What did you learn today?

Zippie84

They say 'you learn something new every day' so... what did you learn new today?

Em... let me see... if we take today to be the last 24 hours I tried gin and tonic for the first time, and learned that I definitely don't like it and am unlikely to be drinking it again.

Your turn.

NegativeCreep

I learned that blow-up beds are uncomfortable and unsuitable for sex.

Mr_Muffin

In this cold weather wasps can survive.

Kim Lardassian

If you try act like a bad ass by eating ghost chillies while pretending to be fine, crying and curling up into a ball will give the game away

Deathwish4

I learned that Mass has ended, go in peace.

PizzamanIRL

I learned what a looooong dick look like today!

PizzamanIRL

Kim Lardassian wrote: »

If you try act like a bad ass by eating ghost chillies while pretending to be fine, crying and curling up into a ball will give the game away

Maybe you were crying because you had no more delicious chillies left to eat.

Kim Lardassian

PizzamanIRL wrote: »

Maybe you were crying because you had no more delicious chillies left to eat.

Yeah, that's totally it and the screams were screams of joy. Don't even get me started on the violent shaking, I was convulsing with.. eh... happiness, yes happiness.. that's the one!

AlanS181824

Talked to a Jehovah's Witness today, sound guy, I learnt they're not all weirdos!

Zaph

Mr_Muffin wrote: »

In this cold weather wasps can survive.

In the last few days I've also encountered a bumble bee and a bluebottle. Wtf is going on?

The_Valeyard

Drinking whiskey and wine is not a good idea.

Deranged96

It's worth going past the first page on google results

NegativeCreep

PizzamanIRL wrote: »

I learned what a looooong dick look like today!

Y'all gon' learn today! That ain't no big penis that's a loooooong dick!

keeponhurling

If you start boozing after work on Friday, and don't eat anything at all , things gonna get messy

keith16

NegativeCreep wrote: »

I learned that blow-up beds are uncomfortable and unsuitable for sex.

Yep, generally another person is required :pac:

Banjo String

That the superbowl was on tonight.

Not a big fan of American football here.

whupdedo

That Stephen Fry is the most articulate, funny and interesting person I've watched on the television in a long long time

Zippie84

That there are people who find Stephen Fry funny and interesting :P

Son0vagun

That this post exsists!

4zn76tysfajdxp

NegativeCreep wrote: »

I learned that blow-up beds are uncomfortable and unsuitable for sex.

Blow up dolls. You're supposed to use blow up dolls.

anncoates

Spring technically starts today. Thought it was supposed to be March.

simonsays1

...that...only around 1000 pandas live in the wild!

Zippie84

That I need to know my own limitations and not be afraid to put myself.

FalconGirl

I've just read something that has depressed the life out of me. Theres a massive elephant in the room. Government debt has risen from just over 40 billion in 2007 to over 200 billion today. Thats what I have learned and it isn't right :-(

thee glitz

AlanS181824 wrote: »

Talked to a Jehovah's Witness today, sound guy, I learnt they're not all weirdos!

Careful now.

Zippie84

FalconGirl wrote: »

I've just read something that has depressed the life out of me.

Have you considered seeing a doctor?

For Forks Sake

FalconGirl wrote: »

I've just read something that has depressed the life out of me. Theres a massive elephant in the room. Government debt has risen from just over 40 billion in 2007 to over 200 billion today. Thats what I have learned and it isn't right :-(

Have you been shipwrecked on an island somewhere for the last eight years?

Zippie84

I learned that the town I'm staying in for the next couple of nights has practically no restaurants / take-aways, and am not so impressed.

MOH

That Dominica and The Dominican Republic are two different places.

Zippie84

I learned about the importance of bring fresh socks with when travelling - ideally some that aren't holey....

More sql and more singing techniques

Zippie84

that sometimes people are just complete twats.

RomanKnows

Microsoft are very serious about this cloud stuff.

The One Doctor

I learned yet again that working for Microsoft is almost insufferably boring.

Zippie84

oh that it's super annoying when nearly everyone on the carriage of your train is eating burger king except you.

Son Of A Vidic

Zaph wrote: »

In the last few days I've also encountered a bumble bee and a bluebottle. Wtf is going on?

And right now, there's a huge white moth sitting on the window pane looking in at me.

RomanKnows

The One Doctor wrote: »

I learned yet again that working for Microsoft is almost insufferably boring.

I wouldn't want to work for them! Great products, terrible atmosphere.

Zippie84

That I'm a bit too old and boring for indie clubs with crazy queues at the bar, and glass all over the floor.

berger89

i learned that quitting my job sooner rather than later is now on my urgent to do list and that monotony really does kill you