When I heard an advert on the TV yesterday promoting a programme called "The man with ten stone testicles" I wasn't entirely sure if I had heard correctly, especially when the woman, presumably on her 150th take, said it without bursting into hysterical laughter.
I don't really watch television unless it is a major sporting event, the radio via my computer or my iPod have taken preference in recent years, especially as the TV seems to be ...
I like being pedantic and I a naturally gravitate towards those who excel in what I believe is one of best human traits available to annoy others and stir them from their slumber.
Sadly, the most pedantic person I have ever met (Tony Lydeard) passed away earlier this year and his expertise in this fine art is something I still miss badly.
However, I am glad to say that amongst my peers there are several people challenging against me for ...
I received an email from the college the other day bemoaning the fact that George is not showing a commitment to what he wants to do when he leaves college and failing do a "Personal Statement."
Wow, that's all a bit grown up isn't? As far as I can recall (It is a long time ago now) when I was seventeen I was still several years away from knowing who I was, let alone what I wanted to do. Unless someone has a set childhood dream of being a ...
Right, first of all, let me apologise for the probable poor grammar and content of this post. This is because I am writing it on my girlfriends iPad.
The reason it is her iPad is because I don't have one because in my wisdom I didn't think I needed one and brought a kindle instead. Sadly, this money saving exercise was a false economy as my kindle is boring and iPads are great.
Now I have publicly admitted my misguided frugality, it is ...
I was sat having a glass of wine with my girlfriend the other day, when out of the blue, she asked me the following question.
"What is it about me that annoys you the most?"
This question took me somewhat by surprise and I didn't really know what to say, so like a trained politician, I turned the question on its head.
“I don't know really, what is it about me that annoys you?"
I could almost hear her brain turning over as she ...