tamthebam Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 6 hours ago, bennett said: Thoughts and prayers. Boy, 3, in tears after opening 'dud 50p Transform-A-Snack crisps' bought by grandad Grandad Steve Perrin, from Kingstanding, said Golden Wonder mistake 'ruined' his grandson's day A grandad told how his three-year-old grandson 'burst into tears' after being 'let down' by his favourite crisp brand. Steve Perrin regularly treats little Milo to a packet of 50p Transform-A-Snacks when he collects him from nursery. But the Kingstanding resident, 48, claims Milo was left 'utterly distraught' when he opened a 'dud packet' of the beef-flavoured crisps in late January. Milo was extremely upset to find he could not build a crisp-shaped car as only wheels were inside, said Steve He added that the 'crisp car body' pieces required to make it were missing - leaving Milo unable to play with his snack. Crisp manufacturer Golden Wonder has since apologised and said it would send the pair 'a gesture of goodwill "When we got home, he was utterly distraught and inconsolable to find there were only a load of wheel crisps inside. He absolutely loves making the cars and always asks for them - he's very polite. "But when he opened the pack, he burst out crying. It took me a good while to calm him down. I couldn't go back to the shop as it was too far away and was getting very dark. Steve said the incident "ruined" Milo's day. "There was probably some kind of error at the factory - however I don't think Milo could fully understand the situation," he added. I wonder if that guy's ma ever met Giant Haystacks? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 6 hours ago, MazzyStar said: What does he study? Geology? IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT HE STUDIES! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 hours ago, jimbaxters said: Ah right. I was on duty at the high court and it was a knife and fork job. That was 20 odd years ago mind you. I think they stopped giving jurors knives and forks after the 12 Angry Men murders .. Spoiler 12 in a civil jury, 15 in a criminal jury in Scotland if there's any pedantic cuntos out there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, tamthebam said: I think they stopped giving jurors knives and forks after the 12 Angry Men murders .. Hide contents 12 in a civil jury, 15 in a criminal jury in Scotland if there's any pedantic cuntos out there. Gary Glitter just got out, not sure he’s logged on yet…oh, wait, pedantic…nevermind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, tamthebam said: I think they stopped giving jurors knives and forks after the 12 Angry Men murders .. Hide contents 12 in a civil jury, 15 in a criminal jury in Scotland if there's any pedantic cuntos out there. That reminds me of the experts expert on Give Us A Clue, Lionel Blair. Who can ever forget opposing team captain Una Stubbs sitting open mouthed as he tried to pull off Twelve Angry Men in under two minutes! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Lionel Blair was a fucking deviant despite the complete lack of evidence. Yewtree didn't dig hard enough 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Ffs no one mention the glass coffee table! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 24 minutes ago, welshbairn said: That reminds me of the experts expert on Give Us A Clue, Lionel Blair. Who can ever forget opposing team captain Una Stubbs sitting open mouthed as he tried to pull off Twelve Angry Men in under two minutes! That you, Humph? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velo army Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: If my health was up to it I'd probably consider it. But having to drive to Londonderry (80 mile round trip) 5 days a week, trying to find a parking space and then having to walk - up hill - to the court house puts me off. Also I don't think my constant coughing would go down well. Getting there by bus could be an option, assuming a bus going up Bishop Street leaves from the bus station, which it probably does. Anyway, it's all moot, as I am excusable as of right. Big team found Granda. The Kim Philby of currant buns. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Jamiroquai are just a second rate Curiosity Killed The Cat knock off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 35 minutes ago, velo army said: Big team found Granda. The Kim Philby of currant buns. Fit you like, min? JG loves The Gers! 5 minutes ago, Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo said: Jamiroquai are just a second rate Curiosity Killed The Cat knock off. When we moved from Deeside we bought a house in Princes Risborough and Jay Kay was a close neighbour. Have no views on his music but he's a thoroughly decent bloke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, The_Kincardine said: Fit you like, min? JG loves The Gers! When we moved from Deeside we bought a house in Princes Risborough and Jay Kay was a close neighbour. Have no views on his music but he's a thoroughly decent bloke. Jay Kay and the Jaikie, amarite? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJohnboy Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, welshbairn said: That reminds me of the experts expert on Give Us A Clue, Lionel Blair. Who can ever forget opposing team captain Una Stubbs sitting open mouthed as he tried to pull off Twelve Angry Men in under two minutes! I would love to see one of these "signing for the deaf" people describe the Cumbrian town of Cockermouth. