Author Archives: odeboyz

Next we burn the books!

Posted on August 23, 2025 by odeboyz
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Why weren’t Auschwitz’s railway lines bombed?

Posted on August 20, 2025 by odeboyz

In desperation, some Jewish leaders asked the Allies to bomb the railway lines  leading to the extermination camps and even Auschwitz itself. The response…was negative…In fact, Allied aircraft  were already flying over Auschwitz, bombing nearby industrial targets and dropping supplies … Continue reading →

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Cooking for Slackers: The Photo

Posted on August 15, 2025 by odeboyz
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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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