I would presume that the some of the stuff that Macron has done to please the hard right - hijab bans etc - hasn't gone down well with Starmer.
Macron was elected as a classical liberal but is becoming increasingly French nationalist to see off Le Pen and Zemmour.
Starmer was and is a social democrat, neither a classical liberal nor a nationalist, if he was French he would be supporting Hidalgo as the Socialist Party candidate next year, not Macron and En Marche
Starmer gaffe. He just insults the most popular children's TV character of the decade's theme park in the way only a North London intellectual snob could.
“I have been to Peppa Pig World, of course I have. It’s dreadful.” Keir Starmer
LOL! He wasn't prepared to say that only women have a cervix but doesn't mind launching a completely unwarranted attack on poor Peppa Pig.
The general election campaign with SKS is going to be fun...
Whatever you think of Blair or even Corbyn, neither of them would have made that gaffe. Boris certainly wouldn't have done, they would instinctively have realised it would make them seem aloof and out of touch.
Starmer may now try and say he was only insulting the theme park not Peppa Pig herself but the damage has been done.
He has made efforts to move Labour back to the centre and is able to use his legal skills to interrogate Boris at PMQs but he still lacks charisma and the common touch.
Looks like they don't like 'ordinary people's' entertainment at the Islington dinner parties.
Keir continues to show he is out of touch with the general public.
Starmer gaffe. He just insults the most popular children's TV character of the decade's theme park in the way only a North London intellectual snob could.
“I have been to Peppa Pig World, of course I have. It’s dreadful.” Keir Starmer
LOL! He wasn't prepared to say that only women have a cervix but doesn't mind launching a completely unwarranted attack on poor Peppa Pig.
The general election campaign with SKS is going to be fun...
Whatever you think of Blair or even Corbyn, neither of them would have made that gaffe. Boris certainly wouldn't have done, they would instinctively have realised it would make them seem aloof and out of touch.
Starmer may now try and say he was only insulting the theme park not Peppa Pig herself but the damage has been done.
He has made efforts to move Labour back to the centre and is able to use his legal skills to interrogate Boris at PMQs but he still lacks charisma and the common touch.
Looks like they don't like 'ordinary people's' entertainment at the Islington dinner parties.
Keir continues to show he is out of touch with the general public.
Starmer gaffe. He just insults the most popular children's TV character of the decade's theme park in the way only a North London intellectual snob could.
“I have been to Peppa Pig World, of course I have. It’s dreadful.” Keir Starmer
LOL! He wasn't prepared to say that only women have a cervix but doesn't mind launching a completely unwarranted attack on poor Peppa Pig.
The general election campaign with SKS is going to be fun...
Whatever you think of Blair or even Corbyn, neither of them would have made that gaffe. Boris certainly wouldn't have done, they would instinctively have realised it would make them seem aloof and out of touch.
Starmer may now try and say he was only insulting the theme park not Peppa Pig herself but the damage has been done.
He has made efforts to move Labour back to the centre and is able to use his legal skills to interrogate Boris at PMQs but he still lacks charisma and the common touch.
Looks like they don't like 'ordinary people's' entertainment at the Islington dinner parties.
Keir continues to show he is out of touch with the general public.
Bullingdon Club dinners are noted for the enthusiastic discussion of the latest PP volume.
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Would it be overly callous to talk about cooking the pulled pork?
So right. Avoid pork today. 😆
But seriously, HYUFD isn’t being serious (surely) but it is a gaff, because it’s not true. Peppa Pig World is one of the most popular theme parks around, a favourite with children for sure.
I don’t have kids, but those friends have them aren’t sure Peppa Pig is a good role model. One of my friends is convinced it’s teaching his daughter to rebel, that it’s subconsciously teaching kids anarchism and anti authority. That’s the opposite of what Boris said. Is it Boris has missed something?
there’s science to pizza topping. Spicy Chicken needs some counterbalances and I have half a lemon left over from yesterday I can squeeze over the top.
Starmer is just building up to his big announcement - telling kids "there ain't no Santa Clause...."
Starmer gaffe. He just insults the most popular children's TV character of the decade's theme park in the way only a North London intellectual snob could.
“I have been to Peppa Pig World, of course I have. It’s dreadful.” Keir Starmer
I would have thought that's a fairly universal view among parents who've been there. I've not been there but my wife has, she went with friends visiting from the Maldives (Peppa Pig is a global brand) and I think the consensus was that it was a massive rip-off. If he'd said it about Legoland, which is brilliant, it would have been a different matter completely...
Massive rip-off but 'popular' = this Conservative Government. Do people go to PPW twice.....?
Good morning
If Starmer has said that then it is ill-judged and I agree with @HYUFD
On no. Don’t go there Big G - you are so much more smarter than that. Starmer is only saying it to keep the Peppa Pig thing going.
I,don’t want to, I got to say it to you now also 😕
Compared to Every screw up the government has done in the last few months, is this all you got now? 🤷♀️
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Starmer gaffe. He just insults the most popular children's TV character of the decade's theme park in the way only a North London intellectual snob could.
“I have been to Peppa Pig World, of course I have. It’s dreadful.” Keir Starmer
LOL! He wasn't prepared to say that only women have a cervix but doesn't mind launching a completely unwarranted attack on poor Peppa Pig.
The general election campaign with SKS is going to be fun...
Whatever you think of Blair or even Corbyn, neither of them would have made that gaffe. Boris certainly wouldn't have done, they would instinctively have realised it would make them seem aloof and out of touch.
Starmer may now try and say he was only insulting the theme park not Peppa Pig herself but the damage has been done.
He has made efforts to move Labour back to the centre and is able to use his legal skills to interrogate Boris at PMQs but he still lacks charisma and the common touch.
Looks like they don't like 'ordinary people's' entertainment at the Islington dinner parties.
Keir continues to show he is out of touch with the general public.
Of course, no top politician is like "ordinary people".
The trick is some can really fake it.
Boris is just a much better faker than SKS. Though not in the master class of Ronald Reagan or Tony Blair, natch
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Er, something not a million miles removed already done by the Scottish LD leader, though not involving him directly:
Starmer gaffe. He just insults the most popular children's TV character of the decade's theme park in the way only a North London intellectual snob could.
“I have been to Peppa Pig World, of course I have. It’s dreadful.” Keir Starmer
LOL! He wasn't prepared to say that only women have a cervix but doesn't mind launching a completely unwarranted attack on poor Peppa Pig.
