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by Softsteel
Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Argentina vs England 3rd place match thread
Replies: 637
Views: 10453

Re: Argentina vs England 3rd place match thread

If England bin all their 30+ players except Ford, we have the nucleus of a semi decent team. Maybe keep Care and lawes for a couple of games handover . But jeez, we lack so many basic, basic skills such as drawing the man , or how to create any overlap whatsoever , or even a simple loop or scissors...
by Softsteel
Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 26824

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

So you thought the Boks played well did you, I thought they played shit, their kicking game was up to shit, their defence was on good because <B>they stopped England scoring a try</B> but I was not impressed with the overall level they played. They did enough in the end but need to be so much bette...
by Softsteel
Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 26824

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

One of the worst displays of rugby ever but still engaging, just don’t know how they got there, I had written them off completely F-ck off with these shit comments. What do posters think they're doing saying every game is a shit, horrible performance way below expectations etc.? You get out there y...
by Softsteel
Thu Nov 02, 2017 11:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: "Fake News"
Replies: 27
Views: 3287

Re: "Fake News"

Red rebel...

http://publicdomainreview.org/collectio ... h-century/

'Yellow Journalism', as it was then.
by Softsteel
Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Posters other half gripes..
Replies: 260
Views: 18808

Re: Posters other half gripes..

globus wrote:Whatever anyone says on here, I don't have a sense of humour!

Get down on that knee. (If her father is about, go and ask him first! It's the right and decent thing to do.)
Not a chance....if it ain't broke etc. etc..
by Softsteel
Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Posters other half gripes..
Replies: 260
Views: 18808

Re: Posters other half gripes..

This thread is making me consider proposing to my girlfriend of 28 years standing... ...on the other hand. Whoah. Let's not make any hasty decisions here 28 years? Hasty? What planet are you on? Jesus globby. It was funny......although I'm fairly sure that's what she would say were I to actually pr...
by Softsteel
Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Posters other half gripes..
Replies: 260
Views: 18808

Re: Posters other half gripes..

This thread is making me consider proposing to my girlfriend of 28 years standing...

...on the other hand.
by Softsteel
Sat Dec 17, 2016 8:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Clint Eastwood Movies
Replies: 39
Views: 4539

Re: Clint Eastwood Movies

'Broadsword calling Danny Boy' - WED deserves to be higher for this alone
by Softsteel
Wed Sep 21, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: So torn....
Replies: 2
Views: 935

So torn....

....which side to take?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09 ... iny-new-z/


French hitchhiker 'goes berserk' after being stranded in tiny New Zealand village for four days without a lift
by Softsteel
Tue Sep 06, 2016 10:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Attn Sheffield Posters
Replies: 18
Views: 1370

Re: Attn Sheffield Posters

I am going to Sheffield in a few weeks for a conference, and the pre conference dinner is at The Chimney House. What is it like, anyone been there? Chimney House is just an events venue, never eaten there before but the rooms are solid. As has been pointed out, you're in the right area of town for ...
by Softsteel
Tue Sep 06, 2016 5:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: workplace quandary
Replies: 73
Views: 6321

Re: workplace quandary

Well folks, this saga has dragged on a bit. I know how you will have all been wondering how the glass situation was going, so thought I'd update you. The original extremely fit young lady kept on using my glass, so I had a quick word with her about it. It wasn't a big deal, we were both in the kitc...
by Softsteel
Fri Sep 02, 2016 10:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Argue against the death penalty.
Replies: 103
Views: 9148

Re: Argue against the death penalty.

backrow wrote:On the plus point, I think his bird Claire won't be on Match.com for long, she is quite tidy
Another plus.....I think the other chap's dog may be happier without him..
by Softsteel
Thu Aug 11, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official 2016 Rio Olympics 7s Thread.
Replies: 2982
Views: 114525

Re: Official 2016 Rio Olympics 7s Thread.

I'm not at all convinced Fiji have played to their standard. They've pretty much won their games through luck. Japan didn't really test us at the breakdown but GB with the likes of Davies and Burges are on another level. GB have looked invisible. They've beaten teams with better defensive structure...
by Softsteel
Thu Aug 11, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official 2016 Rio Olympics 7s Thread.
Replies: 2982
Views: 114525

Re: Official 2016 Rio Olympics 7s Thread.

