It’s the ultimate in “news that you don’t give a toss about but need to know in case it comes up at next weeks pub quiz“. If it does, you’ll thank me. Lady Gaga is now positioned to be the next big challenger to President Obama. It’s not exactly a […]

A good find by the always entertaining Norton Folgate and spotted via Cato’s place – even Hitler wasn’t impressed by the background noise at the World Cup… As Norton Folgate points out, the locals haven’t absorbed the real teaching moments from Rourke’s Drift.

From the BBC we are stunned to learn that “‘Shady’ porn site practices put visitors at risk“. Visitors to porn sites are at serious risk of being exploited by cyber criminals, a study has suggested. …yadda yadda yadda…. Statistics suggest that approximately 12% of all websites offer pornography of one […]

There are times when old items on the BBC website can be a source of unexpected amusement and cheer. It’s not often, granted, but this is one of those moments. From the archives…

The Best Party wins in Iceland’s capital…and it’s not a description, it’s really their name: A party that calls itself “the Best” has won local elections in the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik. According to Iceland Review Online, several local races saw parties that were in power ousted in the polls. The […]

In a recent poll, Virgin Media subscribers were asked who they would like to see as Prime Minister … chosen from characters who appear on the Idiot Box. And yes indeed, it is Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes anti-hero cop Detective Chief Inspector Gene Hunt – played by […]

On an idea from the splendid Croydonian Chiswikite, let’s consider what is taking the mood of the country today; what is leading the news, what is driving our hopes and fears, what is – basically – the topic du jour. And the answer is…aliens. Yes, the proof is in todays “Most […]

TheEye considered doing an April Fool’s post, but having taken a glance at the Daily Wail today: DIY hero nabs burglar by sealing doorway with nailgun  The Labour MP too sick to be quizzed on expenses but fit enough to lobby for a new job  Police officer caught on video […]

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Has Iain Dale moved to Oklahoma? If not, then it must be his equally Did I Mention That I’m Gay? brother who was denied a request to have IM GAY as his Vanity plate. So he has lawyered up and is fighting for his right to advertise his sexual orientation […]