Controversy

[craigb]

Seems to me that the best threads are the controversial ones, so I thought that a thread where one can just be controversial might be the go.


O.K, to start the ball rolling;

I reckon Rugby League sucks, and that the State of Origin is merely a manufactured marketing exercise.

Insert opinion here: :)

[Grunt]

Yup.

[bitingmidge]

You won't even get a bite with that one Craig.

How about: Only NSW, WA and Qld should be allowed to play in the first division of the AFL because no Melbourne team is consistently good enough.

:)

[Auld Bassoon]

Seems to me that the best threads are the controversial ones, so I thought that a thread where one can just be controversial might be the go.


O.K, to start the ball rolling;

I reckon Rugby League sucks, and that the State of Origin is merely a manufactured marketing exercise.

Insert opinion here: :)I thought that you said "controversial" - that isn't, it's facthttp://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/images/icons/icon10.gif

(from an ex Union playerhttp://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/images/icons/icon7.gif)

Cheers!

[Jack E]

How about we bring up speling agen,
or poor punctuation;:',
lack of sentence structure,
using ........ instead of a simple comma to indicate a pause,
the Incorrect use Of capital Letters,
INexplicably USing CApital LEtters FOr THe FIrst TWo LEtters IN A WOrd,

That should be controversial :D :D :D

Jack

[vsquizz]

I'd like to say there is too much controversy on this forum...Too many senseless threads, with meaningless posts.....and too much jocularity waaayyyy to much clowin around and Yes TOO much Controversy!!

Head Clown Rant out:

Cheers

[vsquizz]

And anyway, Matt Rogers and Wendell Sailor were magnificent for the Wallabies tonight so not all Rugby League players are too dumb to see the light:D

Is that controversial enough:rolleyes:

Cheers

[DanP]

I'm sure this has been done before.....


DO A SEARCH.

[Jack E]

If it doesn't plug in, it isn't worth using

[Harry72]

I started a nice Controversy at work... on the wall of course, I wrote "The Port Adelaide Crows" gee does it get some nasty comments!(I find it funny since I dont follow AFL or ball sports at all...)

[Harry72]

Hows this then for controversy...

BEER SUCKS

Care to comment?

Disclaimer, I realy dont mean that, even if I dont drink it!

Or hows this....

GMC kicks FESTOOL ****!

[Jack E]

I started a nice Controversy at work... on the wall of course, I wrote "The Port Adelaide Crows" gee does it get some nasty comments!(I find it funny since I dont follow AFL or ball sports at all...)
I saw a couple of funny ones at work.
Just above the toilet paper in one toilet it said "Engineers Degree's, please take one".
Just above the paper in another toilet where the druck drivers work (400 tonne mining trucks) was written "truck licences, please take one".
Yet another toilet wall had written on it, "please flush twice, it's a long way to the kitchen".

[Jack E]

I am a bit worried about you Harry.
In your last two posts you have revealed that you don't drink beer or follow ball sports. :confused: :confused: :confused:

[Harry72]

Nah dont worrie mate Im still an aussie, I never got into team type sports when I was younger because I had a temper problem... use to fight too much, once started it was hard for me to stop.
And I dont like beer because after giving up smoking(5yrs ago)I didnt drink for 6mths, tasted a beer and did it taste like ****(still does) its a aquired taste so I prefer drinking spirits(Jacks) or the occasional port/sweet wine because it tastes nice not bitter or acidy... and there's nothing worse than being bloated.
Between working a 48hr week and at least 48hrs OT per month(just did 6 12hr night shifts in a row), gym and a 1hr walk everyday, woodwork, carclub, renovating my house and odd jobs I do for other people... like last week I made a large sign for a coffee shop, I dont really have time to drink anymore I only drink on special occasions nowdays.(lucky I dont play sport eh!)

Hey the best one written on the toilet wall at work was "All t**** over 1kg must be lowered by rope"

[Gingermick]

I dont think the best threads are controversial ones.

[JackoH]

Yes they are!

[arose62]

I'm not a Triton demonstrator, and I don't think that controversial threads are the best ones.

