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Tom Fogarty is a compulsive list-maker and shares many of them in order to entertain and inform. Not to be taken too seriously!
Chas & Dave were a British musical duo known for their unique blend of rock, pub singalong, and cockney humour. Consisting of Chas Hodges (piano, vocals) and Dave Peacock (bass, vocals), they created a style they called “rockney,” combining rock and roll with a distinctly London sound. Their songs were packed with clever, witty lyrics […]
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Being an ardent fan of horror films, I usually take the opportunity during the buildup to Halloween to watch some scary movies. I try to keep the mixture as broad as possible, but because I have a tendency to be a bit obsessive about these things, this often means rewatching beloved favourites that I’ve already […]
Read articleFor those that don’t know, Desert Island Discs is a weekly show on BBC Radio 4 where celebrities are asked to choose eight songs, a book, and a luxury item to keep them entertained as a castaway on a make-believe desert island. They also get given the complete works of Shakespeare and The Bible for […]
Read articleThe Magnificent 27 Club was a merry bunch of hell-raising rock stars and celebrities who all died at the age of 27. Apart from Kurt Cobain and Richey Edwards (who died at 27 but were miserable.) This gang of misfits and rebels has gained cult status over the years and attained urban legend notoriety through […]
Read articleGood riddance to 2020! Many of you will be thinking about it—and not without good reason—but be careful what you wish for. With three-quarters of the UK’s population still living under the strictest Tier 4 restrictions at the time of writing, the situation could prove to be: 2021; what fresh hell is this? Out of […]
Read articleAs I write this, England is two weeks into its second lockdown due to the dastardly COVID-19 pandemic. And as usual, I have been using my time wisely; tucking into thickly smeared goose liver on toast, listening to GG Allin, Gorgoroth, and Chas & Dave on rotation, and putting my philosophy degree to good use […]
Read articleAs 2020 draws to a close, many will be glad to see the end of a year of chaos—12 months that have seen the coronavirus pandemic sweep through our communities, spreading death, trauma, fear, and destitution in its wake. Plenty will be hoping for some respite from this global tragedy, eagerly wishing for an end […]
Read articleJanuary is upon us again, the excesses of Xmas and New Year consigned to the recycle bin of the recent past—and it’s the dawn of a new decade as well—so here are my new year’s resolutions for 2020 and beyond. 1. Lose the beer belly It has become apparent since turning 39 recently, the passage […]
Read articleIt’s a well known fact that the single-most important invention in the entire history of mankind is the television. Where would we be without the telly? Well apart from being £175 per year better off, we’d be in the swamp, that’s where. Pond scum, idly bobbing and flopping around with the flotsam and jetsam, not […]
Read articleA couple of weeks ago, in early January, I laid out my plans for some new year’s resolutions I intend to follow throughout 2019 (and maybe beyond, depending on whether I live to see 39). On reflection, I have realised that although perfectly doable for a bloke such as myself, these simple rules to live […]
Read articleI didn’t bother setting myself any new year’s resolutions last year, mainly because I thought I’d achieved enough and could do with a rest. How can you improve on perfection? I spent most of 2018, therefore, sitting back and watching the rest of the world struggle and generally fuck it up, so I’ve decided to […]
Read articleAs an antidote to last month’s “Stoptober” malarkey, here’s an itinerary I’ve devised for you to follow during November. 1. Red wineHalloween-themed. Sort of. Post-Samhain, the 1st of November is All Saints’ Day, so why not kickstart your retox by drinking two or three bottles of red wine? There is a brand of red wine dedicated […]
Read articleSo, it’s been just over a year since I didn’t become a better person, which means it must be that time again when I set out my goals for the next 12 months and make my New Year’s resolutions. 1. Smoking4th January (today!) marks the second anniversary since I quit smoking. Two whole years clear […]
Read articleOctober was a quiet month for me, so I decided to use my free time constructively and watched as many horror films as possible in the build up to Halloween. I’ve reviewed them here, because I’m a bit OCD like that (and a bit of a dirty fucking pagan). Revenge of Billy The KidBritish horror […]
