I hear it nonstop on this board and I'm often accused of it, but i'm from the states. I'm not down with your UK jargon, so please translate "taking the piss" so I understand what the hell you are talking about!
J
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Can someone please explain to me what "taking the piss" means?
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There's a thing called Google... might try using it sometime...
EdelBrock wrote: There's a thing called Google... might try using it sometime...
Elephants need not respond!
J
There's a thing called a dictionary...use it (online or electronic or paper dictionary---it doesn't matter!)
Taking the piss can encompass bullshit, but the two are not interchangable.
It can mean anything from mildly cruel abuse, to a practical joke. Satire also falls under the banner.
If someone asks "are you taking the piss?" they mean, "are you being serious or just having a laugh/trolling". If someone says "I'm only taking the piss" they mean "do not take it to heart, I was only $WHATEVER for humourous effect".
Certainly a non-exhaustive list, but enough for a septic to be getting on with (after all, you come from a land where most people think irony means the same as goldy or silvery but with iron.
No Holiday wrote: I hear it nonstop on this board and I'm often accused of it, but i'm from the states. I'm not down with your UK jargon, so please translate "taking the piss" so I understand what the hell you are talking about!
J
You taking the cunt? 
I heard the phrase 'he's a fat ride' the other week and I've not stopped laughing about it since.
well broken promises can cause people to say"are you taking the piss"?,,, like promising never to darken a door again ,,, and then coming back almost immediatly...thought youd gone? ,,, no!.. you taking the piss then?
my favorite ,, was in the toilet with a finance director , i remarked it was good to see a finance director taking the piss out of himself for a change!.
I told you so
Knuckles wrote: I did not think you were retarded.
I was wrong.
I'm not retarded, I'm an American. We don't use that type of slang in the states. I would rather rely on a true UK bloke to tell me what taking the piss means as opposed to reading a definition on Wikipedia, which anyone can update.
And by the way, Thank you Doctor for the explanation.
I've obviously "taken the piss" many times on here. You guys probably hate me for it.
J
No Holiday wrote:
Knuckles wrote: I did not think you were retarded.
I was wrong.
I'm not retarded, I'm an American. We don't use that type of slang in the states. I would rather rely on a true UK bloke to tell me what taking the piss means as opposed to reading a definition on Wikipedia, which anyone can update.
And by the way, Thank you Doctor for the explanation.
I've obviously "taken the piss" many times on here. You guys probably hate me for it.
J
Anyone can update Wikipedia, but some random nobody can't just update a dictionary...you could have easily went to an online idiom dictionary (that you can't just randomly edit) and found out for yourself, but now you know what it means, so I suppose you've no use for that.
leather_girl wrote:
Anyone can update Wikipedia, but some random nobody can't just update a dictionary...you could have easily went to an online idiom dictionary (that you can't just randomly edit) and found out for yourself, but now you know what it means, so I suppose you've no use for that.
Now THAT's taking the piss 
Old Lead Foot wrote:
No Holiday wrote:
I'm not retarded, I'm an American. J
thats taking the piss
Are you saying that ALL Americans are retarded?
Thank fuck I'm not one of them!!!
Old Lead Foot wrote:
No Holiday wrote:
I'm not retarded, I'm an American. J
thats taking the piss
Thats the exact same thing that came into my mind as well
scrimshanker wrote: you guys sure do hold americans to stereotypes.
people like NH really don't help us out with that arguement though
EdelBrock wrote:
scrimshanker wrote: you guys sure do hold americans to stereotypes.
people like NH really don't help us out with that arguement though
Oh go suck John McCain's cock already.
J
EdelBrock wrote:
scrimshanker wrote: you guys sure do hold americans to stereotypes.
people like NH really don't help us out with that arguement though
Oh go suck John McCain's cock already.
J
No Holiday wrote:
EdelBrock wrote:
scrimshanker wrote: you guys sure do hold americans to stereotypes.
people like NH really don't help us out with that arguement though
Oh go suck John McCain's cock already.
J
ohhhh, the irony
No Holiday wrote:
EdelBrock wrote:
scrimshanker wrote: you guys sure do hold americans to stereotypes.
people like NH really don't help us out with that arguement though
Oh go suck John McCain's cock already.
J
I had no idea you had an old man fetish, No Holiday, as you're suggesting to other people to do that to McCain.
leather_girl wrote:
No Holiday wrote:
EdelBrock wrote:
scrimshanker wrote: you guys sure do hold americans to stereotypes.
people like NH really don't help us out with that arguement though
Oh go suck John McCain's cock already.
J
I had no idea you had an old man fetish, No Holiday, as you're suggesting to other people to do that to McCain.
What surprises me is the implication that John McCain can still get an erection. 
0_o wrote:
leather_girl wrote:
No Holiday wrote:
EdelBrock wrote:
scrimshanker wrote: you guys sure do hold americans to stereotypes.
people like NH really don't help us out with that arguement though
Oh go suck John McCain's cock already.
J
I had no idea you had an old man fetish, No Holiday, as you're suggesting to other people to do that to McCain.
What surprises me is the implication that John McCain can still get an erection.
Virility ---> an important aspect of a US President
so how is Obama in that department?
EdelBrock wrote:
0_o wrote:
leather_girl wrote:
No Holiday wrote:
EdelBrock wrote:
scrimshanker wrote: you guys sure do hold americans to stereotypes.
people like NH really don't help us out with that arguement though
Oh go suck John McCain's cock already.
J
I had no idea you had an old man fetish, No Holiday, as you're suggesting to other people to do that to McCain.
What surprises me is the implication that John McCain can still get an erection.
Virility ---> an important aspect of a US President
so how is Obama in that department?
How is he not? Are you implying Obama isn't masculine or aggressive enough? Unlike John McComplain, Obama answers the questions, provides plans to get us out of our economic crisis, and remains composed during high pressure situations. In fact, all the media notes that Obama is the one who is actually acting more "presidential"....I think everyone is saying that except you.
J
These are difficult concepts for septics, give him a chance FFS!
BTW, NH......
Definition 3. Charging $50 for a six pack. (well, $50 is extreme, but I dunno what a sixer goes for there these days). This would be referenced as "are you taking the fuckin piss?".....Trans..."Surely you have priced this product thusly merely as a jape or jest to provide you with some modicum of amusement"
Definition 4. Making fun of someone's traits or appearance. Eg, you have a mate who knows only one ajective, for example "awesome", you may start to deliberately use the word lots at him, often in ways where it should not really be deployed. NOTE: While it starts out amusing that they don't know you're doing it, it becomes boring too fast unless they do figure it out, at which point, there may well be an opportunity to up the whole game to more merciless levels (or not, if they took it REALLY genuinely badly).
Doctor? wrote: These are difficult concepts for septics, give him a chance FFS!
BTW, NH......
Definition 3. Charging $50 for a six pack. (well, $50 is extreme, but I dunno what a sixer goes for there these days). This would be referenced as "are you taking the fuckin piss?".....Trans..."Surely you have priced this product thusly merely as a jape or jest to provide you with some modicum of amusement"
Definition 4. Making fun of someone's traits or appearance. Eg, you have a mate who knows only one ajective, for example "awesome", you may start to deliberately use the word lots at him, often in ways where it should not really be deployed. NOTE: While it starts out amusing that they don't know you're doing it, it becomes boring too fast unless they do figure it out, at which point, there may well be an opportunity to up the whole game to more merciless levels (or not, if they took it REALLY genuinely badly).
I appreciate the examples Doc.....I actually like this guy! I can't say that for everyone on NOOL!
J
EdelBrock wrote: There's a thing called Google... might try using it sometime...
Mr. Holiday thanked you for the link, for he doesn't know and hasn't discovered google yet. His next thread might be titled "can anyone please tell me what google is?"