Cheers,
Andrew

[Shane Watson]

Well while you guys were trying to annouy each other over the weekend, I was out doing this (see pics) enjoying my birthday over the Gold Coast Hinterland, argh the serinity!

[ozwinner]

Well while you guys were trying to annouy each other over the weekend, I was out doing this (see pics) enjoying my birthday over the Gold Coast Hinterland, argh the serinity!
How come Queensland has "Hinterland"??
And the rest of Oz has hills??
Is it a Hint of land??

Al :confused:

[bitingmidge]

How come Queensland has "Hinterland"??
And the rest of Oz has hills??
Is it a Hint of land??

Al :confused:
Was named after one of the cabinet ministers in Joh's parliament: Russ Hinter.

P
;)

[arose62]

How come Queensland has "Hinterland"??
And the rest of Oz has hills??
Is it a Hint of land??


H'it's the hopposite to "H'out ter sea" - "H'in ter land"

Prolly 'cause yer see them high bits first when yer "Hout ter sea"

Cheers,
Andrew

[vsquizz]

That ballon is contoversial. When I owned a house in Helensvale (next to that unfortunatley named suburb of "Labrador") the bloody ballon crashed in my backyard!. Champagne, chicken wing and giggling grandmums all a##e over teacup on my back lawn....and I didn't even shoot it down:D


Its a nice view though...from the balloon that is

Cheers

[Caliban]

If ever a thread needed hyjacking. :rolleyes:

[Stuart]

How about we bring up speling agen,
or poor punctuation;:',
lack of sentence structure,
using ........ instead of a simple comma to indicate a pause,
the Incorrect use Of capital Letters,
INexplicably USing CApital LEtters FOr THe FIrst TWo LEtters IN A WOrd,

That should be controversial :D :D :D

Jack Yeah, but that is all by one person! (no - not Jack!)



As a Triton Club President, I have to deal with all sorts of controversial issues. Goes with the territory I guess.

[craigb]

Was named after one of the cabinet ministers in Joh's parliament: Russ Hinter.

P
;)

Also minister for racing wasn't he ;) :D

Isn't there a lake or something named after him too :confused:

[RETIRED]

Well while you guys were trying to annouy each other over the weekend, I was out doing this (see pics) enjoying my birthday over the Gold Coast Hinterland, argh the serinity!
Mongrel!!! :D :D

[E. maculata]

Was named after one of the cabinet ministers in Joh's parliament: Russ Hinter.


He wasn't just one of the ministers he was THE minister of all he saw, or wanted, wasn't he?

[vsquizz]

He wasn't just one of the ministers he was THE minister of all he saw, or wanted, wasn't he?
"Well well, don't you worry about sonny, by Crikey";)

Cheers

[craigb]

There is definitely no a in definitely. :p

[Ashore]

Yeah, but that is all by one person! (no - not Jack!)

As a Triton Club President, I have to deal with all sorts of controversial issues. Goes with the territory I guess.But are you demonstrater and if so what is you gumby No.

[E. maculata]

There is definitely no a in definitely.
true but there definately is one in bargin
:D

[Stuart]

But are you demonstrater and if so what is you gumby No. No, although I do a lot of demonstrating on Triton equipment at the club. Thought I'd start a new category. Still waiting for my Gumby rating :D

[E. maculata]

Crikey I just realised I've been a demonstrator too, been to quite few political rallies held my placard waved to the media, argued the point, drank large amounts of alcohol and basically demonstrated my ar$3 off.......ahh the memories, the chants of "hell no we won't go x 42" ;)

Bruce C.
The ex Demonstrator and alledged muckraker.

[Gumby]

No, although I do a lot of demonstrating on Triton equipment at the club. Thought I'd start a new category. Still waiting for my Gumby rating :D

1/2 :D

[Stuart]

give us a half for the other, and I'll call it a start! I've got 6 days left as a Triton Club President :)

Wonder if I get a watch when I retire?

