To be honest, Selebian had been posting for about a year before it clicked with me either. It's a pleasingly not-entirely-obvious demonym which once you spot it is consistently enjoyable. (View Post)

For the first time in 49 years, the candidate I favour in an election being held today is the Labour Party candidate. Burnham. Seriously. I genuinely think he has the right priorities, and he genuine… (View Post)

I never had you down as a lefty metropolitan liberal elite academic. If nothing else, with apologies, I don't really consider Selby 'metropolitan'. (View Post)

I'd say this week has been slightly above average for late April/early May in South Manchester. Dry 98% of the time and pleasantly warm. No complaints from me. (View Post)

Sundays used to be like that. And were universally derided as rubbish (see "Every day is like Sunday"). (View Post)