God that reeks! Awful smell of fish and chips.....from a fish and chip shop. [Archive]

King Henry V

11-08-2006, 13:31

Linky (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/west_yorkshire/6126476.stm)
A man who runs a fish and chip shop is being investigated by the council after someone complained that his shop smelt of -shock, horror- fish and chips.
Don't you just love modern Britain?

BDC

11-08-2006, 14:22

Even the council said that they weren't too sure what was going on, but were required to investigate. Non-story.

rory_20_uk

11-08-2006, 14:27

Council in a loose-loose situation. If they do they look like acting as part of a Nanny State. If they don't, well, they're not listening to their borough members.

~:smoking:

Gregoshi

11-08-2006, 14:27

Something fishy was going on at the shop.

Sorry, the pun was there and I took it. I am a sick person. :shame:

King Henry V

11-08-2006, 14:42

Even the council said that they weren't too sure what was going on, but were required to investigate. Non-story.
I think the problem is more with the idiot who complained about it in the first place-

Gregoshi

11-08-2006, 14:53

If the person lodging the complaint moved in knowing of the restaurant, then it seems to me it is his/her problem, not the shop's. If the person was living there before the shop moved in, then maybe they have a legitimate complaint. It seems odd that an Englishman would complain about the smell of fish and chips - unless the person isn't English. :inquisitive:

KukriKhan

11-08-2006, 14:59

Is this just part of the EU-ization of the UK (http://ec.europa.eu/research/environment/projects.cfm?p=1&l=3&sc=1&id=x1-1-4&pmenu=off) ?

I've always wished Long John Silvers (the closest we get to fish-and-chips) smelt more like Burger King [:/sarcasm off:]

yesdachi

11-08-2006, 16:55

Nice excuse to “investigate” the restaurants menu a few dozen times on the Gov’s tab.~D

Kanamori

11-08-2006, 17:23

Well, at least it's a coherent argument.

MSB

11-08-2006, 21:23

We do have some weird people in Britain these days. I to presume that the reporter who reported the shop was from some far out country where they have never ever seen/smelt a fish and chip shop.

BDC

11-08-2006, 22:01

We do have some weird people in Britain these days. I to presume that the reporter who reported the shop was from some far out country where they have never ever seen/smelt a fish and chip shop.
My money is on a fed-up, depressed, angry, single mother.

Scurvy

11-08-2006, 22:34

My money is on a fed-up, depressed, angry, single mother.

money well spent :2thumbsup:

InsaneApache

11-10-2006, 17:47

They need to batter the guy who reported it. :laugh4:

coat on...taxi called :embarassed:

caravel

11-10-2006, 17:55

Unfortunately because Mr Morton is probably not a muslim running a kebab shop or indian take away, he can't pull out the race card on this one either! Otherwise he might have made some money for himself. :no:

GoreBag

11-10-2006, 22:42

HAHAHA bash Muslims! SO FUNNY.

caravel

11-10-2006, 23:54

No, not bashing muslims. I'm bashing the government and it's policy. This ridiculous fish and chip case wouldn't have occurred if the owner had been from an ethnic minority, particularly a muslim, whom of which the government is trying so desparately not to upset at home. Basically if anyone had complained about the smell at a kebab shop or takeaway they would have seen the situation turn around very quickly into a racial harrassment charge against them. How do I know this? Because I've seen it time and time again, and happen to live and work in such an environment. Ethnic minority groups are not at fault here, it's the government. The local councils simply have nothing better to do than mess about with cases such as this. As an example: It is common here for asians to utilise "blinged" up number plates on their cars and blacked out windows. The police can't stop them because it's 'racial harrassment', and they know it. There are districts near here where the air reeks of curry as you pass by. There is nothing you can do about it either.

Hepcat

11-11-2006, 01:37

stupid people ... Rotorua reeks of sulphur from all the geothermal activity but nobody complains (except for out-of-towners) that is because we accept it as part of the city. If someone moves in beside a sewage treatment plant are they going to lodge a complaint to the government. NO they chose to live there.
:dizzy2:

If you don't like it move, why must people be so stupid? :shame:

Adrian II

11-11-2006, 02:00

Something fishy was going on at the shop.Or did the plaintiff simply have a chip on his shoulder?

