Look at what's happening in the US, then imagine Reform winning the next UK election & then ask yourself "what have we got to lose?". A lot.
"Six thousand dollars? It's not even leather".
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Look at what's happening in the US, then imagine Reform winning the next UK election & then ask yourself "what have we got to lose?". A lot.
The last political column I was allowed to write in the @washingtonpost.com was a criticism of Obama. His people took issue with my piece, but we were respectful. Now he is tweeting in support of me. This is how free political speech and respect for debate *actually works*. Or used to work.
Dancing around the kitchen to Fcukers' "Bon Bon" like I'm some sort of late 80s cool fucker at the Sub Club instead of actually being a post-menopausal 54 year old woman secretly always on the lookout for the perfect support bra.
My Parisien-born, Lyon-dwelling cousin has the mother of hangovers in Deauville this morning with 2 old school mates (des mecs) Beer, red wine, rum, cognac & calvados. Regrets? They have a few. This Glasgwegian cousin salutes him. We taught him well. Chimmy Chungas, ya bas!!! *1980s reference*
RFK Jr. referred to as "The Microwave Mel Gibson". High-fiving a million angels.
London rocks.
:)
For years I didn't like Prefab Sprout. I'm 54 now & really like them. What's that all about?
Delivery guy at work today: "That's sad. The salad dressing guy, right?" *world's greatest facepalm*
Style lessons from Robert Redford, one of the most stylish men in the last century. 🧵
ALL EPISODES OF EUROTRASH ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON PRIME. As they say in my neck of the woods - yaldie, yah wee fucking dancer!!!
I wasn't aware of this podcast, so cheers. Downloaded đź‘Ť
"He (Redford) stood for an America we have to keep fighting for.” Amen, Jane Fonda.
Oh, Hubbell RIP Mr. Redford
The only element of the Emmys that truly warms the very cockles of my heart is that people now know who Jeff Hiller is. "Somebody Somewhere" is the best telly I've watched in easily a decade. Bridger Everett's masterpiece. You lucky duckies getting to watch it for the first time.
Cheers, Marina!!!! Was thinking the exact same thing a scant few days ago in Nice after *several* pre-dinner Pastis. I was a Weegie incomer to London myself. Had the best adventures in the Capital. Arseholes, but unfortunately, dangerous arseholes this time around. We fight on x
omg, thank you!!!! Laughed my arse off at this after a shitty first day back at work after a lovely fortnight holiday. THANK YOU
It must be a pisser for Kemi right now being leader of the opposition. Because she would have absolutely defected to Reform by this point. Admin never was her strong suit.
In early production discussions Tramell Tillman was asked by Ben Stiller if he wanted a choreographer to be hired for dance ideas. TT replied: "I got this". Tooooooooo cool.
Colin McGregor withdraws bid for Ireland's Presidential Election race. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Bless.
I'm so happy Jeff Hiller won an Emmy There are so many scenes that I've watched of him in this over & over again "Somebody Somewhere" is absolute genius & if you haven't already seen it, I can't think of a better moment in US history to change that Love, compassion & inclusion are all that counts
Sunday 7 pm. This time last week we were in a restaurant in Nice perusing the menu as we sipped Pastis after a day of swimming, imbibing coffee sat outside cafés, people-watching in the sunshine. Tonight OH having a crisp sarnie for his tea, I had Hula Hoops & now I'm off to bed. *weeps gently*
lol come the fuck on, really?!?!? sorry for just throwing government sponsored mass murder out there like a restaurant recommendation…big ol whoopsie-doodle on my part
All countries are flawed but England is singularly peculiar. Fractured, entitled & relentlessly rudderless. I'm a Glaswegian married to a northener & we lived in London in the 90s where our son was born. We also lived in Leeds for a few years. Not looking for a ruck. It just makes me sad.