[Cliff Rogers]

....And I dont like beer because ....
????? Don't try drinking the crap from Adelade, get into some of this.....

http://www.coopers.com.au/

Beats the hell out of Adelaide beer. :cool:

[Stuart]

????? Don't try drinking the crap from Adelade, get into some of this.....

http://www.coopers.com.au/

Beats the hell out of Adelaide beer. :cool:
Even better, get into this "Monteith's (http://www.monteiths.co.nz/)"
Kiwis know how to brew ;)

[Harry72]

????? Don't try drinking the crap from Adelade, get into some of this.....

http://www.coopers.com.au/

Beats the hell out of Adelaide beer. :cool:
I dont even like Crownies anymore(was fav), just doesnt go down well no matter what brand, I end up sittin for an hour... tip it out and grab a Jacks"n"coke instead(yum lotsa sugar).
Not everyone likes a beer, a bit like a true reformed smoker smells it a mile away and makes you feel sick(that I know 1st hand).

I thought coopers made beer in adelaide?

[craigb]

I think Crown's are just Foster's (yeck!) in a brown bottle.

I thought that Coopers was from Adelaide also.

[silentC]

It's from Regency Park, wherever that is. Probably Adelaide...

You simply cannot beat the taste of a James Squire Pilsner, Porter or IPA.

[craigb]

You simply cannot beat the taste of a James Squire Pilsner, Porter or IPA.

Nuthin' controversial about that :p :D

[silentC]

Sorry, unintentional thread hijack.

I wish they'd bring back KB. Now THAT was a beer you could fall in love with.

[bitingmidge]

Sorry, unintentional thread hijack.

Now THAT's the most controversial thing I've seen in ages: how do we know it was unintentional ?

P
:D

[silentC]

Because hijacking is a form of terrorism and I would never joke about that because the penalties are severe. :p

[Driver]

true but there definately is one in bargin
:D

Actually, there is two in bargain but there are only one in bargin'. As in: "I'm bargin' into this thread!"

How's that for a hi-jack - all youse spellin' nazis?

[Daddles]

Coopers is an Adelaide, family brewery and has been for the last three millenia (almost). Their ales are very, very nice and their stout is quite drinkable.

Another Adelaide beer is Southwark which is a true bitter beer (unlike the muck they make in the Eastern states and call 'bitter') and has won world class competitions with it. Being a true bitter beer, it is a bit of an aquired taste and not for everyone and most people who complain about it usually choose to drink light draughts. Southwark also make a very nice Vintage Stout, about the best stout you can buy in a bottle (Guinness being the best on tap if you can find a pub that does it properly :D - pity Guinness is crap out of cans and bottles :( ).

The third big company, West End, used to be localy owned but got bought by the Victorians and the quality of the beer lowered accordingly. It bulk produces a draught beer that has a kick, goes down easily and is not for the fussy drinker.

When I lived in Squidly, I used to drink Toohey's Old and Reschs rather than New - that sort of gells with the preferences I've shown above :D , New being a draught and the other two darker, more bitter beers. Both these are available here now and it was interesting comparing them with the local product (side by side - ya gotta do these tests proppa ya know).

I should point out that my only contact with Victorian beers are their mass products as sold in our bottle shops and on tap in the pubs and they do not compare favourably with the local West End. Perhaps they loose something in the trip over here.

I did live in Brisbane and became familiar with XXXX there, but not overly familiar. It's in the draught family which, as you might have guessed, is not my preference. I've yet to discover the other Qld products.

For the Taswegians, we get Cascade here which is nice but a bit light for my tastes. However, my best mate drinks it and I always ask for a second and savour both.

One of the joys in life is going into a strange pub and seeing what beers they have. Similarly with festivals. It's always a delight to drink a famous foreign beer and discover that while it's nice, it's not as good as the local brew. The most interesting beer I've tried was a Chinese beer with a name like grumpy tiger or something. Made me suspect that the Chinese enjoy getting drunk.

Dammit, I'm going to have to get into homebrew again :D

Cheers
Richard

and anyone who wants to argue with me should first refer to my signature :D

[bitingmidge]

Richard,

Why didn't you mention Bundaberg Ginger Beer?

