It's a big, old, scary world. Not least when you've got psycho cowboy toddler there, eyeing you up from behind his beany spoon. So take a deep breath and allow yourself ten glorious minutes of procrastinatory glee with ma lully, lully links. Didn't expect it to be so big This epic xkcd … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The vacuum-packed people edition
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the world is just a great big onion. This is why humanity stinks and cries all the time. The only way to combat those painful layers of pungent reality is to find fun stuff online. Here's your starter pack. Why women have milk on her boty … [Read more...]
Game of Bastards: The short version of Game of Thrones
Inspired by the brilliance of the shorter version of The Big Lebowski, which includes every "F"-based cuss word into one glorious cut, Game of Bastards has taken every mention of dubious parenthood from Game of Thrones series one and turned it into this medley. Recommended … [Read more...]
Panning for internet gold: The ‘animals got swag’ edition
Hello, gentle Internet Window-Shopper. Look at all these top quality, must-have goods I've found from this week's online melee for you to ogle with your face-portholes. Avian woo Everyone fell in love with this duckling. Must be something in the way he moves (spoiler: frantically, like a … [Read more...]
Fathers’ Day special: Geeky gifts for your Dad
If like me, your Dad is a bit of a geek (let's face it, most of them are responsible for our own nerdy obsessions) you might want to get them something a little different this Fathers' Day. Whether your Dad is a secret Trekkie, a Doctor Who fanatic, a Superhero on the weekend, or even Darth Vader … [Read more...]
Game of Thrones: The winners and losers
This week: Valar Morghulis was season finale that couldn't quite match last week's episode, but kept me gripped nonetheless. While the UK has been enjoying a rainy double bank holiday courtesy of her Maj, the many Majesties in Game of Thrones have continued to squabble and work their way through … [Read more...]
Game of Thrones S2 E9 review: Blackwater
Phew! What a scorcher! Last night's episodes was Game of Thrones at its absolute best. This week was all about nail-biting action, drunk Queens armed with poison and an awful lot of green fire. Directed by Neil Marshall, who did the excelled Dog Soldiers, and the slightly less excellent … [Read more...]
Game of Thrones S2 E8: The Prince of Winterfell review
This week's episode was brought to you by the C word. It was a funny old episode this week. In parts it was very slow-moving, feeling more like it was lining up the characters for the final act rather than telling a story. But in other ways it was thrilling, especially scenes involving Tyrion or … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The ‘nature is freakier than sci-fi’ edition
Come, little ones, let us gather around the shimmering internet for warmth and procrastinate together. Here's this week's best links. Winter is coming, because you're worth it Did you know there are 15 trivia facts that you might not know about Game of Thrones? It's also heartening to see Jon Snow … [Read more...]
Game of Thrones S2 E7 review: Man without Honour
This week, the Kingslayer committed murder without soiling his charisma and Jon Snow looked thoroughly perplexed. You know it's all going to be OK when things kick off with a nice long scene between Charles Dance and Maisie Williams. The two of them are a sight for sore eyes, acting their way … [Read more...]
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