Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I have this bad habit of typing and sending without proofreading properly. It sometimes makes me look like a right aunt.
@IHPower on Twitter. Don’t take this shit too seriously. Unless I’m talking about Tories, I really do hate them that much.
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I have this bad habit of typing and sending without proofreading properly. It sometimes makes me look like a right aunt.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Dear house builders, you’re seriously overestimating how much excitement there is in your “exciting new development”. Regards, Ian.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I bet if you drew a Venn diagram of young men with low IQs and young men who walk the streets with no tops on you'd only need one circle.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Sorry I haven't answered any replies for a few hours. I've been putting a cover on a king size duvet.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Breaking news: Colchester branch of Waitrose has sold out of avocados. Desperate scenes.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Ladies, bleaching your arsehole may cause some unpleasantness. Especially if he doesn't like his new look.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Have you ever walked into a room and can't remember why you've made so many bad decisions in your life and collapse to the floor sobbing?
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
My wife said I spoil our dog. Fuck knows how she thinks he's going to shuck his own oysters.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
You know how some people find clowns creepy and sinister? I'm like that, but with Reformers.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
There are many reasons for disliking Donald J. Trump but, for me, I find his mouth doing a cat’s arsehole impression is right up there.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
A prostitute lives near me with a bird of prey and a man who vacuums at night listening to 80s synth pop. Whore, kestrel, man hoovers in the dark.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
"I hear you've had a penis extension. How big is it?" "The 4.4 litre V8 Range Rover.” "Impressive!"
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Perfect autocorrect? Only when he'll freezes over.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Leaving your fog lights permanently on is a great way of letting people know you're a twat.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I've just ordered some books about OCD.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Breaking news: The British Origami Association are going into administration. More on this as it unfolds.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
“Hi Geordie, my sister got hurt by a marsupial in a Malaysian city zoo.” "Kuala Lumpur?" “No, kicked by a kangaroo.”
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
The fact there’s a #ThesaurasDay makes me cheerful, contented, glad, elated, joyful and happy.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I was surprised to discover tapas isn't little bowls of mixed pasta.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
WHAT DO WE WANT? what? You're supposed to shout A CURE FOR APATHY! whatever...
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Breaking news: I've just bought a motorised sofa bed. More on this as it unfolds.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Anyone who brings “God” into an argument, isn't really worth arguing with.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
My biggest dump was on 26-12-89, the runniest on 12-10-99 and the hardest on 1-6-14. I've always had a good memory for faeces.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I just farted and told my wife it was the dog. Then I remembered I don't have a dog. Or a wife... I'm so lonely.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Have you noticed how your gym gear shrinks if you don't use it for a while?
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I’ve never been much of a fan of Joe Pasquale, but he speaks quite highly about me.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Just been to Lidl. I've never felt so handsome.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Be the best detective in Oxford. Be a gentleman with the ladies. Listen to classical music. Drink real ale. ~The Morse code
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
It's true that life is like a box of chocolates - too expensive and someone else always takes the one you really wanted.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
“How much for the kinky porn mag?” “That's Horse & Hounds, sir!” ... “How much?”
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Many people objected to my parents getting hitched. Dad was a 5000m runner and mum a sprinter. They didn't approve of mixed race marriages in those days.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I’m - I now need glasses to see whether I’m properly cleaning my glasses - years old.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Although I recognise my cynicism and pessimism are negative traits, I find I’m rarely disappointed.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I'm - you were being posh and sophisticated if you had a prawn cocktail starter with dinner - years old.
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Leftist terrorists celebrating the death of their political opponents, 1945. Sickos.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I'm working on a nipple pun. It just needs a little tweaking.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
If I had a boomerang I’d name it Mack.* *give yourself one mark if you get this
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
There should be some sort of compulsory 'umbrella proficiency test', shouldn't there?
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Botox makes actors forget their lines.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
All McDonald's are drive thrus if you're adventurous enough.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Hands up if you hate Nazi jokes.
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How are you still alive! 😉
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I once saw Billy Joel in B&Q buying fire lighters. The lying bastard.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
History fact: Viking King of England between 1016 - 1035, Cnut (Canute), banned anagrams.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Years ago I went to one of The Jam's after show parties. There wasn't much to drink but they put on a lovely spread.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Jarvis Cocker's Pulp were heavily influenced by 80s band Orange Juice, who in turn had been greatly influenced by 70s group Squeeze.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he'll say, "This is boring, can't we just go back to you giving me fish?"