P
:confused:

[shaunburgess]

My much older brothers and sisters used to drink Stones green ginger beer, they got some latley as apparently it is having a bit of a revival in Adelaide. God it tastes like crap, and as a youngster i did drink Southwark Bitter (green death) and this stones crap is even worse than that!!!!!!:eek:

Give me a Coopers pale ale everytime, there is nice brew...

or Henikian genuine stuff not the crap thay bottle here!

[Daddles]

Richard,

Why didn't you mention Bundaberg Ginger Beer?

P
:confused:

Peter, I was sticking to the alcoholic stuff.

I discovered Bundaberg's Ginger Nectar back in the eighties when working in NSW. In those days, it was just one of those quaint things you found in the country, not something the toffs in the city would drink. We used to travel past a shop to get to the one that sold BGB. Lovely stuff. And the Horehound.

Thankfully, it's available in the shops here now, and the supermarkets. Wonderful stuff. Best Ginger Beer available by a loooonnnnnnnggggggg shot.

Richard
dammit, I'm thirsty now :D

[Daddles]

My much older brothers and sisters used to drink Stones green ginger beer, they got some latley as apparently it is having a bit of a revival in Adelaide. God it tastes like crap, and as a youngster i did drink Southwark Bitter (green death) and this stones crap is even worse than that!!!!!!:eek:

Give me a Coopers pale ale everytime, there is nice brew...

or Henikian genuine stuff not the crap thay bottle here!

Stones is a nice, warming drop, but rather syrupy - very much an aquired taste. Got a real, sneaky kick to it too. Very nice around a camp fire in the middle of winter. Half Stones, half brandy and you have a hell water that makes you forget your worries (coz ya keep sipping it).

If you are a pale ale man, I'm not surprised you don't like a true bitter beer. Southwark has one of the highest bitter quotients in the world so if you like clean and light, it's not likely to be high on your list of loves. But, for those of us who do like it, the imitators are mere imitations.

Heineken - I first tried this at a Dutch festival. It was nice but nothing special, especially when compared to Coopers Ales. However, it might have been bottled in which case I will reserve my judgement until I can taste it on tap.

We have an 'Irish' pub near me that does Guinness on tap ... properly. Man is it special. I can't drink the bottled version, and aren't all that impressed with the tins, but from there mmmmmmmmmmmm. Interestingly, how it tastes also depends on the bod who pours it. I was surprised one night when a snotty nosed kid poured my first pint and it was a disappointment. I put that down to the keg, but my second pint was poured by an experienced barman and it was nirvanah. Perhaps they changed kegs. Perhaps it was the kid's fault. Perhaps I was half tiddled after the first pint, but I doubt it. :D

Cheers
Richard

[Gingermick]

Have you tried the beers made by Belgian monks? Makes guiness look pretty lame.

[Cliff Rogers]

I knew Coopers was a SA beer but didn't realise it was made in Adelaide.

Anyway, they make several good beers.

I also like Tooheys Old & Bunderberg Ginger Beer but am not fussed on their Root Beer, tastes like sweet Sars.

[AlexS]

You simply cannot beat the taste of a James Squire Pilsner, Porter or IPA.

Yep, me great great great great grandfather makes a pretty good brew :)

Actually, he was a pretty good breeder, so probably half of Sydney can claim that relationship. :D

[craigb]

Well I'm not disputing that the origiinal James Squire was a top bloke Alex.

After all, to be the first person to brew beer on a continent has got to have a pretty good claim to fame. :D

However the current James Squire's is brewed by a seppo :eek:

Chuck Hahn in fact. :)

[Jack E]

James Squire doesn't do a whole lot for me, nor do Crownies.

I do love Coopers Pale, Corona's, Tooheys Old, and Hieneken.
That stuff made by monks at the Belgian Beer Cafe (Brisbane and I think now in Adelaide also) is great, go and try it.

As far as Cascade goes, the normal run of the mill Draught is the best. That premium stuff is only what they sell to the big island, nobody in Tassie drinks it, much like nobody drinks fosters in Australia.

I think the best way to start controversy with beer would be to say that VB was drinkable. How on earth that stuff keeps selling is beyond me :confused:

[silentC]

VB just happens to be my choice of the budget beers. When I'm not drinking Tooheys Old that is. Actually, come to think of it most people I know drink VB. We usually have Boags in the fridge but get a case or three of VB when we're expecting a big session.

