Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / New
Stats: 3,148,846 members, 7,802,707 topics. Date: Friday, 19 April 2024 at 07:31 PM

Unionised's Posts

Nairaland Forum / Unionised's Profile / Unionised's Posts

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (of 59 pages)

Literature / Re: Which Book Changed Your Life? by Unionised(m): 12:17pm On Aug 01, 2020
iceboy4752:


What's this Flowers in The Attic about? A novel or a non-fiction work?

Fiction.

I cried so much reading the book.

A widow hides her 4 kids in her father's attic and got married to the most eligible bachelor in town.

The story is about the children's travails spanning generations.

1 Like

TV/Movies / Re: Which Brand Of Plasma TV Is The Most Durable And Strongest? by Unionised(m): 10:02am On Aug 01, 2020
Andyblaze:
I've gotten one particular brands which is touted to be the most durable products over and over again but I don't know why they keep getting "burnt" after a year or two... So I wanna know, between LG, Samsung, etc which is the the most advisable to go for

All electronics deserve to be protected.

Your carelessness is what the manufacturers cannot factor into the life-span of their product.

Gerrit?
Literature / Re: Which Book Changed Your Life? by Unionised(m): 9:49am On Aug 01, 2020
iceboy4752:
Let me start first.
Mine is named The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business. It's a book by an American reporter, Charles Duhigg. Prior to reading that book, I used to have some bad habits that keep re-occuring, sometimes unconsciously. The book helped me identified and change some of my "keystone habits" which were the fountain from which other habits emerged.
So folks, what is that great book that shaped your life or that made you realise something important?
The essence of this thread is help one another by sharing different books. Someone on this forum may desperately need to read one or some of the books you'll share to make a great difference in their life.

"Flowers in the Attic" by V C Andrews

One of those voluminous books that looked forbidden to a 13 year old me.

I was shocked that I could understand this "Adult" book.

Took me 7 months to complete and my life was forever changed.

Had to hunt for the sequels:
Petals in the Wind, and
Seeds of Yesterday.

My love for bestsellers and fiction was ignited.

So bad that I would read novels while preparing for exams.
Sports / Re: NFF Plans To Snatch Saka From England by Unionised(m): 2:17pm On Jul 24, 2020
kikero:


Saka should consider playing for Nigeria.

Fashanu back in the 1980s refused to play for Nigeria and instead chose England. And England called him up.....three times..(When he could have had 40 callups for Nigeria).

More recently Agbonlahor refused to play for Nigeria. England called him up less than 20 times.

While England has had a good record of calling up black players, their chances are not as good as white players. That's why any black English player wanting to play international football should seriously consider playing for the country of origin.

Efan ekoku ignored England in favour of Nigeria , as did Anichebe, Moses and Abbey George. And they got several international calls up

(If he was French on the other hand..)

Same Fashanu enjoys monthly pension in England now.

Who Eagles EPP?

Those that played 50 plus games for the Eagles, wetin dem gain?

For Chukwu to be begging for medical care is a pity.

If Saka knows what is good for him, he better stay off Nigeria.

Who patriotism epp?

2 Likes

TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 3:48pm On Jul 10, 2020
alexistaiwo:
They were not married and that's what made the movie all the more ridiculous.


Ridiculous you say.

OCPD and OCD.

Very understandable plot I'll say.
Music/Radio / Re: The Evolution Of Hip Hop Music In Nigeria: The '80s And Early 90s. by Unionised(m): 7:55pm On Jun 02, 2020
Ishilove:
J3281, you stole FTC from me angry

Ron Ekundayo and Dizzy K Falola's efforts were pretty...boring. Ron sounds British, by the way.

I'm African lulled me to sleep grin

I think I'm judging based on 21st century standards

Monica Monica
If Monica no kill me I no go die again grin

Ok. I'm old.....
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 7:14pm On Jun 01, 2020
Born2Freak:



Who are the noisemakers, please?

The same people that contributed to this thread? I have never gotten a good recommendation from the new voices and your ilk.

You, kendrick9 and ishilove have never reviewed or recommended a movie that I haven't already watched or that i know isnt crap.



