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When did the middle class become such arrogant, self righteous pricks?

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  • #32
    Sanjuro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭Sanjuro


    Anyone know what points differentiate classes? I'd like to know how you jump up or fall down a class. You know, like Sonic the Hedgehog getting an extra life at 100 rings, or losing all his rings when he is injured.


  • #33
    R0ot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,473 ✭✭✭R0ot


    Pfft I hate all races/classes/ethnicity equally. :D


  • #34
    Mr. Presentable
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,495 ✭✭✭Mr. Presentable


    demonspawn wrote: »
    Managers, teachers, politicians, journalists, media personalities, public service employees etc. Basically those that don't actually have to get their hands dirty and make 30k+ a year. The people that still have jobs in this country.

    Do you really mean "The Educated Class"?


  • #35
    Einhard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,920 ✭✭✭Einhard


    demonspawn wrote: »
    There is a clearly defined class structure in this country and the middle class seems to have forgotten it's role as leaders.

    So you go around the place assigning people into class groups, and then assign leadership positions to one of those groups, and we're condescending ones?! Oh lawks a lumsy, the irony. I'm off out now to exercise my innate leadership qualities and have a working class scobe do my bidding!


  • #36
    thebigbiffo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,941 ✭✭✭thebigbiffo


    Cheap Thrills! wrote: »
    Working under them.....working under them....like in their basements and stuff?

    i've had a few working class burds workin under me on occasion


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  • #37
    Banned Account
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,553 ✭✭✭Banned Account


    Einhard wrote: »
    I don't know what class I'm in but I feel superiour to everyone!!

    3rd time lucky Einhard ;)
    demonspawn wrote: »
    Managers, teachers, politicians, journalists, media personalities, public service employees etc. Basically those that don't actually have to get their hands dirty and make 30k+ a year. The people that still have jobs in this country. People who can afford to buy a house in the suburbs.

    Oh dear, looks like the whole class thing went right over that head of yours eh?

    Nevermind, there are loads of other ill informed stances to take on the internet - you'll not get bored for many a year.


  • #38
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,374 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Mr. Presentable wrote: »
    How's that working out for you?

    tis hot, very hot. :cool:


  • #39
    demonspawn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭demonspawn


    Mr. Presentable wrote: »
    Do you really mean "The Educated Class"?

    Essentially yes. It seems that for all that third level education, some of them are still as thick as sh*t.


  • #40
    R0ot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,473 ✭✭✭R0ot


    demonspawn wrote: »
    Managers, teachers, politicians, journalists, media personalities, public service employees etc. Basically those that don't actually have to get their hands dirty and make 30k+ a year. The people that still have jobs in this country. People who can afford to buy a house in the suburbs.

    Hahaha so you're a JC flunky? I remember people like that at school they all fecked off after the JC to take up apprenticeships and the like then pop goes the bubble and now they all cry that they have no work and are on the dole.

    Well I laughed a little when I saw the first few complaining and I laugh now again, louder. :pac:


  • #41
    TobyZiegler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 170 ✭✭TobyZiegler


    A scumbag isn't a class of person - it's a person (from any class) who acts in a scummy way. None of these threads say 'What funny working class person story do you have?'


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  • #42
    demonspawn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭demonspawn


    Sanjuro wrote: »
    Anyone know what points differentiate classes? I'd like to know how you jump up or fall down a class. You know, like Sonic the Hedgehog getting an extra life at 100 rings, or losing all his rings when he is injured.

    Rich pricks - upper class
    Bosses and educators - middle class
    laborers etc. - working class


    Didn't they teach you this sh*t in uni?


  • #43
    demonspawn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭demonspawn


    TobyZiegler wrote: »
    A scumbag isn't a class of person - it's a person (from any class) who acts in a scummy way. None of these threads say 'What funny working class person story do you have?'

    Seems to me that in this country a scumbag is someone from a certain area or someone who has a particular accent. Tell me I'm wrong.


  • #44
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    demonspawn wrote: »
    Rich pricks - upper class
    Bosses and educators - middle class
    laborers etc. - working class


    Didn't they teach you this sh*t in uni?

    Class is not denoted by jobs alone - did they not teach you that shít in the uni playschool you went to.


  • #45
    Cheap Thrills!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,723 ✭✭✭Cheap Thrills!


    I wanna post that Monty Python class sketch but I can't find it. Too working class I am, maybe one of my middle class leaders might help me.

    And for Gods sake throw me down a torch and a sandwich, it's dark as fook in this basement! :cool:


  • #46
    Einhard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,920 ✭✭✭Einhard


    Fitzcaraldo wrote: »
    3rd time lucky Einhard ;)



    Pffft, I'm so superior that I have my system of spelling. What's more, you'll all be spelling it that way tomorrow!! mwhahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahaahahahahahahaahahaahcoughhahahahahwheezehahaha


  • #47
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,374 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    demonspawn wrote: »
    Rich pricks - upper class
    Bosses and educators - middle class
    laborers etc. - working class


    Didn't they teach you this sh*t in uni?

