Mick W
@vannorden.bsky.social
I work all day, and get half-drunk at night
“Attractive price”
“Facebook”
I mean, ffs man.
I lost £13k after my second-hand EV turned out to be a clone car www.bbc.com/news/article...
“Facebook”
I mean, ffs man.
I lost £13k after my second-hand EV turned out to be a clone car www.bbc.com/news/article...
Cardiff man loses £13K in 'truly terrible' car clone fraud
Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:24 AM
“Attractive price”
“Facebook”
I mean, ffs man.
I lost £13k after my second-hand EV turned out to be a clone car www.bbc.com/news/article...
“Facebook”
I mean, ffs man.
I lost £13k after my second-hand EV turned out to be a clone car www.bbc.com/news/article...
There is a poker scene in the latest episode of Pluribus where the bloke has a winning Royal flush and takes his time showing his (unbeatable) hand and everyone cheers at the reveal.
Do not ever do this in real life , you will be hated by everyone at the table and no one will cheer.
#Slowroll
Do not ever do this in real life , you will be hated by everyone at the table and no one will cheer.
#Slowroll
December 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
There is a poker scene in the latest episode of Pluribus where the bloke has a winning Royal flush and takes his time showing his (unbeatable) hand and everyone cheers at the reveal.
Do not ever do this in real life , you will be hated by everyone at the table and no one will cheer.
#Slowroll
Do not ever do this in real life , you will be hated by everyone at the table and no one will cheer.
#Slowroll
Bugonia.
Highly recommend, one of the best films this year.
Highly recommend, one of the best films this year.
December 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Bugonia.
Highly recommend, one of the best films this year.
Highly recommend, one of the best films this year.
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I haven't blogged for ages, so I wrote far too many words about something that happened 40 years ago, and which nobody outside of America cares about.
New Coke: A Warning from History
If, like me, you’re British then your knowledge of New Coke is likely to be (a) it was a massive failure, (b) everyone hated it, (c) it was a terrible business decision, and, if your go-to re…
excelpope.net
December 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I haven't blogged for ages, so I wrote far too many words about something that happened 40 years ago, and which nobody outside of America cares about.
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Martin Parr has died & this grimmest gloomiest greyest, Sundayest of Sundays is the perfect day to watch Signs of the Times.
All four extraordinary episodes are full of pathos, beauty & humour, life & love stories told through relationships with interiors & objects
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
All four extraordinary episodes are full of pathos, beauty & humour, life & love stories told through relationships with interiors & objects
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Signs of the Times - That Little Bit Different
Terry and Sue quite like Austrian blinds but feel they're common. And just why do Ray and Jane change their three-piece suite twice a year? (1992)
www.bbc.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Martin Parr has died & this grimmest gloomiest greyest, Sundayest of Sundays is the perfect day to watch Signs of the Times.
All four extraordinary episodes are full of pathos, beauty & humour, life & love stories told through relationships with interiors & objects
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
All four extraordinary episodes are full of pathos, beauty & humour, life & love stories told through relationships with interiors & objects
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Struggling today with a hangover. The thought of doing anything almost brings on a panic attack. On the upside i did win a Fortnum & Mason Xmas hamper at the works party last night.
#JammyGet
#NoSympathy
#JammyGet
#NoSympathy
December 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Struggling today with a hangover. The thought of doing anything almost brings on a panic attack. On the upside i did win a Fortnum & Mason Xmas hamper at the works party last night.
#JammyGet
#NoSympathy
#JammyGet
#NoSympathy
One of my favourite photographs by Martin Parr.
I lived in New Brighton around the same time as these pics where taken and used to go to this place for ice cream after swimming at the beach or the outdoor baths (now knocked down). The shops are still there and havent changed much.
RIP Martin Parr
I lived in New Brighton around the same time as these pics where taken and used to go to this place for ice cream after swimming at the beach or the outdoor baths (now knocked down). The shops are still there and havent changed much.
RIP Martin Parr
December 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
One of my favourite photographs by Martin Parr.
I lived in New Brighton around the same time as these pics where taken and used to go to this place for ice cream after swimming at the beach or the outdoor baths (now knocked down). The shops are still there and havent changed much.
RIP Martin Parr
I lived in New Brighton around the same time as these pics where taken and used to go to this place for ice cream after swimming at the beach or the outdoor baths (now knocked down). The shops are still there and havent changed much.
RIP Martin Parr
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Landmark British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
Landmark British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
Parr said his brightly coloured, closely observed pictures of British life were ‘disguised as entertainment’ but they became hugely popular
Martin Parr, the British documentary photographer who captured the peculiarities of the nation with clarity and hilarity, has died aged 73. He had been diagnosed with cancer in May 2021.
Known for his acute observations of the English class system, Parr’s images covered sunbathers and Conservative clubs, village fetes and coffee mornings, often in vivid colour and with more than a dash of humour. His iconic 1986 photobook The Last Resort: Photographs of New Brighton captured working-class holidaymakers in the Wirral, Liverpool and helped mark a sea change in British documentary photography, from the gritty, black and white style of the past towards a cheekier and more colourful style. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Landmark British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
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It’s Fritz Lang’s birthday.
First question:
‘Tell me in detail about the day Goebbels invited you to the Ministry & offered you the job of official filmmaker for the Nazi Party & what happened subsequently.’
‘It’s a long story.’
‘I hope so.’
youtu.be/or0j1mY_rug?...
First question:
‘Tell me in detail about the day Goebbels invited you to the Ministry & offered you the job of official filmmaker for the Nazi Party & what happened subsequently.’
‘It’s a long story.’
‘I hope so.’
youtu.be/or0j1mY_rug?...