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
For their services pirates aren't allowed to charge more than 3.14159265 doubloons per hour.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I once worked in a kitchen that was a proper madhouse. They only allowed the head chef proper ventilation. One flue over the cook who's best.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I'm not as nostalgic as I used to be. I really miss that.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
A face tattoo is a great way of showing you never want a job.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I scoffed when they said I eat too much.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
If I had a pet baby kangaroo I'd call it Tribbiani.* *If you don't get this we can never be friends.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Life tip: if you're happy don't show it. There'll always be some arsehole who'll resent that and try their best to change it.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
You know those people who are all 'bright and breezy' first thing in the morning? Does anyone else feel like strangling the fuckers?
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
My Doctor says I have xenophobia. I bet I caught it off some fucking foreigner!
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
If nothing else Facebook's great for finding out how stupid and ignorant your family and old friends really are.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Can I stop walking like an Egyptian yet?
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I find asking, "Could you hold the line while I finish my wank?", is a great way to get rid of cold callers.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
My ex-wife often gave me ‘the silent treatment’. I liked those bits best.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
"I have a rare psychological disorder that means I sometimes think I'm antiperspirant deodorant.” "Are you certain that's a real disorder?" "I'm sure.”
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I just happily discussed last week's episode of Gardeners' World with my neighbour. It's all over for me, isn't it?
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I like to think there’s a special place in Hell for people who don’t acknowledge your kindness when you let them out of a junction.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Do you remember those days before mobile phones, when you could disappear for hours and no one could get hold of you? Fuck me, I miss those days.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I just phoned the Thesaurus Helpline hoping to find an ideal synonym for connected. It was engaged.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Fuck's sake! I've been lost on spaghetti junction for 30 minutes now. This is past a joke.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Do you know who likes to hear about your weird dreams? No one. Absolutely no one.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Unlike most pop singers, Seal has never been a fan of clubbing.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
A woman caller on Jeremy Vine’s radio show was wondering why her teenage son spends so much time in the bathroom with his phone. Mmm… 🙄
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Cape Town doesn't have as many superheroes as I'd expected.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
When someone says you're average, it's not necessarily in a mean way.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
My local Polish shop isn’t very good. There’s dust everywhere.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Coffee keeps me going until I can have a proper drink.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Do you remember when they used to change the Zuckerbot’s batteries in public?
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
"How was your date?" "She's beautiful and kind." "You'll see her again then?" "She thought Miranda was funny." "Plenty more fish in the sea, mate.”
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
A BMW driver's just let me out of a junction and I don't know what to believe anymore.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Nobody's perfetc.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I was surprised to discover Oxo isn't on the stock exchange.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I bet foreplay's a nightmare with MC Hammer.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Apparently the Mick Jagger, Marianne Faithfull and a Mars bar story isn't true. I know you don't care now, but it was a hot topic back then.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I'm on the French carb-free diet. It's tough, but you know what they say - no pain, no gain.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I once saw a Range Rover park in a disabled bay. The driver didn't have a badge. I told him having a small penis doesn't count. *proud face*
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
A colleague told me he used to work with a Kay Cole. They referred to her as "shut your". It took a few seconds but made me laugh.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Welcome to your fifties. The various aches and pains feel like old friends now.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
NOW! WHAT DO WE WANT? TIME TRAVEL! WHEN DO WE WANT IT?
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
When my wife gave me the pet name "Nordic God" I was quite proud. I only later found out it's a super quick roll on/roll off ferry.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Tap water? No. Bottled water? No. Rain water? No. Muddy puddle with green scum on top water? FUCK, YEAH! ~ My dog.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I’m pinned off with autocorrect. It’s developed a mine of its owl.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I couldn't stop twisting and turning in bed last night. I was torquing in my sleep.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I'm only ever interested in someone's sexuality if I'm attracted to them. It's the only time it matters, isn't it?
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
Thank fuck they got the design for the drawing board right first time.
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
FUCK'S SAKE, MATE, IT'S AN ATM. YOU'RE NOT DEFUSING A BOMB OR LAUNCHING A FUCKING SPACE ROCKET!
Ian Power (@ihpower.bsky.social)
I’m - I can remember the lyrics to obscure 80s songs but can’t remember why I’ve just come into this room - years old.