On Man Dislikes Mayor
I bet the life expectancy of frequent helicopterers isn't much less than that of smokers. In which case, yeah, poof! pretty soon.
0
On What 2012 Looked Like In 1982
Prediction for job openings in 2042: none?
0
On Man Talks About Weather
There's nothing Charles could do to endear him to my wife. I, on the other hand, find him rather touching.
1
On How's Your Day Going?
Such terrible food! And such small portions!!
0
On People Keep Getting Older
Also one of the great soap operas of all time. The rich tapestry, lives of quiet desperation, etc etc. I suppose he set out to prove a case, that your fate is determined by your class, a very trendy thought back then and still a conceit dear to the hearts of Anglophobes. Too bad someone didn't do it in the US at the same time -- results would have been much the same, most likely.
0
On British Students British, Students
@SosiusSenecio Obviously, you didn't go to the Henley Regatta
0
On "99% Invisible": The Awesome Little Radio Show About Design
A pox on the fat-handle toothbrush. Because it has no flat surface, it's much harder to orient the bristles without the thing slipping in your paste-covered hand. Bad design.
0
On Vicious Briton Removed From Scene Of Violence
And are there punters still for tea?
0
On Conversations With My Novel In The Middle Of The Night
You might try, you know, discussing plot points or something. These novels like to be talked about. It distracts them from their sporking.
0
On Free To Be... Straight White Males
@Mr. B I thought Ted was the name of the guy who gave the talks. I mean, who else would be called "Ted" but a privileged white guy?