Sour grapes.

Go and find a movie to review for us.

That is why we are here. tongue

1 Like

TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 5:49pm On Jun 01, 2020
Born2Freak:



Your definition of quality is upside down.

There was more than marvel and dc. There were quality discussions and arguments.

1. We dissected so many films. We discussed race, religion, politics, Nigeria etc from the plots of movies.

2. We learnt more about each other. Koicereloaded is the Yankee nerd. Alexistaiwo is our local kazeem that will give reports from the streets. MJBOLT wears captain America pyjamas. Mekaprime is the our Pete Edochie- the wise igbo man. Ornicus is the resident pantie connoisseur and I am a spare parts dealer who somehow became transgender to avoid bans.

3. We also tested each other's might. Mortal kombat style. Some e-fights ended in fatality. Alexistaiwo was usually the referee.

4. People learnt a lot. We ended up teaching people about business, politics and computing. Even our own Cersie Lannister got good advice on how to repair her computer and how to download movies.





You did not mention the refreshing new voices since the usual noisemakers went on compulsory leave?

We value the peaceful thread this way.

Better a cup of garri on the roof, than a three-course meal before a cantankerous wife grin

1 Like 1 Share

Business / Re: Have Fraudsters Invaded The BVN System? by Unionised(m): 8:51pm On May 23, 2020
Naija246:
fraudsters no invade anything.
Alot of Nigerians are being tricked by various apps on the play store to reveal their bvn...most of these apps are run by criminal networks all over the world.

Some unscrupulous people are also tricking Nigerians to give up their bvn when registering for national ID.
My gf was asked to provide her bvn when she went to register her national ID recently.
Fortunately for her she called me and I advised against giving it up.


Someone should correct me if I'm wrong but is bvn number now a requirement for registering a national ID card?

The two are tied on same platform.
NYSC / Re: My NYSC Hookup Experience... by Unionised(m): 6:48am On May 21, 2020
TheEffective:
shocked

Those who are focused in life use that one year to acquire certifications(not NIM) that will define their advantage once they enter the job market but you are busy knacking away a valuable and most important phase of your life.

If you understand the competition for graduate jobs and the complexity of hiring, you would enter the NYSC gate like one going to battle.

By the time I was leaving NYSC, I had acquired three (3) badass certifications in my field. I came out with my head up high while my guys had their tails stuck between their butts. Two months after, three good jobs came calling. Empowerment is greater than 'knacking'.

Personal Development and Socialising are not mutually exclusive.

Good brag though.

3 Likes

TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 9:40am On Apr 26, 2020
jammer777:


Agree with that, her interpretation was bland.

Sorry, if I may ask, are you from Bangladesh?

I'm a Beast of no nation.

Why do you ask?
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 5:11am On Apr 26, 2020
Four40:
Extraction: (10/10)

Boy am I wowed by this masterpiece, Chrishemsworth did an exceptional job in this movie. It's a must watch for everyone.

PS: This goes out to troubleseller "no matter how badass you are, there's always a badass bigger than you"


You are just wowed by the movie, Chris was wooden all through.

I guess he did better than the plastic supporting actress. cool

1 Like

TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 5:09am On Apr 26, 2020
hulk616:
that's the kind of masterpiece you get from a marvel actor and directors of the greatest movie ever made.
Watch how Oscars will ignore it like endgame angry

Don't get it twisted, the movie is dope, the plot is intense, the situation dire and thrilling.

But the lead actor? Bleh

Not much acting was required of him, just carry gun and point. grin

No wonder he took the job tongue

1 Like

TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 5:05am On Apr 26, 2020
hulk616:
you are calling adaptation silly? angry
As expected from a low level thinker angry

Was waiting for your defence.

So accent is one of her super powers? grin
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 5:02am On Apr 26, 2020
Ishilove:

Wanda that started off with a Russian accent in Age of Ultron and ended with an American accent in Endgame. Very silly

Now that's some serious continuity error.

