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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

What would it be about?

I once picked ...how do they know carbon dating is actually correct?

This was in an expensive restaurant. Needless to say that did his head in.

I used to pick a subject on a d*unken walk home regularly with an ex years ago and he'd always play devil's advocate. It was fun and sometimes hilarious. Other times it would be a little tense. But the walk home went so fast.

I kinda miss it.

What would you pick? I'm curious.

Extra points for stating why you'd pick the subject you chose.

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

Will I be first to suggest a mass debate?

J

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By *rsMistyPeaksWoman
over a year ago

Essex

Something stupid like would you rather fight one massive duck or 20 tiny ducks….

Because I like the ridiculous

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't think I'd ever choose a subject for a debate.

I like naturally evolving conversations, and in my personal experience, if someone specifically says they want to debate *insert subject* it usually take an unpleasant, slightly aggressive turn.

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By *tanley FunseekerMan
over a year ago

stanley

Why did the monkey really fall out of the tree

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Is it okay to stamp on a spider in someone else's house?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A good one from my university days was ‘what is consciousness?’

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By *nFairnessMan
over a year ago

The Four Corners


"A good one from my university days was ‘what is consciousness?’ "
right up my alley!

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
over a year ago

Carlisle usually

I prefer to ask about something they've already expressed a clear opinion towards one side of than just a random subject that appeals to me personally.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I prefer to ask about something they've already expressed a clear opinion towards one side of than just a random subject that appeals to me personally."

I find that usually starts an argument more often than a debate.

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
over a year ago

Carlisle usually


"I prefer to ask about something they've already expressed a clear opinion towards one side of than just a random subject that appeals to me personally.

I find that usually starts an argument more often than a debate. "

The argument rather than debate is often a clear indicator that we're not compatible and I can stop wasting my time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh I love debating, weather I’m right or wrong, I have the charm to somehow make it as though what I’m saying is right, or I’ll just carry on debating to annoy them even more.

For a lot of debates I like to see the villains perspective so for example thanos or the joker, I like to side with them and use their perspective to say they weren’t really bad guys…

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I prefer to ask about something they've already expressed a clear opinion towards one side of than just a random subject that appeals to me personally.

I find that usually starts an argument more often than a debate.

The argument rather than debate is often a clear indicator that we're not compatible and I can stop wasting my time "

Most definitely! Many ppl confuse a debate or conversation with an argument and it really does make me think if I can be my self around that oerosn or I have to walk on egg shells!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I don't think I'd ever choose a subject for a debate.

I like naturally evolving conversations, and in my personal experience, if someone specifically says they want to debate *insert subject* it usually take an unpleasant, slightly aggressive turn.

"

It's done as an agreed fun light hearted debate with both parties understanding it not a war or trying to start one.

And if it gets too tense you cut it dead and move on. I did it with an ex and we knew each other enough to know the above and not have an argument over it. It was just a for fun thing.

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By *inky ChefMan
over a year ago

Norwich

More chance in lottery or swinging for average Joe?

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By *nFairnessMan
over a year ago

The Four Corners

Honestly I've learnt that the majority of people go into a debate looking to win, rather than explore the topic presented. I love listening to different POVs and I tend to ask questions or what if questions... to test the stability of what is being said. I don't think anyone is wrong they've just arrived at a different point to me. In this day and age if I can ask a few questions and there is still composure and calmness present then I consider this a huge success. People have disconnected so much conversationally what with people defining themselves through their labels and beliefs. Its hard to have any sort of conversation without someone wanting to be offended. My topic of choice would be to what extent does the realm of science and the metaphysical realm of our reality overlap.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Soup, salad, or sandwich.

All meals have to fall into one of these options, what do you put in each category?

Eg casserole is clearly a soup (has a liquid base), but a roast dinner would be classed as salad.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh this got a bit deep and I’m just here talking about food

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Oh this got a bit deep and I’m just here talking about food "

It's cool. I was after the more silly subject. Yours was good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Oh this got a bit deep and I’m just here talking about food "

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A


"A good one from my university days was ‘what is consciousness?’ "

That's one of my favourites, or qualia. I like philosophical thought experiments like: tied to a train track, axe murderer at the door or Mary's room ethical dilemma. They tend to be explorative more than debates but it can go there

My favourite debate ever was with a very intelligent woman, on the way back to a party from the offy. On whether feminism was a form of anarchism or anarchism was a form of feminism. When we got back it stopped the entire party and everyone gathered round 'as no one had ever taken her on before' not my words - some of her friends.

It went on till 4am. She totally started it.

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By *nFairnessMan
over a year ago

The Four Corners


"Oh this got a bit deep and I’m just here talking about food "
guilty my apologies!

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Soup, it’s just a fucking hot smoothie.

Related (also Soup) is it good or a drink?

Worthwhile debates.

