical trial of amphetamines…
Considering they used to sell them as a decongestant, there’s certainly been a lot of real world testing and anecdotal reports
I’m assuming Lordof1 was speaking in regards to Covid treatment.
So was I, but I never let reality get in the way.
I have no memory of saying whatever I said anyway so we can all let it mean what we want it to mean.
Friend “I really like your board game bras”
Me “You can take off my game bra if you want”
Do you get your bras from Lancashire or Birmingham?
“Human teeth cannot bite through neoprene. Come the zombie apocalypse we’ll all be wearing wetsuits and gimp masks.”
“I’m in a shop and it’s got lots of games.”
Me: “Oh yes?”
“Yeah, it’s called ‘Chaos Cards’.”
Me: !!!
Do we have to wait for the zombie apocalypse?
I can confirm it does. Although having all the games for under 10s at the front seems weird
“What’s your name?”
– My partner, while attempting to send me email.
“You heard me. Get your spuds out.”
It’s not as ordinary as the “Omen’s Whisper” cardigan…
“Many things in life can be improved with cream and sugar.”
What is it about becoming a mum or dad that makes you take so long on the toilet?
I’ll take “What is a desire for peace and quiet,” for $1000, Alex!
Overheard in the changing rooms of my son’s swimming lessson
“If you had a crisis what would you call it Dad?”
“Looking after you two on my own”