Man Arrested At LHC Claims He's From The Future

Twelve Monkeys anyone?

Why I Will Be Avoiding Manchester Pride Weekend.

I’ve nothing against Gay Pride. Not. One. Thing. Live, be free, enjoy your life, whatever that may entail.

But come Pride weekend there seems to be a presence, and I accept it’s probably the minority, who seem set on trying to make a point.

“Oh, look at us, a same sex couple, holding hands in public, causing such a scene!”

Oh, yes. Good for you. Pleased for you.

“But, LOOK at us! Aren’t we controversial? Are we not getting in your straight face, with our gayness?”

Erm, no, you’re not. Really, I’m happy for you. Totally not offended.

“But, but, we’re GAY! We’re FLAMING!”

That might be so, but the only thing you’re starting to be to me, is slightly annoying. Tiring.

“Oh, you straight folk, you’re all in denial”

No, I’m happily comfortably straight, no issues.

I’ve gay friends, I’ve bi friends, I’ve transgendered friends, and even straight friends. I even know racist homophobe bigots, tho less likely to call them friends. Come Pride weekend, being straight suddenly feels like a stigma. Like being the designated driver at an Irish wake. It’s akin to being lectured by ethnic radicals, when I’ve not a racist bone in my body. Much like racism can be a two way street, it seems sometimes homophobia can also be redirected. What’s the opposite of homophobia, a fear of straight people?

I live an ‘alternative’ lifestyle at the best of times anyway. I just don’t fancy blokes. I’ve nothing against anybody’s lifestyle choices.

When is straight pride weekend? And that IS NOT to be confused with homophobic bigot pride weekend…

But the real reason I’m away, is I’m going to Newquay to go camping and surfing, with a rather delicious young lady.

Camping… fnar…

And to all my friends who will be attending, have a hell of a good time.

So… why haven’t I blogged recently?

Cos I’m pretty content. Happy.

But wait! Does that mean I’m all out of whatever the mid-30s version of angst is? Nope, still got plenty to rage about. A few examples, just to redress the balance

Phone User 'Killed By His Exploding Mobile'

“The Times of India said it was probably the first incident in the country where a mobile phone had exploded while it was not being charged”

So, do phones regularly explode while being on charge in India?

The Difference Between Cats and Dogs (original source unknown)

The Difference Between Cats and Dogs (original source unknown)

thirteenguy:

thedailywhat:

What Has Been Seen of the Day: Uncanny.
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thirteenguy:

thedailywhat:

What Has Been Seen of the Day: Uncanny.

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wegetofftothis:

nevver:

Amanda Palmer Performs The Popular Hits Of Radiohead On Her Magical Ukulele, (entirely)

wegetofftothis:

nevver:

Amanda Palmer Performs The Popular Hits Of Radiohead On Her Magical Ukulele, (entirely)

bohemea:

TNG episode 20 - “goodnight, sweet BEEP” (via gazorra)

For natashavc a TNG mashup with Patrick Stewart on Sesame Street. And hey Stewart - I’ve also got two bumps in the front.

what’s your favourite beck record?

Hmmm… tough choice. It changes with the wind. Ok, but by ‘record’ do you mean album, or track? If it’s album, then Odelay is always going to be favourite. But Sea Change is damn fine, so mellow, heartbreaking. And Midnite Vultures is a Prince-esque funk fest, and vastly overlooked I believe.

As for tracks, hmm… Loser is and always will be a classic, an iconic song. Hot Wax is always on a playlist. His cover of The Corgis ‘Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometimes’ is an amazing haunting track. Diskobox always gets me going in a funky weird mood. No Complaints is a lovely summery track. And finally, Sing It Again for that proper folksy vibe.

Ask me anything. You might want to be specific tho, if you want a specific answer. Jus’ sayin, is all.

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robot-heart:

Scavenger (by Balakov)

HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!

robot-heart:

Scavenger (by Balakov)

HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!