I do hope those who originally complained that she was 'not appropriate for a family attraction' (earlier report when the figure was removed) haven't discarded their pearls so they will still have them available for clutching on future visits.

Isle of Wight model village football streaker returns 'with a twist'

Erica the Streaker at Godshill Model Village will now raise awareness of a breast cancer charity.

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People who describe *themselves* as an 'emerging artist' in their Instagram profiles. I imagine them coming out of a cellar after dark....

Nasferatu Rise

ALT: Nasferatu Rise

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New trend I've noticed in posts: "I do use ChatGPT but only a little bit, like when it's convenient to me, so that's OK. I'm not one of those people damaging the environment and rotting my brain". Yes. You. Are.

It is raining at last (good) but for that full 'living in a rainforest' effect it is still 29⁰ (not so good). *swats mosquito*

Live your life so your obituary writers don't have to use euphemisms.

I worried probably more than was strictly necessary about this Jersey Tiger moth that flew onto a tube train at Northfields today. How would it find its way home? Should I get off the train and take it back?? (In my defence I had by then been awake for nearly 24 hours and had travelled 4,000 miles).

Playing with Play-doh with the grandchildren. It smells exactly like it did 60 years ago. Think I'll model some madeleines.

Posting this again in tribute to the great Bill Oddie, and because in my opinion it's one of the greatest moments in British television comedy. youtu.be/Sad7CoNTzjE?...

The Goodies- Puppet Government

YouTube video by RandomNostalgicTeenager

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Can confirm that this has gone down a storm with a five year old. Can also confirm (see Rhodri's comment below) that the counters were promptly assigned the names of the Paw Patrol pups without any mention or prompting from adults

Rhodri Marsden@rhodri.biz · 4mo ago

Hey parents of 4 year olds, get with this Multi Level Snakes and Ladders game, it’s a joy. EDUCATIONAL AND FUN

I do not understand apples in a hotel self-service buffet breakfast. Why would anyone want to eat something that has potentially been picked up and manhandled by countless unwashed guest hands?

Tim Gunn Eww Gross

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You know those adverts with incredibly awkward and stilted 'customers' saying things like "I thoroughly recommend these chairs" in a painfully dull monotone? I am wondering if they are: 1) genuine members of public 2) really bad actors 3) really GOOD actors??

Disposable BBQs are the work of Satan. Please sign if you are able to

Alan Fresco@alanf.bsky.social · 2w ago

Please sign and share. They're a fire risk, they damage the ground and often become litter after they're owners have finished with them. We want the Government to introduce a nationwide ban on the sale of single-use disposable barbecues. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/77...

I've just treated myself to this. I thoroughly enjoyed Paul's collection of short stories (and I don't usually even like short stories) so I have no doubt this will be great.

Paul Bassett Davies@thewritertype.bsky.social · 2w ago

Happy birthday to Ernest Hemingway, born 126 years ago. Still alive and punching in my novel, DEAD WRITERS IN REHAB, in unruly group therapy sessions with Dorothy Parker, Coleridge, Hunter Thompson, and other deceased literary substance abusers. A love story. www.amazon.co.uk/Dead-Writers...

the clearsky history for the @downingstreet.bsky.social account doesn't scream legit btw

Hello new follower who follows only women. Personally I would probably wait until I had more than one follower before describing myself as a 'public figure' in my bio, but maybe that's just me. Anyway you're blocked.

Do...do they think it's just a coincidence that holidays get expensive at the same time that school terms end? Do they honestly not realise that if term dates are changed then so will holiday prices? Just how thick are Reform councillors? (That last is a rhetorical question).

Parents hope earlier school holidays will mean cheaper getaways

Essex County Council could bring summer holidays forward by a week in July in 2029.

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The first weekend lunchtime we've had at home for nearly two months. Lunch with wine in the garden... lovely... What's that? Oh the people next door but one have hired an angle grinder? Jolly good.

Dan Levy's Long Sigh in Schitt's Creek

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OMG - I've read the original email on Instagram and it actually uses the word 'exposure'. FFS 🤦‍♀️ Well done to the bakery for their succinct and pointed reply (also shown on Instagram).

Cake freebie request from The Voice 'abysmal', says bakery

The company behind The Voice UK apologises after asking bakery Get Baked for free food.

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I'm popping out for some errands and I think I might have to put a jacket on. I'm not sure I remember how this works.

Let's have a heated debate.

Jane Duke@janeduke.com · 3w ago

What is an artist?

What is an artist?

When is an artist not an artist?

When they're a printmaker, apparently.

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I am of course unfollowing Lev immediately after this latest pun offence, but you should follow him instead. Sometimes he posts some really good stuff.

Lev Parikian@levparikian.bsky.social · 3w ago

I’ve been hearing good things about Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey. People are saying it’s a richly subtle work, with myriad strata of meaning and levels of nuance. They’re saying, in fact, that it has – oh no, oh gosh, oh god I’m so sorry – Menelaus.

Real. This is y’all? 👀

A slightly awkward request for a small favour, Bluesky. My son’s girlfriend Taylor is on the shortlist for a slot at the groovy Sofar Festival in Shoreditch this autumn, and they’ve put it to public vote. She is excellent and this would be great for her. Here she is singing one of her own songs.

Oh dear, I'm sure the scheduling of today's Bargain Hunt seemed like a good idea at the time 😬 (For those not watching, it's a football themed special - lots of 'coming home' and 'they think it's all over' references etc).

Instagram ad offers me an analysis report of what AI thinks of my website. Thank you, but I know what my website thinks of AI and that's enough.

I accidentally tapped the green tick instead of the red cross when the garden centre chip and pin pad asked me if it wanted to make a charity donation. I guess I'm definitely going to heaven now, right?

Same here today in York along the verges of our lane. Doing nothing but creating clouds of dust.

Shelly Dennison@dennisonshelly.bsky.social · 3w ago

Bedford Borough Council have the mowers out today. Goodness only knows what they think they're achieving as there's no grass to speak of thanks to weeks without rain.

My son just told me is favourite sentence is: “I didn’t say we should kill him” because if you emphasise each different word it changes the entire meaning