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 58 minutes ago, Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo said: Jay Kay and the Jaikie, amarite? Whit you like, wee man? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 hours ago, ICTJohnboy said: I would love to see one of these "signing for the deaf" people describe the Cumbrian town of Cockermouth. Take your pick of these beauties… 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 13 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: Got a letter this morning saying I've been selected for the list for the selection for jury service. Desperately read through the exemptions categories to find people over 70 are exempted. Trebles all round! Why? Surely jury service is perfect for pensioners. A day out, meet new people to chat to, demand the accused by hung, drawn and quartered like they did in the good old days... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18May1991 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 19 hours ago, bennett said: Thoughts and prayers. Boy, 3, in tears after opening 'dud 50p Transform-A-Snack crisps' bought by grandad Grandad Steve Perrin, from Kingstanding, said Golden Wonder mistake 'ruined' his grandson's day A grandad told how his three-year-old grandson 'burst into tears' after being 'let down' by his favourite crisp brand. Steve Perrin regularly treats little Milo to a packet of 50p Transform-A-Snacks when he collects him from nursery. But the Kingstanding resident, 48, claims Milo was left 'utterly distraught' when he opened a 'dud packet' of the beef-flavoured crisps in late January. Milo was extremely upset to find he could not build a crisp-shaped car as only wheels were inside, said Steve He added that the 'crisp car body' pieces required to make it were missing - leaving Milo unable to play with his snack. Crisp manufacturer Golden Wonder has since apologised and said it would send the pair 'a gesture of goodwill "When we got home, he was utterly distraught and inconsolable to find there were only a load of wheel crisps inside. He absolutely loves making the cars and always asks for them - he's very polite. "But when he opened the pack, he burst out crying. It took me a good while to calm him down. I couldn't go back to the shop as it was too far away and was getting very dark. Steve said the incident "ruined" Milo's day. "There was probably some kind of error at the factory - however I don't think Milo could fully understand the situation," he added. I genuinely had no idea you could ‘build crisp shape cars’ with these. This could be life changing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 16 hours ago, carpetmonster said: One for the kids, there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 20 hours ago, bennett said: Thoughts and prayers. Boy, 3, in tears after opening 'dud 50p Transform-A-Snack crisps' bought by grandad Grandad Steve Perrin, from Kingstanding, said Golden Wonder mistake 'ruined' his grandson's day A grandad told how his three-year-old grandson 'burst into tears' after being 'let down' by his favourite crisp brand. Steve Perrin regularly treats little Milo to a packet of 50p Transform-A-Snacks when he collects him from nursery. But the Kingstanding resident, 48, claims Milo was left 'utterly distraught' when he opened a 'dud packet' of the beef-flavoured crisps in late January. Milo was extremely upset to find he could not build a crisp-shaped car as only wheels were inside, said Steve He added that the 'crisp car body' pieces required to make it were missing - leaving Milo unable to play with his snack. Crisp manufacturer Golden Wonder has since apologised and said it would send the pair 'a gesture of goodwill "When we got home, he was utterly distraught and inconsolable to find there were only a load of wheel crisps inside. He absolutely loves making the cars and always asks for them - he's very polite. "But when he opened the pack, he burst out crying. It took me a good while to calm him down. I couldn't go back to the shop as it was too far away and was getting very dark. Steve said the incident "ruined" Milo's day. "There was probably some kind of error at the factory - however I don't think Milo could fully understand the situation," he added. Is that the grandad or the distraught kid? Either way...FFS! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 7 hours ago, Swarley said: Why? Surely jury service is perfect for pensioners. A day out, meet new people to chat to, demand the accused by hung, drawn and quartered like they did in the good old days... 20 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: If my health was up to it I'd probably consider it. But having to drive to Londonderry (80 mile round trip) 5 days a week, trying to find a parking space and then having to walk - up hill - to the court house puts me off. Also I don't think my constant coughing would go down well. Getting there by bus could be an option, assuming a bus going up Bishop Street leaves from the bus station, which it probably does. Anyway, it's all moot, as I am excusable as of right. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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