RosebudWhip t1_j9hsaod wrote on February 22, 2023 at 1:45 AM

Reply to comment by Wyzard_of_Wurdz in Banjo music is never depressing. by [deleted]

Oh well, then enjoy!

RosebudWhip t1_j9g1dsf wrote on February 21, 2023 at 5:39 PM

Reply to Banjo music is never depressing. by [deleted]

Unless you hear it around the time you're being told to "squeal like a pig" in the woods

RosebudWhip t1_j1cffwj wrote on December 23, 2022 at 7:03 AM

Reply to TIL that Henry Gunther was the last soldier to die in World War I. The war ended at 11 AM and Gunther was killed at 10:59 AM while charging a German machine gun by IAmDavidGurney

If he'd only waited...

RosebudWhip t1_ixhxju5 wrote on November 23, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Reply to comment by shewy92 in TIL people turning 100 usually receive a letter from the US President congratulating them. by trukilla420

I'm sure it used to be a telegram at some point. It's probably been a card for ages though.

Yes, search and replace "Queen" with "King"...job done!

RosebudWhip t1_ixhcp9v wrote on November 23, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Reply to comment by daird1 in TIL people turning 100 usually receive a letter from the US President congratulating them. by trukilla420

(Shudder) Covered in sweaty hand prints?

RosebudWhip t1_ixfyt4d wrote on November 23, 2022 at 3:41 AM

Reply to TIL people turning 100 usually receive a letter from the US President congratulating them. by trukilla420

It's the same in the UK. The Queen would send a telegram to people hitting that milestone, although I don't know if the telegram was updated to an email or something more modern in recent years.

I expect King Chas will follow on the tradition.

RosebudWhip t1_iwkwgk5 wrote on November 16, 2022 at 11:54 AM

Reply to comment by ganjsta in TIL that William I's response to northern rebellion in England was to order the wholesale slaughter of the inhabitants of northern shires, and the burning of food, homes, crops, tools, and livestock so that survivors would freeze or starve by AnselaJonla

I save my usage of it for special occasions.

RosebudWhip t1_iwkljfh wrote on November 16, 2022 at 9:20 AM

Reply to comment by WiredAndTeary in TIL that William I's response to northern rebellion in England was to order the wholesale slaughter of the inhabitants of northern shires, and the burning of food, homes, crops, tools, and livestock so that survivors would freeze or starve by AnselaJonla

I guess William The Absolute C-Word wasn't quite as catchy

RosebudWhip t1_iuab0sk wrote on October 29, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Reply to comment by Original-Cow-2984 in Elvis’s first comeback in the Las Vegas live shows. 1968. by Dhorlin

I know, I can't bear to look at the last onstage photos of him, bloated and lacking that spark. And only 42.

RosebudWhip t1_iu8u6cy wrote on October 29, 2022 at 1:34 PM

Reply to Elvis’s first comeback in the Las Vegas live shows. 1968. by Dhorlin

The '68 Special was filmed in California, a more intimate affair than the big live shows which followed.

He looks so good here!