[Str8Talking]

I don’t disagree with what most of you are saying, but to be fair to WW, he hasn’t actually said, I bet you a knee in the groin that VS will not be around in five years’ time. I believe the exact quote was:

“I don’t think a million pounds would hurt him. I don’t have a million pounds – so a knee in the groin, maybe – I’m sure that would be just as painful for him as me.”

The way I read it, he just used it as an analogy of something that can cause equal pain in general, not a bet he would like to make with RB!

[IanFromHKG]

In the latest display of maturity by the two protagonists, Branson has accepted the bet. and I did find his riposte quite entertaining: “It seems a very painful and foolish thing for Willie Walsh to propose; but I would be happy to accept. We’ve got used to BA hitting below the belt over the years, but I’m confident it would be the other way around on this occasion.”

[canucklad]

Love this sort of stuff!!

Gentleman , this should remind us all of 1 single fact of life.
Women mature— Boys just get older

And these 2 boys toys are rather large and expensive.

And I propose the 2 of them take a leaf out of Herb Kehlers book and sort it out in the boxing ring!

Now where’s my Airfix kit!

[FormerlyDoS]

The problem for Willie Walsh is that Branson is far more skillful in this area, as illustrated by his riposte, as posted by Ian.

Fighting in the opponent’s area of strength is not particularly smart.

[IanFromHKG]

Indeed – don’t indulge in a battle of wit when you are unarmed (or half-armed, of course!)

[stevescoots]

frankie goes to hollywood two tribes video anyone?

[lloydah]

Is anyone other than me laughing as much at these replies as the actual wager?

[canucklad]

Honest Crew….

(But I can’t help but think of the ‘Kicking Bishop Brennan up the …..’ scene from Father Ted, particularly with the Irish connection!)

Brilliant……I suppose you must also be thinking that Steve Ridgeway is Father Dougal !!

And i’ve been thinking…if pugilism offends, could they indulge in a round of golf 007 style!!

[craigwatson]

DOS – It would’nt be illegal, if they both conset, nothing wrong with it, just look at cage fighting or UFC, people getting kneed in the groin all the time.

[FormerlyDoS]

craig

Licensed sports are exempt, in the same way that a surgeon can do a lot of damage when conducting an operation.

However, unlicensed sports and other activities (e.g. S&M practices) resulting in damage are consensual, but illegal.

I share this only for general interest and not in the context of this handbag waving.

You might be interested in….

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R_v_Brown

[Papillion53]

The most sensible comment in this whole rather silly affair

Quote:

Canucklad – 12/12/2012 08:21 GMT

Gentleman , this should remind us all of 1 single fact of life.
Women mature— Boys just get older

End quote

QUITE!!!! 😉

[canucklad]

Papillion…..talking from experience with the DH by any chance…:-)

The sad fact is, that I’m quite disappointed that I will have to wait 5 years to see the
” Battle of the Groins” …Booo

Maybe Sky Sports could hype it up……”Lets get ready to….”

Maybe in the interest of peace in our time…the Bearded wonder can pass on the same message to the parliamentary committee as wee Willie did.

That should get our politicians thinking!!

[Papillion53]

Canucklad@12:18

Oh YES! LOL! Ask Mrs C the same question!!!! 😉 🙂

[BeckyBoop]

Sounds like a clear case of jealously of the bearded one by all the above. LOL :o)

[superchris]

Im going to hazard a guess that WW didnt use the word ‘groin’ when making this remark.

Honestly, anyone would think they are a pair of schoolkids rather than the captains of industry of which 10’s of thousands of people’s livelihoods depend, not to mention the British Economy.

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