Whatever Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Scotland is full of narrow minded, pig ignorant tribal bigoted assholes and football is a microcosm of thecountry as a whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsmad1874 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Me personally i love Scotland and even more so now after time away in Australia, there are some shite parts about it but overall its my country and i love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 What have I missed? I see a lot of folk saying this stuff on here, what's happening? I don't watch the news or that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Just now, Cruyff said: What have I missed? I see a lot of folk saying this stuff on here, what's happening? I don't watch the news or that. I think it's a wind up regarding a vile bigoted attack on Scotland by some little Englander who posted on the Terrace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Is there another country’s people that attaches itself to some part of its history so fervently and continues to hold it against each other for decades and decades? Whether it’s the Highlands history, lowlands, religious bigotry, West v East, North v South etc.....for a small country we can seem so divided and it can play out in every day life. But there’s a flip side.We’re so two faced. We are equally funny, friendly, welcoming and have a rich history for a small country. One minute we’re arguing, next cuddling and getting a pint in. We seem to love the negatives of it though. Bizarre? Football seems to be harnessing the worst of our psyche just now and has for some time, tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo-fletch Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 There’s narrow minded, pig ignorant bigoted arseholes all over the globe. There is a lot worse places to live in the world than Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, Debut 4 said: Is there another country’s people that attaches itself to some part of its history so fervently and continues to hold it against each other for decades and decades? Whether it’s the Highlands history, lowlands, religious bigotry, West v East, North v South etc.....for a small country we can seem so divided and it can play out in every day life. But there’s a flip side.We’re so two faced. We are equally funny, friendly, welcoming and have a rich history for a small country. One minute we’re arguing, next cuddling and getting a pint in. We seem to love the negatives of it though. Bizarre? Football seems to be harnessing the worst of our psyche just now and has for some time, tbh. Brilliant summing up there, sir. For a small country with stunning landscapes, it's so sad that some folk (sometimes it seems like quite a lot actually) just can't see past their hatred, bigotry and prejudices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 And Scotland is a microcosm of the world. Plenty good folk going about though. Scotland does have a dark side . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Bigotry and politics my main gripe.Social media not helping. The Shed would benefit if Kickback got a politics page.That way i would never have to see any political headline on Kickback again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Moan then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 The Weeg and Fife are the scummy bits. The rest is not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 I am physically repulsed by Glasgow and the surrounding areas. In general I hate the people there, the attitudes, the 'banter', the vibe and oh by **** I absolutely despise the West coast accent. Apart from that I ****ing love the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Internet Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 10 hours ago, Whatever said: Glasgow is full of narrow minded, pig ignorant tribal bigoted assholes and football is a microcosm of the city as a whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 10 hours ago, Whatever said: Scotland is full of narrow minded, pig ignorant tribal bigoted assholes and football is a microcosm of thecountry as a whole. There must be an internet term for occasions when someone ends up sounding exactly like the negative quality they try to describe in another person / group of people. If not, we should invent one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 3 hours ago, A Boy Named Crow said: There must be an internet term for occasions when someone ends up sounding exactly like the negative quality they try to describe in another person / group of people. If not, we should invent one! Internet term you say.......🧐 XXXXXXX? (admin edit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 6 hours ago, benny said: Bigotry and politics my main gripe.Social media not helping. The Shed would benefit if Kickback got a politics page.That way i would never have to see any political headline on Kickback again. It's not the threads with political headlines which are the problem, you can avoid those. It's threads on other subjects which turn political which are the bigger annoyance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 10 hours ago, luckydug said: I think it's a wind up regarding a vile bigoted attack on Scotland by some little Englander who posted on the Terrace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 As an incomer I can only say I love it here. I’ve lived here since I was 17, nearly 40 years. I hate the sectarianism in football but haven’t really come across it at work or in general Glasgow is great for gigs and pubs/restaurants The highlands are incredible The people, in general are friendly and funny Are there arseholes in Scotland? Of course there are but there are arseholes everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 7 hours ago, benny said: Bigotry and politics my main gripe.Social media not helping. The Shed would benefit if Kickback got a politics page.That way i would never have to see any political headline on Kickback again. Suggested that a while ago and got slaughtered for it, far too many prefer turning every other thread into in independence/unionist/up the tories debate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, Jamhammer said: Are there arseholes in Scotland? Of course there are but there are arseholes everywhere My Dad said to when I moved to England the first time, "don't bother taking your own arsehole, there will be plenty when you get down there" on balance, I think the Scotland/England arsehole ratio is remarkably similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Dawnrazor said: My Dad said to when I moved to England the first time, "don't bother taking your own arsehole, there will be plenty when you get down there" on balance, I think the Scotland/England arsehole ratio is remarkably similar. Canada is the only place I’ve been where I’ve actively thought ”Where are all the arseholes”? Everyone just seems nice and decent Ive not been to Quebec. I believe they might be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 As a returnee, Scotland's great. I mean yeah, there's