The general election campaign with SKS is going to be fun...
Whatever you think of Blair or even Corbyn, neither of them would have made that gaffe. Boris certainly wouldn't have done, they would instinctively have realised it would make them seem aloof and out of touch.
Starmer may now try and say he was only insulting the theme park not Peppa Pig herself but the damage has been done.
He has made efforts to move Labour back to the centre and is able to use his legal skills to interrogate Boris at PMQs but he still lacks charisma and the common touch.
Looks like they don't like 'ordinary people's' entertainment at the Islington dinner parties.
Keir continues to show he is out of touch with the general public.
Shoulda gone to Eton.
If Peppa Pig World is only for the chavs Sir Keir should be wooing, then what was Boris doing there? Or could it be that Boris wouldn't really be seen dead at a place like that and was use simply ingratiating himself with the oiks?
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Davey Pig surely? With yellow spots.
Peppa Pig did come out in support for Gordon Browns Labour, so can’t complain about becoming a political football.
I would presume that the some of the stuff that Macron has done to please the hard right - hijab bans etc - hasn't gone down well with Starmer.
Macron was elected as a classical liberal but is becoming increasingly French nationalist to see off Le Pen and Zemmour.
Starmer was and is a social democrat, neither a classical liberal nor a nationalist, if he was French he would be supporting Hidalgo as the Socialist Party candidate next year, not Macron and En Marche
I think it's interesting because some Labour MPs such as Stephen Kinnock have been waxing lyrical about Macron, or at least were in 2017.
Starmer gaffe. He just insults the most popular children's TV character of the decade's theme park in the way only a North London intellectual snob could.
“I have been to Peppa Pig World, of course I have. It’s dreadful.” Keir Starmer
LOL! He wasn't prepared to say that only women have a cervix but doesn't mind launching a completely unwarranted attack on poor Peppa Pig.
The general election campaign with SKS is going to be fun...
Whatever you think of Blair or even Corbyn, neither of them would have made that gaffe. Boris certainly wouldn't have done, they would instinctively have realised it would make them seem aloof and out of touch.
Starmer may now try and say he was only insulting the theme park not Peppa Pig herself but the damage has been done.
He has made efforts to move Labour back to the centre and is able to use his legal skills to interrogate Boris at PMQs but he still lacks charisma and the common touch.
“ Starmer may now try and say he was only insulting the theme park not Peppa Pig herself but the damage has been done.”
Compared to Every screw up the government has done in the last few months, is this all you got now? 🤷♀️
LOL
So Peppa Pig world is a massive rip-off. The PM enjoyed it, the LOTO recognised it for what it was. Our PM is profligate with money, the LOTO is prudent.
The real difference is that Boris is an accomplished liar.
I think Sir Keir has played a blinder with Peppa Pig World. Let's face it: all the parents would have found it a hellish experience - expensive, tedious and stressful - and will be nodding in agreement. Sir Keir has tapped into a hitherto unacknowledged truth of parenthood. And kids don't vote.
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Er, something not a million miles removed already done by the Scottish LD leader, though not involving him directly:
Would it be overly callous to talk about cooking the pulled pork?
So right. Avoid pork today. 😆
But seriously, HYUFD isn’t being serious (surely) but it is a gaff, because it’s not true. Peppa Pig World is one of the most popular theme parks around, a favourite with children for sure.
I don’t have kids, but those friends have them aren’t sure Peppa Pig is a good role model. One of my friends is convinced it’s teaching his daughter to rebel, that it’s subconsciously teaching kids anarchism and anti authority. That’s the opposite of what Boris said. Is it Boris has missed something?
there’s science to pizza topping. Spicy Chicken needs some counterbalances and I have half a lemon left over from yesterday I can squeeze over the top.
Does anyone have a Spit Roast Pig Recipe? With Pepper?
Starmer gaffe. He just insults the most popular children's TV character of the decade's theme park in the way only a North London intellectual snob could.
“I have been to Peppa Pig World, of course I have. It’s dreadful.” Keir Starmer
LOL! He wasn't prepared to say that only women have a cervix but doesn't mind launching a completely unwarranted attack on poor Peppa Pig.
The general election campaign with SKS is going to be fun...
Whatever you think of Blair or even Corbyn, neither of them would have made that gaffe. Boris certainly wouldn't have done, they would instinctively have realised it would make them seem aloof and out of touch.
Starmer may now try and say he was only insulting the theme park not Peppa Pig herself but the damage has been done.
He has made efforts to move Labour back to the centre and is able to use his legal skills to interrogate Boris at PMQs but he still lacks charisma and the common touch.
Looks like they don't like 'ordinary people's' entertainment at the Islington dinner parties.
Keir continues to show he is out of touch with the general public.
Shoulda gone to Eton.
If Peppa Pig World is only for the chavs Sir Keir should be wooing, then what was Boris doing there? Or could it be that Boris wouldn't really be seen dead at a place like that and was use simply ingratiating himself with the oiks?
He was there purely to do research for his forthcoming speech to the CBI on innovation.
I think Sir Keir has played a blinder with Peppa Pig World. Let's face it: all the parents would have found it a hellish experience - expensive, tedious and stressful - and will be nodding in agreement. Sir Keir has tapped into a hitherto unacknowledged truth of parenthood. And kids don't vote.
Actually now we have had our fun, that’s a serious consideration. Is it really a gaff if he is talking to voters in a grown up way, suggesting dis-belief the Prime Minister says he actually enjoyed it? 🤔
I think Sir Keir has played a blinder with Peppa Pig World. Let's face it: all the parents would have found it a hellish experience - expensive, tedious and stressful - and will be nodding in agreement. Sir Keir has tapped into a hitherto unacknowledged truth of parenthood. And kids don't vote.
The world would be a far better place without children’s theme parks and children’s menus. #sirkeirisright
I think Sir Keir has played a blinder with Peppa Pig World. Let's face it: all the parents would have found it a hellish experience - expensive, tedious and stressful - and will be nodding in agreement. Sir Keir has tapped into a hitherto unacknowledged truth of parenthood. And kids don't vote.
The world would be a far better place without children’s theme parks and children’s menus. #sirkeirisright
One poster on PB thinks the world would be a better place without children full stop!
I hope Sir Keir’s next take down is effing Legoland. Under pressure, I spent a scorching hot day there, it cost a fortune, the queues were endless and the food was disgusting.