God, Gregoshi, we both need professional help. :sweatdrop:

Seamus Fermanagh

11-11-2006, 04:13

Adrian II:

Good to see you back.

Gregoshi

11-11-2006, 05:10

Or did the plaintiff simply have a chip on his shoulder?

God, Gregoshi, we both need professional help. :sweatdrop:

Good to see you again Adrian. Yes, it seems that you do need help too. :laugh4:

Must...resist...further...puns...failing...

1) Adrian, either the plaintiff had a chip on his shoulder or he did it just for the halibut.

2) After being told of the complaint that his shop smelt of fish and chips, the shop owner told authorities, "You're crazy. I don't even sell smelt."

I'm a bad boy. :shame:

Adrian II

11-11-2006, 09:41

2) After being told of the complaint that his shop smelt of fish and chips, the shop owner told authorities, "You're crazy. I don't even sell smelt."The guy obviously needs a herring aid!

Help me, aaaargggh!! :whip:

InsaneApache

11-11-2006, 09:45

Perhaps he had a bone to pick with him. Maybe he over charged him by a few squid and he felt all at sea.

Red Peasant

11-11-2006, 21:34

Perhaps he had a bone to pick with him. Maybe he over charged him by a few squid and he felt all at sea.

... here's your coat, taxi's waiting. :laugh4:

Duke of Gloucester

11-11-2006, 21:55

I think the complainant is just being shellfish.

InsaneApache

11-12-2006, 11:44

Don't try and mussel in on the pun thread....:laugh4:

*Gets into taxi that RP so kindly called for me*

Banquo's Ghost

11-12-2006, 14:37

Clearly made up. The paper was struggling and clearly needed an extra story to fillet. That's the sole reason.

Any room in the taxi IA?

Adrian II

11-12-2006, 16:49

Clearly made up. The paper was struggling and clearly needed an extra story to fillet. That's the sole reason.Oh sure, let's put the fish finger on the media.

Someone shoot us, please ... :wall:

InsaneApache

11-12-2006, 17:52

Apparently the owners done a runner......he said in a statement to the authorities "I'm off, if they want to prosecute me then they'd have to findus first". :help:

Gregoshi

11-12-2006, 18:26

If the owner ran off, then he'd be admitting he's gill-ty. Maybe the fish was battered and the chips a salted.

Gregoshi

11-12-2006, 18:34

Even the council said that they weren't too sure what was going on, but were required to investigate. Non-story.

Good point. Otherwise they'd be accused of letting him off the hook. ~D

Adrian II

11-12-2006, 18:38

Good point. Otherwise they'd be accused of letting him off the hook. ~DCome on, they are just passing the hot potato around.
:furious3:

Banquo's Ghost

11-12-2006, 19:00

Come on, they are just passing the hot potato around.
:furious3:

When the chips are down, you've got to make a decision. No chance to skate round the issue. Otherwise it's just rubbing salt in the wound. Now pay attention, and you'll ketchup.

*runs cackling from the men in white coats*

Gregoshi

11-12-2006, 19:19

Come on, they are just passing the hot potato around.
:furious3:

Adrian, that pun was half-baked.

If the owner of the fish and chips shop is found guilty, do you think he'll fry?

...and you'll ketchup
I'm right be-Heinz you.

Gregoshi Hunts for cover... :hide:

Adrian II

11-12-2006, 19:27

Adrian, that pun was half-baked.Now Gregoshi, you don't throw oil on the fire when the cods are against you... :mellow:

Headshots, all of us.. :skull:

Mithrandir

11-12-2006, 19:37

It seems this thread has gone out of the frying pan and into the fire...

Adrian II

11-12-2006, 19:46

It seems this thread has gone out of the frying pan and into the fire...That'll send the chips flying in Wakefield. https://img63.imageshack.us/img63/9196/sunglassescoolok8.gif (https://imageshack.us)

Banquo's Ghost

11-12-2006, 20:10

It seems this thread has gone out of the frying pan and into the fire...

