The November Armistice: A Ceasefire in the Christmas Wars
Britain’s annual ‘too early for Christmas?’ row gets a peace plan. Meet the November Armistice: a light-on, tree-off truce that respects Remembrance, permits cosy pre-heating, and saves the big sparkle for December—while, obviously, Mariah Carey is already defrosting on the...
October 31st: The Annual British Siege
A cultural comparison of Halloween etiquette — one nation turns its entire suburb into a theatrical production, the other treats it as an unscheduled home invasion.
Mindfulness for the Chronically Irritated
A practical guide for those who want to be calm, compassionate, and spiritually centred — but also think most people are idiots.
Confessions of an IKEA Allen Key
Ever wondered what an IKEA Allen key thinks about its short, twisted life? This surreal monologue reveals the tragic tale of a hexagonal tool born for assembly and destined for abandonment in the back of your junk drawer.
What If Inspector Morse Went to Sheffield Polytechnic?
What if Inspector Morse swapped Oxford’s dreaming spires for Sheffield Polytechnic’s brutalist breeze-blocks? This satirical rewrite reimagines the iconic detective solving petty crimes, battling chip pan conspiracies, and brooding over pints of bitter in South Yorkshire. Less Wagner, more Status...
Masking 101: The Hidden Curriculum of Being Socially Acceptable
From rehearsing small talk to decoding office jargon, this irreverent take on masking explores the unspoken rules neurodivergent people navigate daily.