Author Archives: odeboyz

Blackadder: the First World War

Posted on February 17, 2022 by odeboyz
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Three German Generals, 1906-16

Posted on February 17, 2022 by odeboyz

During the Great European Peace, 1871-14, German generals were redundant. There hadn’t been a German army on a battlefield since 1871. To compound their misery, German society was militaristic. Kaiser Wilhelm II wore full military uniform on every occasion. He … Continue reading →

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The Hitchhiker

Posted on February 14, 2022 by odeboyz

Acting on an impulse Jim picked up a hitchhiker. They chatted pleasantly enough and then the hitchhiker said, “How do you I’m not a serial killer?” “Oh. I’m pretty sure that you aren’t.” The hitchhiker was surprised at how calm … Continue reading →

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Geoff Boycott and Garry Sobers: a superb anecdote

Posted on February 14, 2022 by odeboyz

IAN CHAPPELL, former Australian captain, once told a great story about SIR GARFIELD SOBERS and SIR GEOFFREY BOYCOTT: They were playing in England and GEOFF BOYCOTT came to GARRY one day and said, “GARRY, you seem to get me out … Continue reading →

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The politics of begging

Posted on February 10, 2022 by odeboyz
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Putin visits Estonia

Posted on February 10, 2022 by odeboyz

Immigration officer says: “Name?”.“Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin”.“Address?”“Kremlin, Moscow, Russia”.“Occupation?” “I’m just visiting.”

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Light Bulbs

Posted on February 7, 2022 by odeboyz

“I’m gonna get the day off, I’ll pretend I’m mad!” Climbing up onto the rafters Paddy hung upside down shouting, “I’m a lightbulb, I’m a lightbulb.” Murphy was amazed when the foreman shouted: “Paddy, go home. You’re mad.” Paddy promptly … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Robbie Morrison ~ Edge of the grave (2021)

Posted on February 7, 2022 by odeboyz

Glasgow’s brutal history was ‘created’ by endemic poverty and squalor which brutalised the population in the period 1900-32. The context of hard physical work and grinding poverty led to the infamous Glasgow ‘Razor’ gangs. The outbreak of the First World … Continue reading →

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Bob Dylan: Liverpool 1966

Posted on February 5, 2022 by odeboyz
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A very expensive parrot

Posted on February 3, 2022 by odeboyz

Jim went to an auction for rare birds to bid for an exotic parrot. In the excitement he lost his sense of judgment and he bid far more than the intended. Jim won with a huge bid and the parrot … Continue reading →

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