Smooth Operator 10 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 We;ve just had an announcement over our PA system to say we can wear a black and white top tomorrow for work to celebrate the retirment of Alan Shearer. Anyone else's office doing this? Apparently it a Newcastle/Gateshead initiative. We've already had some mackem bastards on the phone asking if they can wear red and white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 We;ve just had an announcement over our PA system to say we can wear a black and white top tomorrow for work to celebrate the retirment of Alan Shearer. Anyone else's office doing this? Apparently it a Newcastle/Gateshead initiative. We've already had some mackem bastards on the phone asking if they can wear red and white. 134832[/snapback] They'll be straight to equal ops if you don't let them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Our place is doing it. Starting to boil my piss tbh. What with the testimonial, this, the big banner, the TV shows. He never even captained us to a trophy. I love the bloke, but it's getting daft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 It's over the top like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieshandy 0 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Monument is draped in a huge balck and white jonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Monument is draped in a huge balck and white jonny 134842[/snapback] Reminded me of this: What's black and slides down Nelson's Column? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 We've got one tomorrow as well, and the Civic Centre is going to be draped in black and white for the day. Now, I have a real problem with this for the following reason; Say the majority of Newcastle Council support NUFC, there'll still be a sizeable minority who support other clubs. Now, if I was a mackem I wouldn't be very happy about tomorrow, but I'd deal with it. Now, the real problem is that in a couple of weeks time we'll get an e-mail sent round reminding us that we should not under any circumstances display any kind of England merchandise or show any support for England in case it upsets non-English co workers or the general public. Hypocritical bastids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22031 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Monument is draped in a huge balck and white jonny 134842[/snapback] Reminded me of this: What's black and slides down Nelson's Column? 134843[/snapback] I was thinking Winne Mandela but that doesn't really work..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22031 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 They should give us public workers the day off tbh, except for mackems. A fitting tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Monument is draped in a huge balck and white jonny 134842[/snapback] Reminded me of this: What's black and slides down Nelson's Column? 134843[/snapback] A zebra. Kinky bastid that Mandela, that's what 30 years of prison will do to a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Monument is draped in a huge balck and white jonny 134842[/snapback] Reminded me of this: What's black and slides down Nelson's Column? 134843[/snapback] I was thinking Winne Mandela but that doesn't really work..... 134845[/snapback] It used to be her though, a classic joke back in the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 They should give us public workers the day off tbh, except for mackems. A fitting tribute. 134848[/snapback] Yeah, anyone in the NE who puts on a toon shirt and proclaims loudly in front of a large crowd that they love NUFC and Shearer, can have the day off. See if any mackems can do that to get a free day off work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22031 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Monument is draped in a huge balck and white jonny 134842[/snapback] Reminded me of this: What's black and slides down Nelson's Column? 134843[/snapback] I was thinking Winne Mandela but that doesn't really work..... 134845[/snapback] It used to be her though, a classic joke back in the day 134850[/snapback] Why black and white though - does she have white hair? Can't honestly remember. I prefer the zebra answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 We've got one tomorrow as well, and the Civic Centre is going to be draped in black and white for the day. Now, I have a real problem with this for the following reason; Say the majority of Newcastle Council support NUFC, there'll still be a sizeable minority who support other clubs. Now, if I was a mackem I wouldn't be very happy about tomorrow, but I'd deal with it. Now, the real problem is that in a couple of weeks time we'll get an e-mail sent round reminding us that we should not under any circumstances display any kind of England merchandise or show any support for England in case it upsets non-English co workers or the general public. Hypocritical bastids. 134844[/snapback] Good point. That's a load of bollocks anyway. I fail to see how someone living in England would be offended by English people supporting England anyway. And if you are offended, tough shit really, you're the one with the problem shirley. In any case the whole country will be awash with St. George's crosses so not having them in the office will make no difference. That said, I think putting them up in your car, window, etc. is a load of shite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieshandy 0 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Monument is draped in a huge balck and white jonny 134842[/snapback] Reminded me of this: What's black and slides down Nelson's Column? 134843[/snapback] I was thinking Winne Mandela but that doesn't really work..... 134845[/snapback] It used to be her though, a classic joke back in the day 134850[/snapback] Why black and white though - does she have white hair? Can't honestly remember. I prefer the zebra answer. 134854[/snapback] Where does Alex mention white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Monument is draped in a huge balck and white jonny 134842[/snapback] Reminded me of this: What's black and slides down Nelson's Column? 134843[/snapback] I was thinking Winne Mandela but that doesn't really work..... 134845[/snapback] It used to be her though, a classic joke back in the day 134850[/snapback] Why black and white though - does she have white hair? Can't honestly remember. I prefer the zebra answer. 134854[/snapback] Read what I wrote again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieshandy 0 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Has Renton made another cock up? I think the sun is getting to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22031 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Fucking hell, what's wrong with me? But then why did SLP say zebra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Fucking hell, what's wrong with me? But then why did SLP say zebra? 134870[/snapback] I was thinking the latter too, but I prefer to save my pedantry for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10977 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I think he was taking Rentons mistake to it's extreme without realising Renton had made a mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22031 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I think he was taking Rentons mistake to it's extreme without realising Renton had made a mistake 134902[/snapback] I think he made the same mistake independently. I think it's the way it scans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10977 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 is that to suggest that the mistake was an easy mistake to make, and in some way cover your blushes a bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sima Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Monument is draped in a huge balck and white jonny 134842[/snapback] Reminded me of this: What's black and slides down Nelson's Column? 134843[/snapback] JJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15742 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 all we have down here is yellow day. Im missing all the fun Aside from this....one of my clients passed away a couple weeks ago, his funeral is tomorrow. After contacting family who live in the london area...i've spoken several times to the son in law on the phone. I detected the son has a slight north east accent, he told me he was born in Newcastle, but has lived down sarf for 20 years...he's a toon fan, but get this, the funeral will be a celebration of my client's life, no sombre colours or religious malarky....bright colours only, very casual if you please.....the son is wearing his TOON TOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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