Monthly Archives: September 2025

Barry Cryer’s cockerel joke

Posted on September 27, 2025 by odeboyz

Jim was driving down a country lane and ran over a cockerel. He went to the farmhouse to explain what happenedBrenda opened the door and Jim said: “I’ve killed your cockerel and I’d like to replace him.”She smiled and said: … Continue reading →

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The sublime Oscar Wilde

Posted on September 24, 2025 by odeboyz
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Britain’s Old Age Pension: From altruism to bribery

Posted on September 24, 2025 by odeboyz

The Old Age Pension Act (OAP), 1908, was an altruistic reward for good paupers. It was intended to give dignity to their final years but it wasn’t an entitlement. There were eligibility rules to be met before receiving the OAP. … Continue reading →

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Why animal lovers hate vets

Posted on September 20, 2025 by odeboyz

“…one of her family’s two pet rabbits couldn’t stand properly….The vet said that he thought she should stay in overnight, and it would cost £900, or we could take her home, and it would be £200…It didn’t feel like much … Continue reading →

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Odeboyz welcomes President Trump to Britain

Posted on September 17, 2025 by odeboyz
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Cooking for Slackers: When parents come to tea

Posted on September 17, 2025 by odeboyz

Debris in the kitchen/living room must be removed. Not doing so is sub-optimal. To business. Offering a cup of coffee1 is standard unless they’re hard-core and want tea. But you will spring a surprise. There will be wonderful plates of … Continue reading →

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A Trade Unionist has a Nightmare

Posted on September 12, 2025 by odeboyz

Jim is reporting back to a mass meeting. “Brothers! I think you will want to approve the outcome, which was the result of many hours of gruelling discussions.” First. The management have agreed an 8% pay rise with three months … Continue reading →

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Nigel’s Triumph

Posted on September 10, 2025 by odeboyz
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A Windfall Tax on Owner-Occupied Houses

Posted on September 10, 2025 by odeboyz

Why are we taxing working people more than billionaires? Tax wealth, not work.  Gary Stephenson author of The Trading Game (2024) Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is paid on houses that are usually called buy-to-let.1 When sold, they are subject to … Continue reading →

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Frankie Howerd at the Oxford Union*

Posted on September 6, 2025 by odeboyz

“Because you are students, so naturally to you I’m not what you call an academic, and no way at all could you call me an intellectual. Which is why I feel so at home here tonight.” *The Oxford (University) Union … Continue reading →

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