I think Sir Keir has played a blinder with Peppa Pig World. Let's face it: all the parents would have found it a hellish experience - expensive, tedious and stressful - and will be nodding in agreement. Sir Keir has tapped into a hitherto unacknowledged truth of parenthood. And kids don't vote.
The world would be a far better place without children’s theme parks and children’s menus. #sirkeirisright
One poster on PB thinks the world would be a better place without children full stop!
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Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Davey Pig surely? With yellow spots.
Peppa Pig did come out in support for Gordon Browns Labour, so can’t complain about becoming a political football.
Is Peppa Pig related to Mr Blobby? Time was when he was the key pink TV star du jour.
I think Sir Keir has played a blinder with Peppa Pig World. Let's face it: all the parents would have found it a hellish experience - expensive, tedious and stressful - and will be nodding in agreement. Sir Keir has tapped into a hitherto unacknowledged truth of parenthood. And kids don't vote.
Actually now we have had our fun, that’s a serious consideration. Is it really a gaff if he is talking to voters in a grown up way, suggesting dis-belief the Prime Minister says he actually enjoyed it? 🤔
No adult in their right mind could enjoy such a place. Children’s theme parks are the seventh circle of Hell.
I think Sir Keir has played a blinder with Peppa Pig World. Let's face it: all the parents would have found it a hellish experience - expensive, tedious and stressful - and will be nodding in agreement. Sir Keir has tapped into a hitherto unacknowledged truth of parenthood. And kids don't vote.
The world would be a far better place without children’s theme parks and children’s menus. #sirkeirisright
One poster on PB thinks the world would be a better place without children full stop!
True, although tellingly he was happy to be born himself.
I think Sir Keir has played a blinder with Peppa Pig World. Let's face it: all the parents would have found it a hellish experience - expensive, tedious and stressful - and will be nodding in agreement. Sir Keir has tapped into a hitherto unacknowledged truth of parenthood. And kids don't vote.
The world would be a far better place without children’s theme parks and children’s menus. #sirkeirisright
One poster on PB thinks the world would be a better place without children full stop!
That's a distortion. I think it would be a better place without all humans.
I think Sir Keir has played a blinder with Peppa Pig World. Let's face it: all the parents would have found it a hellish experience - expensive, tedious and stressful - and will be nodding in agreement. Sir Keir has tapped into a hitherto unacknowledged truth of parenthood. And kids don't vote.
The world would be a far better place without children’s theme parks and children’s menus. #sirkeirisright
One poster on PB thinks the world would be a better place without children full stop!
That's a distortion. I think it would be a better place without all humans.
But who would ever know ? Or are you one of the lizard invaders ?
I think Sir Keir has played a blinder with Peppa Pig World. Let's face it: all the parents would have found it a hellish experience - expensive, tedious and stressful - and will be nodding in agreement. Sir Keir has tapped into a hitherto unacknowledged truth of parenthood. And kids don't vote.
Sure, kids may like it, even love it. Parents however at best tolerate it because of that. Wouldn't any adult be rather suspect who went to Peppa Pig without a young child in tow?
I think Sir Keir has played a blinder with Peppa Pig World. Let's face it: all the parents would have found it a hellish experience - expensive, tedious and stressful - and will be nodding in agreement. Sir Keir has tapped into a hitherto unacknowledged truth of parenthood. And kids don't vote.
Actually now we have had our fun, that’s a serious consideration. Is it really a gaff if he is talking to voters in a grown up way, suggesting dis-belief the Prime Minister says he actually enjoyed it? 🤔
Yes - there's no point in Sir Keir getting into an arms race with Boris about how wonderful they think Peppa Pig World is. Instead define Boris as the big kid and himself as the grumpy dad. Many will emphasize.
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Davey Pig surely? With yellow spots.
Peppa Pig did come out in support for Gordon Browns Labour, so can’t complain about becoming a political football.
Is Peppa Pig related to Mr Blobby? Time was when he was the key pink TV star du jour.
Before my time, I had to google mr blobby. What the fuck did they invent that for? 😂
Prof. Christina Pagel @chrischirp Regardless of Omicron, there's a lot of covid around right now. If you are infected from end of next week onwards you are v likely to be isolating over Christmas. Is the Xmas party season worth the risk?
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Davey Pig surely? With yellow spots.
Peppa Pig did come out in support for Gordon Browns Labour, so can’t complain about becoming a political football.
Is Peppa Pig related to Mr Blobby? Time was when he was the key pink TV star du jour.
Before my time, I had to google mr blobby. What the fuck did they invent that for? 😂
You should be lucky. We didn't HAVE children's theme parks when I were a wean.
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Davey Pig surely? With yellow spots.
Peppa Pig did come out in support for Gordon Browns Labour, so can’t complain about becoming a political football.
Is Peppa Pig related to Mr Blobby? Time was when he was the key pink TV star du jour.
Before my time, I had to google mr blobby. What the fuck did they invent that for? 😂
Mr Blobby was a bit like Ali G.
He was set up as a children's character, and put in a show with a celebrity, but then goes bonkers. The funny bit was the celebrity tolerating the Blobby chaos.
Like Ali G it only works until the character is revealed as a Mickley take.
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Davey Pig surely? With yellow spots.
Peppa Pig did come out in support for Gordon Browns Labour, so can’t complain about becoming a political football.
Is Peppa Pig related to Mr Blobby? Time was when he was the key pink TV star du jour.
Before my time, I had to google mr blobby. What the fuck did they invent that for? 😂
It was a deliberately stupid spoof 'children's character' that they used to sting celebrities on some Noel Edmonds vehicle or another. But then it took on a life of its own and became a deliberately stupid real 'children's character' that appeared all over the place.
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Davey Pig surely? With yellow spots.
Peppa Pig did come out in support for Gordon Browns Labour, so can’t complain about becoming a political football.
Is Peppa Pig related to Mr Blobby? Time was when he was the key pink TV star du jour.
Before my time, I had to google mr blobby. What the fuck did they invent that for? 😂
He was once possibly the biggest celebrity in the UK. I think public opinion turned against him when he started a sideline in being hired for posh children’s birthday parties and then trashed the place. My memory is he fell into a girl’s multi-tiered birthday cake at one notable appearance.
Would it be overly callous to talk about cooking the pulled pork?
