Flicka,
Don’t despair. That would make you a TITWET.
Flicka,
Don’t despair. That would make you a TITWET.
This is an odd thread/discussion. Really, the concept of “loser” doesn’t go over well with me. I mean, everyone has different goals in life and at times, those goals change or are altered a bit. Some folks may be perfectly happy doing whatever they are doing, despite what any condescending-minded other might think of them.
Some folks take a little longer to find themselves, so to speak, and a year or two or three in Taiwan, away from their previous life might be just the bang on the head to reach satori.
Moreover, even in certain so-called prestige employment situations, a person’s peers may feel that he or she is a loser for not being employed by a better firm or not making partner… some English teachers may look down on others… all a matter of degree, n’est pas?
Anyway, I am the only person that can determine whether or not I am or am not a “loser”, as I define my own existence and decide by myself whether or not I am happy and satisfied with my life. To hell with anyone who thinks they can decide this for me.
Ooops! That was me, the previous “Guest”. I don’t think I should post here without at least using my psuedonym!
[quote=“Spack”]We need a neat and catchy acronym to describe him. (Interestingly, I’ve never met a female loser-type in Taiwan). Never mind about the definition of a loser, we all know one when we see one.
We have FILTH for Failed In London, Tried Hong Kong for Brits working at HK stock exchange.
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Someone once told me this one:
FARTS
Failed in America, Return to Taipei
I wonder what “lacsettes” are? What a plonker.
Fabulous Opportunity for Rogue Experiment Involving Glaringly Naive, Excitable Riff-raff.
I have no idea … oops am I am “L”?
But I think we need a word, it’s not being mean, after all we had YUPPIE etc in the past. Every community has some labels.
my def. of a “L” is those guys in the pub that you hear saying “You see that girl over there, yeah the ugly fat one. Well in America that would be my girlfriend. Now look over at the girl beside her, yeah the sexy model type. Now she could be my girlfriend in Taiwan, for Monday anyway, now time to meet Tuesday to Sunday.” These guys are the “Ls’” . Now I know this may open a can of worms but that’s what I think anyway.
N.o.g.i.n.g Not One Girl Interested 'n Guy or
O.L.G.I.N Only Local Girls Interested (in) Guy or
Lahpin Lonely at Home Popular In Taiwan
Yup… I know they suck but I fall into another catagory of “L’s”.
BORES
B
elligerent
O
verpaid
R
eprobate
E
nglish
S
peakers
Jeez! Have we become so pc that we are not allowed anymore to characterize someone as a loser?
Boys and girls, do not be afraid to think of yourself as better than a loser in Taiwan (or even superior!)? Frankly, I do. If that is discrimination, call the cops.
Maybe some of you guys could lobby the government to pass a law which forbids discrimination against foreign losers. I’m sure you will have plenty of supporters, if they can be bothered to get out of bed in the morning.
As for the OT race trollers, start a new thread.
We need sub catagories.
losers in different situations. Pubs, the greasy guys with spice girls (oh who am I kidding, I am jelous as hell). I can’t stand watching the Octopus with the Spice Girl, the girl should understand what that guy is like or doesn’t she care???
Anyway, what are the sub-groups:
Bars (see previous post)
Work - lazy at work or suck at job
Lazy - in general
Complainers - a group I detest more every day
Monkey, first you call me a loser, and now a plonker? What’s your beef? :shock:
Plonker - Noun
Someone who is a plonker is considered a trifle retarded. “Plonker” made famous by the exploits of the Trotter family in the classic uk sitcom - “only fools and horses”. A situation where one would call someone a plonker would be if somebody had maybe just stated the obvious or has made a bad decision in the face of little adversity or pressure.
Doesn’t matter mate.
Spade,
All’s I’m suggesting is we call a Spack a Spade. Or is it a Spade a Spack? Maybe it’s a Spic a Spade? Could be a Spade a Spic.
Ah, you know what I mean.
Clear as mud.
My fave acronym so far is FART. It has an appropriately greasy whiff to it.
I reckon we can get a suitably vile sentiment, that also plays on the China vs Taiwan tensions and fit it to the acronym
MISFIT
However, not on the company server…
Now come on… what is this about being classified as a ‘loser’ if you don’t get laid… what’s wrong with not getting laid!? :x I am very much a loser, and am quite proud of it.
I’m not very impressed with that idea. I don’t get laid ever (I don’t really try though). You know what I really hate…?! It’s people like the guy I met the other night at B1:
Guy: I just teach English here man, that’s all. Good money, easy, and they worship the ground I walk on.
Me: So why Taiwan? Why not back home?
Guy: The pussy man, the fucking pussy. Just look around…
Me: (Man, you’re bloody 50, and you look like a skeleton wearing leather. The pussy? C’mon Sunshine, most of the girls in B1 are aged between 18 and 25. I hope to God you’re teaching English to adults.) Right, well I’m going for another drink…
What is this kind of person doing here? Is he checking out his kids as he teaches them? I wouldn’t want him teaching my kid. This is my idea of a loser.
Filthy Retirees Expoiting Asian Kids for Sex.
Crusty Old Retards Ranting Unnecessarily about Pussy in Taiwan
I guess that would more apply in Cambodia and Thailand though
Oh Lazy MF, I couldn’t agree more. I love your post, it has to be the best so far. I am pi@@ing myself rolling on the floor over that one.
Now that is the kind of post that makes legends.
Yup, I’m brown nosing
It was a slow day at work for us all, I guess. Okay, here are my entries:
FUCWIT favors underdeveloped countries, welcomed in Taiwan
SLOWWIT student loan overburdened womanizer, working in Taiwan
LAPHUBLE Lousy American perv, hoping underaged babes like expats
Then there are those we all aspire to be:
EGIT Expat grandee in Taiwan
WOLF Willy old laconic foreigner
SANDMAN Sarcastic acerbic noodler, doesn’t mind angering newbies
MUCHAMAN Married uxorious Canadian, happily approaching midlife and nullity
“I speed up to kill small animals.”
how about
SCUMBAG
Stupid Cowardice Untidy Moron Begs At (the) Gate
Cheer
ax
ESL
English-Speaking Loser