Monthly Archives: March 2012
Growing up
No one has ever come to any trouble here, they say. It’s fine, they say, as long as you bring a light. But they never say what happens to those who don’t heed the warnings, or who simply don’t know. … Continue reading
Elitism In Music Is All A Bit Stupid Really
I’m constantly taking the piss out of my brother for his taste in music. A few years ago, he was into metal and screamy things, whereas now he’s (almost) as mainstream as they come. He listens to the likes of … Continue reading
Fallacy, hypocrisy, and liberal fury; a conversation on conservation.
Conservationists are often lauded for their altruism, not limited to humans but extending to animals, who cannot otherwise look after themselves. We panic over statistics suggesting that 50,000 plant and animal species are being lost every year due to deforestation … Continue reading
Untitled Flashback Script
A script for a long short film or a very short feature film, about three friends who recount the night before’s events. Think of it as ‘Superbad’ written by Guy Ritchie. Only not, because it’s by me. I won’t post … Continue reading
Why Don’t People Quite Grasp the Concepts of ‘Good’ and ‘Bad’?
You, personally, know the difference between good and bad, I’m sure. I mean, I’m sure you don’t recognise Che Guevara as a symbol of freedom, or Mother Teresa as the epitome of kindness. Oh, sorry, you do? Hmm. The problem, … Continue reading
The manifold curiosities of Satanism
Satanism is a subject which has long puzzled me, for a variety of reasons. Most prominent among these comes from my natural cynicism with regard to religion, but it goes further than that. To me, the Bible seems to take … Continue reading
The Managerial Roundabout that is Chelsea F.C.
In case anyone didn’t know, André Villas-Boas has been sacked as Chelsea manager and Roberto Di Matteo has been installed until the end of the season, meaning he should be sacked by mid-April. Anyway, this is the latest of a … Continue reading
Why Having Your Hair Cut is Hell for Anyone Who Hates People
As a member of the UK’s middle class, I get my hair cut at a professional hairdressers. I wish I didn’t. The hell starts as soon as you open the door. A little bell above the door rings. Two elderly … Continue reading
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