July 2009
20 posts
“Every year without knowing you unceremoniously pass through the exact date,...”
– Christopher England just thought that.
Outrageous T-shirt of lies!
The internet and Sky satellite radio station called “Radio Caroline” has just released a very expensive T-shirt which states the following on its front:
“Declared ‘The Last Outlaw’ in 1967
“Radio Caroline has become the last outlaw. It may survive for a short while, but anyone who watches westerns at the cinema will know how even the last outlaw gets captured by the sheriff in...
“I’m a very old and fat balding version of somebody who was once really really...”
– Christopher England just said that.
Why London is great, but Liverpool is shut.
If you come from London and arrive in Liverpool suburbs after dark, it will become apparent that Liverpool is shut. Tight. In lock-down mode like it is under siege. Every building is either showing the signs of heavy metal welded window boardings and replacements for doors, or has securely rolled down night-time shutters. There are no sign of life. Street lights are old fashioned and very...
“What’s going on? It’s like driving over bomb debris out there. Why...”
– Christopher England just asked that.
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Coming into Liverpool by night...!
As you head on into Liverpool via the M62, a sign says ‘Welcome to Liverpool’.
That’s your first indicator that you are in, er, Liverpool. Well, almost. First you have to undergo the Edge Lane Experience!
The M62 slowly morphs into this interesting road called Edge Lane. Wow. You’ll notice that the streets looked spotless and brand new. And there are these sexy...
Barebones TV - real Scouse people live 24/7! →
Ever wondered what a typical Scouse family are like?
Unlike Big Brother it’s actually real. Brilliant. This is what we want! I want their autographs. Lordy, I’m addicted. I need to get out more.
Liverpool, an Introduction
If you are thinking of moving to Liverpool, it may help to learn Scouse etiquette to avoid having a clip from an AK47 emptied into your leg.
When I first prepared to make the big step to Liverpool, I took on board some social media counselling from people who I’d never met but were destined to be my very near neighbours who I’d continue to never meet. Apparently things you must...
“Bloody hell! I bet all Fearne Cotton did was say something slightly negative...”
– Christopher England just said that.
“Why on these adverts for beds on telly do they just have people on naked...”
– Christopher England just asked that.
Pop, pop, pop, pop, quiz
Ok, here's a quiz for you. Here's two sweeps of the songs played around morningish time on two different days on two different radio stations. But what were those radio stations?
Sweep One:
Sex as a Weapon: Pat Benatar
Waterfront: Simple Minds
Control Myself: Maroon 5
Heartache Tonight: The Eagles
It ain't over till it's over: Lenny Kravitz
Barbara Ann: Beach Boys
Sweep Two:
Welcome To The Jungle: Guns 'N' Roses
Common People: Pulp
Heaven Is A Place On Earth: Belinda Carlisle
Holiday: Madonna
Ooh Wee: Mark Ronson
“Whatever happened to mudflaps on the back of cars? Didn’t they used to be...”
– Christopher England just asked that.