Observations on the world and its inhabitants
I got a WhatsApp ping from a colleague: a BBC link, a dramatic headline, and a friendly warning — “Look after yourself if you eat egg.” Then “Eggs.. we feed them to our dogs.” I did what sensible people do: skimmed, sighed, and then read the piece properly. The headline had done its job. Me? ...
Satire is one of Britain’s most durable cultural exports. Long before stand-up comedy, television sketch shows, or political podcasts, British writers and performers were using wit to dismantle the powerful, expose hypocrisy, and make the unbearable bearable. This guide explores the traditions, targets, and tones of satire across all four nations of the United Kingdom ...
In this blog post there is a fictional account of what Mork might report on ‘the humans’. Some are too young to recall who is Mork. In 1978, a wild-haired comedian named Robin Williams played a one-off alien on an episode of Happy Days. The character, Mork from the planet Ork, was so popular it ...
Gap, the brand that once made khakis feel like a personality trait, has decided it’s time to rise from the ashes of retail irrelevance like a phoenix in denim. And who better to lead this resurrection than Gwyneth Paltrow and her daughter Apple, the genetically blessed avatars of aspirational wellness and curated aloofness? Yes, Gap ...
When celebrity influence is measured in vagina eggs per fiscal quarter, Gwyneth Paltrow continues to dominate the discourse like a wellness oligarch with a Master’s in mockery. Her latest cameo as “Temporary Spokesperson” for a tech scandal involving a kiss cam and Coldplay—because of course—is less a PR move and more a cosmic inevitability. Gwyneth ...
Tarek’s gleaming Bentley Continental purred to a stop outside Jane’s modest home, its polished surface glinting in the afternoon sun. Net curtains twitched in unison across the street as neighbours, once again, peered out in wonder. “Why’s he visiting her again?” their unspoken questions seemed to echo across the quiet cul-de-sac. Tarek’s bespoke shoes clicked ...
You remember Tarek – a man whose mind was as sharply tailored as his bespoke suits, and managed empires like some sort of AI running a neural network. His days were a symphony of high-stakes decisions, seamless IT infrastructure, and the quiet satisfaction of knowing exactly where every single widget was at any given moment. ...
We’ve all been there: scrolling through our feeds, seeing a heartbreaking injustice, or hearing about a vital cause, and feeling that surge of “Someone must do something!” We share, we like, we comment with heartfelt emojis. But how often does that surge translate into actual, tangible action? In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s never been easier ...
If you don’t know who the Ferengi are, then you need to get a life!
In a groundbreaking study, a team of researchers at the International Institute of Quantum Idiocy (IIQI) has discovered a new set of particles that is believed to be the fundamental building blocks of stupidity. The particle, named the “stupidion,” has a unique set of properties that set it apart from all other known particles in ...
I’ve trawled through all my posts – not one by one but with the search engine in the backend – and realised that I’ve not posted any jokes up here. So this one starts a series on jokes that will have a tag of ‘jokes’. Sorry about that. To continue with the joke now. [CBOX_PRO ...
Well, I nearly died of laughter. This is a play on that tree which fell that know one knew about. Of course it is about something else too – obviously!
Of course there must be more than two kinds of comedians. But of the two main types, one is funnily serious whilst the other is seriously funny! The choice is yours! 😁😂
I tell you, my interactions with the humans are so amusing. It’s part of the reason I stay among them. It’s like watching ants in or around their nests doing various things – interesting and amusing what they get up to – pulling and tugging at small pieces of food (for example) but then going ...
Well as I’ve said so many times, the truth knows no restraint and respects no confines. George Carlin – is famous for sick humour. The clip below is one of his finest. It’s not intended for Brits, who from my experience find difficulty seeing below sick American humour – and who are easily offended by ...
Oh well, I was expecting a delivery – it’s just not the one I was expecting! LOL. My cat, Rocco, was probably trying to please.