Oil be going now. This grouper getting worse.

*tries to hang himself before it gets worse*

InsaneApache

11-12-2006, 20:11

Some posters here are angling to get this post locked. Although there are some kraken puns in it. :sweatdrop:

Mithrandir

11-12-2006, 20:14

Just a note : baiting is not allowed !

Banquo's Ghost

11-12-2006, 20:33

Just a note : baiting is not allowed !

OK IA, worm your way out of that one. :tongue:

Banquo's Ghost

11-12-2006, 20:35

Some posters here are angling to get this post locked. Although there are some kraken puns in it. :sweatdrop:

Now you're just carping.

Dutch_guy

11-12-2006, 20:37

If the owner ran off, then he'd be admitting he's gill-ty. Maybe the fish was battered and the chips a salted.

:computer:

....

:rifle:

:balloon2:

InsaneApache

11-12-2006, 20:57

OK IA, worm your way out of that one. :tongue:

Not just yet, I'm hungry and I'm off to get some grub. :no:

Banquo's Ghost

11-13-2006, 07:29

Well guys, I've had a whale of a time but I'm beginning to flounder. Time to scale back and fin-ish.

:embarassed:

King Henry V

11-13-2006, 17:16

Methinks this thread has fallen hook, line and sinker for spamdom.

Adrian II

11-13-2006, 17:27

Methinks this thread has fallen hook, line and sinker for spamdom.Yeah, we better wrap it up before this thread succumbs to the vinegar syndrome.
:shame:

Fragony

11-13-2006, 17:33

Was fishy to begin with

CrossLOPER

11-13-2006, 17:37

http://www.dallasifgs.org/photos/12JUL03_ExCal/12JUL03_ExCal%20011%20wielding%20sword%20and%20axe.jpg
I'M HERE!

Mithrandir

11-13-2006, 23:45

The scale on which Gregoshi has hooked patrons on using puns is amazing. I have to admit I chipped in as well though...

Gregoshi

11-14-2006, 04:43

Thanks old Chum.

Devastatin Dave

11-14-2006, 04:58

Fishy?

CrossLOPER

11-14-2006, 07:55

I called for an axe strike hour ago. What's the deal?

Banquo's Ghost

11-14-2006, 09:40

I called for an axe strike hour ago. What's the deal?

Wrong moderator. Beirut-sama the Axeman crushes dissent in the Frontroom.

You need a picture of charging camels frightening the horses.

That will get Mithrandir off his perch and hake it stop. :embarassed:

Fragony

11-15-2006, 09:40

I called for an axe strike hour ago. What's the deal?

Why this thread there are more fish in the ocean

Don Corleone

11-15-2006, 15:30

I think you're all missing the real culprits here, the media and it's shoddy reporting. If it was a paper that released this non-story, it's nothing but fishwrap. And if it was the Beeb, it's time to tuna the channel. :oops:

Don Corleone

11-15-2006, 15:57

I guess my puns were worst of all, as I've managed to silence you all. Did I make you all feel eel? :clown:

Fragony

11-15-2006, 16:02

The council are known to be a bunch of sharks, won't be immerging from the thames that one.

Banquo's Ghost

11-15-2006, 16:50

I guess my puns were worst of all, as I've managed to silence you all. Did I make you all feel eel? :clown:

Eel? You made me so eel I'm going to need a sturgeon.

:nurse:

*Lord, the madness returns*

InsaneApache

11-15-2006, 16:53

Roe upon roe of bad fishy puns. I'm not gonna spam the thread 'cos that would fillet up. :embarassed:

King Henry V

11-15-2006, 20:15

I think we'll be punning like this until Yom Kipper.:embarassed:

Don Corleone

11-15-2006, 20:21

I heard Al Gore took an active interest in the case. Apparently, he didn't listen very closely when heard that the store was trying to resolve an issue involving angling shads.

Please.... somebody help me. I can't stop myself...