Not quite a Darwin Award but certainly Darwin Award adjacent.
Years ago now but still one of the best ever (from one of the National daily papers) -
“Suicide bomber strikes again”
Not a headline, but certainly worth a more than honourable mention. From one of today’s reviews of the new “Rivals” televisual extravaganza.
On Rupert Campbell-Black:
“Men admire his ruthlessness, horses are magnetised by his reckless approach to leisurewear.”
Is this a good time to say that I’ve sung in Tewkesbury Abbey and (ahem) the organ is indeed most mighty? I’ve also performed with Richard elsewhere and he’s a lovely chap. Jolly good organist, too.
Also, not sure where the peacocks story is from, but near us in Corsham peacocks regularly roam the streets. There are signs up to warn drivers and everything. Incidentally, Corsham’s also where Nick Mason lives, although there aren’t any signs up warning drivers about this.
This is utterly hideous and obscene. We’re back to Marie Antoinette. I hope in a World French Revolution soon.
Let them eat cake …
From a “UK potholes” story in The Grauniad.
“Graffiti is common: one Manchester artist, known for highlighting potholes with obscene drawings, earned the nickname Wanksy.”
Not sure I saw it there but weren’t the decorated potholes then repaired quite swiftly?