Maybe she chop hamburger grin

1 Like

TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 1:44am On Apr 22, 2020
hulk616:
what angryRed skull shot Tony Stark where ? angry

grin you are irredeemable.
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 5:12pm On Apr 20, 2020
Liposure:
HALF OF A YELLOW SUN (2013) 6/10
Fine adaptation.Though, a far cry from the book

Very poor adaptation in my opinion.

Fell far short from the book.
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 5:42pm On Apr 18, 2020
Relative peace for a few hours.

I can already feel the atmosphere changing.

Oh well...
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 6:47am On Apr 15, 2020
losprince:

It's amusing that a retarded simp like you would brag about high IQ while your posts here tell otherwise. I mean one could literally assume the number of words in your vocabulary and here you are painting a positive picture of your intelligence. Damn!

You guys need to calm down naw.

Anyone can see he is being deliberate.

And you suckers fall for it everytime.

No need to cross the line abeg.

Smile and move along.....

2 Likes

TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 12:50pm On Apr 13, 2020
Plead:


Didn’t know Leonardo Di ‘caprio was in Django unchained..

Mehn...that movie is dope.

I’ll rate it 7/10.

I think he had enough screen time for one to recognise him.
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 6:06am On Jan 31, 2020
mekaprime:


No Sire, being with her during her travails, would only make me an anachronism.
I did an academic paper on Harriet few years back, i was deeply buried in my research, that i felt great empathy for this outstanding woman, her sacrifice, bravery, strength & courage was next to none.
The historical inaccuracies depicted in the movie really rankled me, cause i know what it ought to be, hence, that movie was an insult to Harriet Tubman's legacy & frankly speaking, It would have been better if that flick wasn't made.

Only a series could really do justice to her story. But then, it could become boring.
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 5:42am On Jan 30, 2020
mekaprime:
Harriet (2019)...1/10
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama



A highly watered down tale of the legendary Harriet Tubman. For goodness sakes, how difficult is it for these filmmakers to adopt and make a historical accurate movie. Am truly pissed here, this is an insult to the legacy, sacrifice, bravery, courage & strength of this great woman & the American history. Had it been that i wasn't ware of her story before now, it would have been much better for me. The blood of my MB will surely judge & hunt Rotten Tomatoes & IMDb for their ridiculous & misleading ratings.

Were you with Harriet during her travails?
TV/Movies / Re: BBNaija And Its Mysterious Selection Process by Unionised(m): 1:40pm On Jul 24, 2019
wirinet:


Even though I don't support any sort of censorship on the show, as long as they comply with the law, I have lots of misgivings.
First the contestants do not represent the average Nigerian with the average Nigerian values. The organisers already know the character traits of the type of person they are looking for, and majority of Nigerians don't fit.
The sad part is that foreigners watching the show would use the show to stereotype the average Nigerian.



Are you saying the contestants are that bad?

What exactly are the bad things these set of contestants portray that is alien to the "average" Nigerian?

What "good" behaviours did the Previous "local" contestants portray that is lacking in this current set?

Let us agree that the organizers had a "type" in mind for this year and they went for it. And that "type" is no different from what we are see everyday as Nigerians anyway.

It is a business.

Let us just agree
TV/Movies / Re: BBNaija And Its Mysterious Selection Process by Unionised(m): 2:02am On Jul 24, 2019
NwaAmaikpe:
shocked




My heart goes out to my Airforce dropout friend who lost his phone and some memory cards when he was teargassed at the audition venue.
How did he even think he will be selected when the 5-star Money General had dumped him?

Nepotism and the Naija factor is most evident in the BBNaija2019 housemate selection.

Jackye an ex-beauty queen is an acquaintance with Dolapo Osinbanjo who is a cousin to Seyi who has affiliations with PR firms who handle adverts for multinational sponsors like BetNaija, DSTV and MTN.

Mike whose dad is Jamaican is a wealthy British Athlete who owns a Cigar brand. Mike does not speak Yoruba neither can he speak pidgin.

Avala is well known as an underground Nigerian US singer. Tacha is a well-celebrated 30BG groupie.
Nelson was Mr Universe.

Mercy is a video vixen and popular in the entertainment and social hookup industry...she happens to also have known Ike before here.
Remember, Ike's first time in Nigeria was to get into the BBNaija house.