The Sub-Cultured Perfect Kisser*!* wrote:
EdelBrock wrote: There's a thing called Google... might try using it sometime...
Mr. Holiday thanked you for the link, for he doesn't know and hasn't discovered google yet. His next thread might be titled "can anyone please tell me what google is?"
Actually my next thread is going to be titled, "Can anyone please tell me why the Sub-Cultured Perfect Kisser is such a fucking faggot?!"
J
No Holiday wrote:
The Sub-Cultured Perfect Kisser*!* wrote:
EdelBrock wrote: There's a thing called Google... might try using it sometime...
Mr. Holiday thanked you for the link, for he doesn't know and hasn't discovered google yet. His next thread might be titled "can anyone please tell me what google is?"
Actually my next thread is going to be titled, "Can anyone please tell me why the Sub-Cultured Perfect Kisser is such a fucking faggot?!"
J
I see that someone (hint hint) needs to take a holiday...or are you still complaining that your life ain't no holiday?
Leathergirl, right now my life is beautiful. I'm in love with a beautiful classy girl. I'm optimistic. And i'm ready to conquer this cruel ass negative world. Surely you don't expect me to just sit there and take an insult though, do you?
J
No Holiday wrote: Leathergirl, right now my life is beautiful. I'm in love with a beautiful classy girl. I'm optimistic. And i'm ready to conquer this cruel ass negative world. Surely you don't expect me to just sit there and take an insult though, do you?
J
I was just taking the piss...
Try and take things less seriously on NOOL, and your life will be easier.
And insulting other people's masculinity will make room for more piss-taking!
Enjoy your stay at NOOL while you're at it!
No Holiday wrote: Surely you don't expect me to just sit there and take an insult though, do you?
J
'cause internet honor is sooo important these days
leather_girl wrote:
No Holiday wrote: Leathergirl, right now my life is beautiful. I'm in love with a beautiful classy girl. I'm optimistic. And i'm ready to conquer this cruel ass negative world. Surely you don't expect me to just sit there and take an insult though, do you?
J
I was just taking the piss... Try and take things less seriously on NOOL, and your life will be easier. And insulting other people's masculinity will make room for more piss-taking!
You are right oh wise Leathergirl. I guess by me questioning SCPKisser's sexuality as an insult was just me taking the piss myself!
Faggot's a lame insult though.
Sisterfucker would have been better. Or LLama molester. Or Piggie fiddler. Or Donkey blower.
If you insist on the homophobic tactic though (Always a poor approach on the internet, seeing that the computer was more or less invented by a poof), might I offer.
Fudge Packer Chutney Ferret Uphill Gardener Brown Star Astronomer Shit Stabber.
Faggot is a bit, well,easy really, and will confuse the balls out of the Engerlish, who eat faggots. Some faggots are also burned, but not like they are in Alabama. Fag is no better, as that's a ciggie here in the free world (and what amused looks we had in jesusland when we said things like "i'm burstin for a fag" and "don't forget to bring my fags" etc etc.
We'll make an ironic, sarcastic, abusive, callous, sick little cunt (ie, a model NOOLer) out of you yet. Try making up something about how many men you allow to violate your rectum as a nice gentle start. For example, last night I lit a fire, just so that 15 burly firefighters would show up at my house and make my tradesman's entrance look like a goodyear tractor tyre. See, it's easy.
Don't take life seriously, because it's not like it'll help you survive it.
I was hammered last night.
If anyone wants me I'll be topping up in the BMI lounge at Manny airport from about 2pm.
Aberdeen Order are out tonight, better get ready.
No Holiday wrote: right now my life is beautiful. I'm in love with a beautiful classy girl. J
Wait til she meets you though....
No Holiday wrote:
Actually my next thread is going to be titled, "Can anyone please tell me why the Sub-Cultured Perfect Kisser is such a fucking faggot?!"
