Complaints

Jun
27
Etching of a man in a nightcap and robe sitting at a desk looking at papers and books

Once again, we regret to inform you, it is AI

This week in death to AI some judge in some case ruled that AI companies using our books without permission
3 min read
Jun
13
Carved meat surrounded by pies

We need at least some rich people to agree to being eaten

Labour are trying to court Reform voters. The BBC is trying to appeal to Reform viewers. We're all
4 min read
May
09
Photo of the Houses of Parliament across the Thames on an overcast day

Whither the British left?

4 min read
May
02
Engraving showing a glum looking angel , a sad dog, and a depressed cherub

The best things in life are free except stable mental health, which does require some money

I am currently on hold with Thames Water. I am 90 minutes into a phone call with Thames Water to
6 min read
Apr
11
Still The Phoenician Scheme showing a man and a nun in the desert. The nun has a knife.

Why did I feel such visceral disgust at the trailer for Wes Anderson's new movie?

I mean, I like Wes Anderson! I always have! For me his films range from more or less enjoyed it
2 min read
Feb
28
Vincent Adultman from Bojack Horseman saying "I like business...uh, transactions"

Why did we all decide business is sensible?

I've decided that an MBA is the most nonsense degree you can have. And I say that as
6 min read
Feb
23
A man holds a bunch of money and gives a thumbs up. He is dead behind the eyes.

A list of the ways I am currently providing value for shareholders

Sometimes, when you are having a Rough Time™ it can be helpful to have something to hold on to, to
2 min read
Feb
14
Etching showing a person with their head on their arms, monsters flocking behind them

The hell of frustrated optimism

Good lord, it's scammy out there. Have you noticed this? I've been desperately seeking literally any
7 min read
Jan
17
Someone sitting at a table writing on some sheet music with a guitar on their lap

How and why do you make an art

This week we're all het up about this dipshit, who thinks that because making music is hard, everyone
5 min read
Jan
10
Brian Cox in his depressing ad for Asics, standing in front of a mahogany desk in shorts and sneakers

The real trickle down economics is Brian Cox having to do ads for Asics

Every time I see Brian Cox advertising Asics a little spark of joy dies in my heart. He was just
3 min read