    Ugh your so narrow. you belong in the caste system..


  • #48
    knird evol
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,007 ✭✭✭knird evol


    What is the most likely way that it would come about that Anto, whacker and solidifier will take stock of their own puerile existence and be inspired to embark on a journey of personal and spiritual evolution?

    Will it be from your molly coddling and positive reinforcement?

    Or will be from their ears ringing with the cruel mirth of their demoniac betters on boards raining righteous judgement down on their gaping inferiority.

    I think you know the answer


  • #49
    The Agogo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 834 ✭✭✭The Agogo


    TobyZiegler wrote: »
    A scumbag isn't a class of person - it's a person (from any class) who acts in a scummy way. None of these threads say 'What funny working class person story do you have?'

    I like that username.

    Go you!


  • #50
    demonspawn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭demonspawn


    Fitzcaraldo wrote: »
    Class is not denoted by jobs alone - did they not teach you that shít in the uni playschool you went to.

    What else defines class then? How does someone from the working class get into the middle class? Promotions.

    Why bother posting that if you can't even offer your own opinion? Or do you even have one? Why are you posting?


  • #51
    clived2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 546 ✭✭✭clived2


    demonspawn wrote: »
    Rich pricks - upper class
    Bosses and educators - middle class
    laborers etc. - working class


    Didn't they teach you this sh*t in uni?

    So when a labourer wins the lotto, he becomes upper class

    Thanks for clearing it up


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  • #52
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    demonspawn wrote: »
    What else defines class then? How does someone from the working class get into the middle class? Promotions.

    Why bother posting that if you can't even offer your own opinion? Or do you even have one? Why are you posting?


    Here you go - I assume you can read?


  • #53
    demonspawn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭demonspawn


    knird evol wrote: »
    What is the most likely way that it would come about that Anto, whacker and solidifier will take stock of their own puerile existence and be inspired to embark on a journey of personal and spiritual evolution?

    Or perhaps the arrogant **** in this country will just realize they are nothing more than arrogant ****.


  • #54
    RobbieTheRobber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,139 ✭✭✭RobbieTheRobber


    demonspawn wrote: »
    Rich pricks - upper class
    Bosses and educators - middle class
    laborers etc. - working class


    Didn't they teach you this sh*t in uni?

    In what social class do you place a bricklayer?
    They earn a lot more than 30k but do manual work so im just wondering were they are.



    OP I kind of agree with were your coming from but I wouldnt base it on employment.

    Most self proclaimed free speech absolutists are giant big whiny snowflakes!



  • #55
    demonspawn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭demonspawn


    Fitzcaraldo wrote: »
    Here you go - I assume you can read?


    AHAHAHAHA!!! Nice, link some bullsh*t PDF file instead of offering your own opinion. So I ask you again, why are you posting?


  • #56
    JustAddWater
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,990 ✭✭✭JustAddWater


    That's the day the ice-age ended

    knird evol wrote: »
    1st July 1995


  • #57
    demonspawn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭demonspawn


    RobbieTheRobber wrote: »
    In what social class do you place a bricklayer?
    They earn a lot more than 30k but do manual work so im just wondering were they are.



    OP I kind of agree with were your coming from but I wouldnt base it on employment.

    So what's it based on in this country? To me, a bricklayer is working class and the fact that he may earn more than 30k just means the economy is bullsh*t. Laborers and skilled tradesmen usually earn less than educated workers.

    Wages and education are the primary factors that delineate class in my opinion.


  • #58
    Einhard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,920 ✭✭✭Einhard


    demonspawn wrote: »
    Seems to me that in this country a scumbag is someone from a certain area or someone who has a particular accent. Tell me I'm wrong.

    Hmmmm, yeah I think you have it a bout right there...:pac:

    You're not from one of those areas are you??




    /checks his wallet is still in is pocket


  • #59
    RobbieTheRobber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,139 ✭✭✭RobbieTheRobber


    demonspawn wrote: »
    So what's it based on in this country?

    If you answer my question i'll answer yours:D

    Most self proclaimed free speech absolutists are giant big whiny snowflakes!



  • #60
    35notout
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 596 ✭✭✭35notout


    demonspawn wrote: »
    Seems to me that in this country a scumbag is someone from a certain area or someone who has a particular accent. Tell me I'm wrong.

    ok, you're wrong


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  • #61
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    demonspawn wrote: »
    AHAHAHAHA!!! Nice, link some bullsh*t PDF file instead of offering your own opinion. So I ask you again, why are you posting?

    Nice to know that Max Weber is bullshít - I'm sure he'd be devastated that you think so.

    I am posting because it is, quite frankly, ridiculous to assume that someones class (if there really is such a thing) can be deliniated by occupation alone. Class mobility takes time.


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