This isn't a proper question. But the new chat thread isn't up yet. I won't be around Answer Bank for quite some time after tomorrow so just wanted to say goodbye for now and thanks to everyone I've...
What is the meaning of "pull-no-punches" in the following sentences? What started as an honest, pull-no-punches discussion left terribly hurt feelings in its wake, and the participants didn't...
Is it true that Manchester city centre has a giant network of underground tunnels and roadways? Also, a family friend reckond that directly under Deansgate there is a road that runs directly beneath...
Does anyone remember a cartoon film in called "Plague Dogs". I remember watchign as a kid. Could've been early 80's. Was about 2 dogs who escape from a chemical testing lab. I remember it...
(AB ed - this may very well be in the wrong category) I'm looking at one of those little furry things, the size of a walnut (wait until I finish you lot! Honestly, minds like a sewer..) with goggly...
Does anyone know any songs that feature a gorgeous female french or other such accent /language in a song. Also in general, regarless of accent, this is an element i think can greatly enhance...
A colleague has this afternoon declared that Blue Peter once had a baby. Apparently his name was Daniel and he had a donkey. BP 'followed' him for a few years to show his progress and made things for...
Ed, you removed my last post regarding automatic deletion of terms deemed unsuitable. It's now happened again in a question on Amsterdam, the offending term being Rembrandt's Night-watch. Sadly the...
Does anyone agree with me that the British & Irish Lions is the second most important British sporting team in existence, behind the British Olympic team?
Hello! Can anyone tell me who sang the song "Someone's left the cake out in the rain...". I remember it was a song I used to hear back in the seventies (I was about 7), when I didn't understand or...
Answering Marge about my first question and answer made me go back and check, and thus ask...Who first answered your very first question and are they still around? Andy Hughes was my very first...
Is it me or has the laughter track much more obtrusive in the repeats? Has it been added or made louder? I taped the first 2 series when they first came out, watched them to death and then taped over...
This weekend I watched my football team - Carlisle United - win the Conference Play-Offs final and be promoted to League 2 for next year. Which teams do all you AB'ers support?
I'm in a bad mood anyway so chose to ignore this if you want but it all seems to be getting a little serious. This site is supposed to a bit of fun isn't. stop giving th Ed grief and let him/her...
Anyone else use the phrase "THAT'S the badger!!!" !?!?! Is it a local thing? Or do you use a different weird phrase for "that's the one!"? Just bored and curious! Cheers! PS -...
I found a site which has inspired me to find out how clever Abers are. Can you write a two word short story? Example:
Death of a Duck Hunter
"Duck!" "Where?"
(by M. Stanley Bubien)
so what do you think of the lizard king?i think he was the sexiest man to walk the earth! he was a genious too.he had an iq of 147 i belive! whats your fav song from the doors? i favor peace frog but...
