Fragile Bird Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 Yes, I've been familiar with the term 'numbnuts' since I was a child. It was a commonly used derisive term that was far cleaner than the terminology used today. Now, most people don't really care, they use the more vulgar terminology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofless Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 But surely mother's don't use either to their sons? Or am I being totally naive? ETA And I can't think what the other term is :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 Well, some mothers use all kinds of colloquialisms. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofless Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I've lived a sheltered existence. :lmao: And didn't grow up in North America. So until DG comes on in the morning to say that that's a common expression in England - those are the excuses I'm going with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin' Howland Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Deleted again, I'm ranting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegon the Poached Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I was going to play this one, but I never got around to making an entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night'sQueen Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I was going to play this one, but I never got around to making an entry. You can still play! I missed the first round last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night'sQueen Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Yes, I've been familiar with the term 'numbnuts' since I was a child. It was a commonly used derisive term that was far cleaner than the terminology used today. Now, most people don't really care, they use the more vulgar terminology. Wait, what?? Now I'm lost. What's the more vulgar term? :uhoh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolorous Gabe Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I've lived a sheltered existence. :lmao: And didn't grow up in North America. So until DG comes on in the morning to say that that's a common expression in England - those are the excuses I'm going with. Nay, int no Bri'ish sayin' lark. Me sen, I tend t' think o' "numb-nuts" as summit I 'ear in them American gangster picture shows. Can 'ear it in that stereotyped Italian-American accentuation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a free shadow Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Deleted again, I'm ranting. Deleted. I resent you not for rants, but for deleting them :pirate: I am voting, if I can :ninja: first 5. Let not unfaithful nuances get overblown. second 8. Lions never underestimate. Now, go outmaneuver. third 3. Love? Neither understanding nor gratification oncoming. third 7. Lousy Notion !!! Unseemingly narcissistic gambit...Opprobrious !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Not Appearing Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 There are always so many voters in this game who I don't respect... and that's entirely because I only respect those who vote for me... and so many don't! I blame you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night'sQueen Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Nay, int no Bri'ish sayin' lark. Me sen, I tend t' think o' "numb-nuts" as summit I 'ear in them American gangster picture shows. Can 'ear it in that stereotyped Italian-American accentuation. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night'sQueen Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 1st: 7. Lousy Notion !!! Unseemingly narcissistic gambit...Opprobrious !!! 2nd: 4. Lovey, no! Unthinkable, nasty, Gregor-like overture! 3rd: 10. Lordling, Nauseating, utterly nefarious, gross offense. 3rd: 8. Lions never underestimate. Now, go outmaneuver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Blizzardborn Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 While both "numbnuts" entries are entertaining, they also both suffer from my brain's confusion at the fact that the term is one word instead of two. Brain does not want to agree with online dictionaries about that. Points for funny though! An extra special mention to entry 6 and entry 9, and for both authors who apparently think alike. Votes: 1. 8. Lions never underestimate. Now, go outmaneuver. I tend to picture Joanna as either sweetness itself, or a mastermind. This fits the latter quite well. 2. 7. Lousy Notion !!! Unseemingly narcissistic gambit...Opprobrious !!! This fits the outrage one might expect, especially since she warned them about that kind of behavior. Also I can't help picturing her saying "It's not nice to throw people from windows!" 3. 10. Lordling, Nauseating, utterly nefarious, gross offense. Well stated! 4. 2. Lovers? Nana understands. New grandchild obtained? This is just too twisted not to vote for! Cracked me up! Honorable mentions to 3, because if I'm reading it right it sounds like something a mother might say, and to 11 which only did not get a vote because apparently lions do unthinkingly nix greenseeing others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Blizzardborn Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Nay, int no Bri'ish sayin' lark. Me sen, I tend t' think o' "numb-nuts" as summit I 'ear in them American gangster picture shows. Can 'ear it in that stereotyped Italian-American accentuation. What kind of American gangster pictures are you watching if numb-nuts is the worst thing anybody gets called? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolorous Gabe Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 What kind of American gangster pictures are you watching if numb-nuts is the worst thing anybody gets called? LOL lol I wasn't saying that's the worst thing anybody gets called in them. It's just what springs to mind when I hear "numb-nuts", for some reason. I just hear it in that stereotypical Italian-American inflection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehearted Snake Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 lol I wasn't saying that's the worst thing anybody gets called in them. It's just what springs to mind when I hear "numb-nuts", for some reason. I just hear it in that stereotypical Italian-American inflection.Like, from New Jersey or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolorous Gabe Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Like, from New Jersey or something? I wouldn't know to be honest. My knowledge on accent locations in the US is pretty limited. Hey The Sopranos was set in New Jersey right? Yeah that's kinda what I was referring to. I think American gangsters, I hear that accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksniffer Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 how about this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 how about this... :o I have never been able to watch that movie. I've tried, but it's been too...I don't know...depressing? extreme? But. Good example of what an insult numbnuts was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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