Chris / Kit
@chrislochery.bsky.social
"He seemed a little embarrassed to be taken so seriously."
Both the Trashcans’ and Eddi Reader’s versions of Wild Mountainside (composed by John) are gorgeous. A real tearjerker of a tribute to leave behind. RIP x
Sounds Familiar@soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · last wk.Oh no. How very sad. Rest in peace John 💔 trashcansinatras.com/blogs/news/j...
The algorithm really trying its damnedest to make me watch this clip – but I’m not falling for it…
More details including the exciting revelation that I have a driving licence here.
TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS ETC. I am available for school visits around World Book Day or, in fact, pretty much any time. I insist on the nastiest staff-room coffee available.
JOB(S) ALERT We're looking for TWO new members for the editorial team - send your application to editorial@the-fence.com.
Cowardly to only bring it up now he’s dead, but I - like many - was floored when I first discovered that the Driving Home For Christmas guy is (/was) from Middlesbrough. But he actively tricked us. “Top to toe in tail-lights”? “But soon there’ll be a freeway”? Mugged us all off. Anyway, RIP.
By the way, the episode of Would I Lie To You? featuring the episode where David Walliams reportedly did two Nazi salutes (which the BBC edited out and said were unacceptable) will be on BBC One on Boxing Day at 7pm.
As a former editor of Popbitch – and the proud owner of a legal letter sent by HarperCollins, accusing me of being "highly likely to cause serious harm to [their former star client]’s reputation both as an individual and author” – may I just say: GET IT RIGHT UP YE
I took precisely one singing lesson in my youth and absolutely hated it. But I will remain forever grateful for that hour, because the singing tutor introduced me to Tom Lehrer. youtu.be/WSwYID-u71M?... (Not this particular song, I hasten to add - but it’s a fun one that often gets overlooked…)
Smut
YouTube video by Tom Lehrer - Topic
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I think I know the answer already but Thank Goodness You're Here is a tenner on Steam this weekend. It's worth it, no? store.steampowered.com/app/2366980/...
Save 35% on Thank Goodness You're Here! on Steam
Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. As a traveling salesman, take the time to see the sights and meet the locals, who are...
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I’m hiring a reporter for London Centric, looking for someone smart who can use a phone, knock on doors and wants to cause trouble. Don’t care if you’ve got qualifications, just want evidence of caring about news. Initial six month contract, pay above national rates. www.londoncentric.media/p/jobs
So they *can* edit down sets without removing them completely…?
There is actually a very accurate historical document of the post-9/11 vibes. A clipart comic called Get Your War On. Click on through: www.mnftiu.cc/2001/10/09/w...
The lyrics to that Muppet sequel are a bit punchier than I remembered…
I wrote for the Guardian’s Saturday magazine about my son Max, who changed how I see the world. Took ages. More jokes after the first bit. Thanks Merope Mills for being the most patient and generous editor. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
The boy who came back: the near-death, and changed life, of my son Max
It was, we were told, a case of sudden infant death syndrome interrupted. What followed would transform my understanding of parenting, disability and the breadth of what makes a meaningful life
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“Look at my eyes, murderer. You killed me. What the hell did you do that for?!” youtu.be/46B4KFFQ85E?...
Brass Eye: Message to Murderer
YouTube video by eggstruck
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The Guardian@theguardian.com · last yr.Dead Arizona road rage victim addresses killer in court through AI
“For too long, your actions have gone unpunished. This ends now. We'll use drones and new tech to identify your vehicle. Then we'll crush it.”
That dipshit banjo player from Mumford And Sons co-owns a luxury cigar company - and it has the most embarrassing corporate copy…
Paw Patrol meets its toughest foe yet…
Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · last yr.Kristi Noem in Phoenix today.
New Wet Leg sounds like it could have been on the second Elastica album. (If Elastica had ever made a second album.)
Tossed salads and price of eggs
Cameron Yarde Jnr@cameronyardejnr.bsky.social · last yr.We all see it don't we?
Me firing up Wikipedia to explain how many members of Eurodance band Rednex there have been from 1994 to 2014
Genuinely historically accurate version: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D-Day_D...
Chris Kendall@ottocr.at · last yr.👀
(me making fun of your crop rotation idea and thereby holding our people back another 5000 years) jeff thinks the beans have to take turns lmao
If Trump was serious, he’d stop fannying about with the Kennedy Center and order the release of the fabled “Bumhole Edit” of Cats (2019)
They should make a Beautiful South jukebox musical, starring Jennifer Aniston and Phillipa Soo