So right. Avoid pork today. 😆
But seriously, HYUFD isn’t being serious (surely) but it is a gaff, because it’s not true. Peppa Pig World is one of the most popular theme parks around, a favourite with children for sure.
I don’t have kids, but those friends have them aren’t sure Peppa Pig is a good role model. One of my friends is convinced it’s teaching his daughter to rebel, that it’s subconsciously teaching kids anarchism and anti authority. That’s the opposite of what Boris said. Is it Boris has missed something?
there’s science to pizza topping. Spicy Chicken needs some counterbalances and I have half a lemon left over from yesterday I can squeeze over the top.
Does anyone have a Spit Roast Pig Recipe? With Pepper?
I think we have to stop now. Think of the children.
There are intelligent, fairly serious republicans that go along with Trump because he is a winner. I don’t understand that either. I appreciate that you want to retain your seat, but associating with someone who incited a mob to storm the Capitol at the very least seems risky. They seem to think they can control him and ride the coat tails of a movement that wants to see the world burn.
I’m not sure it’s just that though. Lindsey Graham it a case in point - a fairly sensible moderate Republicans and yet seems to have got deeply caught up in Trumpism.
Against that at least Nikki Haley knew when to get off
Would it be overly callous to talk about cooking the pulled pork?
So right. Avoid pork today. 😆
But seriously, HYUFD isn’t being serious (surely) but it is a gaff, because it’s not true. Peppa Pig World is one of the most popular theme parks around, a favourite with children for sure.
I don’t have kids, but those friends have them aren’t sure Peppa Pig is a good role model. One of my friends is convinced it’s teaching his daughter to rebel, that it’s subconsciously teaching kids anarchism and anti authority. That’s the opposite of what Boris said. Is it Boris has missed something?
there’s science to pizza topping. Spicy Chicken needs some counterbalances and I have half a lemon left over from yesterday I can squeeze over the top.
Does anyone have a Spit Roast Pig Recipe? With Pepper?
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Davey Pig surely? With yellow spots.
Peppa Pig did come out in support for Gordon Browns Labour, so can’t complain about becoming a political football.
Is Peppa Pig related to Mr Blobby? Time was when he was the key pink TV star du jour.
Before my time, I had to google mr blobby. What the fuck did they invent that for? 😂
He was once possibly the biggest celebrity in the UK. I think public opinion turned against him when he started a sideline in being hired for posh children’s birthday parties and then trashed the place. My memory is he fell into a girl’s multi-tiered birthday cake at one notable appearance.
One wonders where Mr B got the idea of trashing the venue of a posh party.
Mr Blobby reduced a young girl to tears after throwing her birthday cake onto the floor during a show in Luton, causing the girl's father to mount the stage and assault Blobby.
Neville Crumpton, who owns the rights to the character, said: "If the press can knock him, they'll knock him whenever they can."
A trio of failed Mr Blobby theme parks also resulted in considerable negative press and scandal.
(I had forgotten that he also had a number one single - he was MASSIVE!)
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Davey Pig surely? With yellow spots.
Peppa Pig did come out in support for Gordon Browns Labour, so can’t complain about becoming a political football.
Is Peppa Pig related to Mr Blobby? Time was when he was the key pink TV star du jour.
Before my time, I had to google mr blobby. What the fuck did they invent that for? 😂
He was once possibly the biggest celebrity in the UK. I think public opinion turned against him when he started a sideline in being hired for posh children’s birthday parties and then trashed the place. My memory is he fell into a girl’s multi-tiered birthday cake at one notable appearance.
Anyone over the age of 45 shouldn’t be allowed a vote. What the hell were you all thinking of when you trashed this world?
Starmer gaffe. He just insults the most popular children's TV character of the decade's theme park in the way only a North London intellectual snob could.
“I have been to Peppa Pig World, of course I have. It’s dreadful.” Keir Starmer
Would it be overly callous to talk about cooking the pulled pork?
So right. Avoid pork today. 😆
But seriously, HYUFD isn’t being serious (surely) but it is a gaff, because it’s not true. Peppa Pig World is one of the most popular theme parks around, a favourite with children for sure.
I don’t have kids, but those friends have them aren’t sure Peppa Pig is a good role model. One of my friends is convinced it’s teaching his daughter to rebel, that it’s subconsciously teaching kids anarchism and anti authority. That’s the opposite of what Boris said. Is it Boris has missed something?
there’s science to pizza topping. Spicy Chicken needs some counterbalances and I have half a lemon left over from yesterday I can squeeze over the top.
Does anyone have a Spit Roast Pig Recipe? With Pepper?
There are intelligent, fairly serious republicans that go along with Trump because he is a winner. I don’t understand that either. I appreciate that you want to retain your seat, but associating with someone who incited a mob to storm the Capitol at the very least seems risky. They seem to think they can control him and ride the coat tails of a movement that wants to see the world burn.
The conservative militarists in 30's Germany thought they could control Hitler. That didn't well.
Trump was the first President in 40 years not to launch a new foreign war. Bandying about Hitler is not a particularly insightful comparison to make and is almost certainly counter productive in winning round Trump voters to your pov.
OK.
Obama inherited US military presences in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, you can say that he also ordered drone strikes in Libya, Yemen and Somalia (plus sending helicopters into Pakistan), I didn't notice him launching a new foreign war. Plus, if you're going to say that Trump didn't initiate any, you also have to account for the fact that the number of foreign drone strikes per year were basically unchanged. Only under Biden has the US taken a step back from bombing others,
Bush (W) - certainly did initiate wars. But prior to the US being actually attacked in 2001, I don't remember the US actually initiating any.
Clinton. The Balkans. But was that actually a war?
Bush (HW) - Iraq. But... the again, the US didn't exactly start that either,
Start vs join is semantics here. Without debating the rights and wrongs of each campaign, I think it’s polite to Obama to say Libya was nothing to do with him, when he put boots on the ground, not just eyes in the sky, with the explicit goal of regime change. Which he was successful at, with a US missile attack on Gaddafi’s convoy being the direct enabler for his violent death.
Clinton mobilised a coalition with the goal of removing the Belgrade government from part of its sovereign territory in Kosovo. I’d say that was a war. Mogadishu. Desert Fox. As for George W, I must have missed the bit about Iraq starting it by blowing up the world trade centre.
The Kosovars didn’t regard themselves as being part of Serbian sovereign territory
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Davey Pig surely? With yellow spots.