a lot of negativity, and its noticeable how often sentences start with "I hate...", but there's also a lot of fun and laughter. I think we just don't really have middle ground in our dna, everything's all or nothing, but that's true of the whole island I reckon. But the scots are great - humpty, serious, but with explosions of great joy, and our country's just heartbreakingly gorgeous. Scotland's fine by me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 The Scottish Highlands have scenery to match any on the planet, I always find it surprising how many people don't appreciate what they have on their doorstep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AW1 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Try being where I'm from originally in Lambeth, South London and you'll realise how good you have it. I couldn't believe how stunning it was when I first moved here and Scottish water is possibly the best quality anywhere I've been in the world. Apart from some of the anti English comments In pubs I've had to put up with from a few idiots(they normally tend to support a certain club in Glasgow or a certain club in lochend) and stuff you see on social media I can honestly say quality of life has improved ten fold In the six years I've lived here. Ive made a better life for myself, have a fiancee and daughter here and thrived work wise and id say that's a lot down to the Scottish mentality of always giving people a chance no matter where they come from . If we had the weather here there'd be no need to go anywhere else for a holiday. The small town mentality I'd say is better than small town England, you get your "village idiots" wherever you go but on the whole id say Scots are more curious in a nice way whereas small towns in England I've worked they tend to be a lot more unwelcoming if your face doesn't fit. Lastly as a chef the ingredients I get to work with here absolutely trump anywhere else I've worked. The natural larder Scotland should be the envy of most other countries in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 12 hours ago, luckydug said: I think it's a wind up regarding a vile bigoted attack on Scotland by some little Englander who posted on the Terrace. Correct. Pathetic post designed to look for a reaction, I.e. trolling. Didn't want to give him the satisfaction of replying to his drivel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Cade said: The Weeg and Fife are the scummy bits. The rest is not bad. Shh. You're not allowed to slag Glasgow on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Cade said: The Weeg and Fife are the scummy bits. The rest is not bad. And there are some really nice bits of Fife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Auld Reekin' said: And there are some really nice bits of Fife! There are, arount the east neuk of fife is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Just now, Dawnrazor said: There are, arount the east neuk of fife is beautiful. Yup, East Neuk & Fife Coastal Path, Tentsmuir Forest / Kinshaldy Beach, St. Andrews, Lomond Hills - in fact most of northern & NE Fife is pretty nice. The South and West, (much) less so; Culross definitely worth a visit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, Auld Reekin' said: Yup, East Neuk & Fife Coastal Path, Tentsmuir Forest / Kinshaldy Beach, St. Andrews, Lomond Hills - in fact most of northern & NE Fife is pretty nice. The South and West, (much) less so; Culross definitely worth a visit though. Methil, you forgot Methil👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 21 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Methil, you forgot Methil👍 Well, I tried to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, Auld Reekin' said: Well, I tried to... 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzroy Pointon Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 1 hour ago, AW1 said: Try being where I'm from originally in Lambeth, South London and you'll realise how good you have it. I couldn't believe how stunning it was when I first moved here and Scottish water is possibly the best quality anywhere I've been in the world. Apart from some of the anti English comments In pubs I've had to put up with from a few idiots(they normally tend to support a certain club in Glasgow or a certain club in lochend) and stuff you see on social media I can honestly say quality of life has improved ten fold In the six years I've lived here. Ive made a better life for myself, have a fiancee and daughter here and thrived work wise and id say that's a lot down to the Scottish mentality of always giving people a chance no matter where they come from . If we had the weather here there'd be no need to go anywhere else for a holiday. The small town mentality I'd say is better than small town England, you get your "village idiots" wherever you go but on the whole id say Scots are more curious in a nice way whereas small towns in England I've worked they tend to be a lot more unwelcoming if your face doesn't fit. Lastly as a chef the ingredients I get to work with here absolutely trump anywhere else I've worked. The natural larder Scotland should be the envy of most other countries in the world. Good post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 51 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: There are, arount the east neuk of fife is beautiful. Indeed, my stepdad's family comes out of anstruther, gorgeous, although you don't dare say the name wrong around them. In fact you can't even compliment another chippy around them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Jamhammer said: Canada is the only place I’ve been where I’ve actively thought ”Where are all the arseholes”? Everyone just seems nice and decent Ive not been to Quebec. I believe they might be there Quebeckers are OK too. Canadian politics are usually very bland, so people here tend not to get bent out of shape about them. And religion is a non-issue as there are numerous religious groups living and working in close proximity. Remove religion and politics from the conversation, and what is there to squabble about? As for Scotland, it's a great country in many ways and football fans are not a reflection of the nation as a whole. You certainly have more than your fair share of assholes there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Jambo Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 I love Scotland, I’m English and have lived here 35 years and have no plans to ever leave. Some parts of Scotland are to my mind the most beautiful in the world. I’ve travelled all over the world but every year without fail I will take a week up north as it’s just incredible with so much to do. The vast vast majority of people are amazing, friendly, funny, helpful and properly great sense of humour. As an Englishman I have always been made to feel so welcome. yes sectarianism is the one down side but I’ve lived in Glasgow for nearly 20 years including working in the ship yards for 12 and it is surprisingly easy to avoid if people know you aren’t interested and don’t want to hear that chat. If you are looking for it however you can indulge to the worst of your impulses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AW1 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 18 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: I read that in a London accent... 