Things that are not all they're cracked up to be

[Alain Maréchal]

I suppose you were born already middle-aged, Alain?

Where I was a child, when I was a child, corporal punishment of children by parents, teachers and indeed other adults was considered good for them. I am of the opinion that the sooner children are taught to behave in public and that they cannot have what they want, when they want it, the sooner they will be prepared for the realities of life.

[teamsaint]

I suppose you were born already middle-aged, Alain?

I have met quite a few people who were, or appear to have been.

And quite a few who still manage to tick a good many of nos 1-10 on that list.

[teamsaint]

The" Realities of life."

[Alain Maréchal]

The" Realities of life."

By which I principally mean not having what one wants when one wants it.

[vinteuil]

The "Realities of life."

... if you think the 'realities of life' are among the 'things that are not what they're cracked up to be' - ain't that kinda sad?

[teamsaint]

... if you think the 'realities of life' are among the 'things that are not what they're cracked up to be' - ain't that kinda sad?

What we are told are the "realities of life", ( you know, the sort of bad things politicians bang on about, for example, )was my point, Vinny.
So I think we agree, in fact.

[Richard Barrett]

Corporal punishment. (except between consenting adults)

Maturity.

Doctor Who.

[Serial_Apologist]

By which I principally mean not having what one wants when one wants it.

Isn't that what capitalism needs, in the form it has evolved into?

[vinteuil]

Maturity.

... and also :

. immaturity

. kidults

[Alain Maréchal]

Corporal punishment. (except between consenting adults)

I'm unsure if you suggest that CP is not what it's cracked up to be, or if you suggest that between consenting adults it is.

[EdgeleyRob]

Tea
Wine
The finale of Beethoven's 9th
Fruit
Television
Cricket
Rugby
Jogging

[Roslynmuse]

Crackling.

[french frank]

Tea
Wine
The finale of Beethoven's 9th
Fruit
Television
Cricket
Rugby
Jogging

Delete:
Wine
Fruit

Add:
Football

[cloughie]

Hopefully tomorrow, Hull City!

[MrGongGong]

The" Realities of life."

The "real world"