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Posted by: Jen | August 03, 2020 at 09:36
This is my innocent face.
[ Holds up picture of random adorable baby. ]
Posted by: David | August 03, 2020 at 09:39
This, from Tim Worstall,
https://www.continentaltelegraph.com/2020/07/the-prediction-of-demolition-man/
It’s on Netflix, watched it last night. Lots of lols.
Posted by: Felicity | August 03, 2020 at 10:14
watched it last night. Lots of lols.
It’s right up there with the films of Steven Seagal.
Posted by: David | August 03, 2020 at 10:34
Actually, I shouldn’t mock. A few years ago, to my surprise, and after some lofty poo-pooing, I enjoyed watching Battleship. T’aint a fancy film, you understand, but it does exactly what it says on the tin. At considerable volume. And it has one of the funniest throwaway lines in recent memory.
Posted by: David | August 03, 2020 at 11:37
Today’s word is civilisation.
Other words are available.
Posted by: David | August 03, 2020 at 11:59
Today’s word is civilisation.
#DefundCouncilEstateRats
Posted by: [+] | August 03, 2020 at 13:00
Here's a tip: If the guy you're blocking looks like a Russian mob bodyguard, step out of his way. Pants or no pants, the issue is not up for debate.
Posted by: Burnsie | August 03, 2020 at 13:19
Today’s word is civilisation.
Tomorrow’s word is nemesis.
Unrelated - straw poll in US returns interesting but not entirely unexpected results.
Posted by: Nikw211 | August 03, 2020 at 13:24
#DefundCouncilEstateRats
I’m assuming it was this incident in Luton. Though as events of this kind are becoming quite common, certainly more common than one might wish, you can’t always be sure.
And yes, there’s something unhappy about the realisation that, if you’re a British taxpayer, you’re almost certainly paying to house, feed and clothe these creatures. To ensure their wellbeing. So that they might flourish and multiply.
Posted by: David | August 03, 2020 at 13:41
interesting but not entirely unexpected results.
Welcome to the world, brother.
Posted by: David | August 03, 2020 at 13:44
Sound recommended.
I see why now.
Posted by: sk60 | August 03, 2020 at 13:50
I see why now.
Yes, it’s the loudest real one of those I can recall hearing.
Posted by: David | August 03, 2020 at 14:00
This should work out well.
Posted by: Darleen | August 03, 2020 at 15:41
...you’re almost certainly paying to house, feed and clothe these creatures.
You're also paying for their medical care, their public transport, and their schooling. But don't even think about trying to discipline them when they get out of line...
Posted by: Governor Squid | August 03, 2020 at 15:46
"'It costs us as a society in the long run forever when we don’t understand our brothers and sisters that we live, work and play with,' Ford said."
So we're going to keep the people of Illinois from learning about their history. Makes perfect sense.
Posted by: Governor Squid | August 03, 2020 at 15:51
This should work out well.
I see the patience of the long slow march through the institutions has given way to some kind of last-minute Hail Mary attempt to get over the line, then?
Posted by: Nikw211 | August 03, 2020 at 16:41
I thought David had shown us all there is to see in the world of performance art and then I saw this. Lefties looking for their next big idea.
Trigger warning: Eye bleach may be required.
Posted by: Steve E | August 03, 2020 at 17:51
Eye bleach may be required.
Eye bleach can be purchased at the bar. Bulk discounts available.
Posted by: David | August 03, 2020 at 18:02
Eye bleach may be required.
Where can I donate hand sanitizer for the cast?
Posted by: Burnsie | August 03, 2020 at 19:23
Pants or no pants, the issue is not up for debate.
https://davidthompson.typepad.com/davidthompson/2011/09/militantly-nude.html
Lesson: Inconvenience a Bulgarian in a manner of your choosing, and he'll inconvenience you right back, in a manner of his choosing.
Posted by: Picetpic | August 03, 2020 at 19:57
Pants or no pants, the issue is not up for debate.