Peppa Pig did come out in support for Gordon Browns Labour, so can’t complain about becoming a political football.
Is Peppa Pig related to Mr Blobby? Time was when he was the key pink TV star du jour.
Before my time, I had to google mr blobby. What the fuck did they invent that for? 😂
Mr Blobby and the Teletubbies indicate widespread usage of bad drugs in the children's TV industry.
Sir Keir and co have definitely cottoned on to the fact he came across as really dull - six months ago his press photos were him starting solemnly at some fish and chips, now he is making an attempt to be more animated. Good idea I would say, always best to inject a bit of energy into a photo rather look like you have a gun pointed at you. He is making an effort to look more cheery at PMQs as well I think, though he probably is genuinely enjoying being able to play Barrister to Boris's accused at the mo
A British employee of the UK Embassy in Berlin has been accused of passing official documents to Moscow agents. His arrest marks the third Russian espionage case in Germany in under a year.
Members of the select congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack at the Capitol are pressing to overhaul the complex and little-known law that former President Donald J. Trump and his allies tried to use to overturn the 2020 election, arguing that the ambiguity of the statute puts democracy itself at risk.
The push to rewrite the Electoral Count Act of 1887 — enacted more than a century ago in the wake of another bitterly disputed presidential election — has taken on new urgency in recent weeks
Prof. Christina Pagel @chrischirp Regardless of Omicron, there's a lot of covid around right now. If you are infected from end of next week onwards you are v likely to be isolating over Christmas. Is the Xmas party season worth the risk?
Would it be overly callous to talk about cooking the pulled pork?
So right. Avoid pork today. 😆
But seriously, HYUFD isn’t being serious (surely) but it is a gaff, because it’s not true. Peppa Pig World is one of the most popular theme parks around, a favourite with children for sure.
I don’t have kids, but those friends have them aren’t sure Peppa Pig is a good role model. One of my friends is convinced it’s teaching his daughter to rebel, that it’s subconsciously teaching kids anarchism and anti authority. That’s the opposite of what Boris said. Is it Boris has missed something?
there’s science to pizza topping. Spicy Chicken needs some counterbalances and I have half a lemon left over from yesterday I can squeeze over the top.
Does anyone have a Spit Roast Pig Recipe? With Pepper?
I think we have to stop now. Think of the children.
Healthy children will find that quip really mild. Or smoking.
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Davey Pig surely? With yellow spots.
Peppa Pig did come out in support for Gordon Browns Labour, so can’t complain about becoming a political football.
Is Peppa Pig related to Mr Blobby? Time was when he was the key pink TV star du jour.
Before my time, I had to google mr blobby. What the fuck did they invent that for? 😂
Mr Blobby was a bit like Ali G.
He was set up as a children's character, and put in a show with a celebrity, but then goes bonkers. The funny bit was the celebrity tolerating the Blobby chaos.
Like Ali G it only works until the character is revealed as a Mickley take.
Wasn't Mr Blobby invented and owned by Noel Edmonds?
Currently in the Smoke for the first time for 3 years. Feels totally normal other than the annoying masks.
London seems to be unlike most of the rest of the country in that no one cares any more. I've been to other places and they've all been much more fastidious about masks, COVID apps, one place still insisted on checking in etc...
Bristol was a lesson in how the rest of the country views COVID for me, I was actually really surprised as to how seriously they were taking it compared to what we do in London.
I think the mask wearing will be back for a bit but eventually people will start to push back and bin them again. I'm going out for Christmas drinks and possibly a late opening bar with friends tonight, I expect it will be packed in Camden.
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Davey Pig surely? With yellow spots.
Peppa Pig did come out in support for Gordon Browns Labour, so can’t complain about becoming a political football.
Is Peppa Pig related to Mr Blobby? Time was when he was the key pink TV star du jour.
Before my time, I had to google mr blobby. What the fuck did they invent that for? 😂
We took our son to the Cricket St. Thomas Blobby theme park in the 90s as he was obsessed with Mr Blobby for a while. It was a rip off. After paying a largeish entrance fee, my son wanted to go on the carousel just inside the entrance. We were shocked to find that we had to pay extra for that as we assumed that as with other theme parks, all the rides were included in the entrance fee. There was an elephant in an enclosure that seemed aggressive and out of control and scared my son; the elephant had to be put down a few weeks later for being so aggressive. When we went into the gift shop, the only thing we could afford to buy was a note book which was twice the price of a normal notebook as it had a Blobby-style pattern on the cover. The highlight was supposed to be an appearance by Mr. Blobby. At the alloted time, he appeared at a window and waived to everyone for a couple of minutes. That was it.
If Peppa Pig World is anything like Blobby World, then I agree with Sir Keir.
Currently in the Smoke for the first time for 3 years. Feels totally normal other than the annoying masks.
London seems to be unlike most of the rest of the country in that no one cares any more. I've been to other places and they've all been much more fastidious about masks, COVID apps, one place still insisted on checking in etc...
Bristol was a lesson in how the rest of the country views COVID for me, I was actually really surprised as to how seriously they were taking it compared to what we do in London.
I think the mask wearing will be back for a bit but eventually people will start to push back and bin them again. I'm going out for Christmas drinks and possibly a late opening bar with friends tonight, I expect it will be packed in Camden.
That's funny Max because nobody cares up here in the North either. Reports here implied that London was still continuing with Covid stuff past the point it was dropped here. I recall we had a discussion a few weeks ago where you said how very high the mask wearing was in Waterstones on Oxford Street, when I said that Waterstones in the Trafford Centre was virtually zero mask wearing.
I expect Bristol may be an exception not the norm from what you've just said.
I hope Sir Keir’s next take down is effing Legoland. Under pressure, I spent a scorching hot day there, it cost a fortune, the queues were endless and the food was disgusting.
#sirkeirisright
Legoland is awesome. You've got to do two days with an overnight stay at the Legoland Hotel for the full experience though. They have hash browns shaped like actual lego bricks at the all you can eat breakfast buffet.
Starmer gaffe. He just insults the most popular children's TV character of the decade's theme park in the way only a North London intellectual snob could.
“I have been to Peppa Pig World, of course I have. It’s dreadful.” Keir Starmer
I would have thought that's a fairly universal view among parents who've been there. I've not been there but my wife has, she went with friends visiting from the Maldives (Peppa Pig is a global brand) and I think the consensus was that it was a massive rip-off. If he'd said it about Legoland, which is brilliant, it would have been a different matter completely...