[craigb]

Carona :confused: :confused:

You mean that girly drink with the lemon wedge in the neck?
;) ;) :D :D

[Jack E]

That's the one :) :) :)

[outback]

What angle should I sharpen my pancakes at?

[craigb]

25 degrees

[Jack E]

That depends, we will need alot more information.
Hard or soft wood?
Highly figured grain?
Perhaps a picture would help.

[Jack E]

Carona :confused: :confused:

You mean that girly drink with the lemon wedge in the neck?
;) ;) :D :D

At least one lot af Mexicans can make a beer :D :D :D

[echnidna]

bout it needs a back bevel

[outback]

Self raising flour, eggs from free range chooks. Colur, oh a light golden colour if they are looked after.

[Zed]

i've left this alone coz I thought it was a claytons thread... you'se are trying too hard I think. the best way for contreversy is to select something that is currently in the news and then take the unpopular position... therefore I propose :

"western decadence and colonial european expansionism has left a foul and bitter pill in the mouths of the downtrodden local populaces around the world who suffer thru the poverty cycle that is required to prop up western culture. Therefore it is an acceptable practice to expunge your own demons via vitriolic hatred and violent upheavals against the chain bringing revenue driven westerners, to whit : explosions and acts of political violence to acheive visibility of your cause"



**** Disclaimer - I dont believe for a second that the above is true****

[HappyHammer]

Carona :confused: :confused:

You mean that girly drink with the lemon wedge in the neck?
;) ;) :D :D
I think its Lime and it's easy drinking and better than VB, although I usually drink New in the pub so don't qualify as a connoisseur:D

HH.

[HappyHammer]

How about we should allow monkeys to be used for the testing of cosmetic products as they are a pest:D :D

HH.

[Zed]

How about we should allow monkeys to be used for the testing of cosmetic products as they are a pest:D :D

HH.


how is your statement controversial :confused: :confused: :confused:

you'll get no bites from anyone.... including me (see my autosignature....)

PS - they already do what you say.... every heard of the rhesus monkey ?

[HappyHammer]

how is your statement controversial :confused: :confused: :confused:

you'll get no bites from anyone.... including me (see my autosignature....)

PS - they already do what you say.... every heard of the rhesus monkey ?
OK let's include Chimps and while we're at it why not let the Japanese kill as many whales as they feel like.

HH.

[Cliff Rogers]

http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=19317

[Gingermick]

Most Australians drink red wine too warm and white wine too cold. Idiots around here think you should drink red wine at room temperature. Sometimes thats 38°.

[Cliff Rogers]

... Idiots around here think you should drink red wine at room temperature. Sometimes thats 38°.
Yeap, there are at least 4 of us in Cairns wagging a battle with the local eating spots to keep their reds in a cooler place, like the fridge.

It's got to the point that when we make a booking, if we know what's on their wine list, we ask them to put a couple in the fridge for us, if not, we ask them to read out the Red wine menu over the phone & then we pick a couple to put away for us. When we get there, if we look like being in the mood for a long stay, we usually get a couple more put away as well.

[craigb]

http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=19317

Arrgh that's too much! It's bloody tragic is what it is. :(

I've just cracked one of the self same brew. :eek:

Mmmmm Grolsch :D

[Grunt]

What angle should I sharpen my pancakes at?


It depends if you want pointy or blunt pancakes.

[Grunt]

Mmmmm Grolsch

Grolsch is great as long as it's in the 500ml bottle with the flip lid. The 375ml stuff just isn't the same.

Becks is a damn fine beer.

[outback]

OK< I give up, how come my pic got deleted, but Grunts calendar is still there for all to behold? Mine was tame, deliberateley so, compared to some of Grunts beautys.

[Grunt]

OK< I give up, how come my pic got deleted, but Grunts calendar is still there for all to behold? Mine was tame, deliberateley so, compared to some of Grunts beautys.

has a thing for Miss Port Adelaide.