It’s possible that the naked chap was high on ‘flakka’ or ‘gravel,’ a cheap, very potent, synthetic stimulant, which is known to induce hallucinations, aggression and a very high body temperature – and, very often, a desire to be naked. Or maybe he’s just a loon. Either way, should you encounter a naked man acting oddly in the street, it’s probably best to head in the general direction of away.
Assuming you wouldn’t anyway, I mean.
Posted by: David | August 03, 2020 at 20:47
Oh dear lord, not parody.
Posted by: Darleen | August 03, 2020 at 21:35
“Oh dear lord, not parody.”
Of course it's the evilcoroporations' fault. Not, y'know, the tax régime that makes trucks cheaper, or the - EU - regulations mandating a higher frontal area and minimum gap between bonnet (hood) and engine which were supposed to save pedestrians, or anything...
Posted by: Sam Duncan | August 03, 2020 at 22:10
you have an open thread
In a previous life, I was one of a number of people on a rota with responsibility for organising staff training activities. Being in an education-related pseudo-profession these were inevitably ghastly. One of my favourite
wheezesstrategies was to declare a free afternoon for 'self-directed study'. This was always popular.I can't think why this has come to mind.
Posted by: Trevor | August 04, 2020 at 01:15
It’s possible that the naked chap was high on ‘flakka’ or ‘gravel'
You seem remarkably, an unkind person might say suspiciously, well-informed on these matters.
Just saying.
Posted by: Trevor | August 04, 2020 at 01:21
Oh dear lord...
And they have the arm things that go up.
Posted by: Squires | August 04, 2020 at 02:36
I would have loved to have heard his interrogation of the front end of my old Chrysler back in the day:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Newport#/media/File%3A'67_Chrysler_Newport_(Auto_classique_Laval_'11).jpg
Posted by: Squires | August 04, 2020 at 02:50
You seem remarkably, an unkind person might say suspiciously, well-informed on these matters.
Ehn, 'e only needed to have been reading the Ephemera or so comments a few weeks back, with some fellow playing rugby with the local cars, one car at a time . . . .
Until that one turned up, I'd never heard of flakka either . . .
Posted by: Hal | August 04, 2020 at 03:20
Chipotle, a source of burritos, now wants to claim to be a source of clothing.
Particularly, a claim is that the use of avocados is the reason for doing something other than fast food.
Posted by: Hal | August 04, 2020 at 04:44
Chipolte, a source of
burritosfood poisoning. Fixed that for you.Posted by: Fay | August 04, 2020 at 06:16
You seem remarkably, an unkind person might say suspiciously, well-informed on these matters.
It’s for my forthcoming bestseller, 101 Causes of Incongruous Nudity.
Posted by: David | August 04, 2020 at 06:24
Chipolte, a source of
burritosfood poisoning.Oh, but going into . . . . something involving fabric will make that all just fine!!!!
Posted by: Hal | August 04, 2020 at 07:21
101 Causes of Incongruous Nudity.
*pre-orders*
Posted by: Mike | August 04, 2020 at 07:31
*pre-orders*
I may have inadvertently stumbled on a brilliant idea. A path to riches.
Posted by: David | August 04, 2020 at 07:49
Ahh, moments.......
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/30/arts/television/the-moment-racism-tv.html
#not parody (honest)
#ourbettersinthemedia
#wtf
Posted by: Felicity | August 04, 2020 at 11:07
Incongruous Nudity
Band name.
Posted by: Mags | August 04, 2020 at 11:38
Ahh, moments.......
Shut up, Wesley:
"The Reconciliation Must Be Televised
What is the next step as America confronts its racism? A broadcast spectacle, our critic writes, that could look like court, a telethon, therapy, an Oprah show — and more.
By Wesley Morris
July 30, 2020
..."
Posted by: pst314 | August 04, 2020 at 13:11