Category Archives: Just for laughs

Marcus Brigstocke on Religion: Part Two of Two

Posted on June 21, 2020 by

I have to admit, I did swear a bit myself this week. I was reading the Daily Express newspaper — I say ‘newspaper’, that’s overstating it a bit, unless Princess Diana’s mysteriously easy to explain death is still news; however, … Continue reading →

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Goon morning!

Posted on June 16, 2020 by

In these bizarre days, I think we could all use a good laugh. The coronavirus brings to mind — because of the association in my head with an episode called ‘The Spon Plague‘ — the inimitable Goons, all of whom … Continue reading →

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Marcus Brigstocke on Religion: Part One of Two

Posted on June 15, 2020 by

Hello! I’d like to start this week with a request, and this one goes out to the followers of the three Abrahamic religions: to the Muslims, Christians and Jews. It’s just a little thing really, but do you think that … Continue reading →

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Teleporting newts

Posted on June 14, 2020 by

In my garden, there’s a pond. The pond currently has lots of tadpoles in it. Now, back in February I heard the frogs doing their ‘ribbit’ thing, so I knew that they were having fun, and I expected to see … Continue reading →

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The centrepiece

Posted on May 27, 2020 by

“No, it’s not the colour, the colour’s just fine.” “Is it the lights? I could add more lights.” “No, no… there are just the right number of lights.” “Too many fountains? Too few?” “That’s not it.” By this time, I … Continue reading →

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The Multiphasic Phlyarological University

Posted on May 26, 2020 by

Here’s a question I’ve never been asked: What exactly is The Multiphasic Phlyarological University? Well, in a nutshell, it’s a virtual school for studying nonsense. Why ‘nonsense’? Because nonsense is such fun! Think of Jabberwocky, for example: … or Vogon … Continue reading →

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Protected: A Hitchhiker’s Guide Trivia Quiz Answers (see previous posts for the password!)

Posted on May 26, 2020 by

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Happy Towel Day, hoopy froods!

Posted on May 25, 2020 by

Happy Towel Day everyone! In honour of this special day, I present the final dozen questions of the triva quiz I’ve made up for fans of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. The quiz is derived from the Primary and … Continue reading →

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42!

Posted on May 24, 2020 by

With thanks to my friend Rusty, who clued me in on this wonderful observation, and gave me permission to steal his ideas from here. None of this is my own work: Rusty deserves all the credit. ~~~~~ There are numerous … Continue reading →

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A post prompt: “Towel”

Posted on May 20, 2020 by

Just for fun… Lots of other folks (see for instance Writing challenges that spur the creative flow) offer post prompts, so I thought that, just for once, I’d get in on the action! This coming Monday, the 25th May, is … Continue reading →

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