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I have visions of old folks unfamiliar with modern technology standing outside pubs saying 'hey mister, can you order me a drink, mister? and then forcing eighty pence in ten pence pieces into a Millennial's hand.
The vision I have is of old folks going to the supermarket at 9am when millennials are at work or still in bed. The supermarket offers a wide range of booze at much lower prices. The Kerbside collections of glass bottles solves the problem of the empties. This avoids getting rude remarks from youngsters or being mugged. The old folk can sit in front of the TV with the sound turned up and watch what they want to and have a fag if they choose. The only downside is that there is no scantily clad ladies to leer at but they have Pornhub for that.
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Don't believe a word I say. I'm only kidding. Or am I?
I cycled past a couple of pubs last night that were essentially open. Both had hatches open in their gardens serving pints. One was extremely busy with 50+ people and the other maybe a dozen.
The Government have lost credibility and especially in the country, people are ignoring the guidance. Given Cummings and the seemingly endless debacles, it can be understood but is pretty reckless.
Ordering a round by smartphone? on 14:10 - Jun 20 by solemio
It sounds as if you're talking of credit and debit cards being 'modern technology'. They're so Yesterday.
Old Person
It was a news item on Radio Four, the BBC had been given a leak about pubs being patrolled to ensure social distancing plus the use of smartphones to order drinks and make the transaction contactless - both in terms of payment and physical contact with bar staff. Of course, to make the activity completely contactless you would have to have your pint put on a table in front of you and then you just look at it. If you try and drink it then the patrol carts you off - if that can be done in a contactless manner...
Imagine your favourite bouncer as your pubs monitor making sure you follow all the rules.
Interesting that you say that.
I took a look at the web-page, and the description of the Pub-Safe Monitor, and instead conjured to mind an image of an utterly ineffectual teenager trying to make sure people follow the rules. Almost in the style of 'Squeaky-Voiced Teen' from The Simpsons.
Ordering a round by smartphone? on 10:57 - Jun 21 by uefacup81
Interesting that you say that.
I took a look at the web-page, and the description of the Pub-Safe Monitor, and instead conjured to mind an image of an utterly ineffectual teenager trying to make sure people follow the rules. Almost in the style of 'Squeaky-Voiced Teen' from The Simpsons.
Since they would be paid less you are probably right.
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