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Halloween

I really hate Halloween. It seems to get more intrusive every year. Years ago, it used to be a fairly quiet, low-key affair, with a bit of apple dunking and a few sparklers. Now it seems to be... ...

Hymie

An Update On Boris’s Best-Selling Memoir ‘Unleashed’

What with the publisher reportedly foolishly giving Boris a £2 million advance – it looks like it will be available in Poundland before TTT has got around to reading the Forward of his... ...

Hymie

The Contents Of This Video Will Have Brexiteers Foaming At The Mouth

Besides the £30 billion EU divorce bill and the video’s contents - who can claim Brexit to be a success? Quotes within the video include:- 'Brexit has been disastrous for the UK economy and broader... ...

Atheist

A Breath Of Fresh Air - For The Moment.

I just watched Starmer being interviewed on the telly, and he was asked straight questions and gave straight answers - no huffing and puffing and trotting out insults and cliches. I hope it... ...

Hymie

Trump To Fire Special Prosecutor, Jack Smith (Within 2 Seconds)

At least the US electors will know that they have elected a ‘Criminal-in-Chief’. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/24/politics/donald-trump-jack-smith/index.html ...

Rod Serling

Finger Circle/Hole Meme

I remember Darren Brown using, or rather resurrecting this meme in a live stage show some years ago. What was its origins, meanings, etc., and can we think of any other 'modern day' or even older... ...

dave50

My Grandchildren Junior Had A Stamp Out Racism Day.

Why? It's a multicultural school where all the kids get on with each other. As far as the kids are concerned, they are colour blind. So why do the teachers raise the issue when there isn't a... ...

ToraToraTora

Want To Fill Your Garden With Junk?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yw4qlpe5zo ....just call it art! Genius! ...

dave50

When Did Children Stop Automatically Attending Their Nearest School Instead Of Being Transported Across Town?

Was it when school league tables were introduced? If so, was it a good idea?

Cindy1302

Does The Fact That My Brother Has Autism Be Relevant In Court?

My brother has been charged with two misdemeanors. First offense. He has a lawyer, and our mom mentioned to the lawyer that my brother has autism so my brothers doctor wrote a letter, and he sent... ...

Hymie

Nigel Farage Lying – Who’d Have Thought?

We are fast approaching the USA state of politics, where politicians can say what they like and their cult following will believe them (even when it is pointed out that they are lying). The fool... ...