Google reviews with big samples. Peppa Pig world 4.7/5 Legoland 4.1/5
Currently in the Smoke for the first time for 3 years. Feels totally normal other than the annoying masks.
London seems to be unlike most of the rest of the country in that no one cares any more. I've been to other places and they've all been much more fastidious about masks, COVID apps, one place still insisted on checking in etc...
Bristol was a lesson in how the rest of the country views COVID for me, I was actually really surprised as to how seriously they were taking it compared to what we do in London.
I think the mask wearing will be back for a bit but eventually people will start to push back and bin them again. I'm going out for Christmas drinks and possibly a late opening bar with friends tonight, I expect it will be packed in Camden.
That's funny Max because nobody cares up here in the North either. Reports here implied that London was still continuing with Covid stuff past the point it was dropped here. I recall we had a discussion a few weeks ago where you said how very high the mask wearing was in Waterstones on Oxford Street, when I said that Waterstones in the Trafford Centre was virtually zero mask wearing.
I expect Bristol may be an exception not the norm from what you've just said.
“I expect Bristol May be an exception, not the norm”
I hope Sir Keir’s next take down is effing Legoland. Under pressure, I spent a scorching hot day there, it cost a fortune, the queues were endless and the food was disgusting.
#sirkeirisright
Legoland is awesome. You've got to do two days with an overnight stay at the Legoland Hotel for the full experience though. They have hash browns shaped like actual lego bricks at the all you can eat breakfast buffet.
About a decade since I've stayed overnight but the waterpark hotel at Alton Towers is awesome! Some really good waterslides there, and early access to the main park if staying there so you can access the most popular/busiest rides without any queues.
Currently in the Smoke for the first time for 3 years. Feels totally normal other than the annoying masks.
London seems to be unlike most of the rest of the country in that no one cares any more. I've been to other places and they've all been much more fastidious about masks, COVID apps, one place still insisted on checking in etc...
Bristol was a lesson in how the rest of the country views COVID for me, I was actually really surprised as to how seriously they were taking it compared to what we do in London.
I think the mask wearing will be back for a bit but eventually people will start to push back and bin them again. I'm going out for Christmas drinks and possibly a late opening bar with friends tonight, I expect it will be packed in Camden.
Yes, it reminds me of a conversation with a mate in about 1985:
Q: Foxy, is this AIDS thing really going to be a problem for straight people?
A: Probably not for a while yet, there are few straight cases so far.
Q: So what you advise is to screw around now while it's still safe?
A: ((slightly taken aback) Yes, that is one interpretation...
I suspect Camden is fairly safe this week. By Christmas Eve, maybe not...
Prof. Christina Pagel @chrischirp Regardless of Omicron, there's a lot of covid around right now. If you are infected from end of next week onwards you are v likely to be isolating over Christmas. Is the Xmas party season worth the risk?
She's such a massive c***.
This time next week: "there's a lot of covid around right now. If you are infected from end of next week onwards you are v likely to be isolating over New Year. Is the Christmas worth the risk?"
Currently in the Smoke for the first time for 3 years. Feels totally normal other than the annoying masks.
London seems to be unlike most of the rest of the country in that no one cares any more. I've been to other places and they've all been much more fastidious about masks, COVID apps, one place still insisted on checking in etc...
Bristol was a lesson in how the rest of the country views COVID for me, I was actually really surprised as to how seriously they were taking it compared to what we do in London.
I think the mask wearing will be back for a bit but eventually people will start to push back and bin them again. I'm going out for Christmas drinks and possibly a late opening bar with friends tonight, I expect it will be packed in Camden.
Currently in the Smoke for the first time for 3 years. Feels totally normal other than the annoying masks.
London seems to be unlike most of the rest of the country in that no one cares any more. I've been to other places and they've all been much more fastidious about masks, COVID apps, one place still insisted on checking in etc...
Bristol was a lesson in how the rest of the country views COVID for me, I was actually really surprised as to how seriously they were taking it compared to what we do in London.
I think the mask wearing will be back for a bit but eventually people will start to push back and bin them again. I'm going out for Christmas drinks and possibly a late opening bar with friends tonight, I expect it will be packed in Camden.
Yes, it reminds me of a conversation with a mate in about 1985:
Q: Foxy, is this AIDS thing really going to be a problem for straight people?
A: Probably not for a while yet, there are few straight cases so far.
Q: So what you advise is to screw around now while it's still safe?
A: ((slightly taken aback) Yes, that is one interpretation...
I suspect Camden is fairly safe this week. By Christmas Eve, maybe not...
Currently in the Smoke for the first time for 3 years. Feels totally normal other than the annoying masks.
London seems to be unlike most of the rest of the country in that no one cares any more. I've been to other places and they've all been much more fastidious about masks, COVID apps, one place still insisted on checking in etc...
Bristol was a lesson in how the rest of the country views COVID for me, I was actually really surprised as to how seriously they were taking it compared to what we do in London.
I think the mask wearing will be back for a bit but eventually people will start to push back and bin them again. I'm going out for Christmas drinks and possibly a late opening bar with friends tonight, I expect it will be packed in Camden.
Yes, it reminds me of a conversation with a mate in about 1985:
Q: Foxy, is this AIDS thing really going to be a problem for straight people?
A: Probably not for a while yet, there are few straight cases so far.
Q: So what you advise is to screw around now while it's still safe?
A: ((slightly taken aback) Yes, that is one interpretation...
I suspect Camden is fairly safe this week. By Christmas Eve, maybe not...
You go back a long was with Sean.
We were both in the Smoke in the Eighties, but the conversation was with a gas fitter who was later my best man. We used to go out on the town together, but I was always the Andrew Ridgley of the pair.
I hope Sir Keir’s next take down is effing Legoland. Under pressure, I spent a scorching hot day there, it cost a fortune, the queues were endless and the food was disgusting.
#sirkeirisright
Legoland is awesome. You've got to do two days with an overnight stay at the Legoland Hotel for the full experience though. They have hash browns shaped like actual lego bricks at the all you can eat breakfast buffet.
About a decade since I've stayed overnight but the waterpark hotel at Alton Towers is awesome! Some really good waterslides there, and early access to the main park if staying there so you can access the most popular/busiest rides without any queues.
Did you also spend time with Pugins Castle and the Gardens? I dragged my friends round it who went for the rides. I thought it was great.
On the French election; my approach has been to back both Zemmour and Le Pen at 10/1.
So it is 5/1 that one them will a) get through to the final (very likely) and beat Macron (a greater than 20% possibility, in my view).
Edit - it seems to me that there is more value in this approach than laying Macron at the current odds.
I think a Le Pen victory over Macron is a very real possibility (certainly greater than a 20% chance, assuming Le Pen v Macron).
But like Quincel, I don't think much of Zemmour's chances.
Le Pen is an economic nationalist. I quite like her. I don't think she's a racist or a loon. I don't think her prescription (i.e. more state intervention to ensure business was doing the right thing) would do France much good, but she's a sincere woman, doing her bit for the downtrodden in France, and good for her.
Zemmour, though, is just another boring bar room anti-Anglo Saxon French intellectual. He's like if Macron, De Gaulle, Chirac or Sarkozy chose to become detached from reality, and started making shit up, because the glory of France is so great that one can forgive everything in it's name.
What does he offer someone whose job has been lost to globalisation or competition from Eastern Europe?
Nothing.
Let me put it another way: it is very lazy to assume that Le Pen and Zemmour are fishing in the same pool.
What I would say is that Zemmour is fishing in a puddle that seeps into Le Pen's pond. It is by no means all or even a major part of her support but it is important to her that she drains it effectively.
Currently in the Smoke for the first time for 3 years. Feels totally normal other than the annoying masks.
London seems to be unlike most of the rest of the country in that no one cares any more. I've been to other places and they've all been much more fastidious about masks, COVID apps, one place still insisted on checking in etc...
Bristol was a lesson in how the rest of the country views COVID for me, I was actually really surprised as to how seriously they were taking it compared to what we do in London.
I think the mask wearing will be back for a bit but eventually people will start to push back and bin them again. I'm going out for Christmas drinks and possibly a late opening bar with friends tonight, I expect it will be packed in Camden.
Yes, it reminds me of a conversation with a mate in about 1985:
Q: Foxy, is this AIDS thing really going to be a problem for straight people?
A: Probably not for a while yet, there are few straight cases so far.
Q: So what you advise is to screw around now while it's still safe?
A: ((slightly taken aback) Yes, that is one interpretation...
I suspect Camden is fairly safe this week. By Christmas Eve, maybe not...
Are you allowing for the fact that Max is vaccinated? I'm vaccinated (and boosted) and operating as normally as I can - many others are doing the same. We have to trust the vaccines.
Currently in the Smoke for the first time for 3 years. Feels totally normal other than the annoying masks.
London seems to be unlike most of the rest of the country in that no one cares any more. I've been to other places and they've all been much more fastidious about masks, COVID apps, one place still insisted on checking in etc...
Bristol was a lesson in how the rest of the country views COVID for me, I was actually really surprised as to how seriously they were taking it compared to what we do in London.
I think the mask wearing will be back for a bit but eventually people will start to push back and bin them again. I'm going out for Christmas drinks and possibly a late opening bar with friends tonight, I expect it will be packed in Camden.
Yes, it reminds me of a conversation with a mate in about 1985:
Q: Foxy, is this AIDS thing really going to be a problem for straight people?
A: Probably not for a while yet, there are few straight cases so far.
Q: So what you advise is to screw around now while it's still safe?
A: ((slightly taken aback) Yes, that is one interpretation...
I suspect Camden is fairly safe this week. By Christmas Eve, maybe not...
Goddamnit Foxy, I thought you were better than this crap. Two open brackets and only one close? Standards, man.
Currently in the Smoke for the first time for 3 years. Feels totally normal other than the annoying masks.
London seems to be unlike most of the rest of the country in that no one cares any more. I've been to other places and they've all been much more fastidious about masks, COVID apps, one place still insisted on checking in etc...
Bristol was a lesson in how the rest of the country views COVID for me, I was actually really surprised as to how seriously they were taking it compared to what we do in London.
I think the mask wearing will be back for a bit but eventually people will start to push back and bin them again. I'm going out for Christmas drinks and possibly a late opening bar with friends tonight, I expect it will be packed in Camden.
Yes, it reminds me of a conversation with a mate in about 1985:
Q: Foxy, is this AIDS thing really going to be a problem for straight people?
A: Probably not for a while yet, there are few straight cases so far.
Q: So what you advise is to screw around now while it's still safe?
A: ((slightly taken aback) Yes, that is one interpretation...
I suspect Camden is fairly safe this week. By Christmas Eve, maybe not...
Goddamnit Foxy, I thought you were better than this crap. Two open brackets and only one close? Standards, man.
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Davey Pig surely? With yellow spots.
Peppa Pig did come out in support for Gordon Browns Labour, so can’t complain about becoming a political football.
Is Peppa Pig related to Mr Blobby? Time was when he was the key pink TV star du jour.
Before my time, I had to google mr blobby. What the fuck did they invent that for? 😂
I hope Sir Keir’s next take down is effing Legoland. Under pressure, I spent a scorching hot day there, it cost a fortune, the queues were endless and the food was disgusting.
#sirkeirisright
Legoland is awesome. You've got to do two days with an overnight stay at the Legoland Hotel for the full experience though. They have hash browns shaped like actual lego bricks at the all you can eat breakfast buffet.
About a decade since I've stayed overnight but the waterpark hotel at Alton Towers is awesome! Some really good waterslides there, and early access to the main park if staying there so you can access the most popular/busiest rides without any queues.
Yes, Alton Towers is not really my thing but their hotel was excellent.
Prof. Christina Pagel @chrischirp Regardless of Omicron, there's a lot of covid around right now. If you are infected from end of next week onwards you are v likely to be isolating over Christmas. Is the Xmas party season worth the risk?
Given the predictions we will be battling COVID for 5+ years, this is going to become an annual warning like strawberry shortages in the summer....there is always going to be another variant, another reason not to have x event, etc.
A British employee of the UK Embassy in Berlin has been accused of passing official documents to Moscow agents. His arrest marks the third Russian espionage case in Germany in under a year.
UPDATE: I can confirm #HGV drivers will NOT need to do a pre-departure test before travelling to #France, in light of the new border measures announced by the French Government this week.
This positive news will help to support continuing flow of goods between the UK & the EU.
‘Bolsonaro to face probe after claiming COVID vaccines increase chance of contracting AIDS’
Should candidates in elections have to pass minimum IQ criteria? There seem to be an awful lot of thickos in office at the moment.
