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Wetherspoon's pubs have a bit of a sad reputation, but this, in my opinion, is completely unjustified, and I've actually been finding the local one very convenient if I'm working during the day, rather than the evening, which has been the case quite often this year. It's only a ten minute walk from the leisure centre and I can just pop in there for lunch, a tuna mayo jacket potato, for example, at very reasonable prices.

All the hatred for Wetherspoon's stems entirely from snobbery, I think, and the perception that the working class people who go there are all thick racists, Brexit voters and Reform supporters. Or Gammons, to use the ethnic slur that is usually levelled against them. Well, if that's the case, so be it. I have found the people there to be extremely friendly and helpful, and the place to be full of life, and I'd much rather go to somewhere like that than a trendy, overpriced cafe, including the one at the leisure centre.

Well said, and for the Americans out there 'tuna' refers to what you call 'tuna fish', the rest of the world just accepts that yes, indeed, tuna is a fish.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBbqkd6cM98

You can Tune a piano, but you can't Tuna fish.

-Imp

attofishpi wrote: ↑Thu Jul 03, 2025 12:37 am Well said, and for the Americans out there 'tuna' refers to what you call 'tuna fish', the rest of the world just accepts that yes, indeed, tuna is a fish.

I wasn't aware of that, and it seems a very odd thing to do. I particularly like the dolphin friendly tuna, because it's always good to be friendly.

Maia wrote: ↑Thu Jul 03, 2025 7:52 am

attofishpi wrote: ↑Thu Jul 03, 2025 12:37 am Well said, and for the Americans out there 'tuna' refers to what you call 'tuna fish', the rest of the world just accepts that yes, indeed, tuna is a fish.

I wasn't aware of that, and it seems a very odd thing to do. I particularly like the dolphin friendly tuna, because it's always good to be friendly.

Sure, but I don't think the tuna are too happy. Oh well, you can't please everyone!

Nobody would like Wetherspoons who could see the carpet.

nob

+++The carpets in Wetherspoon's pubs are distinctive for several reasons:

Unique Designs: Each of the over 900 Wetherspoon's pubs across the UK has a bespoke carpet, with no two designs being identical. This is unusual for a chain, as most use standardized flooring.

Local Inspiration: The carpets are custom-designed to reflect the history, name, or local significance of the pub or its building. For example, the Britannia in Plymouth has a wave pattern evoking a cruise ship, while The Queen's Hotel in Maltby features pit shafts and pit ponies, referencing the area's mining history.

High Cost and Craftsmanship: Crafted by Axminster Carpets, a renowned Devon-based manufacturer, these carpets cost between £20,000 and £30,000 each. They often use more than the typical five or six colors, requiring production on traditional looms, which adds to their expense and uniqueness.

Cultural Phenomenon: The carpets have garnered a cult following, with blogger Kit Caless documenting them through a Tumblr blog and a book, Spoon's Carpets: An Appreciation. Fans contribute photos to catalog the designs, turning it into a public art project.

Subconscious Impact: While often overlooked by patrons, the intricate and vibrant designs are said to create a subconscious atmosphere, enhancing the pub experience.

These elements make Wetherspoon's carpets a unique and celebrated feature, blending art, history, and local identity into the pub's ambiance.+++

Grok seems to think they're fine, and who am I to argue with that?

Maia wrote: ↑Thu Jul 03, 2025 7:52 am

attofishpi wrote: ↑Thu Jul 03, 2025 12:37 am Well said, and for the Americans out there 'tuna' refers to what you call 'tuna fish', the rest of the world just accepts that yes, indeed, tuna is a fish.

I wasn't aware of that, and it seems a very odd thing to do. I particularly like the dolphin friendly tuna, because it's always good to be friendly.

Conflict is more stimulating.

Tuna Riff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogq2BkybFGY

attofishpi wrote: ↑Thu Jul 03, 2025 12:37 am tuna is a fish.

Sometimes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUWcHREOLnM

I had chicken wings today, with peppercorn sauce, but I wasn't all that impressed. I think I'll stick to jacket potatoes.

Walker wrote: ↑Thu Jul 03, 2025 11:34 am

attofishpi wrote: ↑Thu Jul 03, 2025 12:37 am tuna is a fish.

Sometimes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUWcHREOLnM

The US Office is extremely boring, not funny at all.

I'd be happy to break knuckles on that annoying idiots face.

Maia wrote: ↑Thu Jul 03, 2025 11:19 pm I had chicken wings today, with peppercorn sauce, but I wasn't all that impressed. I think I'll stick to jacket potatoes.

Mmm, jacket potatoes with chilli con carne , butter, cheese, beetroot, sour cream and coleslaw.

attofishpi wrote: ↑Fri Jul 04, 2025 12:57 am

Maia wrote: ↑Thu Jul 03, 2025 11:19 pm I had chicken wings today, with peppercorn sauce, but I wasn't all that impressed. I think I'll stick to jacket potatoes.

Mmm, jacket potatoes with chilli con carne , butter, cheese, beetroot, sour cream and coleslaw.

I've had their chilli ones, with all the trimmings. Very nice.

attofishpi wrote: ↑Fri Jul 04, 2025 12:54 am
I'd be happy to break knuckles on that annoying idiots face.

It is a strange style.

The same guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5RTbzoX2ws