Fritz Lang Interviewed by William Friedkin (1975) - sub ITA
YouTube video by MangiaFuoco
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 12:10 PM
It’s Fritz Lang’s birthday.
First question:
‘Tell me in detail about the day Goebbels invited you to the Ministry & offered you the job of official filmmaker for the Nazi Party & what happened subsequently.’
‘It’s a long story.’
‘I hope so.’
youtu.be/or0j1mY_rug?...
First question:
‘Tell me in detail about the day Goebbels invited you to the Ministry & offered you the job of official filmmaker for the Nazi Party & what happened subsequently.’
‘It’s a long story.’
‘I hope so.’
youtu.be/or0j1mY_rug?...
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Your seasonal reminder that my book would make the most marvellous gift for the exasperated women/bewildered men in your life. 10% off with the code FAZAKERLEY if bought direct from www.michelehowarth.com. Happy to include sweary dedications if that’s your thing. Gift wrapping an option - just ask.
MICHELE HOWARTH
www.michelehowarth.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Your seasonal reminder that my book would make the most marvellous gift for the exasperated women/bewildered men in your life. 10% off with the code FAZAKERLEY if bought direct from www.michelehowarth.com. Happy to include sweary dedications if that’s your thing. Gift wrapping an option - just ask.
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My people.
Hold your plums - What was Hitlers 1st name
YouTube video by paul frost
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM
My people.
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Bidding is now open on my fuzzy felt Mari Lwyd, along with so many other wonderful works of art.
All funds go to domestic violence charities, please do bid if you can afford to and feel able, it would be great to raise as much money as possible🐴💀👻
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15748996...
All funds go to domestic violence charities, please do bid if you can afford to and feel able, it would be great to raise as much money as possible🐴💀👻
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15748996...
December 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Bidding is now open on my fuzzy felt Mari Lwyd, along with so many other wonderful works of art.
All funds go to domestic violence charities, please do bid if you can afford to and feel able, it would be great to raise as much money as possible🐴💀👻
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15748996...
All funds go to domestic violence charities, please do bid if you can afford to and feel able, it would be great to raise as much money as possible🐴💀👻
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15748996...
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The first three episodes of BEING HUMAN are now available.
Link in bio
Episode 4 drops Thursday 11th December.
BEING HUMAN - Awkward micro-episodes about one man’s ongoing battle with absolutely everything.
Link in bio
Episode 4 drops Thursday 11th December.
BEING HUMAN - Awkward micro-episodes about one man’s ongoing battle with absolutely everything.
December 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The first three episodes of BEING HUMAN are now available.
Link in bio
Episode 4 drops Thursday 11th December.
BEING HUMAN - Awkward micro-episodes about one man’s ongoing battle with absolutely everything.
Link in bio
Episode 4 drops Thursday 11th December.
BEING HUMAN - Awkward micro-episodes about one man’s ongoing battle with absolutely everything.
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I’ve always thought that Thai restaurants have a base level where the food is generally ok, but not anymore. The starter was like carbonised cat tails. Not even touching the main, sambuca all round to wipe away the taste.
December 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I’ve always thought that Thai restaurants have a base level where the food is generally ok, but not anymore. The starter was like carbonised cat tails. Not even touching the main, sambuca all round to wipe away the taste.
If you see this, quote with your model of positive masculinity:
December 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
If you see this, quote with your model of positive masculinity:
The OH has gone out tonight so was looking forward to a glass of wine and a chance to watch what I want tonight.
Knock on the door and someone has smashed into the back of my parked car. It happened before about 2 years ago.
Knock on the door and someone has smashed into the back of my parked car. It happened before about 2 years ago.
December 4, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The OH has gone out tonight so was looking forward to a glass of wine and a chance to watch what I want tonight.
Knock on the door and someone has smashed into the back of my parked car. It happened before about 2 years ago.
Knock on the door and someone has smashed into the back of my parked car. It happened before about 2 years ago.
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This Pluribus ad on a fridge caused a schizophrenic woman named Carol to be hospitalized.
December 4, 2025 at 3:08 AM
This Pluribus ad on a fridge caused a schizophrenic woman named Carol to be hospitalized.
You’ll be fine just as long as you don’t get someone like “Whack’em”.
What a shitshow.
What a shitshow.
December 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
You’ll be fine just as long as you don’t get someone like “Whack’em”.
What a shitshow.
What a shitshow.
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Hi I’m Davibrimbaum, brother of Celebrimbor, I was Supervisor on Sauron’s Ring Project which included the forging and distribution of 19 rings and the “Ring of Power” which controlled them all, ask me anything
August 12, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Hi I’m Davibrimbaum, brother of Celebrimbor, I was Supervisor on Sauron’s Ring Project which included the forging and distribution of 19 rings and the “Ring of Power” which controlled them all, ask me anything
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Calling all fans of Dick...
(ok, I admit it, that was cheap and infantile, but y'know, sometimes it's fun to play to the gallery)...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
(ok, I admit it, that was cheap and infantile, but y'know, sometimes it's fun to play to the gallery)...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
I Was... - Series 3 - I Was Philip K Dick's Reluctant Host - BBC Sounds
Michael Walsh talks about the challenging time when writer Phillip K Dick shared his home.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Calling all fans of Dick...
(ok, I admit it, that was cheap and infantile, but y'know, sometimes it's fun to play to the gallery)...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
(ok, I admit it, that was cheap and infantile, but y'know, sometimes it's fun to play to the gallery)...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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open.spotify.com/playlist/4IQ...
It's now officially December so you can shove this up your chimneys.
It's now officially December so you can shove this up your chimneys.
Winter Songs
open.spotify.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM
open.spotify.com/playlist/4IQ...
It's now officially December so you can shove this up your chimneys.
It's now officially December so you can shove this up your chimneys.