Great stuff but I still want Fiji to win. Nah f**k that, come on team GB. Quite amusing that we can throw together this squad and make the final :lol: Makes sense really. There has been talent in The Eng/Wales/Scots teams this season but no real strength in depth. Unlike SA/Fiji/NZ, whose replaceme...
by Softsteel
Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks demand £3m from RFU for ONE game
Replies: 277
Views: 12309

Re: All Blacks demand £3m from RFU for ONE game

usermame wrote:
terryfinch wrote:Errrr. No. Would rather watch England play any of Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France, Australia or SA ahead of the humourless NZrs.
Yes, yes, but whom would you rather watch England beat?
Wales
by Softsteel
Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks demand £3m from RFU for ONE game
Replies: 277
Views: 12309

Re: All Blacks demand £3m from RFU for ONE game

Plain and simple - NZ turn up to Twickers and it is a guaranteed fullhouse. I love the way that the RFU cry 'Extortion' at the AB's wanting half the earnings - and yet they have no problem with the extortionate price that normal folk are charged to go and watch the game - what is a normal ticket at...
by Softsteel
Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: So I was at Costco...
Replies: 15
Views: 1949

Re: So I was at Costco...

I can't stand Costco. It's even worse than IKEA. First, it's WW3 trying to get a parking space. Then you have to put up with a sea of f**k in the place itself. Also, unlike IKEA, the product is typically unsuitable for a couple with no children. I hate the place too. I'm rarely there. The best part...
by Softsteel
Mon Aug 01, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Personality Gender Test
Replies: 46
Views: 2448

Re: Personality Gender Test

77%m:33%f

Which begs the question, % of what?

It's not percent of me (there being only 100% of me) so maybe I'm 77% as manly as some ideal man and 33% as womanly as some ideal female....who are these people?

Hmmmmm.....
by Softsteel
Thu Jul 28, 2016 5:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Philosophical question - The Bundle Theory
Replies: 22
Views: 1914

Re: Philosophical question - The Bundle Theory

What's everyone's knowledge and understanding of the 'Bundle Theory' or the Ego Theory as others have coined it. This has nothing to do with a shitty Philosophy paper that I decided to take for f**k knows why... But any advice on the matter would be appreciated. My advice would be not to seek advic...
by Softsteel
Wed Jul 27, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: I fear I might be a Christian
Replies: 199
Views: 7422

Re: I fear I might be a Christian

I'm with John Cleese on this subject...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t5gm9hoTw6Y

....it's interesting how little this clip has aged.
by Softsteel
Wed Jul 27, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Greatest Song. Of. All. Time.
Replies: 124
Views: 8905

Re: Greatest Song. Of. All. Time.

Hm. Toughie. One of these, obviously! Jackie Wilson – Your Love Keeps Lifting Me (Higher and Higher) Bruce Springsteen – Thunder Road Allman Brothers Band – One Way Out Janis Joplin – Me and Bobby McGee Primal Scream - Moving on Up Portishead – Roads R. B. Greaves – Take a Letter, Maria Ry Cooder –...
by Softsteel
Wed Jul 27, 2016 5:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Greatest Song. Of. All. Time.
Replies: 124
Views: 8905

Re: Greatest Song. Of. All. Time.

Great things come in small packages.. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KLN8_Ywkt7I Small faces: rollin' over and i raise you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mkidP2OUCk Er......you've not even called me....let alone raised me. You wot M8? Suck on this! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqDeH3hwxfw It's...
by Softsteel
Wed Jul 27, 2016 4:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Greatest Song. Of. All. Time.
Replies: 124
Views: 8905

Re: Greatest Song. Of. All. Time.

Ogre wrote:
Softsteel wrote:Great things come in small packages..

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KLN8_Ywkt7I

Small faces: rollin' over
and i raise you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mkidP2OUCk
Er......you've not even called me....let alone raised me.
by Softsteel
Wed Jul 27, 2016 4:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Greatest Song. Of. All. Time.
Replies: 124
Views: 8905

Re: Greatest Song. Of. All. Time.

Great things come in small packages..

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KLN8_Ywkt7I

Small faces: rollin' over
by Softsteel
Wed Jul 27, 2016 5:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: I fear I might be a Christian
Replies: 199
Views: 7422

Re: I fear I might be a Christian

Deadly Derek wrote:Should I be ashamed?
Ashamed?.....no.....worried, yes.
by Softsteel
Wed Jul 27, 2016 4:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Great GIFS Thread (Not all NSFW have been spoilered...)
Replies: 22269
Views: 3777480

Re: Great GIFS Thread (Not all NSFW have been spoilered...)

