Author Archives: odeboyz

Cooking for Slackers: Barista Coffee

Posted on September 11, 2024 by odeboyz

Everyone hates being ripped off by coffee shops and their inferior drinks. Their drinks are carefully concealed behind infantile flavours. Flavours masking tasteless buckets of coffee to try to make them drinkable. However, coffee shops also provide a space for … Continue reading →

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Stop moaning

Posted on September 7, 2024 by odeboyz
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Seinfeld on Earthquakes

Posted on September 4, 2024 by odeboyz

I read a report about an earthquake where local officials trying to explain the damage said, “The earthquake wasn’t that bad. It’s just that the buildings weren’t designed to withstand [it].” “Would you accept an explanation like that in the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Roy Keane: the second half ~ Roy Keane with Roddy Doyle (2014)

Posted on September 4, 2024 by odeboyz

Two Irish giants coming together to translate the spoken word into an autobiography should end up with something great. Keane was a superb footballer playing at the highest level for 12 years at Manchester United. Roddy Doyle is an outstanding … Continue reading →

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The October Budget, 2024

Posted on August 31, 2024 by odeboyz
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TV Review: The Great (Channel 4 catch-up) (Elle Fanning & Nicholas Hoult) (2020)

Posted on August 28, 2024 by odeboyz

If you are ‘of a certain age’ you’ll remember the Carry-On films. The Great is a vastly superior version of them. The ascendency of Catherine (the Great) is viciously satirised and turned into a costume romp. The series is turbo-charged … Continue reading →

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A non-gentrified pub

Posted on August 24, 2024 by odeboyz
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Bob Dylan on democracy

Posted on August 21, 2024 by odeboyz

“Democracy don’t rule the world, You’d better get that in your head; This world is ruled by violence, But I guess that’s better left unsaid.”

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Cooking for Slackers: Peanut Butter Salad Sandwich

Posted on August 21, 2024 by odeboyz

Slackers love sandwiches. Quick, cheap and idiot proof, what’s not to like? Peanut butter sandwiches are a favourite and they’re healthy. Peanuts are packed with nutrients. They contain all 20 amino acids (the building blocks of protein), fiber, vitamins, minerals, … Continue reading →

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The truth about marriage

Posted on August 17, 2024 by odeboyz
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