Author Archives: odeboyz

A traditional Leeds pub

Posted on August 13, 2025 by odeboyz
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Christopher Hitchens on Stupidity

Posted on August 13, 2025 by odeboyz

“The governor of Texas, who, when asked if the Bible should also be taught in Spanish, replied that ‘if English was good enough for Jesus, then it’s good enough for me’.”

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Need I say more?

Posted on August 6, 2025 by odeboyz
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Film Review: Naked Gun (2025) (Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson)

Posted on August 6, 2025 by odeboyz

The original Naked Gun film, 1988, starred Leslie Nielsen and O J Simpson. It was a wonderful spoof, with a blistering pace, wisecracks, slapstick humour and cartoonish violence. This remake is a *Spoof of a Spoof*. How can that possibly … Continue reading →

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Fawlty Towers: A Basil Rant

Posted on July 31, 2025 by odeboyz

Doctor: You mean to tell me you didn’t realise this man was dead? Basil: Well people don’t talk that much in the morning. I’m just delivering a tray, right? If a guest isn’t singing, “Oh what a beautiful morning.” I … Continue reading →

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A grade *A* poseur

Posted on July 30, 2025 by odeboyz
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Book Review: Ian Rankin ~ Midnight and Blue (2024)

Posted on July 30, 2025 by odeboyz

Q) What does a brilliant detective do after being sentenced to life imprisonment? A) Solve ultra difficult murders. Rebus got a life sentence for murdering his criminal nemesis ‘Big Ger’ Cafferty. It was accidental but nonetheless he was found guilty … Continue reading →

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A Living Wage? Like Wow!

Posted on July 26, 2025 by odeboyz
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You Really Got a Hold On Me

Posted on July 24, 2025 by odeboyz

I don’t like you, but I love youSeems that I’m always thinking of youOh, oh, ohYou treat me badly, I love you madly You’ve really got a hold on me (you’ve really got a hold on me)You’ve really got a … Continue reading →

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Bourgeois Vengeance: The Sycamore Tree Two

Posted on July 23, 2025 by odeboyz

Background Karl Marx would call Adam Carruthers and Daniel Graham ‘lumpen proletariat’ or,less elegantly, ‘losers.’ They achieved 15 minutes of fame by destroying an iconic tree. It was owned by the National Trust. The Trust has millions of middle-class influencers … Continue reading →

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