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 17 minutes ago, Brighton Jambo said: I love Scotland, I’m English and have lived here 35 years and have no plans to ever leave. Some parts of Scotland are to my mind the most beautiful in the world. I’ve travelled all over the world but every year without fail I will take a week up north as it’s just incredible with so much to do. The vast vast majority of people are amazing, friendly, funny, helpful and properly great sense of humour. As an Englishman I have always been made to feel so welcome. yes sectarianism is the one down side but I’ve lived in Glasgow for nearly 20 years including working in the ship yards for 12 and it is surprisingly easy to avoid if people know you aren’t interested and don’t want to hear that chat. If you are looking for it however you can indulge to the worst of your impulses. But is it a problem outside of football? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Jambo Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: But is it a problem outside of football? In my view not as much as some people make out it to be. As I said you can go through life and mostly avoid a lot of that conversation. Certain examples catch you by surprise, for example my in-laws are generally the nicest people you could wish to meet but when we were chatting amiably about baby names a few years ago they casually dismissed a few as being catholic names, that was eye opening as I never than them down as sectarian. Also the marches are an issue. On the days they happen it’s a reminder that things are a bit different and you see some ‘characters’ out and about. the other difference is the interest that people take in what school you went to. At first I didn’t understand the background but just thought it was weird then someone pointed out they were trying to ascertain the religion of the people. I never experienced that growing up in East Lothian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: But is it a problem outside of football? In a fairly small way, probably yes - but the phrase "90 minute bigots" probably sums up most of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AW1 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 1 hour ago, jonnothejambo said: Spent many summers in Morden, Surrey. My Grandfather worked in Clapham and we would play golf at the RAC Country Club, Woodcote Park in the Epsom Downs. Loved it. Morden Hall Park is a lovely spot I'm from Streatham Hill/Brixton Hill area originally which is next to Clapham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Maple Leaf said: Quebeckers are OK too. Canadian politics are usually very bland, so people here tend not to get bent out of shape about them. And religion is a non-issue as there are numerous religious groups living and working in close proximity. Remove religion and politics from the conversation, and what is there to squabble about? As for Scotland, it's a great country in many ways and football fans are not a reflection of the nation as a whole. You certainly have more than your fair share of assholes there. Canada is the only country where I have seen a people carrier with a gun mount in the sliding door cruising with a biker gang. Quebec is lovely though. Edited June 1, 2020 by jb102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, jb102 said: Canada is the only country where I have seen a people carrier with a gun mount in the sliding door...... Sounds like my kind of place!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 You know what really pisses me off here (granted it's the same down South I think) is how mental everyone goes when the sun is out. Why? I get that we live in a country that isn't exactly blessed with long, hot summers. But why is it that when the sun is out and temperatures hit 20, every wee ****ing ned and their dugs hit the beauty spots and the streets are filled with the noise of wankers in their cars blaring their ****ing shite music? Probably one more for the seethe thread tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 20 hours ago, jambo-fletch said: There’s narrow minded, pig ignorant bigoted arseholes all over the globe. There is a lot worse places to live in the world than Scotland Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Locky said: You know what really pisses me off here (granted it's the same down South I think) is how mental everyone goes when the sun is out. Why? I get that we live in a country that isn't exactly blessed with long, hot summers. But why is it that when the sun is out and temperatures hit 20, every wee ****ing ned and their dugs hit the beauty spots and the streets are filled with the noise of wankers in their cars blaring their ****ing shite music? Probably one more for the seethe thread tbh. I totally agree, Locks. Except, you forgot to mention that said neds are ‘pissed up’ on cheap lager or something even worse, as well. Scumbags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Scotland makes me happy Scotland makes me sad But when we stick together We're the best that God has had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) On 31/05/2020 at 23:12, Debut 4 said: Is there another country’s people that attaches itself to some part of its history so fervently and continues to hold it against each other for decades and decades? Whether it’s the Highlands history, lowlands, religious bigotry, West v East, North v South etc.....for a small country we can seem so divided and it can play out in every day life. But there’s a flip side.We’re so two faced. We are equally funny, friendly, welcoming and have a rich history for a small country. One minute we’re arguing, next cuddling and getting a pint in. We seem to love the negatives of it though. Bizarre? Football seems to be harnessing the worst of our psyche just now and has for some time, tbh. Aye England. Hate Germany Hate France Hate Scotland Hate the North Hate the Geordies Hate the Scousers Hate Londoners Hate each other. Still bang on about 1966. Canny even make a decent black pudding. Edited June 1, 2020 by Pans Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH11_2NL Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 On 31/05/2020 at 17:01, Whatever said: Scotland is full of narrow minded, pig ignorant tribal bigoted assholes and football is a microcosm of thecountry as a whole. No. The central belt is full of them. You go outside that, North or South and you'll meet an entirely different type of person. Apart from Ayrshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 9 hours ago, Pans Jambo said: Aye England. Hate Germany Hate France Hate Scotland Hate the North Hate the Geordies Hate the Scousers Hate Londoners Hate each other. Still bang on about 1966. Canny even make a decent black pudding. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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