he's fecked up the hokey cokey for me. :x I thought you weirdos called it the hokey pokey? Hokey cokey is of course correct so well done. :thumbup: All much of a much. Hoax, hocus pocus, hokey cokey / hokey pokey all come from – Hoc est (enim) corpus (meum) , "This is truly my body" as a corruption...
by Softsteel
Tue Jul 19, 2016 5:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ever had sex with a prostitute?
Replies: 133
Views: 13690

Re: Ever had sex with a prostitute?

yes. It is much better with a professional. In all honesty unless you are married you are pretty much with a prostitute. It is also much safer than picking up girls from the bar. I don't need to get someone drunk to want them to have sex with me. I think I need more info on this.....seems like an u...
by Softsteel
Sat Jul 16, 2016 8:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What are your retirement plans?
Replies: 281
Views: 15344

Re: What are your retirement plans?

Work. Til. I. Drop.
by Softsteel
Fri Jul 15, 2016 5:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Unusual Maps Thread
Replies: 1835
Views: 403244

Re: The Unusual Maps Thread

kiap wrote:True size of countries (giffed) ...

Part I:
Image

... cont'd:

Part II:
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Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Hours of fun!
by Softsteel
Thu Jul 14, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Job Interview
Replies: 113
Views: 6413

Re: The Job Interview

"Have you ever led a team? If so how would you describe your leadership technique?" "I'll just tell them what to do". This !!! :shock: so often ... Is that the wrong answer? :? He ought to have read up on "situational leadership" then the answer might have been less crass. Hersey and Blanchard's mo...
by Softsteel
Wed Jul 13, 2016 7:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Online English Vocabulary Size Test
Replies: 95
Views: 5641

Re: Online English Vocabulary Size Test

From the economist 2013.... "SEVERAL years ago we mentioned TestYourVocab.com here on the blog. Not long ago, the site reached its two millionth test result, and so the researchers have put together some data: Most adult native test-takers range from 20,000–35,000 words Average native test-takers of...
by Softsteel
Mon Jul 11, 2016 7:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Great GIFS Thread (Not all NSFW have been spoilered...)
Replies: 22269
Views: 3777480

Re: Great GIFS Thread (Not all NSFW have been spoilered...)

Enzedder wrote:
Wyndham Upalot wrote:Image
Still waiting for this gif to do something
You have to split the seal on the back before it does something....
by Softsteel
Sun Jul 10, 2016 7:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Monopoly
Replies: 93
Views: 4801

Re: Monopoly

You have been found with a spoon in your arse move straight to the bored form a thread you may now create a multi. #PR bored game Multi is an excellent mod....if the Bored game is to win MVP, through the accumulation of MVP points which can be achieved by starting threads and if there is a maximum ...
by Softsteel
Sun Jul 10, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Monopoly
Replies: 93
Views: 4801

Re: Monopoly

Sandstorm wrote:If you flounce, you miss a turn.
Yes....but also I think the 'flounce bet' should be an in turn option......risking a missed turn for the opportunity to deny another player a turn.....what would the bet be on?
by Softsteel
Sun Jul 10, 2016 11:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Monopoly
Replies: 93
Views: 4801

Re: Monopoly

You have been found with a spoon in your arse move straight to the bored form a thread you may now create a multi. #PR bored game Multi is an excellent mod....if the Bored game is to win MVP, through the accumulation of MVP points which can be achieved by starting threads and if there is a maximum ...
by Softsteel
Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Monopoly
Replies: 93
Views: 4801

Re: Monopoly

I'd like the facility to use MVP points to 'troll' another player...this would involve them losing a thread..
by Softsteel
Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Monopoly
Replies: 93
Views: 4801

Re: Monopoly

Planet Rugby - The Bored Game

Your threads get merged....lose 10 MVP points.
by Softsteel
Sun Jul 10, 2016 9:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Monopoly
Replies: 93
Views: 4801

Re: Monopoly

globus wrote:PR's "Community Chest"

Image
You fall in love .....you lose?
by Softsteel
Sun Jul 10, 2016 9:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Monopoly
Replies: 93
Views: 4801

Re: Monopoly

guy smiley wrote:
Softsteel wrote:
kiwinoz wrote:Your thread gets Irished. Miss a turn.

Irished would be go back three spaces.....ban hammered would be miss a turn..
Ban hammered is go to jail go directly to jail.
Is the purpose of the game to get a certain number of posts before the other players.......or just to get a rise?
by Softsteel
Sun Jul 10, 2016 1:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Monopoly
Replies: 93
Views: 4801

Re: Monopoly

kiwinoz wrote:Your thread gets Irished. Miss a turn.

Irished would be go back three spaces.....ban hammered would be miss a turn..