Bullshitting is different from lying. Lying is a selfish act usually associated with petty criminals or constructs of institutionalised power – Governments, royalty, greedy businessmen and such like. Bullshitting is different because the perpetrator is not trying to influence you or your actions for any other reason than personal amusement. Basically it’s funny getting people… Continue reading Bullshit: An introduction
Month: August 2004
Amir Khan, a proper name for a boxer
Sometimes things come along at just the right moment and this summer it’s Amir Khan, the 17 year old Olympic boxer from Bolton. At a time when negative tabloid hysteria regarding Islam must have reached fever pitch, up pops a genuinely talented young man to front it all with dignity, style and attitude. Amir’s conduct… Continue reading Amir Khan, a proper name for a boxer
A Stress free life?
I read in a health book the other day that Tea, Alcohol and Curry should be avoided because they cause unnecessary stress. So without them we’?d all become smug, stress free, friendly and relaxed? I couldn’t think of anything worse, what a nightmare!
Denmark
For Paul and Rickie’s seventies wedding I managed to find a smart black suit in a second hand shop on Hammersmith High Street. I was quite pleased with my buy, which is why I was a bit pissed off when it caught fire after I staggered onto one of those garden candles. You’ll find that… Continue reading Denmark
Fat Colin
Fat Colin, or Fat C*** depending on whether or not his gut has just sent you crashing across the bar, is the other person that reads the Boomablog. Think Greek island, Arsenal top, those mini cigars, Chas ‘n Dave and pints of vodka and orange. Whatever image you have in your head, times it by… Continue reading Fat Colin
Rolf’s Animal Hospital
I didn’t think it was possible but it seems so, it can actually get worse. Monday night on BBC1 and what do we have? The making of Rolf’s Animal Hospital. As if the original serious wasn’t bad enough, they make a program containing interviews with self-important David Brent producers telling us it was great television.… Continue reading Rolf’s Animal Hospital
Kobenhaven
Really knackered after yesterdays marathon drinking session in Melby, Denmark. Paul and Rickie’s 70s wedding proved to be a really good party, everyone had a really good time and of course, got staggeringly pissed. The flight with Easy Jet was an absolute nightmare, I’m starting to wonder whether the genuinely horrible ordeal of their flights… Continue reading Kobenhaven
Rainbow & the Cambodia incursion
I’ve downloaded the theme tune to the seminal kids TV program Rainbow, remember that? Life was so simple wasn’t it? The theme tune even has a guitar solo and slow verses as well as a lovely rounded mono sound to add to the joyous melody. Whilst looking for it I stumbled across an American website… Continue reading Rainbow & the Cambodia incursion
Gates of Eden. By Ethan Coen
Gates of Eden by Ethan Coen is a superb collection of fast paced and chaotic short stories. The situations in which the characters turn up are wide and varied, but perhaps the most detailed (as well as funny) descriptions are based on his own Jewish upbringing. Essentially, the main characters in all the stories spend… Continue reading Gates of Eden. By Ethan Coen
War is not heroic
Do you ever get the feeling that war has somehow become acceptable part of western life? This got me thinking the other day, dangerous as that might be, about where the horrific violence of war gained itself such a good reputation. Maybe it was World War 2, the clean cut epic struggle of good against… Continue reading War is not heroic