a dragon made out of plastic knives, forks etc

This was created by DeviantARTist toge-NYC , and is made out of plastic spoons, knives, cups etc.
Pretty good eh?

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how to advertise melons

They knew how to advertise melons back in the old days.

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the inbetweeners (2011) - ben palmer

I never got around to seeing The Inbetweeners movie at the pictures, after all, I'm a busy man, things to do, fish to fry etc.  The DVD arrived this evening, and myself and the FPO watched it while we were having our tea (because we are pretty classy people).  If you have ever seen the TV series, you know what should be in store and what to expect, and this film certainly doesn't let you down.  The boys go on holiday, act as they usually do back home, but all (somehow) manage to cop off with the ladies. Plenty of laughs all the way through, and the film just flew by. You can see why it was such a success at the old box office, as l bet the approving word of mouth afterwards would have bought plenty more punters in. Apart from the fact Will managed to pull his girl (Alison, played by Laura Haddock), it was all sooooooo believable. Funny, gross, sad, and with plenty of nudity, it even has a stripper who performs autofellatio ferchristsakes. The film has got something for everyone. That is, if you are not easily offended. Thankfully, l most definitely don't fall into that particular category.


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bunny and the bull (2009) - paul king

From the same team that bought to the world 'The Mighty Boosh', Bunny and The Bull is about an agoraphobic called Stephen Turnbull (Edward Hogg), who is still traumatised by a road trip to Europe he undertook with his best friend 'Bunny' (Simon Farnaby). The trip is shown in flashbacks and hallucinations, with some outstanding use of various mediums, and (naturally) they get drunk, have hilarious escapades, and meet a girl.  Although there were moments in the film that felt a bit flat and (worst of all), unfunny, l really enjoyed it.  There were some real laugh out loud moments, and it was also an unexpected treat, as l came to the film unaware of it's 'Boosh like' qualities. I had only taped it as the synopsis sounded interesting, and that did indeed, prove to be the case, as it was one of the most original looking films l have seen.
One thing that was bugging me during the film (and afterwards), was where l had seen Simon Faraday before. Then it hit me while l was at work - 'Horrible Histories'. Another fine programme, and more importantly, it meant l could sleep at night. Hurrah!

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the sun - december 11th 1972

One of the people l work with has a son who works as an electrician. While he was pulling up some floorboards the other day, he found this old copy of The Sun newspaper from December 11th 1972. Reading it, it really was like travelling back to a time that l know l lived through, yet looks so alien (yet quaint).
The adverts at the top are for bricklayers, who can earn plenty of money if they are self employed. As much as £1.25 an hour to be precise. Even the police could earn a whopping £1,400 a year at 19 (way too much pay for them, even then).
As for the sports, Malcolm Allison, the then manager of Manchester City had been slapped down by his chairman for showing an interest in the wayward (and transfer listed)  George Best, as the club said they wanted no part in it, and stressed he had been stating his own view, not the clubs. It is also a sad reminder to me of how crap Manchester United were at the time. It certainly felt like a long time since the European Cup win in 1968.
The paper itself cost an outrageous 3p, and cigarettes are being advertised inside for 20p a packet.
The TV listings are proper old school, with the two BBC channels, plus the regional ones (with 'Alias Smith and Jones!'). Not exactly a lot on show for the youngsters, but at least they treated the viewers as adults (apart from the early shut off times).
One trivia fact, this was also the last day of the manned moon landings, as The Challenger lunar lander Apollo 17) touched down that day, leaving the moon on the 14th. Since then - bugger all. That is (of course), if you believe they even went there in the first place (which l do).
History, it's marvellous!

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kate moss in the 2012 pirelli calendar

I know it is old hat to be banging on about Kate Moss being skinny, but the photograph on the 2012 Pirelli calendar, does indeed make her look too skinny  (at least to me). Anyone with a rib cage showing that much needs a few bacon butties inside them.

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davy jones of the monkees has died

Rather sad news that Davy Jones from The Monkees has died from a heart attack at the age of 66.
I always liked The Monkees, and think a lot of their records are overlooked as being too 'bubblegum'.
I even like 'Head' (no, not that.....behave at the back and stop sniggering).
Anyway, remember him this way.

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jack kirby does inglourious basterds

For those of us who are into comics, Jack Kirby was genius. He had a certain distinct style, was certainly his own man, and the Silver Surfer issues he did (1 - 18) are some of my favourite comics (and of course l have all the originals). He did not however, do these comic adaptations of Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds. These are by Martin Duhovic and they capture Kirby's style brilliantly. I'll stick up some Kirby stuff at a later date, but pretty much all of his stuff is worth reading, even if it gets a little hallucinogenic (to say the least) at times.
Meanwhile, Duhovic's online comic 'Weird London' (Issue 1 Part 1) is available to read here.

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back to bleeding work

Damn! The time off work has flown by and l am now back into the swing of things. Loads has gone on while l have been off, and l am slaving away at the moment, but it is made worse as l have a (very) sore throat, so l am not sleeping very well.  However, the FPO, being not as tough as me, is off work now, as she has it as well, so is currently on the sick.  How very dare she.
I am however, now classed as a 'Top Talent' at work (I've been appraised)  and have been sorely missed by everyone.  I should bleeding well think so as well.

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obesity soap

My $2 is already in the post. I reckon l should be pretty svelte by the summer time.

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some london scans

It was all go - food and drinks all the way (but not in that order).

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todd snider at the borderline

The reason for going to London - Todd Snider at The Borderline on Wednesday night (22nd Feb).

Sweet.

More London stuff and tales later.

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joe is off the whisky

I went round to old Joe's yesterday, with the intention of taking a decent bottle of whisky round to share with him, but it turned out to be a sober experience, as he told me the night before that he is not drinking at all at the moment, as he is waiting to have an operation next week, and has been told by the doctors to lay off it beforehand.
Bit of a swine really, as l have been swotting up on the stuff, with the handy chart featured above.
Mind you, it's not surprising really, as he also said he had got through 28 bottles of the stuff between the week before Christmas and last week.
That is as well as the 5 or 6 cans he was having every day.
No wonder he is buggered.
Saying that, he is going to be drinking again after the operation, as he said he would rather enjoy his life and die younger, rather than abstaining from things he likes.
I'm amazed he has already lasted as long as he has, he has got the constitution (and body) of an ox.

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pointed boots for london

Thinking about fashion, l've got to dig out some clothes later, as myself and the FPO are off down to London tomorrow morning.
If l could only remember where l left my cowboy hat and boots...

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minoan dress sense

This is how ladies (up to a certain age) should dress. In Crete about 3,000 years ago, the Minoan women wore clothes that supported, yet exposed their breasts. Sometimes it's a shame that times (and fashions) move on.

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