Rodger Pettichord Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Hi all. We are approaching #50 of This Week's Meaningless Topic. It originated as a way to encourage light-hearted exchange among Forum readers. Over time, about a dozen of us have participated on a steady basis, with another half-dozen chipping in now and then. My request is for feedback on whether or not we should continue the feature. It obviously has limited appeal, but the regulars are fun to read. What do you think? 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renault Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Speaking just for myself, even if I don't contribute to a particular topic , it is something I look forward to and enjoy. Friday's just wouldn't be the same without it ! Cheers Pete 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W2DR Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Keep is going Rodger. It's a welcome relief from all the stuff on the news channels....... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Keep'er going Rodger. Great fun. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerribleT Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 I do believe your intention has succeeded - tons of fun and unusual responses from witty people like myself 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Keep it going Rodger, I don’t always contribute but always read. I’m sure there are many more topics going around in your head! Cheers Graeme 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Rodger, you should keep them going please. I find some of the answer very funny and boy do we need fun. I only don't answer if work keeps me away or I have nothing to say... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 No dear it's just the mirror, the dress fits just fine. Rodger, you still there, keep it going my friend. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Do not stop the This Week's Meaningless Topic!!!!!!!! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Continue, of course continue! Although I habe never postet in this series I am an avid reader of it and it gave many enjoyable hours and lots of laughs. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Great way to beat the heat Roger , indoors with a cool Sweet Tea and reading a new edition of "Meaningless Topics's " 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadtom65 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Yes please keep it going at least for us youngsters. Young have you looked in the mirror lately. Thanks Derek. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 Special thanks to all who added an opinion! We will certainly continue our unimportant discussions of meaningless topics. Cheers, ta, and thanks heaps. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Many thanks for this series Rodger and please keep it going. I don't always comment but I do enjoy reading the replies and if some don't like it they don't have to look at it! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 I join the pre-writers Rodger, I always enjoy the week´s major topic, though I do not always find a senseful comment to make. Please try to continue! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 10 hours ago, Rodger Pettichord said: Special thanks to all who added an opinion! We will certainly continue our unimportant discussions of meaningless topics. Cheers, ta, and thanks heaps. Looks like you’re meaningless topics are a popular read Rodger. Great to hear you’ll continue with your meaninglessness! Cheers Graeme 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John York Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Keep it going mate. Its the only contact some of us have had with others who are or were flight simmers. Mind you, how you dream up the topics is a mystery to me! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Yes mate as people say keep this going i dont contribute myself but i do read them. cheers Iain 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 I love it every Saturday, my local time. If the Question is out of my league I may pass but 99pc of the time I will reply. keep it going. Maybe your next meaningless topic could be about what people make of me. cheers Gumby 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Keep em coming Rodger! I always read them, sometimes chime in. Great fun 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadtom65 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Why are English Sausages nicknamed Bangers. Just wondering. Thanks Derek. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Dadtom65 said: Why are English Sausages nicknamed Bangers. Just wondering. Thanks Derek. Dad, knowing the English sense of humor, I wouldn't touch that one with a twelve-foot pole 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Dadtom65 said: Why are English Sausages nicknamed Bangers. Just wondering. Thanks Derek. In order to continue production and to get by on what meat they did have, cheap fillers and a high amount of water were used in the sausages which caused them to pop and explode rather violently in the cooking pan, giving them the name “bangers.” 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, BradB said: In order to continue production and to get by on what meat they did have, cheap fillers and a high amount of water were used in the sausages which caused them to pop and explode rather violently in the cooking pan, giving them the name “bangers.” Okay, that works. Now, why do they call potatoes "mash," as in Bangers and Mash? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerribleT Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I always thought bangers was a description of the after effects of eating British sausages and that the mash was supposed to counteract those effects ..... