People that think the phrase is "I couldn't be ASKED"
Which begs the question, what do you think it is?
surely nobody thinks it's anything other than "arsed"
That's what people tend to say now, but I can remember a time when they didn't used to. Also, 'can't be arsed' makes no logical sense in the vast majority of situations. It's only when you understand 'arsed' as a soundalike-substitute for 'asked' that there is any meaning.
People that think the phrase is "I couldn't be ASKED"
Which begs the question, what do you think it is?
surely nobody thinks it's anything other than "arsed"
That's what people tend to say now, but I can remember a time when they didn't used to. Also, 'can't be arsed' makes no logical sense in the vast majority of situations. It's only when you understand 'arsed' as a soundalike-substitute for 'asked' that there is any meaning.
What?? It’s a substitute for ‘bothered’, nothing at all to do with ‘asked’. ‘Asked’ literally makes no sense.
People that think the phrase is "I couldn't be ASKED"
Which begs the question, what do you think it is?
surely nobody thinks it's anything other than "arsed"
That's what people tend to say now, but I can remember a time when they didn't used to. Also, 'can't be arsed' makes no logical sense in the vast majority of situations. It's only when you understand 'arsed' as a soundalike-substitute for 'asked' that there is any meaning.
What?? It’s a substitute for ‘bothered’, nothing at all to do with ‘asked’. ‘Asked’ literally makes no sense.
Of course it derives from bothered; asked is a synonym of bothered and there is your etymological link:
Clearly there's only one way that particular flow works. Then you have to ask your self two questions:
1. Why is this the only occurrence in the English language of the word arse as a verb? 2. Why is there no recorded instance of 'can't be arsed' prior to 1968?
Especially if it means you end up with a garden with a bamboo tree and/or a holly bush in it.
Suddenly you have to do 'gardening'.
with you om this one. I live in a nice house, a stones throw from the station, high street etc but have a garden I dont wont or need. Cut the grass...ok.....but prune the roses & other assorted plants(dont ask what they are as I've no idea)....no compulsion at all.
Especially if it means you end up with a garden with a bamboo tree and/or a holly bush in it.
Suddenly you have to do 'gardening'.
Still not sure I've actually grown up but must be getting old as I enjoy gardening. Have missed it this year though as we're having an extension starting next month and half the garden will be a building site so have only been mowing the lawn and a bit of pruning.
Especially if it means you end up with a garden with a bamboo tree and/or a holly bush in it.
Suddenly you have to do 'gardening'.
Still not sure I've actually grown up but must be getting old as I enjoy gardening. Have missed it this year though as we're having an extension starting next month and half the garden will be a building site so have only been mowing the lawn and a bit of pruning.
I like the garden looking nice and I'm excellent at cutting trees down and chopping stuff back but weeding can fuck right off!
Motorists who park their vehicles on the footpath when the road is wide enough to park on road. Again today, like many other days, I had to walk my two dogs (one is blind), into the busy road to get round an inconsiderate motorist who blocked the footpath with his car
Especially if it means you end up with a garden with a bamboo tree and/or a holly bush in it.
Suddenly you have to do 'gardening'.
Still not sure I've actually grown up but must be getting old as I enjoy gardening. Have missed it this year though as we're having an extension starting next month and half the garden will be a building site so have only been mowing the lawn and a bit of pruning.
I like the garden looking nice and I'm excellent at cutting trees down and chopping stuff back but weeding can fuck right off!
Bloody right as well, had the electric hedge cutter out the other day. My Missus said, while you have the steps out could you dead head the hanging baskets, I just smiled while revving the hedge cutter, sorted. She did it herself.
Oh and same week as finding out your job could be moving to a different office up north so there's a risk of redundancy.
Honestly, this week has been appalling.
Fingers crossed for you mate
Cheers. Job is obviously the biggest concern, but still, I want to watch Spain v Iran!
Redundancy is often a blessing in disguise. Get another job lined up, looking to start as soon as /if you're made redundant and pocket a nice wedge of cash as well. It worked out brilliantly for me. Good luck.
Oh and same week as finding out your job could be moving to a different office up north so there's a risk of redundancy.
Honestly, this week has been appalling.
Fingers crossed for you mate
Cheers. Job is obviously the biggest concern, but still, I want to watch Spain v Iran!
Redundancy is often a blessing in disguise. Get another job lined up, looking to start as soon as /if you're made redundant and pocket a nice wedge of cash as well. It worked out brilliantly for me. Good luck.
Got to second this... Dont usually get made redundant if things are going well. Best thing that happened to me in years. Not much dosh, but a far better job. Really hope it works out for you!
Oh which brings me onto another annoyance - sites and job ads that request all the details already in your CV when they are getting you to also attach a CV and could just read it.
Motorists who park their vehicles on the footpath when the road is wide enough to park on road. Again today, like many other days, I had to walk my two dogs (one is blind), into the busy road to get round an inconsiderate motorist who blocked the footpath with his car
bit of dog shit under the door handle is my advice.
Motorists who park their vehicles on the footpath when the road is wide enough to park on road. Again today, like many other days, I had to walk my two dogs (one is blind), into the busy road to get round an inconsiderate motorist who blocked the footpath with his car
bit of dog shit under the door handle is my advice.
Bit of a bugger training the dog and lifting it up though!
Motorists who park their vehicles on the footpath when the road is wide enough to park on road. Again today, like many other days, I had to walk my two dogs (one is blind), into the busy road to get round an inconsiderate motorist who blocked the footpath with his car
bit of dog shit under the door handle is my advice.
Bit of a bugger training the dog and lifting it up though!
If only there was someone on here who may be able to help
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To be the worst, or a like a ass. to be the worse ass. essentialy it is a combination of the words ass and worst.
The day after finding a leak in the bathroom.
When you're skint.
Oh and same week as finding out your job could be moving to a different office up north so there's a risk of redundancy.
Honestly, this week has been appalling.
bothered > asked (synonym) > arsed (near-homophone)
unlike
bothered > arsed (unrelated) > asked (unrelated)
Clearly there's only one way that particular flow works. Then you have to ask your self two questions:
1. Why is this the only occurrence in the English language of the word arse as a verb?
2. Why is there no recorded instance of 'can't be arsed' prior to 1968?
Especially if it means you end up with a garden with a bamboo tree and/or a holly bush in it.
Suddenly you have to do 'gardening'.
How many Tories does it take to do the gardening?
It worked out brilliantly for me. Good luck.