The Slanderous Blog Post (Now Offering Real Cask Ale)

Usually associated with first-time England travelers, a fascination with funny or ironic pub names resurfaces every time we take a trip to a new part of the country... I had a list a while back of my favourites, and sadly I gave up about 25 names in.... at a point, you reach a sort of hilariousness fatigue. It just becomes commonplace. The Cock and Hoop? Sounds decent enough. Nothing fishy going on there...

Our recent trip to Southwell brought the curiosity long forgotten back to the surface. Seeing the repetition of Red Lion, White Horse, Crown, Rose, etc contrasted with the introduction of a few newbies lead me to this site, which chronicles the varying names along with some interesting facts...
Along with taking note of the Pub Names as we drove along (on the left side of the road, no less.... when I get home, I will kill at least four people by driving on the wrong side of the road... trust) We also attempted to come up with our own. Granted, it was mostly Aaron and I shouting out inappropriate inanimate objects while retaining the classic 'The' beforehand, but a few good ones were created:

• The Rotting Pheasant
• The Racist Uncle
• The Decrepit Stallion
• The Off-White Horse
• The Bloody Handkerchief
• Ye Olde Trip to the Loo
• The The Repetitious Pub Namer
• The Unflattering Birthmark

In a completely unrelated matter, I was thinking about how much I LOVED the University of Nottingham and all of it's amazing qualities.... this was after revising for exams and facebooking my love on the walls of countless friends, both here and abroad, when I came upon this nugget of tolerance (posted on the University of Nottingham student portal, like Luther's My.Luther):

Facebook – Think before you post

There are countless ways for Nottingham students to express their views about the University, their experiences and their friends. Many of these are helpful and productive aids for learning as well as for social networking.

However, you need to be aware that anything you post (however innocently intended) on your own blog, web page or on Facebook or similar sites, may be seen as potentially defamatory or libellous.

Any statement you publish may be legally actionable. Even comments which simply contain factual inaccuracies can potentially cause loss or damage to individuals or jeopardise their safety. You may be personally liable for the consequences.

You also need to remember that you remain subject to the University’s regulations covering acceptable standards of behaviour; IT facilities usage; harassment and bullying. In the event of a serious breach of these regulations, on Facebook or elsewhere, the University will not hesitate to take action which could lead amongst other things to withdrawal of your IT access, and to a fine or suspension (or even in the most extreme case to expulsion) under the University’s Code of Discipline for Students.

So, do think carefully before posting comments about others.

Dr Paul Greatrix
Registrar

May 2007

Feeling sufficiently bullied, I'm thinking I might have to google my blog and see just how slanderous I have been...


In yet more unrelated news, if you're feeling bored, feel free to check out Google maps, which has just updated its coverage of the UK... satellite images of our flat are up and kicking....

Search Homefield Road, Nottingham, UK.... it's the big building with the yard near Alfreton Rd, across from the car dealerships... pretty cool/creepy.

posted by Kevin @ 2:06 PM