THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH. Which has taught me far more about how to live a meaningful life than any religious text I have ever scanned.

The visuals and dancing on this are just perfect. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlry...

A diy motivational poster that slipped behind the desk and I just rediscovered.

"What was your favourite game of 2025?" Keir Starmer - *sincere answer about spending his limited time with his kids playing Mario Kart, delivered as if he just googled it* Ed Davey - "I still love a bit of Wii Sports" Kemi Badenoch - "My best friend was killed by a Sega Mega Drive"

While the battery for my new camera charges, I just know these Pixel pics from my phone on a wet morning walk will get more likes than my usual (or future?) camera shots. Happy New Year! #Birds 🪶 #EastCoastKin #Photography #Herons #Nature #Wildlife

A horse walks into a bar. The bartender asks, why the long face? Horse says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Bartender says, solution is simple. I have a marvelous Amontillado in my cellar—

Fined £100 for Careless Driving, apparently.

My wife and her friends are watching Steel Magnolias, so I casually threw out a classic "...The way she just [clenches fist] steals all that frickin magnolia..." and let me tell you, the gap between online and offline people is probably the biggest cultural divide we face today.

... Dom Groussard, who created the story of his discovery of carbonated wine, yelling to his colleagues: "Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!" Whoever you thank for the invention of bubbly, do so responsibly! Keep eyeballs intact and car keys safely out of reach. Enjoy!

I know it can be a bit cringey when people put their children on social media but I decided to change my banner and include my seven youngest in it. They've had a fucking rough year, and it was touch and go for a while back the start, and I'm proud they've made it through it.

I've waited 3 years to make this post

Open up this picture fully. Then look at the surface of Mars. Then look up to the top right. Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky. Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos. That's Earth.

I very nearly shouted “you bastard” at the screen at one point in this film, so I hope you're satisfied how you played with my emotions, Joachim Trier. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKbc...

Kings of Leon did predict this tbf 😬

goals 🥖 🍷

This is true and I was the only one on set excited about it (and playing the song on my phone to blank stares)

Returning from a foraging walk with a giant puffball mushroom in the exact shape of a bum, a hippyish woman of 50something coming the other way saw it, said “do you mind if I…?” and without waiting for an answer stuck her nose right in the cleft and took a big sniff

Some alternative questions: 1. Should I add butter to this food? 2. Would melted cheese on top improve this food? 3. Should I add a bit more butter to this food? 4. What's on telly?

Such a dent to the national pride when the Americans discover that — unlike theirs — the police (“5-0”) in the UK are a corruptible institution.

Sounds pretty good for the North Sea, if you ask me. (Gratuitous North Sea pic included)

I bought a waffle iron yesterday, and nearly everything I ate today was waffled. Perfect day really.

Madagascar vs. Frome, an investigation.

Apparently this was the No 1 film in French cinemas this year and I just can’t believe it didn’t get a UK release. youtu.be/LcXuV41Usiw

Bird Hunted To Near Extinction Due To Infuriating 'Fuck You' Call

Ignore your family and appease the capitalist overlords the yuletide and get my book for 99p on Kindle 25th Dec-5th Jan.

I keep almost arranging to go see Marty Supreme, then coming across this other film in the listings and losing all will to live and certainly to see any movie.

Suggestion for where to relocate parliament during the Palace of Westminster rebuild:

We had beige food for tea, and then I got the phrase “beige food”, to the tune of Hey Jude, stuck in my head, which was less annoying than you’d think. Especially enjoyed the “na na na naaaa, beige food” refrain at the end.

Wisdom from the old man

jeremy strong in the springsteen movie looks like they made an oscar bait minions adaptation

And Pliny Plim, who DID NOT die...

Top quality gear to make your local routes fully accessible available in our local Lidl. 👍

this is how i found out david arquette is a Certified Bob Ross Instructor, which is apparently a real thing

Huge news from Blakeney Point...

12YO girl signed up to do “stand up comedy” at the talent show. 13YO boy decided to heckle her. Teacher started to tell the boy to leave her alone, but the 12YO comedian said “no, no, let him go, this is the closest he’s ever going to get to having a conversation with a girl.”

The 400 Blows at Christmas

Look, I'm sure that Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" will be fun, but I highly doubt it will be as good as the original.

Jingle Bells Show Trial ends Didn't need the masquerade Sons of Bitches, Elena cried Ceaușescu's got the fusillade

CHOTINER: So you're delivering toys to *all* the good boys and girls? SANTA: Yes, I check the list twice. CHOTINER: The list...that you make yourself?

me: you boy what day is it today? boy: nonces shout out of the window day. me: oof you’ve absolutely done me there.

I don't even know how you put a song on a log fire. www.youtube.com/watch?v=exJ_...

my festive spirit amidst our grimly stupid reality (2025)

Ooh! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

He’s making a list And he’s checking it twice While he’s having a smoke And she’s taking a drag

They should invent tiny speakers that can fit inside a person’s ear so that person can watch videos without other people having to hear everything.

NEW: Organ tuners have been leaving temperature and humidity records in little-known books for decades. 🎹 They reveal how temperatures inside churches have changed over time due to climate change and increased heating. A new scoop for The Reengineer! www.thereengineer.pro/p/church-org...

🧵 Not had a great year for various reasons, but managed to make a few fun things I’m happy with... 1. Styscraper vole.wtf/styscraper/ OK, so it hasn’t set the world on fire & been a smash hit, but it’s a nicely balanced game & @dochackenbush.bsky.social did amazing work