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)

Does marmite have a place on crumpets with melted cheese

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By *.T.Man
over a year ago

Birmingham Airport

Do we see colours the same?

Now, follow this through....

We are taught the names for colours. I have been told that the colour that I see that I call blue is blue. You might see the same thing a completely different colour, but you were taught that the colour you see is blue.

Evidence?

And this is speculation...

When you see someone wearing an outfit, some colour combinations may appeal to you, but someone else may hate that combination. Is it because the colours they see are different to the colours you see?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do we see colours the same?

Now, follow this through....

We are taught the names for colours. I have been told that the colour that I see that I call blue is blue. You might see the same thing a completely different colour, but you were taught that the colour you see is blue.

Evidence?

And this is speculation...

When you see someone wearing an outfit, some colour combinations may appeal to you, but someone else may hate that combination. Is it because the colours they see are different to the colours you see? "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

VrChat vs Metaverse. The winner is obvious but interacting with people who actually think metaverse is good or has a future would be interesting!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Does marmite have a place on crumpets with melted cheese "

I saw a guy on tiktok recently make crumpets with bovril and peanut butter on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’d debate about why our school system doesn’t talk about how our financial systems work. We all work our asses off for money, yet very few people know how the monetary system works. They teach us how to work jobs and don’t teach us how to create them.. little food for thought

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fun debates…

Is cereal a soup? Or does pineapple belong on pizza?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A good one from my university days was ‘what is consciousness?’

That's one of my favourites, or qualia. I like philosophical thought experiments like: tied to a train track, axe murderer at the door or Mary's room ethical dilemma. They tend to be explorative more than debates but it can go there

My favourite debate ever was with a very intelligent woman, on the way back to a party from the offy. On whether feminism was a form of anarchism or anarchism was a form of feminism. When we got back it stopped the entire party and everyone gathered round 'as no one had ever taken her on before' not my words - some of her friends.

It went on till 4am. She totally started it. "

I remember those. The one I can’t remember was from my professor who did a Xmas one each year in moral philosophy, one year it was Santa is evil. And he proved it. As a way of showing how a thought experiment can be used with the wrong intentions. And he was hilarious.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’d debate about why our school system doesn’t talk about how our financial systems work. We all work our asses off for money, yet very few people know how the monetary system works. They teach us how to work jobs and don’t teach us how to create them.. little food for thought "
I know why

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’d debate about why our school system doesn’t talk about how our financial systems work. We all work our asses off for money, yet very few people know how the monetary system works. They teach us how to work jobs and don’t teach us how to create them.. little food for thought I know why "

Go on enlighten me

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A


"A good one from my university days was ‘what is consciousness?’

That's one of my favourites, or qualia. I like philosophical thought experiments like: tied to a train track, axe murderer at the door or Mary's room ethical dilemma. They tend to be explorative more than debates but it can go there

My favourite debate ever was with a very intelligent woman, on the way back to a party from the offy. On whether feminism was a form of anarchism or anarchism was a form of feminism. When we got back it stopped the entire party and everyone gathered round 'as no one had ever taken her on before' not my words - some of her friends.

It went on till 4am. She totally started it.

I remember those. The one I can’t remember was from my professor who did a Xmas one each year in moral philosophy, one year it was Santa is evil. And he proved it. As a way of showing how a thought experiment can be used with the wrong intentions. And he was hilarious. "

Love it... If I had my time over I'd totally have done Philosophy. Santa is clearly evil.

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By *wist my nipplesCouple
over a year ago

North East Scotland, mostly


"A good one from my university days was ‘what is consciousness?’

That's one of my favourites, or qualia. I like philosophical thought experiments like: tied to a train track, axe murderer at the door or Mary's room ethical dilemma. They tend to be explorative more than debates but it can go there

My favourite debate ever was with a very intelligent woman, on the way back to a party from the offy. On whether feminism was a form of anarchism or anarchism was a form of feminism. When we got back it stopped the entire party and everyone gathered round 'as no one had ever taken her on before' not my words - some of her friends.

It went on till 4am. She totally started it.

I remember those. The one I can’t remember was from my professor who did a Xmas one each year in moral philosophy, one year it was Santa is evil. And he proved it. As a way of showing how a thought experiment can be used with the wrong intentions. And he was hilarious.

Love it... If I had my time over I'd totally have done Philosophy. Santa is clearly evil. "

You been watching the Futurama reruns too?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A good one from my university days was ‘what is consciousness?’

That's one of my favourites, or qualia. I like philosophical thought experiments like: tied to a train track, axe murderer at the door or Mary's room ethical dilemma. They tend to be explorative more than debates but it can go there

My favourite debate ever was with a very intelligent woman, on the way back to a party from the offy. On whether feminism was a form of anarchism or anarchism was a form of feminism. When we got back it stopped the entire party and everyone gathered round 'as no one had ever taken her on before' not my words - some of her friends.

