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Correct use of the term 'bull'
macaque_2
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I am concerned with the misuse of the term 'bull' on this forum.
A bull is an 'uncastrated male of domestic cattle'. Alternatively it can be used to describe 'an investor who expects prices to rise and so buys now for resale later'.
The operative word in this definition is 'buys'. An owner who hangs onto a couple of clapped out flats in a Birmingham suburb because he/she is too timid to sell cannot be defined as a bull (no matter how much hot air they spout about ever rising prices). All the evidence suggests that the number of true bulls in the market is down by 70%
http://www.mortgagesolutions-online.com/mortgage-solutions/news/1591808/btl-lending-drops-low
This prompted a brainstorming session with 70% team. What we were looking for was the ‘animal equivalent’ of the owner of the clapped out flats in a Birmingham. To help us, we used a copy Larousse's 'Encyclopaedia of Animal Life’. Unfortunately, there are no animals in this book called a ‘knob end’. It was then suggested that we were looking for an animal that can sit on its nest egg long after the contents have turned to hydrogen sulphide but can ignore the reality of its plight by buying its head in the sand. Viola! It is an ostriche. This site is now made up of bears and ostriches.
A bull is an 'uncastrated male of domestic cattle'. Alternatively it can be used to describe 'an investor who expects prices to rise and so buys now for resale later'.
The operative word in this definition is 'buys'. An owner who hangs onto a couple of clapped out flats in a Birmingham suburb because he/she is too timid to sell cannot be defined as a bull (no matter how much hot air they spout about ever rising prices). All the evidence suggests that the number of true bulls in the market is down by 70%
http://www.mortgagesolutions-online.com/mortgage-solutions/news/1591808/btl-lending-drops-low
This prompted a brainstorming session with 70% team. What we were looking for was the ‘animal equivalent’ of the owner of the clapped out flats in a Birmingham. To help us, we used a copy Larousse's 'Encyclopaedia of Animal Life’. Unfortunately, there are no animals in this book called a ‘knob end’. It was then suggested that we were looking for an animal that can sit on its nest egg long after the contents have turned to hydrogen sulphide but can ignore the reality of its plight by buying its head in the sand. Viola! It is an ostriche. This site is now made up of bears and ostriches.
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From what I have seen of your posts the wrong use of the word 'bull' is the least of your problemsChuck Norris can kill two stones with one birdThe only time Chuck Norris was wrong was when he thought he had made a mistakeChuck Norris puts the "laughter" in "manslaughter".I've started running again, after several injuries had forced me to stop0
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How's the finances chuck? Everything OK? No problems? You can let it all out on here you know, if you need to. I'm always ready to listen.chucknorris wrote: »From what I have seen of your posts the wrong use of the word 'bull' is the least of your problems0 -
How's the finances chuck? Everything OK? No problems? You can let it all out on here you know, if you need to. I'm always ready to listen.
There's no pont in explaining my finances to you Mr Brown, I learnt that before you went through your metamorphis when you were mewbie, you just don't understand finance.Chuck Norris can kill two stones with one birdThe only time Chuck Norris was wrong was when he thought he had made a mistakeChuck Norris puts the "laughter" in "manslaughter".I've started running again, after several injuries had forced me to stop0 -
Just trying to help. I thought I saw a post from you on the DFW, similar style, sad story. The first step to recovery is admitting the problem.chucknorris wrote: »There's no pont in explaining my finances to you Mr Brown, I learnt that before you went through your metamorphis when you were [STRIKE]mewbie[/STRIKE], you just don't understand finance.0 -
chucknorris wrote: »There's no pont in explaining my finances to you Mr Brown, I learnt that before you went through your metamorphis when you were mewbie, you just don't understand finance.
Oh that's strange.
Another bull saying other people don't understand.
Anyway, amusing thread, made me chuckle!0 -
Just trying to help. I thought I saw a post from you on the DFW, similar style, sad story. The first step to recovery is admitting the problem.
Yes I believe that's where mewbie took it (DFW) last time. Thanks for the confirmation, I was only about 95% it was you mewbie, but now I'm 99.9%.
Although I have to add I appreciate your light hearted approach and obviously do not take too seriously what you post (sometimes).Chuck Norris can kill two stones with one birdThe only time Chuck Norris was wrong was when he thought he had made a mistakeChuck Norris puts the "laughter" in "manslaughter".I've started running again, after several injuries had forced me to stop0 -
I try to give offence in an inoffensive manner iyswim. It passes the time, and adds an edge to things that is arguably lacking when it is essentially - they will go up, they will go down.chucknorris wrote: »Yes I believe that's where someone took it (DFW) last time. Thanks for the confirmation, I was only about 95% it was you someone, but now I'm 99.9%.
Although I have to add I appreciate your light hearted approach and obviously do not take too seriously what you post (sometimes).
So er no offence meant.0 -
Graham_Devon wrote: »Oh that's strange.
Another bull saying other people don't understand.
Anyway, amusing thread, made me chuckle!
LOL. Graham I am speaking SPECIFICALLY (not generally) do yourself a favour and research the history between me and mewbie before you leap in and make a fool of yourself (whoops sorry too late with that tip).Chuck Norris can kill two stones with one birdThe only time Chuck Norris was wrong was when he thought he had made a mistakeChuck Norris puts the "laughter" in "manslaughter".I've started running again, after several injuries had forced me to stop0 -
I try to give offence in an inoffensive manner iyswim. It passes the time, and adds an edge to things that is arguably lacking when it is essentially - they will go up, they will go down.
So er no offence meant.
No worries, no offence taken it's only an internet forumChuck Norris can kill two stones with one birdThe only time Chuck Norris was wrong was when he thought he had made a mistakeChuck Norris puts the "laughter" in "manslaughter".I've started running again, after several injuries had forced me to stop0 -
Most of the people on here that you would call "bulls" are really just HPI cheerleading debt-junkies."The problem with quotes on the internet is that you never know whether they are genuine or not" -
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