Hedgecutter Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) Which so-called 'old' things do you refuse to drop from your day to day life? For example: 1) Vocabulary wise, I still say 'taped' instead of 'record' and refuse to say 'movie', as it's obviously a 'film', hence I taped a film that was on the TV the other night. 2) In the ever evolving world of technology, I still have a PS2 set up seeing as I'm still partial to a bit of GTA Vice City and ProEvo 2. It's permanently wired up to a box TV (with built in VHS player I should add) in the man cave. 3) I also have a cheese grater from the 1970's that hasn't been used since last night. Edited June 27, 2019 by Hedgecutter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 The wife. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Naitch Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 I’m one for saying taped as well. I also say cludgie instead of toilet. I blame my gran for that. I’m one for buying stuff in shops instead of this online malarkey I keep hearing about. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 I watch series on TV, not seasons.That a more a case of you're not American, don't live in America and don't speak American rather than being old. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Twenty seven shillings for a newspaper? Jings, crivens and help ma boab! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, MixuFixit said: The weak willpower of the young makes them prone to adopting Americanisms where my old grizzled iron will stands implacably against this scourge. One of my granddaughters talks about "diapers". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Jacksgranda said: One of my granddaughters talks about "diapers". A friend of mine did this the other day. Like any proper principled arsehole should do, I got her telt. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robosaintee Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said: One of my granddaughters talks about "diapers". That's not a being young thing. That's just being an arsehole thing, tbf. Get her telt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 17 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said: Twenty seven shillings for a newspaper? Jings, crivens and help ma boab! 27 bob surely? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) I've always been fond of the word 'cludgie' and fastidiously do my part to keep it alive. Otherwise... 1. Use a fountain pen and write in cursive. Even when typing would be quicker. 2. Wet shave, with a safety razor 3. Read books made of paper - although I have admittedly, recently succumbed and bought myself a Kindle. It's much easier when travelling, which I do a lot. 4. Use the library. 5. Routinely moan about how loud everything is today, particularly television. I'm not sure if it's the same in Britain but it seems the only attribute a woman needs to be on television here is the ability to scream "Ohhhhhhhhhhhh my GAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHDDDDD!!!!!" at the top of her lungs. The men are only marginally better. Guy Fieri, I'm looking in your direction. Edited June 27, 2019 by Shotgun 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 I call it a concert instead of a gig. I went to the Noel Gallagher concert a few weeks ago for example. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 I like books, I still have Cassette Tapes, CDs and DVDs too. I still tie my shoelaces in a double knot, just to be sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 21 minutes ago, NewBornBairn said: 27 bob surely? I prefer the more longwinded approach... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Hedgecutter said: Still love my 70s egg slicer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 5 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Still love my 70s egg slicer. Not enough to fucking clean it though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, Zen Archer said: Not enough to fucking clean it though. Tell it to the wife. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieKTID Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Going off on a tangent here after seeing the word cludgie up above, but has anyone here ever heard the saying "That'll be chocolate"? Meaning "aye, that'll be right"? I remember "that'll be chocolate" haven't heard it in ages, mind you i haven't lived in Scotland for ages.This is on my toilet door... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Still love my 70s egg slicer. That looks like a futuristic Flymo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodallegabombs Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Going off on a tangent here after seeing the word cludgie up above, but has anyone here ever heard the saying "That'll be chocolate"? Meaning "aye, that'll be right"? Yes my family use that expression and have done as long as I can remember. Unsurprisingly I’ve not heard it used by anyone else. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dindeleux Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: Twenty seven shillings for a newspaper? Jings, crivens and help ma boab! I still judge the price of everything compared to what it was when I first started having to budget my pocket money, Crips - 30p Mars Bar or similar confectionary - 30p Milky Way - 12p Taz/Freddo - 5p Fritter roll - 40p Somehow I am still shocked when things cost more than this. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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