It went on till 4am. She totally started it.

I remember those. The one I can’t remember was from my professor who did a Xmas one each year in moral philosophy, one year it was Santa is evil. And he proved it. As a way of showing how a thought experiment can be used with the wrong intentions. And he was hilarious.

Love it... If I had my time over I'd totally have done Philosophy. Santa is clearly evil.

You been watching the Futurama reruns too? "

The scene with the translation machine cracks me up every.single.time. Futurama is funnier than Simpsons.

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By *wist my nipplesCouple
over a year ago

North East Scotland, mostly


"A good one from my university days was ‘what is consciousness?’

That's one of my favourites, or qualia. I like philosophical thought experiments like: tied to a train track, axe murderer at the door or Mary's room ethical dilemma. They tend to be explorative more than debates but it can go there

My favourite debate ever was with a very intelligent woman, on the way back to a party from the offy. On whether feminism was a form of anarchism or anarchism was a form of feminism. When we got back it stopped the entire party and everyone gathered round 'as no one had ever taken her on before' not my words - some of her friends.

It went on till 4am. She totally started it.

I remember those. The one I can’t remember was from my professor who did a Xmas one each year in moral philosophy, one year it was Santa is evil. And he proved it. As a way of showing how a thought experiment can be used with the wrong intentions. And he was hilarious.

Love it... If I had my time over I'd totally have done Philosophy. Santa is clearly evil.

You been watching the Futurama reruns too?

The scene with the translation machine cracks me up every.single.time. Futurama is funnier than Simpsons. "

By miles!

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A


"A good one from my university days was ‘what is consciousness?’

That's one of my favourites, or qualia. I like philosophical thought experiments like: tied to a train track, axe murderer at the door or Mary's room ethical dilemma. They tend to be explorative more than debates but it can go there

My favourite debate ever was with a very intelligent woman, on the way back to a party from the offy. On whether feminism was a form of anarchism or anarchism was a form of feminism. When we got back it stopped the entire party and everyone gathered round 'as no one had ever taken her on before' not my words - some of her friends.

It went on till 4am. She totally started it.

I remember those. The one I can’t remember was from my professor who did a Xmas one each year in moral philosophy, one year it was Santa is evil. And he proved it. As a way of showing how a thought experiment can be used with the wrong intentions. And he was hilarious.

Love it... If I had my time over I'd totally have done Philosophy. Santa is clearly evil.

You been watching the Futurama reruns too? "

No, reference went over my head... I shall look for the episode though. I like Futurama

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By *wist my nipplesCouple
over a year ago

North East Scotland, mostly


"A good one from my university days was ‘what is consciousness?’

That's one of my favourites, or qualia. I like philosophical thought experiments like: tied to a train track, axe murderer at the door or Mary's room ethical dilemma. They tend to be explorative more than debates but it can go there

My favourite debate ever was with a very intelligent woman, on the way back to a party from the offy. On whether feminism was a form of anarchism or anarchism was a form of feminism. When we got back it stopped the entire party and everyone gathered round 'as no one had ever taken her on before' not my words - some of her friends.

It went on till 4am. She totally started it.

I remember those. The one I can’t remember was from my professor who did a Xmas one each year in moral philosophy, one year it was Santa is evil. And he proved it. As a way of showing how a thought experiment can be used with the wrong intentions. And he was hilarious.

Love it... If I had my time over I'd totally have done Philosophy. Santa is clearly evil.

You been watching the Futurama reruns too?

No, reference went over my head... I shall look for the episode though. I like Futurama "

Santa is an evil robot

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’d debate about why our school system doesn’t talk about how our financial systems work. We all work our asses off for money, yet very few people know how the monetary system works. They teach us how to work jobs and don’t teach us how to create them.. little food for thought I know why

Go on enlighten me "
Well you’ve basically answered yourself within your post. ‘They teach us how to work jobs but don’t teach us how to create them’ …too much to go into here (which I’m sure you’re aware of) but this sums it all up for me - Schools are sl*ve fodder imo. Why teach sl*ves to be freethinkers, business savvy, financially free and entrepreneurial?

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By *asterR and slut mayaMan
over a year ago

Bradford


"Will I be first to suggest a mass debate?

J"

Genius

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’d debate about why our school system doesn’t talk about how our financial systems work. We all work our asses off for money, yet very few people know how the monetary system works. They teach us how to work jobs and don’t teach us how to create them.. little food for thought I know why

Go on enlighten me Well you’ve basically answered yourself within your post. ‘They teach us how to work jobs but don’t teach us how to create them’ …too much to go into here (which I’m sure you’re aware of) but this sums it all up for me - Schools are sl*ve fodder imo. Why teach sl*ves to be freethinkers, business savvy, financially free and entrepreneurial? "

Since studying law I’ve come to see how broken it actually is. Next time you have a bank note read the little inscription on it whether it’s £5 £10 or £20. Every note has “I promise to pay the bearer upon demand £5 £10 or £20” which ever bank note you’re reading from is actually a promise to pay. If you don’t believe me actually read what it says on a bank note next time you have one

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By *uke_silverMan
over a year ago

London


"Soup, salad, or sandwich.

