I never understood the point in..

[tyred]

U2

 

[top-tube]

Aluminium/carbon frames. Nowt wrong with steel.

 

[ianrauk]

Steel frames
Nowt wrong with Carbon

 

[4F]

tattoo's, nowt wrong with skin

 

[Theseus]

Carbon frames
Nowt wrong with Aluminium

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Rust
Mayonaise
Block paving

 

[darkstar]

He did pretty well while it was shut during an outbreak of the plague .

True! But you must agree with me on this one? Universities have been vital to the progression of mankind's knowledge and understanding of the world in my opinion.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Well, thay have been. But that was before our wonderful government decided that our universities should be open to absolutely everybody regardless of academic ability and that our education system should be focussed entirely on providing diplomas in serving MacDonald's happy meals and the like.

This is not a personal dig and contains an example of exaggeration for the purposes of humour.

 

[ChrisKH]

Rust
Mayonaise
Block paving

Its for Belgian chips, mate.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Magners cider. With ice cubes in it.

I'm with you there.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Its for Belgian chips, mate.

It's wrong, really wrong...

 

[tyred]

Belgium. I've lived there for years and I still don't see the point of it.

In defence of Belgium, I would like to say they make nice chocolate and host the best grand prix on the F1 calendar.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

In defence of Belgium

Good beer too!

Mort knows that though

 

[Rhythm Thief]

And they lead the world in the consumption of chips with mayonnaise. Which really is one of the finest dishes ever, at least for about half of a large portion.

 

[darkstar]

Well, thay have been. But that was before our wonderful government decided that our universities should be open to absolutely everybody regardless of academic ability and that our education system should be focussed entirely on providing diplomas in serving MacDonald's happy meals and the like.

This is not a personal dig and contains an example of exaggeration for the purposes of humour.

There're still thousands of extremely talented academics who come out of the top universities. I wouldn't consider myself to be within that top category, but I'm predicted to get a first class for my chosen subject (Geography). I'm passionate about the subject and grateful for the opportunity to study.