Omashola is known to help make Naija stars "feel at home" when they're in South Africa.

Gedoni is a budding designer who may have gifted a few celebrities and presenters some of his works for bigger publicity, he also happens to have had a relationship with former beauty queen KimOprah in the past whose pageant exposure may have exposed her to a few people on the selection panel.

Frodd is a hustler whose path has crossed with those of a few celebrities with the ability to put in a word for him.

I can authoritavely confirm to you that at least 4 of the housemates use foreign passports.
How do they represent the crop of true Nigerian youths?

And stupid Bilikisu is borrowing airtime from MTN to vote for the undeserving housemates.
SMH!!

May God deliver us from poverty that skews our objectivity.

Are they less Nigerian because they are privileged?

At the end of the day, it is a private enterprise aiming to entertain, and to make money too!

If you are not entertained, kindly switch channels.

It is a social experiment, stop hating.

Pepper dem is the slogan.

You sir, are peppered!

4 Likes

TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 8:08am On Jul 21, 2019
KoiceReloaded:
BREAKING NEWS

Avengers: Endgame has finally gone and done it, fellas! The MCU superhero film is now the highest grossing film of all-time! Avatar has lost it's long-held title at last!


I lost a bet too. Never thought it will happen, not gonna lie.





History Of Highest Grossing Films

- Birth of a Nation
- Gone with the Wind
- The Sound of Music
- The Godfather
- Jaws
- Star Wars: A New Hope
- E.T.
- Jurassic Park
- Titanic
- Avatar
- Avengers: Endgame

I can authoritatively attest to the fact that it's a hell of a line-up, for i've seen all... with the exception of Birth of a Nation.

At least, I know what I'll be seeing next. cheesy

I hope its not the 2016 Birth of a Nation.

Disappointing.
But highest grossing
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 8:25pm On Jul 20, 2019
Octopusssy:

Oponu oloriburuku omo ale, still quoting me? Skipping your meds again, are you?

Fvck you very much, werey jatijati

Jeromeblack and octopussy,

This tension between you both needs to be addressed once and for all

Can we all sheath our swords, and call a truce.

e don do.

1 Like

TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 8:43am On Jul 19, 2019
Gemineye:
Wow....Jeromeblack gives you this much Orgasm......mehn you want this nigga so bad grin

Methinks it's the other way round actually.

The one who feels wronged and wouldn't let go.

Nollywood story.

1 Like

TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 8:41am On Jul 19, 2019
Ishilove:

I sha know you must quote me like someone under serious satanic manipulation. Abi dem hold blokos swear for you ni? Abi iru oloriburuku ayida yida le leyi gan.

Fvck off my mentions, you this nasty creature. I am not in the mood for your astounding stupidity this evening.

Sha don't spoil this thread with your demonic brand of toxicity. Everyone is enjoying the banters and civil discussions so once again I reiterate my earlier exhortation, FVCK OFF AND REMAIN FVCKED OFF, you annoying scum sucking bedbug.


Kikikikikikikiki

1 Like

TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 7:10am On Jul 16, 2019
New life skills on my bucket list

How to kill with a book

How to kill with a pencil

How to fight with a belt

How to score with my teeth

Next time my boss tries that nonsense......

Thank you John Wick.

Now let me go and watch again, and this time taking notes.

2 Likes

TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 10:54am On Jul 15, 2019
KoiceReloaded:


You're not making any sense, no offense.

She was concerned like any mother would be if a kevlar wearing child of hers get shot at. Her concern was purely instinctive.

She took offense because according to her "He shot my dog"

She could have stopped, but no, "he shot my dog"

So dog is protected wearing kevlar, and yet "he shot my dog"

Plothole na pothole.

And by the way, Offense taken
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Unionised(m): 10:22am On Jul 15, 2019
KoiceReloaded:


The dogs were covered in Kevlar, look well.

Makes the plothole worse.

So madam know say dog no die, she come dey shake table?

Doesn't add up Abeg.

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (of 59 pages)

(Go Up)

Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health
religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket

Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 59
Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland.