phart Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I suspect the revenue from tourism offsets the hit on the taxpayer to some extent. Just checked house of lords the tours are free, tourism to house of lords and high ranking military meetings? you probably get more revenue handing in the glass bottles folk leave behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Have you ever met an American? The ones I've met are more interested in finding out where the nearest McDonald's was rather then seeing where "Princess Di and King Phillip live in Glasgow City Centre". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyTJS Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Just checked house of lords the tours are free, tourism to house of lords and high ranking military meetings? you probably get more revenue handing in the glass bottles folk leave behind. You surely didn't think I was referring to tourists specifically turning up for all that malarkey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 You surely didn't think I was referring to tourists specifically turning up for all that malarkey? I sure did. In my mind i saw the pictures then the reply and that's the association i made. That's why i was asking? I now see the error of my thinking now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McExpat Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 If you're prepared to go to the cinema at midnight on a Wednesday, then putting on a daft outfit for the occasion isn't pushing the envelope much further... So going to the cinema is 'pushing the envelope' I've heard it all now! What's the difference with going to the cinema at 10pm or midnight? 2 hours and that's it! If mum and daddy have given a time to be home or a time to be wrapped up in bed then fair enough but otherwise.... adults dressing up like something out of brig a doon to watch football? Very good point Fancy dress, all though not my thing, I say hats off to them that do it, it's only a bit of fun for themselves and often entertainment for others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 not sure of his accent, but definitely was Scottish... but he died pretty swiftly....but did get a few chortles last night.... Not sure that is the one I mean ? His name was Boaby Wan Kenobi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Me wearing my lovely, comfortable, Buchanan Modern kilt doesn't cost the taxpayer a bundle like ermine robes, gentleman's tights and obsolete military uniforms And I dispute the fact that tourists are desperate to see such ridiculous costumes on display. Bin it all. I have absolutely zero sentimentality at all when it comes to the British monarchy, aristocracy, parliament, military or whatever.. Absolutely agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Obi Sooks Theboaby? not sure of his accent, but definitely was Scottish... but he died pretty swiftly....but did get a few chortles last night.... Not sure that is the one I mean ? His name was Boaby Wan Kenobi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Robroysboy Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Sorry, I can't reply to this prpklly as the big hairy fingers on my Chewbacca suit are blocking the keybrtd/ Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapes Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 As bad as whole families at Universal Studios dressed as Harry Potter, each with their own personalised wands? I think not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I suspect the revenue from tourism offsets the hit on the taxpayer to some extent. Out of interest, do you ever where a kilt? They shouldn't be allowed into the pictures with them daft hats on. Folk wouldn't be able to see past them. Even worse than feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 So going to the cinema is 'pushing the envelope' I've heard it all now! What's the difference with going to the cinema at 10pm or midnight? 2 hours and that's it! If mum and daddy have given a time to be home or a time to be wrapped up in bed then fair enough but otherwise.... Right enough I suppose sitting up all night in front of a screen isn't really radical behaviour for adult Star Wars fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Right enough I suppose sitting up all night in front of a screen isn't really radical behaviour for adult Star Wars fans That's just a cruel stereotype... I was in bed by 9pm last night, my mum lets me stay up until 10 at weekends though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McExpat Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) Right enough I suppose sitting up all night in front of a screen isn't really radical behaviour for adult Star Wars fans It should be considered that night time is more like day time for many people, in part due to their jobs but also more applicable, but less widely known, due to people's circadian rhythms / chronotype. Edited December 18, 2015 by McExpat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberdeenAngus Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Remember years ago a work colleague recommending attending a late night showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. 'An experience' would be the best way to describe standing in the queue to go in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Remember years ago a work colleague recommending attending a late night showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. 'An experience' would be the best way to describe standing in the queue to go in. Aye, that wind chill right up yer gusset is a ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Are for watching. Discuss... What about those who get dressed up in fancy dress to go for a run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Some people still have to dress up daft at their work these days Commons and the Lords on the day of Mrs Windsor's speech. Whilst the British Army still hasn't got rid of these ridiculous 18th Century ceremonial uniforms that are completely pointless in the 21st Century and not to mention extremely expensive for the taxpayer. Get rid of them. I agree get rid of the british army, royal family and house of lords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of Yermaw Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 What about those who get dressed up in fancy dress to go for a run Bunch of middle aged/older women with Santa hats and sleigh bells ran past me the other day (was out running myself). Normally I give a nod to other runners in the morning when passing but the enforced joviality of this bunch just screamed self-assessed "bonkers/barmy" (or any other word dull people use to describe themselves as when they wear a funny hat one day a year for charity or something) and I looked at the ground as I ran past them. They must still be reeling from my actions........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 It's up there with grown men who enact out battles with toy soldiers and adults who play World Of Warcraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNsTeR Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I remember going to the Odeon in Killie to watch Revenge of the sith ... all these clowns dressed as jedi and stormtroopers ... I muttered to one of the staff "look at the nick of those idiots" 20 or 30 of them gave me the daggers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Bunch of middle aged/older women with Santa hats and sleigh bells ran past me the other day (was out running myself). Normally I give a nod to other runners in the morning when passing but the enforced joviality of this bunch just screamed self-assessed "bonkers/barmy" (or any other word dull people use to describe themselves as when they wear a funny hat one day a year for charity or something) and I looked at the ground as I ran past them. They must still be reeling from my actions........ What about Star Wars themed runners though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Dress codes are the province of banality. It's up there with grown men who enact out battles with toy soldiers and adults who play World Of Warcraft. To be fair if i had a jedi costume i'd probably wear it, so you make a fair point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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