Admit your ignorance - things you've only just realised/learned

[Chris S]

I used to listen to 'Sounds of the Seventies' when Johnnie Walker presented it. I can't stand more than half an hour of it now that Bob Harris has taken over. The DJ is more important than the music.

I've just caught the end of 'Sounds of the Seventies' and I take it back. The programme's been ruined by the dirge Bob Harris plays. I've just remembered why punk happened.

 

[Chris S]

John McEnroe is only six years older than me. You can not be serious!

 

[Accy cyclist]

It didn't click till last night that HP sauce is called after the Houses of Parliament, even though there's a picture of the place on the label.

 

[Mike Ayling]

It didn't click till last night that HP sauce is called after the Houses of Parliament, even though there's a picture of the place on the label.

Yes, I have a vague recollection of that.

 

[raleighnut]

It didn't click till last night that HP sauce is called after the Houses of Parliament, even though there's a picture of the place on the label.

Yep owned by an American multinational company (Heinz) and made in the Netherlands

 

[Chris S]

Yep owned by an American multinational company (Heinz) and made in the Netherlands

It used to be made in Aston. The whole area around the factory smelt of vinegar!

 

[raleighnut]

It used to be made in Aston. The whole area around the factory smelt of vinegar!

Stopped in 2007 after Heinz bought them out, they made 'Daddy's sauce and Lee and Perrins Worcestershire sauce there too, The company ceased to exist last year.

 

[Chris S]

Lea & Perrins is still made in Worcester.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0kdz425

 

[DaveReading]

It didn't click till last night that HP sauce is called after the Houses of Parliament, even though there's a picture of the place on the label.

Another little-know fact is that it can be used as ink in HP printers.

 

[Chris S]

And clean rust of chrome!

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Another little-know fact is that it can be used as ink in HP printers.

If can also be used as coolant in cars if they are bought on Hire Purchase!
hence the name

 

[albion]

Click NorthernEcho comments for guaranteed delinquency.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

It didn't click till last night that HP sauce is called after the Houses of Parliament, even though there's a picture of the place on the label.

Does it still taste shoot?

 

[Accy cyclist]

Does it still taste shoot?

I used to love it, but I haven't had it for 18 years since my oral cancer scare. I had some after my op' and it tasted far too spicy!! 🥵

 

[Chris S]

Using a tyre lever to put a tyre back on can cause a pinch puncture. I did it for 15 years without any problems then I suddenly had two in the last week.