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hahaha, not really something you want to hear from the air crew
Airline Announcement: Technical Issues Ahead
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around a humorous take on an airline announcement regarding technical issues, with participants sharing jokes and references to cultural elements. The conversation includes commentary on the implications of such announcements and the concept of psychic predictions related to flight safety.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express amusement at the idea of hearing about technical issues from the air crew.
- There are references to the Ziggy comic character as a symbol of hard luck, with some participants not familiar with it.
- Participants discuss the acronym "FML" (F* My Life) and its cultural context, with one participant providing an example of its use.
- One participant humorously suggests that technical issues might lead to more snacks and drinks on the flight.
- There is a mention of psychics and their predictions regarding flight safety, with some participants skeptical about their accuracy.
- Another participant humorously notes that if psychics were real, they would be wealthy from winning lotteries, implying disbelief in their abilities.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally share a humorous tone and agree on the lighthearted nature of the discussion. However, there are differing views on the reliability of psychics, with some expressing skepticism while others make jokes about the topic.
Contextual Notes
Some references may depend on cultural knowledge, such as familiarity with the Ziggy comic and the acronym "FML." Additionally, the discussion includes speculative humor about flight safety and psychic predictions without any empirical backing.
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Ziggy should get rebranded for the 21st century as FML.
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DaveC426913 said:Ziggy should get rebranded for the 21st century as FML.
not sure who or what you are referring to ?
and FML ?
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It's a Ziggy comic. (see the fine print), you're old enough to remember Ziggy! He was the original hard luck character.
http://www.gocomics.com/ziggy/2015/11/29
FML is an internet thing - "F* My Life" - which is preceded or followed by a personal story of hard luck.
"I ordered a box of cigars to be dropped off at my door. They arrived, in a cardboard box, during a torrential rain. Now I have $200 cigar soup. FML"(Wow, that joke fell flat...)
http://www.gocomics.com/ziggy/2015/11/29
FML is an internet thing - "F* My Life" - which is preceded or followed by a personal story of hard luck.
"I ordered a box of cigars to be dropped off at my door. They arrived, in a cardboard box, during a torrential rain. Now I have $200 cigar soup. FML"(Wow, that joke fell flat...)
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DaveC426913 said:
not familiar ... prob. old enough, maybe didn't make it to New Zealand, where I lived till 2000
and OK on the acronym
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davenn said:
I'd be jazzed at that announcement--more peanuts for me and shorter waits for the little Crown Royal bottles..
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DiracPool said:I'd be jazzed at that announcement--more peanuts for me and shorter waits for the little Crown Royal bottles..
But the psychics may really have known something ... doomed flight
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davenn said:
Perhaps, but I wouldn't count on it. I think the data is that the psychics predictions are just about EXACTLY chance. Lol.
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DiracPool said:
Ohhh I have no belief in that either. if it was real they would all be super rich winning every lottery and horse race etc hahaha
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