[Gingermick]

Beer is drunk too cold. Any flavour and aroma that the beer may have had gets hidden under the layers of ice.
The best beer in the world, (Chimay grande reserve) is dull unless you let it sit out of the fridge for half an hour or more. It gets better toward the botttom too.

[ozwinner]

Only fit for washing roads down with.

Al :D

[Gingermick]

No that's coke concentrate you're thinking of

[RETIRED]

OK< I give up, how come my pic got deleted, but Grunts calendar is still there for all to behold? Mine was tame, deliberateley so, compared to some of Grunts beautys.
Easy answer. Grunt had a link and a warning. Much as I liked the shape of the container it had to go before I got complaints. :D

[Driver]

On the subject of beer (aaahh!) - I have to agree with the blokes who like James Squire's brews (that's a very impressive lineage you have there Alex!) and Grolsch.

If you haven't tried it yet, have a look at Little Creatures Pale Ale. It's brewed in Fremantle and it's a ripper! Bit different in that it has a slightly flowery nose. This is apparently a result of the hops flowers being used in the brewing process. Makes a lovely drop.

I am just right now trying another WA brew. This one's a brand newy called Gage Roads Pure Malt Lager. Pretty good, too!

Incidentally, I agree with the comments about temperature. Some beers are not intended to be drunk when very cold. Most European-style beers benefit by being drunk at less than room temperature (which is usually considered to be around 21°C) but well above freezing. Around 10°C is good.

Some red wines are definitely better with a bit of chill on them. A light Pinot Noir sitting in an ice bucket is very pleasant on a hot day.

Now I'm thirsty again!

Col

[craigb]

Tried the Little Creatures and I agree it's a good drop. Trouble is they want $18-$19 a six pack in Sydney which makes it a pretty exey proposition.

(I'm paying $14 for Grolsch)

I'll have to keep my eye out for the Gage Roads.

[Cliff Rogers]

OK< I give up, how come my pic got deleted, .....
Nyah, Nyah, Na, Nyah, Nyah..... :D

[Driver]

Tried the Little Creatures and I agree it's a good drop. Trouble is they want $18-$19 a six pack in Sydney which makes it a pretty exey proposition.


Craig

You're right. That ain't cheap. It's not an inexpensive beer even this close to the brewery, however. I paid $16.99 for a six-pack today. Well, what the hell. I enjoy a good beer and anyway - we're only renting it , aren't we? (it's probably even more expensive on the other side of the Rip :D ).

Col

[Gingermick]

Little creatures is my favorite pale ale, but only $18 a six pack. Good price for quality. (You wouldn't expect to pay $19.95 for a new Makita cordless drill.)
And the Chimay grande reserve is about $20 in a 750ml bottle and 40 or so in a magnum.
And Schapelle is guilty

[Harry72]

He he he... all this from two words "Beer sucks"
Do I get the award for the best Controversy?

[silentC]

Hey Grunt, where's this bloody calendar. I want, no demand, to be outraged.

We have Little Creatures in the fridge here at work sometimes. Nice drop, especially when you don't have to pay for it :D

Re. temperature, I agree but it's horses for courses. Some beers demand to be consumed cold. A nice hoppy, malty beer can be drunk at cellar temperature but some of the lagers definitely taste better cold. People often confuse room temperature with cellar temperature.

Stelvin seals and other screw caps are crap and the wineries using them are trying to cut costs at the expense of quality.

[TassieKiwi]

NZ makes the best beer and wine on earth. Tas a close second. :p


Except maybe for Guinness on tap in the wee pub in Galway in 1987. Grolsch is nice too, and don't forget the original Pilsener.

[AlexS]

We have Little Creatures in the fridge here at work sometimes.

So do we...they're called hairy green moulds

[fxst]

NZ makes the best beer and wine on earth.??
the kiwi brewery took over sa brewing and I like it so much I prefer me home brew and I wont even mention wine :rolleyes:
Look what they did to the elnglish language :D
a sux pick thunx and fush & chups :D
Pete
Im not racist I dislike everyone equally

[Grunt]

Hey Grunt, where's this bloody calendar. I want, no demand, to be outraged.



Get you outrage here.
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=19189