[News] Johnson to bring back Imperial units to honour the queen

[Thunder Bolt]

Just goes to show they’re a two bob government.

Now, you're talking. The first coin to be decimal. Ten florins to the pound.

 

[knocky1]

One of the fools did. Andrew Rosindell wanted it played at midnight every night, and then carry on broadcasting.

He also wants chemical castration of rapists. Ouch.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

He also wants chemical castration of rapists. Ouch.

It has been proved that chemical castration doesn't affect reoffending, as rape is usually about power.

 

[Stat Brother]

Change Starburst to Opal Fruits and Snickers to Marathon and then we'll talk about my vote.

 

[Bodian]

Farthing
Ha'penny
Penny
Thruppeny bit
Tanner
Bob (shilling)
Florin
Halg a crown
Crown
Ten bob
Paaaahnd
Guinea

And groats - don't forget them.

This was actually mentioned on another thread (probably the Tory Meltdown one) and was quoted by the next poster as 'great joke' - so, yes, you're right - that's why it's not been discussed!

 

[nwgull]

He also wants chemical castration of rapists. Ouch.

Might not be so hard-line about that punishment anymore.

 

[GT49er]

Most countries try and move forward, this one seems determined to move in the opposite direction.

Just as well most TV channels are now 24 hour or he would no doubt be lobbying to play the National Anthem when they shut down

Serious question - I wonder how many countries, from right wing ones like the USA to myriad socialist republics on the left, actually do broadcast their national anthem regularly - and with no-one batting an eyelid about it?

Quite a few, would be my guess

 

[Giraffe]

Been using both for several years quite happily, I see no downside to having more visibility of both so all generations can understand. Most people measure height and weight in imperial, and also distance in miles rather than Km so it is important that the next generation understand this too.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Been using both for several years quite happily, I see no downside to having more visibility of both so all generations can understand. Most people measure height and weight in imperial, and also distance in miles rather than Km so it is important that the next generation understand this too.

Not sure if serious

That's both the Government and your post

I'm guessing that JRM's department have finally reported back on Brexit Benefits and Opportunities and this is it. Suck it up Remoaners

 

[rippleman]

Serious question - I wonder how many countries, from right wing ones like the USA to myriad socialist republics on the left, actually do broadcast their national anthem regularly - and with no-one batting an eyelid about it?

Quite a few, would be my guess

It's still played on R4 each night.

 

[nwgull]

Not sure if serious

That's both the Government and your post

I'm guessing that JRM's department have finally reported back on Brexit Benefits and Opportunities and this is it. Suck it up Remoaners

To be honest I was getting confused at the EU forcing us to have our speed limit signs telling me to go 48 kpm, and having to order a .57 of a litre of beer was a proper mouthful after I'd already drunk more than 2.28 litres. Thank goodness for Brexit.

 

[clapham_gull]

Most countries try and move forward, this one seems determined to move in the opposite direction.

Just as well most TV channels are now 24 hour or he would no doubt be lobbying to play the National Anthem when they shut down

Some MPs have asked for it to be returned.

 

[clapham_gull]

Been using both for several years quite happily, I see no downside to having more visibility of both so all generations can understand.

They can already display both. The reason most don't is that majority of the population have moved on and realise the metric system is much more sensible.

 

[vegster]

https://www.theguardian.com/politic...mperial-measurements-to-mark-platinum-jubilee

I see there is no thread on this. Presumably because when people heard about it they theought it must be a late April Fool joke.

Even if this is just a gesture, if shops are truly going to be able to use pounds, yards, bushels etc., kids will nead to learn this shit in schools.

I can't see this going into the national curriculum, so presumably nothing will actually change. It will be a case of 'you can sell coal by the hundred weight if you want to'. Just another tummy tickle to the sort of bloke who rang up Nicky Campbell this morning to announce that 'The best thing about this country is the Royal Family'.

Anyway, I have been waiting for the start of the Brexit Benefits*, so I guess this is one and I should be celebratin', like.

Hang on. We were able to buy beer in pints and petrol in gallons during our enslavement to the EU, weren't we? Or was that all a dream?

Of course its absolutely ridiculous. I was at primary school when the changeover from imperial to metric occured, I think I had a year of learning imperial then came back after summer holidays to be told " Forget everything you learned about Imperial ... here's a far easier way ".... so, we had a couple of years adjusting to the new units before we went " live "... Johnson announces this a week before the jubilee and probably no one under 50 will have a clue what Imperial measurements are. It's obviously yet another distraction for Johnson so he avoids scrutiny on what he is actually doing.

We really need this moron out.

 

[KZNSeagull]

What I would like to know is how did we end up with 16 ounces in a pound but 14 pounds in a stone?
There are 10 chains in a furlong but 8 furlongs in a mile. How come there are 22 yards in a chain? 12 inches in a foot but 3 feet in a yard.
Where did all this malarkey come from? I'm sure there is some logic to it, maybe.

 

[WATFORD zero]

What I would like to know is how did we end up with 16 ounces in a pound but 14 pounds in a stone?
There are 10 chains in a furlong but 8 furlongs in a mile. How come there are 22 yards in a chain? 12 inches in a foot but 3 feet in a yard.
Where did all this malarkey come from? I'm sure there is some logic to it, maybe.

Four farthings to a penny, 12 pennies to the shilling, 20 shillings to the pound

I think you are missing the point somewhat. It's our Sovereign RIGHT to come up with any old load of soppy bollocks and then insist it's THE BRITISH WAY

or vote for any old soppy bollocks and then insist he's THE BRITISH PM

I think you may be wasting your time looking for any semblance of logic

 

[KZNSeagull]

I think you are missing the point somewhat. It's our Sovereign RIGHT to come up with any old load of soppy bollocks and then insist it's THE BRITISH WAY

or vote for any old soppy bollocks and then insist he's THE BRITISH PM.

I think you may be wasting your time looking for any logic

Just thought it would be nice to learn something on NSC for a change instead of wading through the same thread played over again, even if it is on a different subject but never mind I'll just google it.

 

[Bakero]

The Tyranny of the Metric System

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cPeZLCVWTw

 

[arfer guinness]

Been using both for several years quite happily, I see no downside to having more visibility of both so all generations can understand. Most people measure height and weight in imperial, and also distance in miles rather than Km so it is important that the next generation understand this too.

I agree, imperial units have never left us. We may buy fuel in litres but we still judge our consumption in MPG, as many have said, beer and milk are still sold in pints. The majority of the country have been bought up and taught the metric system, so that will never change. I do wonder though with the current educating standards how would the current generation cope with pounds, shillings and pence, yards, feet and inches, lbs ounces and hundredweight without a calculator.

 

[monty uk]

I agree, imperial units have never left us. We may buy fuel in litres but we still judge our consumption in MPG, as many have said, beer and milk are still sold in pints. The majority of the country have been bought up and taught the metric system, so that will never change. I do wonder though with the current educating standards how would the current generation cope with pounds, shillings and pence, yards, feet and inches, lbs ounces and hundredweight without a calculator.

Can you get imperial calculators now?

Imagine the problems in adding 12 shillings fourpence ha'ppeny to eight and six. Or six feet 7 inches to 8 feet 11 and a quarter inches using a normal calculator or phone calculator.