J
well... you just showed your appreciation and fondness to the Doctor... so why do you have to deny it (about your sexual preference) and pass it to someone? you can start impressing the Doctor by showing some (or more) of your lame rhymes...
and don't send me a PM just to tell me to stop defaming your character. you are the main reason of all this offensiveness and rudeness to you. You're the one responsible in bringing yourself down to the lowest levels.
The Sub-Cultured Perfect Kisser*!* wrote:
No Holiday wrote:
Actually my next thread is going to be titled, "Can anyone please tell me why the Sub-Cultured Perfect Kisser is such a fucking faggot?!"
J
well... you just showed your appreciation and fondness to the Doctor... so why do you have to deny it (about your sexual preference) and pass it to someone? you can start impressing the Doctor by showing some (or more) of your lame rhymes...
and don't send me a PM just to tell me to stop defaming your character. you are the main reason of all this offensiveness and rudeness to you. You're the one responsible in bringing yourself down to the lowest levels.
It's the ones in denial that tend to be the most strange cases...just kidding.
The Sub-Cultured Perfect Kisser*!* wrote:
No Holiday wrote:
Actually my next thread is going to be titled, "Can anyone please tell me why the Sub-Cultured Perfect Kisser is such a fucking faggot?!"
J
well... you just showed your appreciation and fondness to the Doctor... so why do you have to deny it (about your sexual preference) and pass it to someone? you can start impressing the Doctor by showing some (or more) of your lame rhymes...
and don't send me a PM just to tell me to stop defaming your character. you are the main reason of all this offensiveness and rudeness to you. You're the one responsible in bringing yourself down to the lowest levels.
No problem SCPK, I'll send you a PUBLIC message telling you to stop defaming my character.... :D
Hey SCPK, what's the matter? you can dish it but you can't take it???
By the way, I do like the term "fudge packer"....however if I use it in the future it's only for laughs and me "taking the piss"......I have all the respect in the world for gay people. Just make sure they don't hit on me! Got that, SCPK????????
J
No Holiday wrote: Leathergirl, right now my life is beautiful. I'm in love with a beautiful classy girl. I'm optimistic. And i'm ready to conquer this cruel ass negative world. Surely you don't expect me to just sit there and take an insult though, do you?
J
Do you wear wellies?
James Thomas wrote:
No Holiday wrote: Leathergirl, right now my life is beautiful. I'm in love with a beautiful classy girl. I'm optimistic. And i'm ready to conquer this cruel ass negative world. Surely you don't expect me to just sit there and take an insult though, do you?
J
Do you wear wellies?
Only when I'm attending screenings for The Rocky Horror Picture Show.....why, do you?
J
Ponyboy wrote: Why haven't I had a rude PM yet?
Twat.
Wouldn't want you to feel left out, so I abused you privately ;)
No Holiday wrote: Leathergirl, right now my life is beautiful. I'm in love with a beautiful classy girl. I'm optimistic. And i'm ready to conquer this cruel ass negative world. Surely you don't expect me to just sit there and take an insult though, do you?
J
you've been watching a lot of politics/debates lately. are you in love with Sarah Palin?
The Sub-Cultured Perfect Kisser*!* wrote:
No Holiday wrote: Leathergirl, right now my life is beautiful. I'm in love with a beautiful classy girl. I'm optimistic. And i'm ready to conquer this cruel ass negative world. Surely you don't expect me to just sit there and take an insult though, do you?
J
you've been watching a lot of politics/debates lately. are you in love with Sarah Palin?
No but I'd shag her......do you guys like that, I said a foreign slang term for everyone so I can internationally connect with NOOLers on a real global level.
J
You're getting awfully close to the guy who goes to the "no time to lose" advice centre..........
Pops up a few minutes in, but the rest of it will do you good.
Ooooops, time for church.
Must I always use emoticons to show my sarcasm?????
By the way speaking of that guy who goes to the no time to lose center, at one point i had sideburns just like his. What do you recommend I do, Doctor??
J
