This was originally posted on 27 July 2015. For the uninitiated, it is a parody (but an affectionate one) of a long-running column in the UK satirical magazine ‘Private Eye’. I haven’t looked at a copy of The Eye in years so I don’t know whether Dave Spart still features. What I will say, though,…
This was originally published on 7 July 2015 and is another example of me trying to reconcile myself to the fact that I am getting older. Never mind my generation, what about yours? I got on a bus recently. Let me tell you, my life is one long party. I had a suitcase, so, wanting to…
Well now – this time I’m going all the way back to 2013 for this week’s flashback. Given the subject, you could maybe describe it as ‘Primal deadhead’. You may notice also that I hadn’t (and still haven’t) got to grips with WordPress’ spacing rules. An update seems appropriate here too. The relevant number has…
“Many a slip….” What is the difference between sun burn and sun stroke? They are different degrees of intensity – although if you stay in your tent you’ll avoid both. What is the difference between cycle and bicycle? Nothing really: it’s a matter of personal choice. What is the difference between pinch and pinchbeck? You…
This is another offering from the relatively fertile period of 2014: in this case, June 25th, when I was unable to resist a little rant about the youth of today. To date, this has racked up no fewer than eight views, I’ll have you know – although I suppose that still counts as screaming into…
What the…..? What is halitosis? The kissing disease What is an hallucination? Now you see it, now you don’t. What is hell? What is a hurricane? England captain. Plays for Bayern Munich. What is ham fisted? A pig wearing boxing gloves. What is the hokey cokey? Enforced jollity. What is hoosegow? Scottish dialect word meaning…
This one’s also from 2014, but to date has only managed to sully the vision of four readers, so it’s likely going to be new to anyone who can be bothered to read it this time around. What Are The Chances? “What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take – but haven’t been able to?…
“Very superstitious….” Who sang “Is This A Kind Of Magic”? Lord Voldemort Who sang “Somebody’s Watching Me”? Marvin The Paranoid Android. Why do we blow out birthday candles? So we can use them again next year. Why do we associate red and green with Christmas? Because of our proud tradition of making life as difficult…
This one comes from 12 June 2014, since when it has amassed no fewer than five views, so don’t talk to me about going viral. It is a perhaps useful insight into the mind of a still unrepentant grammar pedant. Laying Down The Law You may have seen that the State opening of Parliament took…
A miscellany of mensonges (that’s the French word for ‘lies’. No, really) 1] Which country has the largest number of Spanish speakers? I don’t know. Why can’t they just speak English like the rest of us? 2] Name the first computer virus WTF? 3] Name the highest paid athlete in 2023 Mohammed Salah. And if…
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