galianomama said:
Heh, considering what the gulfies used to be famous for, you could definitely say it has something to do with the air.
oddballs, crazies and contrarians
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Heh, considering what the gulfies used to be famous for, you could definitely say it has something to do with the air.
My high school math teacher taught the quadratic equation by equating it to giving birth. I don't remember how it all went, but he talked about throwing out the placenta was like removing some terms from the equation.
Yes, he was a strange man, and by far my favourite teacher!
Yes, he was a strange man, and by far my favourite teacher!
That's hilarious! My science teacher in Grade 10 was like that, certifiably insane. When he wanted you to leave, he would tell you to evaporate. I don't know why that one strange thing has stuck in my head all these years, but I just loved it.
My grade 8 French teacher suffered from some sugar deficiency disease, and she just told us if she ever passed out just to push her under the desk and have a party.
My high school science teacher was nearly 70 when I was in high school, and he just retired last year. Every single class turned into some discussion about farming and how all he ever wanted to be was a farmer, but somehow he got stuck teaching grade 12 physics.
My grade 8 english teacher called us all sports fans. Mr. Brooks, if you're out there..HELLLLOOOOO Sports fans!!
My high school science teacher was nearly 70 when I was in high school, and he just retired last year. Every single class turned into some discussion about farming and how all he ever wanted to be was a farmer, but somehow he got stuck teaching grade 12 physics.
My grade 8 english teacher called us all sports fans. Mr. Brooks, if you're out there..HELLLLOOOOO Sports fans!!
Man, you had some funny teachers. I love the French teacher's remark. Teachers can make a kid love a class just by injecting that bit of humour into the works.
I had some great teachers. Maybe that's from growing up on an acreage and going to a country school...or maybe I just liked school so therefore I liked my teachers.
My junior high math teacher refused to give me any report card mark about 90% (even though I'd scored above 95% on every test/assignment etc) because he thought that then I wouldn't have anything to work towards. My dad gave him hell for that.
I could go on and on about all my teachers. I'm one of those rare people, I could probably list every teacher I've ever had starting in Kindergarten (her husband is my family's mechanic) and know some little anecdote about every one!
My junior high math teacher refused to give me any report card mark about 90% (even though I'd scored above 95% on every test/assignment etc) because he thought that then I wouldn't have anything to work towards. My dad gave him hell for that.
I could go on and on about all my teachers. I'm one of those rare people, I could probably list every teacher I've ever had starting in Kindergarten (her husband is my family's mechanic) and know some little anecdote about every one!
You know, I was thinking. Maybe I am an oddball/crazy whatever. I mean seriously, how many people can name every teacher? (i could name my music teachers, badminton coaches too)....Plus, I actually calculated how many twoonies could fit into my piggy bank by determining the area of my piggy bank. And no, it's not a cube, it's an odd shape. Involved complex math. Yes, maybe I am an oddball....
And just for you Haggis..
Grade 1: Miss Rekken. She used to have hand puppets and would bring them out when we were all good. Our school only had 4 classrooms at that time, and no indoor plumbing. We had "porta potty bathroom breaks" and our gym doubled as the library.
And just for you Haggis..
Grade 1: Miss Rekken. She used to have hand puppets and would bring them out when we were all good. Our school only had 4 classrooms at that time, and no indoor plumbing. We had "porta potty bathroom breaks" and our gym doubled as the library.
Diamond Sun said:
Look at that, DS, I even took a break from my movie (it's great so far), to see what you had written.
Yes, you are an oddball, that's why you're so darn likeable. Why would anybody opt for normal, I wonder?
I'm trying to think of a submission here, but will be drawn and quartered if I do not get my butt back into that living room to watch the movie, drink the coffee and eat the new strawberry flavoured Kit Kat. Shockingly good birdy num nums.
Haggis what are your eating? you better make sure you go a few extra miles on that bike tomarrow Love the donkey post galianomama, sounds just like you. For anyone interested galianomama is my edward sissorhands 8) Well haggis I am off for a little bike ride and check out the doings in my neighbourhood. Catch you on the moro. Loved your post diamond sun. Later gater
Love the donkey post galianomama, sounds just like you. For anyone interested galianomama is my edward sissorhands 8) Well haggis I am off for a little bike ride and check out the doings in my neighbourhood. Catch you on the moro. Loved your post diamond sun. Later gater Im watching
Feel like a voyeur....(DONT SAY IT!)
have been-- and enjoy the thread. I promise, I will post o this tomorrow.....
Feel like a voyeur....(DONT SAY IT!)
have been-- and enjoy the thread. I promise, I will post o this tomorrow.....
peapod said:Haggis what are your eating? you better make sure you go a few extra miles on that bike tomarrow
Hope your bike ride was fun, Pea. I did not get my strawberry Kit Kat, and feel very sorry for myself about that. The Hitchhiker's Guide is three hours long, I cannot sit in front of the television for that long unless it is Kenneth Branagh on the screen. We're going to watch the show in segments over the next few nights (they're 1/2 hour segments anyway, it's a BBC television series, turns out).
Who the heck is Edward Scissorhands?
STRAWBWERRY KIT KAT?
Whats that? We dont have that here...!!
Ive been gypped!!!
Rent the movie, Edward Scissorhands-- youll love it-- dry, witty poignant..excellent flick!
If you like English TV, youll appreciate it-- very nuanced.
Whats that? We dont have that here...!!
Ive been gypped!!!
Rent the movie, Edward Scissorhands-- youll love it-- dry, witty poignant..excellent flick!
If you like English TV, youll appreciate it-- very nuanced.
Say, I will check it out this weekend, then. Thanks for the tip. Yes, I very much like English TV.
This isn't the question thread, but what is your favourite Fawlty Tower episode, everybody? It fits here, for if we're talking about oddballs et al, Basil Fawlty has to be mentioned.
I have two favourite scenes:
1. The moose head scene(s)
2. The end of The Psychiatrist, when Fawlty gets down on his haunches, puts his hands over his head, and hops around while moaning.
MMMMmmmmm, strawberry Kit Kats, MMMMMmmmmm, mmmmmmmmmmmmmm, yum yum.
This isn't the question thread, but what is your favourite Fawlty Tower episode, everybody? It fits here, for if we're talking about oddballs et al, Basil Fawlty has to be mentioned.
I have two favourite scenes:
1. The moose head scene(s)
2. The end of The Psychiatrist, when Fawlty gets down on his haunches, puts his hands over his head, and hops around while moaning.
MMMMmmmmm, strawberry Kit Kats, MMMMMmmmmm, mmmmmmmmmmmmmm, yum yum.
I want strawberry kit kats!
My favorite episodes were when the dining room got boarded up and the scenes where he wont register what he thinks are the unmarrieds.
Also, when the Lord came to visit and he wanted to impress him....I was in stitches..!
My favorite episodes were when the dining room got boarded up and the scenes where he wont register what he thinks are the unmarrieds.
Also, when the Lord came to visit and he wanted to impress him....I was in stitches..!
researchok said:
Dear god yes, and the German episode... just DON'T MENTION THE WAR. I think I might have mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it....
I have seen all twelve episodes so many times that I can pretty much run them all in my head without having to turn on the television.
Oh god, another one of my very most favourite HAS to be when he trashes his car. Takes a stick off a tree and beats it.
The man is a genius, the show truly amazing.
Haggis McBagpipe said:
Haha! I did not yet read the rest of this threat, but I can already guess that this part is about Fawelty Towers, right?
That German episode is brilliant. My parents live in Germany and are going on a holiday in Scotland, so they take a German car with them. My father wants to stick a text ont he bumper sayingL "Don't mention the war". A great joke if he really dares to, but I doubt it.
Haggis I cannot believe you have not seen edward sissorhands! You must rent it, it will appeal to your oddballness. Its a very sweet movie without all the sticky syrup, about the differences in people and how people are threatened by it. Its done in a way only Tim Burton can do. Here is a little quizz for ya. I will provide the answers later
Fawlty Towers quiz
General
Which of these is the correct fictional address of Fawlty Towers?
14 Redwood Lane
16 Elwood Avenue
10 Seaview Crescent
16 Wellington Place
Polly is supposed to be an art student in Fawlty Towers, but what was she in the pilot episode?
History Student
Drama Student
Philosophy Student
Journalism Student
What are the first names of the elderly ladies (Miss Gatsby and Miss Tibbs) who are permanent residents at Fawlty Towers?
Ursula and Abitha
Abigail and Victoria
Edith and Ursula
Abigail and Agatha
What is the very final line in Fawlty Towers (at the close of Basil The Rat)?
“I knew that veal was off!”
“Papers here yet Fawlty?”
“I’m sorry he’s from Barcelona”
“I’m afraid it’s started to rain again.”
A Touch of Class
Lord Melbury intends to con Basil out of his collection of what?
Stamps
Cigarette Cards
Coins
Victorian Postcards
The Builders
At the very end of this episode, Basil announces he is fleeing to which country?
Canada
Australia
The USA
Brazil
The Wedding Party
Manuel tells us about his family back in Barcelona, but which is correct?
6 brothers, 1 sister
4 brothers, 5 sisters
3 brothers, 4 sisters
5 brothers, 4 sisters
The Hotel Inspectors
Why is Mr Walt in Torquay?
For the exhibition
As a witness in a court case
To view the total eclipse
For the summer
Gourmet Night
What is the name of the Greek chef who ends up drunk and incapable?
Nikolaos
Kurt
Nikos
Kostas
What day of the week does Basil say is best to hold his Gourmet Night?
Sunday
Thursday
Tuesday
Friday
Why is Polly asking the rest of the staff to join her in a celebration drink?
She is pregnant
She is leaving Fawlty Towers
She has a big win at the bingo
She has sold a sketch
Which guest is served raw mullet?
Mrs Hall
Colonel Hall
Mr Twitchen
Mrs Twitchen
The Germans
How many eggs mayonnaise did the Germans order?
One
Two
Three
Four
Communication Problems
How much does Mrs Richards say she paid for her room (not including Value Added Tax)? Remember, this was 1979.
£7.20
£3.40
£12.50
£39.99
What is Mrs Richards’ (the deaf old bat) first name?
Alice
Alison
Anne
Angela
In this episode, Manuel tells Mrs Richards that Basil is from?
Swanage
Swansea
Swindon
Southampton
On what notable day does Communication Problems take place on?
VE Day
St George’s Day
Remembrance Sunday
St David’s Day
What is the name of the horse that Basil has a win on?
Fishwife
Flying Tart
Dragonfly
Bird Brain
Mrs Richards gets a telephone call about the house she is trying to sell, where is her house located?
Blackpool
Brighton
Basildon
Bournemouth
What great sight is not mentioned by Basil Fawlty when he talks to Mrs Richards?
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Great Pyramid of Kheops
Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically
Sydney Opera House
The Psychiatrist
What is the name of the Welsh restaurant recommended to Raylene Miles by Basil?
Taste of the Valleys
Café Caerphilly
Delilah's
Leek House
How old is Mr Johnson's mother in The Psychiatrist?
68
73
77
79
In the opening scene, Basil is complaining to the telephone operator that he can't get through to which of the following?
The Samaratins
His Doctor
The Speaking Clock
The Police
Waldorf Salad
What is Mr Hamilton's (who wants a Waldorf Salad) first name?
Chuck
Bill
Clark
Harry
How much does Basil get offered to keep the chef back to cook for the American guests?
£20
£10
£25
£30
What Harold Robbins novel is Sybil Fawlty reading in the dining room?
The Carpetbaggers
The Secret
The Adventurers
Never Love a Stranger
For how many years does Basil say the Major has been a resident for?
6
7
8
9
Which motorway does Mr Hamilton refer to as a "backstreet"?
The M1
The M4
The M5
The M25
When Basil asks him to work overtime to cook dinner for Mr & Mrs Hamilton, where does Terry the Chef say he is just about to go to?
A football match
His karate class
A nightclub
To visit his girlfriend
How long does Mrs Hamilton say she has lived in the USA for?
Ten years
Twelve years
Eight years
Twenty years
The Kipper and the Corpse
What is the name of the dog that bites Manuel and Polly?
Patch
Prince
Winston
Arthur
What newspaper does Mr Leeman request along with his breakfast in bed?
The Times
The Guardian
The Telegraph
The Daily Mail
The Anniversary
What is the date of the Fawlty’s wedding anniversary?
22 June
29 July
1 August
17 April
How many turn up for Basil and Sybil’s party?
Two couples and Sybil’s friend Audrey
Four couples
Two couples and Basil’s mother
Three couples
Basil the Rat
What colour of cage is Manuel’s pet “hamster” kept in?
Lime Green
Black
Red and White
Light Blue
What was Major Gowen supposed to be shooting outside the window?
A rat
A tiger
A dragon
A starling
According to Sybil’s mother, how did Basil and Sybil get together?
Through a dating agency
Black Magic
Through Blind Date with Cilla Black
Sheer bad luck
What does Basil say Sybil’s specialist subject on Mastermind should be?
“Gossiping on the phone”
“Worrying about nothing”
“The bleedin’ obvious”
“The books of Harold Robbins
Fawlty Towers quiz
General
Which of these is the correct fictional address of Fawlty Towers?
14 Redwood Lane
16 Elwood Avenue
10 Seaview Crescent
16 Wellington Place
Polly is supposed to be an art student in Fawlty Towers, but what was she in the pilot episode?
History Student
Drama Student
Philosophy Student
Journalism Student
What are the first names of the elderly ladies (Miss Gatsby and Miss Tibbs) who are permanent residents at Fawlty Towers?
Ursula and Abitha
Abigail and Victoria
Edith and Ursula
Abigail and Agatha
What is the very final line in Fawlty Towers (at the close of Basil The Rat)?
“I knew that veal was off!”
“Papers here yet Fawlty?”
“I’m sorry he’s from Barcelona”
“I’m afraid it’s started to rain again.”
A Touch of Class
Lord Melbury intends to con Basil out of his collection of what?
Stamps
Cigarette Cards
Coins
Victorian Postcards
The Builders
At the very end of this episode, Basil announces he is fleeing to which country?
Canada
Australia
The USA
Brazil
The Wedding Party
Manuel tells us about his family back in Barcelona, but which is correct?
6 brothers, 1 sister
4 brothers, 5 sisters
3 brothers, 4 sisters
5 brothers, 4 sisters
The Hotel Inspectors
Why is Mr Walt in Torquay?
For the exhibition
As a witness in a court case
To view the total eclipse
For the summer
Gourmet Night
What is the name of the Greek chef who ends up drunk and incapable?
Nikolaos
Kurt
Nikos
Kostas
What day of the week does Basil say is best to hold his Gourmet Night?
Sunday
Thursday
Tuesday
Friday
Why is Polly asking the rest of the staff to join her in a celebration drink?
She is pregnant
She is leaving Fawlty Towers
She has a big win at the bingo
She has sold a sketch
Which guest is served raw mullet?
Mrs Hall
Colonel Hall
Mr Twitchen
Mrs Twitchen
The Germans
How many eggs mayonnaise did the Germans order?
One
Two
Three
Four
Communication Problems
How much does Mrs Richards say she paid for her room (not including Value Added Tax)? Remember, this was 1979.
£7.20
£3.40
£12.50
£39.99
What is Mrs Richards’ (the deaf old bat) first name?
Alice
Alison
Anne
Angela
In this episode, Manuel tells Mrs Richards that Basil is from?
Swanage
Swansea
Swindon
Southampton
On what notable day does Communication Problems take place on?
VE Day
St George’s Day
Remembrance Sunday
St David’s Day
What is the name of the horse that Basil has a win on?
Fishwife
Flying Tart
Dragonfly
Bird Brain
Mrs Richards gets a telephone call about the house she is trying to sell, where is her house located?
Blackpool
Brighton
Basildon
Bournemouth
What great sight is not mentioned by Basil Fawlty when he talks to Mrs Richards?
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Great Pyramid of Kheops
Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically
Sydney Opera House
The Psychiatrist
What is the name of the Welsh restaurant recommended to Raylene Miles by Basil?
Taste of the Valleys
Café Caerphilly
Delilah's
Leek House
How old is Mr Johnson's mother in The Psychiatrist?
68
73
77
79
In the opening scene, Basil is complaining to the telephone operator that he can't get through to which of the following?
The Samaratins
His Doctor
The Speaking Clock
The Police
Waldorf Salad
What is Mr Hamilton's (who wants a Waldorf Salad) first name?
Chuck
Bill
Clark
Harry
How much does Basil get offered to keep the chef back to cook for the American guests?
£20
£10
£25
£30
What Harold Robbins novel is Sybil Fawlty reading in the dining room?
The Carpetbaggers
The Secret
The Adventurers
Never Love a Stranger
For how many years does Basil say the Major has been a resident for?
6
7
8
9
Which motorway does Mr Hamilton refer to as a "backstreet"?
The M1
The M4
The M5
The M25
When Basil asks him to work overtime to cook dinner for Mr & Mrs Hamilton, where does Terry the Chef say he is just about to go to?
A football match
His karate class
A nightclub
To visit his girlfriend
How long does Mrs Hamilton say she has lived in the USA for?
Ten years
Twelve years
Eight years
Twenty years
The Kipper and the Corpse
What is the name of the dog that bites Manuel and Polly?
Patch
Prince
Winston
Arthur
What newspaper does Mr Leeman request along with his breakfast in bed?
The Times
The Guardian
The Telegraph
The Daily Mail
The Anniversary
What is the date of the Fawlty’s wedding anniversary?
22 June
29 July
1 August
17 April
How many turn up for Basil and Sybil’s party?
Two couples and Sybil’s friend Audrey
Four couples
Two couples and Basil’s mother
Three couples
Basil the Rat
What colour of cage is Manuel’s pet “hamster” kept in?
Lime Green
Black
Red and White
Light Blue
What was Major Gowen supposed to be shooting outside the window?
A rat
A tiger
A dragon
A starling
According to Sybil’s mother, how did Basil and Sybil get together?
Through a dating agency
Black Magic
Through Blind Date with Cilla Black
Sheer bad luck
What does Basil say Sybil’s specialist subject on Mastermind should be?
“Gossiping on the phone”
“Worrying about nothing”
“The bleedin’ obvious”
“The books of Harold Robbins