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 1 hour ago, TerribleT said: I always thought bangers was a description of the after effects of eating British sausages and that the mash was supposed to counteract those effects ..... The combo of exploding sausages and mash would be a lethal combination! What I want to know is who came up with mushy peas? (actually pretty good, had them in Ireland a few years ago) 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 2 hours ago, BradB said: In order to continue production and to get by on what meat they did have, cheap fillers and a high amount of water were used in the sausages which caused them to pop and explode rather violently in the cooking pan, giving them the name “bangers.” My wife, who has spent a lot of time recently researching WW2 food supplies and rationing (for a WW2 program at the 19th century living history museum where we both work) concurs with this explanation. Ken 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 A romantic song from the great Peter Sellers and the delectable Sophia Loren. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Rodger Pettichord said: Okay, that works. Now, why do they call potatoes "mash," as in Bangers and Mash? Cheers John 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 1 hour ago, BradB said: Cheers John My head hurts 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, Rodger Pettichord said: My head hurts Better yer Head than your Stomach Roger , I think I will give Banger's and Mash a wide berth . 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renault Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 We're not immune ..... 1) Scoot on over 2) It's not rocket science 3) I'm not a big fan 4) Mystery meat .... I grew up hating "SPAM" although I have to admit with loads of ketchup (its a vegetable) and several beers it hides the taste 5) Long in the tooth 6) "Keeper" 7) "Canadian Bacon" - I have to admit this one is confusing to me 8) Monday morning quarterback 9) "Bought the farm" - describes my flying to a "T" 10 "Cattywampus" - When I worked in Texas I had a friend who used it all the time. Finally I asked here what it meant and she said "oh, just a little out of whack in a nice way .... just like you!" I was never sure if it was a + or a - 11 Or you gotta be Canadian ... " I'm gonna make a quick trip to Timmies and grab me a box of Timbits to go with my double double" 12 And finally "Molson muscle" - not from lifting the pint to your lips but from the after effects on your profile when viewed sideways ! Cheers Pete 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renault Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Hi Roger @Rodger Pettichord If folks like the above then maybe it could just morph into This weeks meaningless topic .... "Strange little sayings unique to your part of the world" Cheers Pete 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 35 minutes ago, renault said: We're not immune ..... 1) Scoot on over 2) It's not rocket science 3) I'm not a big fan 4) Mystery meat .... I grew up hating "SPAM" although I have to admit with loads of ketchup (its a vegetable) and several beers it hides the taste 5) Long in the tooth 6) "Keeper" 7) "Canadian Bacon" - I have to admit this one is confusing to me Monday morning quarterback 9) "Bought the farm" - describes my flying to a "T" 10 "Cattywampus" - When I worked in Texas I had a friend who used it all the time. Finally I asked here what it meant and she said "oh, just a little out of whack in a nice way .... just like you!" I was never sure if it was a + or a - 11 Or you gotta be Canadian ... " I'm gonna make a quick trip to Timmies and grab me a box of Timbits to go with my double double" 12 And finally "Molson muscle" - not from lifting the pint to your lips but from the after effects on your profile when viewed sideways ! Cheers Pete Pete, we may have to hire you as a replacement when my brain dries up. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John York Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 'Mash' is made of boiled potatoes which are then mashed (squashed) up into a stiff creamy texture. If you're rich add a little butter (margarine if you're poor) to the mix and fry some sausages and there you have it; 'bangers and mash'. Funny thing about taste, I love 'spam'. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregmorin Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I really enjoy these weekly topics. Even when I am late to the Party. A saying from downeast Maine when a tourist asks directions. "you can't get there from here." with accent of course. Greg 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 1 - Best thing since sliced bread. 2- The country is going down the tubes, what tubes and where are they. 3 - That takes the cake, where, down to the bakery to see the other cakes. 4 - Easy as pie. 5 - Lock him up and throw away the key. 6 - Poor guy, he just got his walking papers. I never got any walking papers, just some guy that came to my desk and said get the f outta here. George Carlin 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 18 hours ago, gregmorin said: I really enjoy these weekly topics. Even when I am late to the Party. A saying from downeast Maine when a tourist asks directions. "you can't get there from here." with accent of course. Greg Ye-ah, Mainers often have limited patience with tourists. To a Maine farmer stacking stones to build a wall: "Where'd the stones come from?" " Glacier brought 'em." "Where'd the glacier go?" " Back to get some more. " Ken 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Lots of good sayings already , I've got one that comes to mind : “Frazier’s got two chances. Slim, and none. And Slim just left town.” — Muhammad Ali 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John York Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Keep it Rodger if you can. Apart from the fun we get it keeps those of us who don't fly any more in touch. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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