All meals have to fall into one of these options, what do you put in each category?

Eg casserole is clearly a soup (has a liquid base), but a roast dinner would be classed as salad."

Have you seen the TEDx talk? That's when I first heard about this. It's pretty good.

But yeah, similar to a few others on here, I reminisce about my university days where we'd have debates about anything and everything in our hostel wings. From silly things like the characteristics of soft drinks (Coke Zero &gt Diet Coke) to if music is more important than lyrics (yes) to serious topics like religion, politics and philosophy. Some of my favourite topics were - has social media been a net positive to society (no), how important is privacy (very) and the consequences of losing net neutrality.

My opinions in parentheses.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Debate = Argument to convince others of your point.

Just for those who say they like a debate but not an argument.

There is usually a winner at the end.

I don't debate I don't tend to bother with meandering discussion I WILL engage in dialogue at every opportunity.

Debate

Discussion

Dialogue.

No debating for me thanks

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By *orkieBar1000Man
over a year ago

York

Which are better, cats or dogs? And why is it dogs?

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"Which are better, cats or dogs? And why is it dogs?"

This is my favourite question ever

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Which are better, cats or dogs? And why is it dogs?"

I was about to type this lolllll.

I much prefer dogs, cats scare me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't really suggest debates as it can feel forced as a way to start a conversation. If there's one going on though, I'll happily contribute and ask questions as well.

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By *4bimMan
over a year ago

Farnborough Hampshire

Let's debate the Harrods Christmas sandwich which sells at £28.

Is it worth it?

I say yes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If my grandmother had wheels… would she be a bike?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’d usually feel pretty confident debating things to do with race and antiblackness.

But for the This thread I’m going to choose to debate why Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time.

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Star Wars vs Star Trek.

Ask this at a sci fi convention and watch in awe as the shit hits the fan!

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By *host63Man
over a year ago

Bedfont Feltham


"What would it be about?

I once picked ...how do they know carbon dating is actually correct?

This was in an expensive restaurant. Needless to say that did his head in.

I used to pick a subject on a d*unken walk home regularly with an ex years ago and he'd always play devil's advocate. It was fun and sometimes hilarious. Other times it would be a little tense. But the walk home went so fast.

I kinda miss it.

What would you pick? I'm curious.

Extra points for stating why you'd pick the subject you chose."

Is it worth a man trying to date modern women?

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)


"Which are better, cats or dogs? And why is it dogs?

I was about to type this lolllll.

I much prefer dogs, cats scare me"

Cats are better, they don't show the police where the gears at

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By *ambertMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

If you had unlimited monkeys and unlimited time could you *really* type out the complete works of Shakespeare

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Which are better, cats or dogs? And why is it dogs?

I was about to type this lolllll.

I much prefer dogs, cats scare me

Cats are better, they don't show the police where the gears at "

Dogs are better, they’ll protect you whilst the cat licks itself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’d usually feel pretty confident debating things to do with race and antiblackness.

But for the This thread I’m going to choose to debate why Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time. "

I don't think there is a debate there Steve

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Let's debate the Harrods Christmas sandwich which sells at £28.

Is it worth it?

I say yes. "

Wagyu steak, truffle butter and gold mayo ? I'd try it for sure

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
over a year ago

Carlisle usually


"Is it worth a man trying to date modern women?"

No.

Go for a posh wank instead

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Probably something really inflammatory like why immigration is bad, but rather than debate I’d just stand back and watch it unfold

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

.


"Let's debate the Harrods Christmas sandwich which sells at £28.

Is it worth it?

I say yes. "

If you're nouveau riche/aspiring to be? Of course.

This is the sort of "debate" I'd go for. The philosophy, political debates? I don't think I'd want one after a successful social in case I think they're a twonk. :D

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By *inky ChefMan
over a year ago

Norwich


"I’d usually feel pretty confident debating things to do with race and antiblackness.

But for the This thread I’m going to choose to debate why Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time. "

It was Andre Agassi!

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By *lexm87Man
over a year ago

Various


"Is it okay to stamp on a spider in someone else's house?"

It is never okay to hurt a spider.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If my grandmother had wheels… would she be a bike?

"

Yes! A grand-prix

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If my grandmother had wheels… would she be a bike?

Yes! A grand-prix "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That "fed is best" is an incorrect statement. Fed is a necessity to survive.

F

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