Author Archives: odeboyz

Two geriatric criminals reminisce

Posted on February 8, 2025 by odeboyz
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Oscar Wilde’s wise words on Parliament

Posted on February 5, 2025 by odeboyz

Now that the House of Commons is trying to become useful, it does a great deal of harm.

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War Studies: The Importance of the Battle of Tsushima, Japan, 27-28 May 1905

Posted on February 5, 2025 by odeboyz

Japan was humiliated by the USA in the mid-1850s.1 This introduced them to the brutal reality of global power. They vowed to modernise their military, making them equal to the western powers.2 The Royal Navy was the world’s largest and … Continue reading →

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A stolen punchline

Posted on February 1, 2025 by odeboyz
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Jesus ‘for hire’ in Utah

Posted on January 29, 2025 by odeboyz

“Models who look like Jesus are in demand in Utah…because people like to hire Jesus look-alikes for family portraits and wedding announcements. Men who work for the Church of Latter-Day Saints are required to shave daily and keep their hair … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Lee Child ~ The Visitor (2000)

Posted on January 29, 2025 by odeboyz

Reacher novels mainline on ‘Smash, Bang, Wallop’. The Visitor is subtle, nuanced and very, very clever. It is the fourth novel in this book-a-year series and appeared before Lee Child transitioned into formulaic sado-porn. There are only two examples of … Continue reading →

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Anyone you know?

Posted on January 25, 2025 by odeboyz
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A Ryanair pub

Posted on January 22, 2025 by odeboyz

Jim went into a pub and ordered a pint of Guinness. “That’ll be a euro.” Said the smiling bartender. “Wow, that’s cheap!” “We always beat the competition on price.” “Cheers.” “I see you don’t have a glass.” “That’s true.” “Would … Continue reading →

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Film Review: A complete Unknown (2025) ~ (Timothee Chamalet)

Posted on January 22, 2025 by odeboyz

A Complete Unknown is the worst Dylan biopic I’ve seen.1 It’s a Memory Lane sing-a -long. And the plot/narrative? Negligible. Quite how Dylan’s story can be emptied into a series of brooding scenes is beyond me. Elle Fanning (Sylvie Russo)2 … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Dylan Photo

Posted on January 18, 2025 by odeboyz
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