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[Paul]

Bookworm wrote: "My father in law is British and he always says, 'no playing silly buggers' when the kids start wrestling.

Sounds funny, especially since I don't know what a bugger really is (probably an english..."

From dictionary.com:
( http://dictionary.reference.com/brows... )
bugger [buhg-er, boog-]  
Origin
bug·ger1    [buhg-er, boog-] Show IPA
noun
1.
Informal . a fellow or lad (used affectionately or abusively): a cute little bugger.
2.
Informal . any object or thing.
3.
Often Vulgar . a sodomite.
4.
Chiefly British Slang .
a.
a despicable or contemptible person, especially a man.
b.
an annoying or troublesome thing, situation, etc.
verb (used with object)
5.
Often Vulgar . to sodomize.
6.
Slang . damn: Bugger the cost—I want the best.
7.
Chiefly British Slang . to trick, deceive, or take advantage of.

[Hazel]

I am now making stock from the pheasant carcass, with leek, carrot, rosemary and bay as well. This will then be reduced down into a demi glace for christmas dinner.

[Paul]

Hazel wrote: "I am now making stock from the pheasant carcass, with leek, carrot, rosemary and bay as well. This will then be reduced down into a demi glace for christmas dinner."

mmm, that sounds good. i had a big bowl of home made winter vegetable stew a while ago. Perhaps some supper would be in order...

[Melki]

Hazel, only you can make the word "carcass" sound appetizing.

[Hazel]

its a skill :P

I now have, from about 4 litres of stock, reduced down to about 200ml, which has jellified into a demi glace. I'll be bunging it in the freezer, and will be using it for the cumberland sauce for christmas dinner... it only took 2 days (it shouldn't have, but I was distracted by other things). now I need to buy some port...

[Melki]

Hazel, only you can make the phrase "bunging it" sound dirty.

Make sure you sample that port before you serve it to your guests.

[Hazel]

Melki wrote: "Hazel, only you can make the phrase "bunging it" sound dirty.

Make sure you sample that port before you serve it to your guests."

its for cooking. I'm one of those people who chose not to drink alcohol because it gives me a hangover before I actually finish doing the drinking... it sucks being too ill to continue with a night out after 11pm... and we have no guests for xmas :(

[Hazel]

how to know the xmas season has landed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUJfg6...

[Hazel]

its become a bit of a landmark for me each year. You see your first famous grouse advert, and its officially the christmas season. Its always fun waiting to see what they'll come up with each year too. They've also added Black Grouse in the last couple of years too.

[Hazel]

thats hilarious

[Hazel]

more christmassy, best version of god rest ye merry gentlemen ever:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlsJD8...

[Melki]

When I was a kid, the first sign (commercial) of Christmas was usually Santa riding the Norelco:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=718Dpm...

[Melki]

And let's not forget Hanukkah begins December 20th:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeRs-A...

Buy your six packs of socks now!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYSQ6e...

[Mathew]

I'm still stuck on carcass...I often go to the freezer in the basement and yell up the stairs, "we still have all those carcasses for your mother down here".

No joke, we have a bunch of chicken carcasses, maybe even a turkey...for 'soup'.

[Melki]

Let me get this straight...you have a freezer full of carcasses, that you're keeping for your mother-in-law?

Okay then...

I'm sick of Christmas music already. "The Little Drummer Boy" is starting to bring out my violent tendencies. I just finished listening to the soundtrack from "Cabaret", singing along at the top of my lungs. I do all the parts - Sally Bowles, the creepy emcee guy, both ladies and even the young Nazi boy.

On a possibly related note, my dog has learned this new trick where he jams his paws into his ears. It's so adorable...

[Sam]

Wow I have got to teach my dog that trick, it sounds amazing!!!

[Hazel]

for Melki:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTGlUM...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaxXhw...

[Melki]

Thanks for the anti-Christmas-Christmas songs, y'all. I'll play them while I'm hanging my dried elf ears on the tree.

[Hazel]

Melki wrote: "Thanks for the anti-Christmas-Christmas songs, y'all. I'll play them while I'm hanging my dried elf ears on the tree."

I suddenly have the urge to go buy dried pigs ears (the dog treat ones) and claim thats what they are...

[Jon]

Are bugger and booger the same thing? Silly Boogers sounds like a game I played in the back of my kindergarten class.

[Hazel]

booger = snot.

Bugger = expletive regarding many things usually realting to mild annoyance, but originally referring to a public schoolboy who sodomises younger public school boys.

So no, not the same

[Jon]

Ahhh.... BIG distinction.

[Mathew]

Melki wrote: "Let me get this straight...you have a freezer full of carcasses, that you're keeping for your mother-in-law?

Okay then...


Well this is a bit awkward...I thought everyone had a few carcasses, or a ham bone or two, in their freezer that they save for ol ma-in-law?

Anyone ever read, Skipping Christmas,
?

The book is really funny. You may also recognize it in the movie format - Christmas with the Kranks - starring the always funny Tim Taylor *just threw up*
Perfect example of the book being much better than the movie...now if Chevy Chase would have been the main guy it may have been a different story?

[Melki]

If only they would remake 'Raging Bull' with Chevy Chase playing Jake LaMotta. Perhaps, oh I don't know, someone like Andy Dick could play the Pesci role. Oscars all around!

I did like Tim Allen in 'Galaxy Quest'.
(Not being facetious this time around.)

[Lori]

Melki wrote: "If only they would remake 'Raging Bull' with Chevy Chase playing Jake LaMotta. Perhaps, oh I don't know, someone like Andy Dick could play the Pesci role. Oscars all around!

