Admit your ignorance - things you've only just realised/learned

[Poacher]

While in really tight spaces it means the actual tightening demands an interminable shift, flip, shift, flip, shift, flip, shift, flip, shift, flip and often many etcs. Generally while in a really uncomfortable position. Bonus points for slipping on a 'shift' and skinning a knuckle.

Why ratchets were invented?

 

[bikingdad90]

I just told my wife that. She gave me a look and said "of course, I've always known that".
Well that was me 'told'

Not only that but Tshirts often have a logo printed on the back inside or a piece of material in the neck collar mark the different sides especially in one colour tops.

 

[Andy in Germany]

While in really tight spaces it means the actual tightening demands an interminable shift, flip, shift, flip, shift, flip, shift, flip, shift, flip and often many etcs. Generally while in a really uncomfortable position. Bonus points for slipping on a 'shift' and skinning a knuckle.

And in the dark, holding the thing above your head.

 

[Moodyman]

While in really tight spaces it means the actual tightening demands an interminable shift, flip, shift, flip, shift, flip, shift, flip, shift, flip and often many etcs. Generally while in a really uncomfortable position. Bonus points for slipping on a 'shift' and skinning a knuckle.

Yes, that is what I meant and you said it much better than I.

 

[gbb]

looking waaaay back, there was a point in the 1980s where I suddenly became aware Stevie Wonder was blind...
I'd listened to his music through the 70s and clearly remember the moment I found out....
'Whaaaa, when did he go blind ?

My wife figuratively fell to the floor laughing, she thought I was joking .
It just never occurred to me, I just thought the sunglasses were his trademark look

 

[ColinJ]

I can use the 'I' and 'O' keys to change map scale in Memory Map. I knew about the '+' and '-' keys to zoom in/out but I had never noticed the other shortcut until today. I have been using that software for 15 years...

 

[rockyroller]

I'm no longer attractive to the opposite sex

 

[steveindenmark]

I have just learnt that you can resign from the academy of performing arts and science. As per Will Smith. I did not know you could resign from a free night on the lash. 😁

 

[Chris S]

A few years ago there was a meme going around asking people to generate their porn star name by combining their mother's maiden name and their first pet's name. I didn't use internet banking at the time and didn't realize that these are typical security questions.

 

[Time Waster]

The word "paddy" meaning angry state is a racial stereotype of the Irish m being quick to anger. Why didn't I work that out? Especially since I work for two Irish men who fit that stereotype well!

 

[Accy cyclist]

The word "paddy" meaning angry state is a racial stereotype of the Irish m being quick to anger. Why didn't I work that out? Especially since I work for two Irish men who fit that stereotype well!

"He's/she's having a paddy", was quite often used round here, when a child was screaming, crying, stamping his/her feet etc.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I'm no longer attractive to the opposite sex

You have been put in the safe zone

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Just how much information smartphone apps try and collect about you that aren’t necessary for their functioning. I knew they were collecting info, but the recent iOS updates have really highlighted it.

 

[rockyroller]

Just how much information smartphone apps try and collect about you that aren’t necessary for their functioning. I knew they were collecting info, but the recent iOS updates have really highlighted it.

friend of mine couldn't figure why ads were being pushed at her based on things she was talking about. I showed her how to turn off her facebook microphone

 

[SpokeyDokey]

The word "paddy" meaning angry state is a racial stereotype of the Irish m being quick to anger. Why didn't I work that out? Especially since I work for two Irish men who fit that stereotype well!

Could this post precipitate a Bagpuss-esque flounce?

😁