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looby [Member] in response to: Days Like This

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 18:40:49 +0000

Although being on holiday for a short period in a relatively liberal Muslim country makes it easier to overlook Islam’s misogyny and patriarchal authoritarianism. But then holidays per se involve selective vision.

I know very little about halal but a superficial reading suggests it’s far better than the hideous practices of factory farming, of which, most Westerners simply don’t want to know.

admin [Member] in response to: Days Like This

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:38:30 +0000

after two weeks in Turkey, i’ve found ‘mainstream’ Muslim culture to be delightful, friendly and comfortable. i think it was a lovely gesture, and your effort certainly did not go unappreciated…possibly uneaten, but not unappreciated.

i kind of like the idea of halal. if i only buy halal meats, i can be sure that someone made a decent effort to spare the animal unnecessary pain while being slaughtered. something sort of sweet about that…

looby [Member] in response to: Days Like This

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 14:55:09 +0000

Oh botheration, you’re right. From the Shorter OED:

groovy […]
3. slang (orig. US). Playing, or capable of playing, jazz or similar music easily and brilliantly; appreciative of such music; sophisticated; hence, generally, excellent. 1937.

looby [Member] in response to: Days Like This

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 12:59:27 +0000

Yes, it’s mean to complain–it was a very nice gesture and it’s churlish to say otherwise, really. I’m glad we’ve finally broken the ice.

Er… good point re “groovtastic” but I would wriggle out of that one by saying that I think it’s naturalised English (cough).

And thanks–was quite relieved she didn’t ask for a double G&T or something!

Exile on Pain Street [Visitor] in response to: Days Like This

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:02:02 +0000

I’m sure the culture nonsense can be exhausting at times but the biriyani is an incredibly kind gesture, don’t you think? I read once that sharing food is deeply significant.

I chuckled at your lamentation regarding the decline of proper English because of the U.S. influence and yet you use “groovetastic” a few paragraphs later. Is that a British colloquialism? I don’t think so.

Nice dodge at the bar. Well played.

looby [Member] in response to: Days Like This

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 05:06:16 +0000

I hope you’re not suggesting that I was making funky advances on the young lady who has deliberately and wantonly stationed her bottom inches away from my manly area?

Tony [Visitor] in response to: Days Like This

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:59:08 +0000

Thought picture 027 was more interesting ;-)