Heartofice Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 The names of the new London Underground lines has been revealed. I had to triple check that this wasn't a parody when I saw it at first, then also checking it wasn't april fools day.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68296483 But then given who the London Mayor is, and the absolute state of the way public services are run, it's not surprising we got a 'Lionesses' line! lacuna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatCoward Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) I really don't see a problem, other than the liberty line is a bit of a shit name/reason. Edited February 15 by BigFatCoward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 We're so boring, all our commuter rail lines are just named after the terminal station. Though I suspect the Wellington commuter train service is slightly less complex than London's, just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartofice Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 It's going to make some uncomfortable conversations as people tell each other they spent half an hour 'riding the lionesses' and 'jumped on the suffragettes' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse Named Stranger Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 That sounds awfully morbid. 47 minutes ago, The Anti-Targ said: We're so boring, all our commuter rail lines are just named after the terminal station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maarsen Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) 3 hours ago, Heartofice said: It's going to make some uncomfortable conversations as people tell each other they spent half an hour 'riding the lionesses' and 'jumped on the suffragettes' Especially since 'the lioness' is a sexual position. Is there a cheese grater in there somewhere? Edited February 15 by maarsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 The tube's gone all woke. Boo hoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatCoward Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Spockydog said: The tube's gone all woke. Boo hoo. if they can name a line after a privileged lazy old cow who bought off a nonce's victim, they can name one after a euro champs winning football team. Edited February 15 by BigFatCoward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartofice Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 47 minutes ago, BigFatCoward said: if they can name a line after a privileged lazy old cow who bought off a nonce's victim, they can name one after a euro champs winning football team. If they are going to start naming lines after sports people they probably could have found some examples of people actually playing the sport at the highest level instead. I'd be happy to ride on the 'Phil the power Taylor' line, the Lewis Hamilton line would hopefully be the fast train that doesn't go through all the stations, or the Mo Farah marathon line that takes 4 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 38 minutes ago, Heartofice said: If they are going to start naming lines after sports people they probably could have found some examples of people actually playing the sport at the highest level instead. I'd be happy to ride on the 'Phil the power Taylor' line, the Lewis Hamilton line would hopefully be the fast train that doesn't go through all the stations, or the Mo Farah marathon line that takes 4 hours. In what world is a team that won the Euros and got to the World Cup final not playing at the highest level? kissdbyfire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartofice Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 2 minutes ago, Maltaran said: In what world is a team that won the Euros and got to the World Cup final not playing at the highest level? The world where I’ve watched women’s football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 8 minutes ago, Heartofice said: The world where I’ve watched women’s football. And in that world, what level of women’s football is higher than the World Cup final? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartofice Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 minute ago, Maltaran said: And in that world, what level of women’s football is higher than the World Cup final? The better question is what level of football is women's football.. and the answer is.. it's a pretty low level. So winning a tournament against a bunch of players who can't defend, can barely string 3 passes together and barely have a goalkeeper and would be beaten by any League 2 mens side, doesn't really qualify you for having a whole tube line after you. Really though, the whole exercise is a joke. It's embarrassing. It's like Khan just pressed a button on his 'progressive name generator' and said 'oh fuck it' and went with the first answers. Apparently it's the Tories waging a culture war, but in reality it's weird little public sector committees all fighting each other to say the most 'correct' thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) Joey Barton has entered the chat. The attitude on display here is exactly the same. Pathetically small minded and oh so fucking bitter. Edited February 15 by Spockydog Prince of the North, kissdbyfire and A Horse Named Stranger 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartofice Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 minute ago, Spockydog said: Joey Barton has entered the chat. Hes a twat, but he's really not wrong on women's football. It's unfortunate that it's him who is saying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse Named Stranger Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 37 minutes ago, Heartofice said: The better question is what level of football is women's football.. and the answer is.. it's a pretty low level. So winning a tournament against a bunch of players who can't defend, can barely string 3 passes together and barely have a goalkeeper and would be beaten by any League 2 mens side, doesn't really qualify you for having a whole tube line after you. That was the case maybe 30 years ago. The overall quality of the womens' game has improved significantly since then. There's still a gulf between the top tier nations and the not-professionals teams, but the non-pros don't make it to the k.o. stages of the Euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartofice Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 minute ago, A Horse Named Stranger said: That was the case maybe 30 years ago. The overall quality of the womens' game has improved significantly since then. There's still a gulf between the top tier nations and the not-professionals teams, but the non-pros don't make it to the k.o. stages of the Euros. No it’s still true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse Named Stranger Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 So how many games of the Womens Euros did you watch to reach this well founded conclusion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartofice Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 minute ago, A Horse Named Stranger said: So how many games of the Womens Euros did you watch to reach this well founded conclusion? At least half of them A Horse Named Stranger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatCoward Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Following this logic no female athlete should ever be recognised, as compared to men they are pretty dogshite at all sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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