I did like Tim All..."

chevy chase playing jake lamotta??? how on *earth* did you come up with that, it's hilarious!!!

[Lori]

Kyle wrote: "I hope no one has ever attempted to bugger a booger. :XD"

um, ew.

[Jon]

Tim Allen also starred in Dave Barry's book turned movie Big Trouble... Funny book... Not a horrible movie. Excellent cast with Allen, Stanley Tucci, Jason Lee, and the late, great, Heavy D. It had some decently funny moments... but it still felt too much like an extended sitcom than a movie. Anyone see it? It gets tossed into the rotation on HBO sometimes...

[Melki]

I read Big Trouble AND saw the movie, and found both to be pretty darned delightful. The movie gets points for putting Martha Stewart's head on a dog's body. (Or did I dream that?)

[Jon]

no. that happened. and it was great. also, i think a pre-House Omar Epps was in it.

[Hazel]

I can't decide which of these should be toddler quote of the day. Its either:

1) "you are a very smelly bugger", as said to her dad after she'd farted.

or

2) "I'm not a fib! I'm a christmas tree!" on being told she was fibbing.

[Mathew]

How about this kid quote of the day (happened a couple of months ago)

"Are we having a bath tonight" - Kid
"Yes" - Father
"Good, I'll save that" Kid
"Save what?" - Father
"My fart. I like to make bubbles in the bathtub" - Kid

[Mathew]

Thought you'd like that fart joke Kyle.

Here is another (true story).

Wife gets into the car with some chinese take-out (take-away for you Brits)...the smell fills the car, yum.
Daughter asks, "who farted?"
"Nobody, that is your dinner you smell."

[Mathew]

Ya, either a good joke OR we should consider eating at another restaurant?

[Melki]

After my psychology professor friend finishes grading her final papers of the semester, she sends out an e-mail of the best student bloopers and typos. Here are a few of my favorites:

Religious involvement has positive impacts on longevity by lowering morality rates.

Juno said that since she was already pregnant, she couldn’t get into more she-man-agains.

Muslims study the Holy Korean.

[Jon]

Hey Guys. I wrote the below in the intro part of the club by accident. Sorry. Meant to put it in the chat thread... Loooong week!

Just wanted to let everyone know that an excerpt from my comedy/advice book, The Three Dollar Scholar is the main feature on The Art of Manliness Website... It's an awesome website and the feature is called: Manly Rules for Naming Man's Best Friend. It has sparked a great discussion about picking out the perfect dog name. Dog lovers and comedy lovers, head on over and enjoy:

http://artofmanliness.com/2011/12/16/...

[Melki]

Jon, to save you further embarassment, I deleted your comment in the intro thread. One less thing for you to worry about.
Enjoyed your article on how to name a dog. My dog is named "Randy", after Ralphie's little brother in "A Christmas Story". Like his namesake, my Randy is a picky eater, likes to hide under things (pretty hard to do now that he weighs about a hundred pounds), and once feigned sleep to escape a neighborhood "bully" - actually just the kid next door who wanted to pet him.

Curious about your dog's name? I'm guessing it's not J-Lo or Beyonce....

[Jon]

melki,Randy is a great dog name... i'm a big fan of people names for dogs, which is why my lab's name is Pete... although a few years ago my wife took to calling him Mr. P. not sure where the sudden need for formality came from, but it's funny and he responds to it, so it's cool with me!

thanks for checking out the article. got a really great response... gonna get a little hectic with travel for me now, so Happy Holidays to everyone here in the online Laugh Factory. Looking forward to a Happy, Humorous and Healthy New Year!

[Melki]

Mr. P. would be a good name for my dog as well. That's basically what he does whenever he meets someone new. I saw a friend's comment in another group that she had named her new dog Axl. That reminded me of a former neighbor who named his pup after Axl Rose. The dog turned out to be quite a hellion. I ofter wonder what would have happened if he had named him Liberace.

[Mathew]

We had a cat, named him after the infamous Chevy Chase character in the Vacation movies - Griswald.

RIP Griz.

[Melki]

Did he fall off a roof while stringing Christmas lights?

[Melki]

New year's resolutions, anyone?

I'm planning to eat zestier barbecue and drink colder beer. I should be able to keep that up at least for a few weeks.

[Hazel]

I resolve not to make any resolutions...









bugger...

[Mathew]

I'm adding bugger to my vocab this year. My goal is to use it once a day.

On the reading front I'm doing this awesome challenge, http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/5... , you should all join...I made it up myself!

[Melki]

I just noticed Moderator Kyle is sportin' a snazzy new profile picture AND is apparently a parent for the second time.
Care to tell us about the new baby, Kyle?

[Sam]

Melki wrote: "Mr. P. would be a good name for my dog as well. That's basically what he does whenever he meets someone new. I saw a friend's comment in another group that she had named her new dog Axl. That r..."

And that is exactly who he is named after, my brother is an avid Guns fan and the name seems to suit the dog very well too (funny that) ;-)

[Mathew]

Guess what we had the other day? A turkey! That means another carcass in the freezer, sans gizzard.

[Melki]

I give up. What did you do with the gizzard?

[Melki]

Awwww!
Congratulations. Very happy for you.

[Jon]

Congrats Kyle!!!

[Richard]

Kyle wrote: "Melki wrote: "I just noticed Moderator Kyle is sportin' a snazzy new profile picture AND is apparently a parent for the second time.
Care to tell us about the new baby, Kyle?"

Melki, thanks for ..."

Congratulations Kyle!