Hmm. If you are double or treble vaxxed you are going to be much more confident about going out and, you know, having a life. If you go out you significantly increase your chances of getting laid. If you get laid you increase your prospects of catching AIDS.
Have I got this right? The battleground for the next GE is going to be the Party Leaders' opinions of Peppa Pig World?
Doubtless Ed Davey will sit on the fence and remain studiously neutral.
The LD's need radical, distinctive policies which sit outside the mainstream of the Culture War. Expect a speech on Raa Raa the Noisy Lion.
I know I have said it before, but it really is true and Lib Dem’s should seriously consider it. If Ed Davey had a celebrity affair with someone, people would remember his name and listen to him more.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
Mummy Pig?
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
Davey Pig surely? With yellow spots.
Peppa Pig did come out in support for Gordon Browns Labour, so can’t complain about becoming a political football.
Is Peppa Pig related to Mr Blobby? Time was when he was the key pink TV star du jour.
Before my time, I had to google mr blobby. What the fuck did they invent that for? 😂
‘Bolsonaro to face probe after claiming COVID vaccines increase chance of contracting AIDS’
Should candidates in elections have to pass minimum IQ criteria? There seem to be an awful lot of thickos in office at the moment.
Hmm. If you are double or treble vaxxed you are going to be much more confident about going out and, you know, having a life. If you go out you significantly increase your chances of getting laid. If you get laid you increase your prospects of catching AIDS.
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Starmer was and is a social democrat, neither a classical liberal nor a nationalist, if he was French he would be supporting Hidalgo as the Socialist Party candidate next year, not Macron and En Marche
Keir continues to show he is out of touch with the general public.
Who should Ed have an affair with to best help the LibDem brand? Would Gemma Collins be a good match for younger voters? Joan Collins would suggest he can attract Conservatives?
It's his new reality-based politics.
I,don’t want to, I got to say it to you now also 😕
Compared to Every screw up the government has done in the last few months, is this all you got now? 🤷♀️
I think the script call for an extramarital affair with Mummy Pig that preferably leads to a new family member.
Peppa welcomes her little brother, Lib Dem Pig, could be a classic episode.
How many seats will the SNP gain if SKS goes on the offensive against Balamory? What happens to the pink vote if he objects to Teletubbies?
The trick is some can really fake it.
Boris is just a much better faker than SKS. Though not in the master class of Ronald Reagan or Tony Blair, natch
https://twitter.com/BBCPhilipSim/status/718400480548941825?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^718400480548941825|twgr^|twcon^s1_&ref_url=https://d-840819422058284117.ampproject.net/2111152338002/frame.html
Peppa Pig did come out in support for Gordon Browns Labour, so can’t complain about becoming a political football.
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Or is that sound HY still enjoying Starmer’s gaff 😆
AZ, AZ, PF
#sirkeirisright
So they can't watch Peppa Pig.
Estimated final date for everyone back with leccy?
Wednesday.
Is that a side effect ?
Funny old world.
Or are you one of the lizard invaders ?
And I see Raab was not a fan either:
https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1463439970132279299?t=tcycvirs3JRg0sFvq0x4sg&s=19
@chrischirp
Regardless of Omicron, there's a lot of covid around right now. If you are infected from end of next week onwards you are v likely to be isolating over Christmas.
Is the Xmas party season worth the risk?
He was set up as a children's character, and put in a show with a celebrity, but then goes bonkers. The funny bit was the celebrity tolerating the Blobby chaos.
Like Ali G it only works until the character is revealed as a Mickley take.
Against that at least Nikki Haley knew when to get off
No but can while away an hour doing the jigsaw
Mr Blobby reduced a young girl to tears after throwing her birthday cake onto the floor during a show in Luton, causing the girl's father to mount the stage and assault Blobby.
Neville Crumpton, who owns the rights to the character, said: "If the press can knock him, they'll knock him whenever they can."
A trio of failed Mr Blobby theme parks also resulted in considerable negative press and scandal.
(I had forgotten that he also had a number one single - he was MASSIVE!)
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/inside-mr-blobbys-derelict-house-13590069.amp
You can see how Spirited Away was inspired.
PS. Her parents were transformed into Mummy and Daddy Pigs.
But stop now.
https://twitter.com/dwnews/status/1466970514199494661?s=20
The push to rewrite the Electoral Count Act of 1887 — enacted more than a century ago in the wake of another bitterly disputed presidential election — has taken on new urgency in recent weeks
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Bristol was a lesson in how the rest of the country views COVID for me, I was actually really surprised as to how seriously they were taking it compared to what we do in London.
I think the mask wearing will be back for a bit but eventually people will start to push back and bin them again. I'm going out for Christmas drinks and possibly a late opening bar with friends tonight, I expect it will be packed in Camden.
If Peppa Pig World is anything like Blobby World, then I agree with Sir Keir.
https://www.ft.com/content/36091d6c-a542-4253-8261-1a354e60b6cb
I expect Bristol may be an exception not the norm from what you've just said.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-dismisses-us-media-reports-about-possible-ukraine-offensive-2021-12-04/
* wrong = disagreeing with me.
https://www.facebook.com/Charlie.tunabc/videos/851048748896441
Q: Foxy, is this AIDS thing really going to be a problem for straight people?
A: Probably not for a while yet, there are few straight cases so far.
Q: So what you advise is to screw around now while it's still safe?
A: ((slightly taken aback) Yes, that is one interpretation...
I suspect Camden is fairly safe this week. By Christmas Eve, maybe not...
Is the Christmas worth the risk?"
https://twitter.com/olimpiuurcan/status/1466898824845168643
https://twitter.com/TroopsinContact/status/1466576244980387841?s=20
I'm aware that Ukranian politics is full of all sorts of ghastliness but quite moving in its way.
Two open brackets and only one close? Standards, man.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk5anZMoMg0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7vEyTK3LjM
Should candidates in elections have to pass minimum IQ criteria? There seem to be an awful lot of thickos in office at the moment.
We’ll win again. Don’t know where don’t know when
This positive news will help to support continuing flow of goods between the UK & the EU.
If you are double or treble vaxxed you are going to be much more confident about going out and, you know, having a life.
If you go out you significantly increase your chances of getting laid.
If you get laid you increase your prospects of catching AIDS.
Sounds plausible.