Read articleWith Halloween just around the corner, I thought it might be nice to share with you some of my favourite Halloween jokes you can play this year. Fun for all the family! 1. Go to an expensive chain supermarket and have a wank in the vegetable isle. When the security guard arrives to escort you […]
Read articleIn his latest (and rather good) book, The Road to Little Dribbling, Bill Bryson proposes the idea of what he calls “reflex loathing.” This notion is simply that everyone should be allowed to choose “a dozen or so things that they dislike without having to justify or explain to anyone why they don’t like them.” […]
Read articleI’m desperately trying to save money for my holiday at the moment, but this is so hard to do when living in such an expensive city as London. Based on the book 36 Reasons to Love Camberwell, here is my guide to living cheaply and having fun in Camberwell: 1. Have a wank.2. Make friends […]
Read article3D printers are all the rage at the moment (apparently), although I’ve yet to meet anyone who actually has one. In any event, I thought I’d spend a bit of time listing out some of the amazing things you can do with them. 1. Make a gunIt’s already been well documented online that someone has […]
Read articleImagine if Jim Morrison, GG Allin, Hunter S. Thompson, and Keith Chegwin had all been pals (and alive at the same time) and had formed their own drinking club. A bit like the Hollywood Vampires or the Hellfire Club but more depraved. Here’s a list of the beverages they might have consumed on a typical […]
Read articleMonday night used to be my Monday Night List Mania feature… (well it was on 5 occassions last year anyway). I thought I’d start doing it again, at least until I get bored of it. Which will probably be soon. My most popular list was my porn titles list, but I can’t think of anything funny […]
Read articleI’m no psychologist, but I’ve conducted a rigorous study (involving exactly one person: me) to classify the most annoying types of Facebook friends. You know the ones—the reasons your newsfeed is a psychological minefield. The Troll Ah, the Troll. Their primary purpose in life is to take the joy out of yours. They post provocative, […]
Read articleHere is a list of the tattooists I would like to get tattooed by (including links to their websites where possible). Duncan X—one of my all time heroes. Was in the band Sheep on Drugs. Works in London but has a very big waiting list and doesn’t come cheap. Alan Graves—does colourful comic-style horror tattoos. […]
Read articleHere are my top ten Favourite punk bands of all time: The Misfits—hailing from New Jersey (home of The Toxic Avenger), their lyrics were all about 50s B-movies and finding dead bodies in streams. Nice. The Rezillos—best UK punk ever, featuring a very attractive and totally mental lead singer… Song titles include “Someone’s Going to […]
Read articleHere is a list of my favourite troubled artists. The only rules are: 1. They must have been notorious troublemakers and 2. They must now be dead. Sebastian Horsley—funny artist from Soho, slept with thousands of women. Died from a heroin overdose last year. My latest tattoo is dedicated to him. Jim Morrison—lead singer of […]
Read articleEver wondered what happens when creativity meets comedy in the world of adult film titles? This article dives into a collection of 70+ hilariously imaginative names (and genres), designed to entertain and spark laughter. Whether you’re here for a chuckle or simply curious, these playful titles are sure to brighten your day! Maybe I’m in […]
Read articleEveryone knows that Mondays are shit. It’s just the way it is. The true pessimist knows that Tuesdays, however, are far worse. When Monday arrives, you normally get empowered by a sense of stoicism, and you plough on and get through it. But when Tuesday comes this wears off, and it dawns on you that […]
Read articleIn a moment of sheer brilliance, I’ve resolved to “get in shape.” Not that I’m currently a paragon of unhealthiness—I do take the stairs instead of the lift and even walk up escalators, defying their very purpose. But why not add an evening activity to my repertoire? Perhaps it will aid in my perpetual battle […]
Read articleBeing a bit of a film geek, thought it only right that I should mention seeing Jaws at the Prince Charles Cinema on Monday night. I’ve always been a big fan of this film, and seeing it on the big screen in the cinema was wicked! The cinema was totally packed, and it was playing […]
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