Mark Osterloh
@osterlohatlarge.bsky.social
Twitter refugee seeking asylum. Writer/senior comms chap looking for a new creative gig. Posts sometimes work related but whimsy often finds a way.
Mine, possibly because it was also the first single I ever owned, is Funky Gibbon. But I have much love for the Bill Oddie penned B side, a paean to vomiting, Sick Man Blues. Bill also lead this fundraising curio for the 1976 UK Olympic squad, Superspike - which I adore too: youtu.be/5z5h2mDNNwg?...
BILL ODDIE, JOHN CLEESE & UK ATHELETES - 'Superspike' - 45rpm 1976
YouTube video by VinylFun
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David Quantick@quantick.bsky.social · last wk.My favourite Goodies song.
"Well, darling, maybe I would have painted a better chair if your blessed niece and that damned cat weren't sitting on it."
Girl’s Own advice@girlsown.bsky.social · 2w agoIt is not promising; the face is out of due proportion, the eye is in the wrong place & the nose has no nostril.
Describe yourself in three characters…
Sarah Dempster@dempster2000.bsky.social · 3w agoDescribe yourself in three characters
Foodify a Doctor Who title. Am I allowed: The Eat-Space Trilogy (featuring I’m Full Circle, Steak of The Day and Warriors Ate)?
Lance Parkin@lanceparkin.bsky.social · last mo.Foodify a Doctor Who title. A Snack of the Cybermen.
Foodify a Doctor Who title. Gastrovalva.
Lance Parkin@lanceparkin.bsky.social · last mo.Foodify a Doctor Who title. A Snack of the Cybermen.
Foodify a Doctor Who title. A Good Flan Goes To War.
Lance Parkin@lanceparkin.bsky.social · last mo.Foodify a Doctor Who title. A Snack of the Cybermen.
“Prime Ministers have been forced to change before and they can be made to do so again…”
Sarah Dempster@dempster2000.bsky.social · last mo.The view from Starmer’s window
In November my novel THE HYENA comes out. If anyone is booking events, podcasts, radio shows, seances or festivals around that time and wants a free and almost articulate guest, pls let me know. www.starsandsabers.com/books/the-hy...
The Hyena – Stars and Sabers
The Hyena is a novel by Emmy Award winner David Quantick, publishing November 10, 2026 via Stars and Sabers Publishing.
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“Oh, my darling Gregory, I’m so sorry. It’s the first time I’ve practiced a reverse flying turning kick at home. These blessed skirts…” “I should never have agreed to you taking up a martial art, Constance. What was it again?” “Taekwondo, darling.” “Well… taekwonDON’T!” #GirlsOwnCC
Girl’s Own advice@girlsown.bsky.social · 2mo agoEnjoy the Sunday caption contest, give away lots of ❤️s, repost to encourage more competitors, include #GirlsOwnCC
Slightly diminish a book. American Cyclist.
Andrew-Mark Thompson@andydrewz.bsky.social · 3mo agoSlightly diminish a book. A lot... The Hitchhikers Guide of the Galaxy S26 Ultra The Restaurant at the End of the Street Life, the Universe and One Other Thing So Long and Thanks for the Fish Finger Not Really All That Harmless
Slightly diminish a book The Spy Who Stayed Out As It’s Almost T Shirt Weather
Cliff Chapman VO@cliffchapman.bsky.social · 3mo agoSlightly diminish a book Red Dwarf: About the Same As Life
“It’s simply no good, ladies. The ability to compose a new piece alludes me.” “Well, Constance, I can hardly criticise your lack of creativity. Do you know how long I’ve spent on this chaise longue?” “All day long?” “All day long. On the chaise longue. Yes.” #GirlsOwnCC
Girl’s Own advice@girlsown.bsky.social · 3mo agoEnjoy the Sunday caption contest, give away lots of ❤️s, repost to encourage more competitors, include #GirlsOwnCC
“What do you mean Melania said you’re her second favourite rabbit?”
Toby Earle 🇺🇦@tobyontv.bsky.social · 4mo agoDonnie Darko, but the terrifying creature is the human
Well, I wouldn't have kept it all at Westminster Magistrates' Court. What was he thinking?
David Quantick@quantick.bsky.social · 4mo ago"Are you on one, MP?"
These personalised #Spotify playlists are getting a bit much. Do I have to start closing the curtains?
When she realised Edward’s withered right leg was making further perambulations difficult, Emily offered to initiate full hover mode (even it risked a backdraft and gravel in the gusset). #GirlsOwnCC
Uitlander@uitlander.co.uk · 5mo ago"But when is International Mens' Day, Elizabeth?" #GirlsOwnCC
My wordle choices today. Coincidentally, also my morning routine.
“No response. I’ll increase the frequency.”
Neil Norman And His Cosmic Orchestra@fubsyshabaroon.bsky.social · 7mo ago“Shut up, Wesley.”
“I’ll lower mine if you lower yours.”
Neil Norman And His Cosmic Orchestra@fubsyshabaroon.bsky.social · 7mo ago“Shut up, Wesley.”
Please spare a prayer (or even better, money or volunteering time) for the work of London (and other) homeless charities this season: BBC News - George joins Prince William in preparing meal for homeless www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
George joins Prince William in preparing meal for homeless
Prince William brings his son, aged 12, to the Passage charity, where he was once brought by his mother, Diana.
bbc.co.uk
First image from next year’s Doctor Who Christmas Special just dropped. If the Disney deal was still going there’d be at least 10 of ‘em and they’d be Judoon.
If you see this, quote with your model of positive masculinity.
Mick W@vannorden.bsky.social · 8mo agoIf you see this, quote with your model of positive masculinity:
“… and you say I shouldn’t worry my pretty little head about this Horizon software you’ve loaded on my laptop?”
Girl’s Own advice@girlsown.bsky.social · 8mo agoWhy should you make a secret of your post office savings accounts, if you are marrying a good and honourable man?
When, as part of my cloning experiments, I extracted DNA from a fragment of cloth stained with the blood of Dixon of Dock Green actor, Jack Warner, I never expected six uniform police officers to turn up at my door.
David Quantick@quantick.bsky.social · 9mo agoWhen I wrote my article about ignorance and law enforcement I never expected six uninformed police officers to turn up at my door.
When I wrote my article about male strippers and full frontal nudity in theatres, I never expected six out of uniform police officers to turn up at my door.
David Quantick@quantick.bsky.social · 9mo agoWhen I wrote my article about ignorance and law enforcement I never expected six uninformed police officers to turn up at my door.
“Oh… you’re so big!” “Why, thank you darling.” “I was talking to the whale…”
David Quantick@quantick.bsky.social · 9mo agoSame.
