TQR 14,396 Posted December 31, 2023 Nostradamus’ 2024 predictions are trending hard right now. The predictions - or, rather, the interpretations of his 470-year-old quatrains - include a scandalous new pope, an arseload of civil unrest, a huge Chinese naval war in the Indian Ocean, more climate disaster and the rise of a new “King of the isles” who’ll drive the old one out by force. Interestingly, Nostradamus’ 2023 predictions included a scandalous new pope, an arseload of civil unrest (but “Rouen would not fall to the King”), World War III possibly caused by China joining in with ongoing conflicts, more climate disaster and the rise of cannibalism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted December 31, 2023 27 minutes ago, TQR said: Nostradamus’ 2024 predictions are trending hard right now. The predictions - or, rather, the interpretations of his 470-year-old quatrains - include a scandalous new pope, an arseload of civil unrest, a huge Chinese naval war in the Indian Ocean, more climate disaster and the rise of a new “King of the isles” who’ll drive the old one out by force. Interestingly, Nostradamus’ 2023 predictions included a scandalous new pope, an arseload of civil unrest (but “Rouen would not fall to the King”), World War III possibly caused by China joining in with ongoing conflicts, more climate disaster and the rise of cannibalism. There are no "2024 predictions". Nostradamus's quatrains are not dated and not in order. The one about the King of the Islands has always been interpreted as referring to Edward VIII. Forced to abdicate because it was not acceptable in those days for a King to marry a divorcée. Replaced by a man who was not expected to succeed to the throne, ie his brother George VI. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,396 Posted December 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, Toast said: There are no "2024 predictions". Nostradamus's quatrains are not dated and not in order. The one about the King of the Islands has always been interpreted as referring to Edward VIII. Forced to abdicate because it was not acceptable in those days for a King to marry a divorcée. Replaced by a man who was not expected to succeed to the throne, ie his brother George VI. Well, you know that, I know that, but it’s an entertaining read all the same. The interpretations are hilarious of late. These people will raise your George VI with a certain Henry IX, a sure fire way of getting the clicks and snarls from the GBeebies mob. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted December 31, 2023 1 hour ago, TQR said: The interpretations are hilarious of late. These people will raise your George VI with a certain Henry IX, a sure fire way of getting the clicks and snarls from the GBeebies mob. I know. To them I say <Lardy's avatar> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,432 Posted December 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Toast said: There are no "2024 predictions". Nostradamus's quatrains are not dated and not in order. The one about the King of the Islands has always been interpreted as referring to Edward VIII. Forced to abdicate because it was not acceptable in those days for a King to marry a divorcée. Replaced by a man who was not expected to succeed to the throne, ie his brother George VI. The only Nostradamus I care about is the Bulgarian pretender, Baba Vanga: https://i.stuff.co.nz/world/301033960/baba-vanga-the-nostradamus-of-the-balkans-made-some-terrifying-predictions-for-2024 "File photo: A semi-literate blind woman who died in 1996 thinks 2024 is the year humanity will cure cancer." Only on Stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,088 Posted January 13 One bullet. Rob da Bank pledges to make the Isle of Wight a sauna hotspot - BBC News Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sly Ronnie 884 Posted January 13 On 31/12/2023 at 18:22, Clorox Bleachman said: The only Nostradamus I care about is the Bulgarian pretender, Baba Vanga: https://i.stuff.co.nz/world/301033960/baba-vanga-the-nostradamus-of-the-balkans-made-some-terrifying-predictions-for-2024 "File photo: A semi-literate blind woman who died in 1996 thinks 2024 is the year humanity will cure cancer." Only on Stuff. Baba Vanga is as accurate in predicting world events as Nathan Rao is in predicting the weather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted February 15 @Great Uncle Bulgaria 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great Uncle Bulgaria 1,283 Posted February 16 As I may have mentioned before, I have a t shirt that has these two lines with the (green, naturally) Wombling Free logo beneath them. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted February 23 Ain't no massive cock like the evacuation zone for the moving of an unexploded bomb in Plymouth. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,088 Posted February 23 Surely, having visited there a few times, would just improve the area. if they blew it up on site! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,738 Posted February 25 Saw this today on social media. No idea if this has been posted on the forums before, probably, but interesting for sure. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,396 Posted February 25 5 minutes ago, arghton said: Saw this today on social media. No idea if this has been posted on the forums before, probably, but interesting for sure. Interesting. Of the 20, 16 survived the 70s and 9 are still alive today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undead In Ohio 156 Posted February 25 31 minutes ago, TQR said: Interesting. Of the 20, 16 survived the 70s and 9 are still alive today. Also, none of them died between Lennon in 1980 and Harrison in 2001. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,396 Posted February 26 Spot the incredible typo: 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,396 Posted February 26 Actually @Death Impends would I be allowed to have the typo as my ‘rank’ thing? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,975 Posted February 26 41 minutes ago, TQR said: Actually @Death Impends would I be allowed to have the typo as my ‘rank’ thing? You sure would be! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,396 Posted March 5 Only Brits and Aussies realise that this is a glowing compliment: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted March 6 Let's hope you don't win big on a scratchcard: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13161893/Lottery-scratchcard-winners-forced-wait-weeks-money.html Yes, the new operators have installed rules which prevent you getting your cash, as the Post Office won't pay you and the company have rules about providing ID. It's the next scandal. I have no photo ID for example in any form. Not that I play the scratchcards mind you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinbabad 1,124 Posted March 11 Kansas City Chiefs fans amputated and died because of the cold after attending/watching a game ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,396 Posted March 21 For world poetry day, I must share another gem from my fave, Brian Bilston. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,602 Posted March 21 I'm trying to figure out who this statue looks like. Torn between Frank Skinner & Stan Laurel. Not Harry Kane though. (Also, is he waiting for a train?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,582 Posted March 21 40 minutes ago, time said: I'm trying to figure out who this statue looks like. Torn between Frank Skinner & Stan Laurel. Not Harry Kane though. (Also, is he waiting for a train?) Waiting for Spurs to win a trophy, like waiting for a train in a closed station where all the tracks have been ripped up 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