"unwashed dick". I LOVE THIS :)
Hap & Leonard
Wayne
Dear Labour Now that the owner of Twitter is inciting the rw in the UK to overthrow its government which in turn encouraged someone calling for the murder of your Leader, might you finally consider not doing the vast majority of your social media communication on that particular platform? Dummies.
You can't speak ill of the dead is their shtick? I frequently speak ill of the dead. A case in point? My dad. He was an absolute arsehole. The rw are absolute roasters. But they know it & they're loving it.
LOVE Kenny & Arthur
Home from the French holiday. Attempted to show my 24 year old the massive swollen mosquito bites on my arse cheeks this morning. It did not go well. "MUM, FFS, I DO NOT WANT TO SEE THAT SHIT". Kids today are total fucking pussies. Christmas is cancelled, joy boy.
Somebody call 999. Garth Marenghi's been robbed.
A nutter/ bananas person! I lived in London for a decade so I've absolutely got previous in explaining the Glaswegian vernacular :)
Oh, thank you, that's very kind of you. I just post as and when I'm struck by something or anything :) ❤️
Just in from the pub, OH is eating his tea. Me: "How are your pork medallions?" Him: "Ever so sore, but I need the money". 32 years & counting of this shit. Wouldn't have it any other way. Muppet.
Laurence Fox tells Glasgow-born & bred Humza Yousaf, the first ever Scottish Minister of colour to "fuck off home". HY's reply: Laurence Fox, a bawheid radge Racist blether, deadbeat dad Failed at actin, daein it bad Now he's just a daft wee lad As we Weegies say, Humza, yaldie yah wee dancer!!!
Suffice to say, we're now back home in Glasgow.
8 days ago, 8 am, Edinburgh airport fractious eejits & arseholes drinking morning pints. 8 days later, 8 am, Nice airport classy & composed people slowly drinking coffee & saying good morning to one another. France, like the majority of countries, has its problems. But maybe be more this lads?
:)
We've walked past this wee, defunct shop in Nice every day. It's the font that gets me every time. I just love it.
What's the most stupid movie reference you have to stop yourself saying regularly? Mine is not replying to "Can I be frank?" with "Okay, Frank. Can I be Bullwinkle".
Yes!
This thread has made my morning:)
"I don't patronise bunny rabbits" :)
Last morning of our south of France holiday. Watching Ursula von der Leyen addressing the SOTEU about the importance of a united Europe. No tricks, no gimmicks. Facts. This Scottish Remainer is profoundly moved, sad yet hopeful. You've got to be because the UK is fettered with grifting pricks.
PM for the duration of a pregnancy.
don't often write about French politics but I did write a column about Bayrou's government falling, and I think it's a pretty good one: www.thenewworld.co.uk/marie-le-con...
Penultimate night of our CĂ´te d'Azur silver wedding anniversary holiday. I don't want to go home.
To be fair, this was a joke in It Ain't Half Hot Mum in the 70s ;)
I worked in Habitat on TCR in the late 90s I glanced up one day & there she was She was quite literally, beautiful Crisp white shirt, blue jeans, sandals & no make-up It was like the entire shop came to a standstill And she seemed genuinely oblivious I served her She was also absolutely lovely :)
@helenbarrett.bsky.social I have a lovely 90s Sade story but your replies are limited on that post!!!
Londoners. I was 7 months pregnant in 2001 & had to walk from work on TCR to Stokie in the broiling July heat during a tube strike with nothing more than a six pack of m&S teacakes & mild Braxton Hicks. 3 hours. No cunt on the overwhelmed buses caught my gaze & gave me a seat. You'll be grand.
Alasdair, I haven't laughed my hole off like this in quite some time!
I'm sure there's a perfectly reasonable explanation for this.
*applause* :)
Third last night in Nice for our 25th wedding anniversary holiday. Waitress in French: "Where are you from? You speak our language very well." Outside French voice: "Glasgow, Scotland & that is so kind, thank you." Inside Weegie voice: "I PURE FUCKING LOVE YOU HUNNERS HEN!!!". And, scene.
Slightly diminish a book. Useless by James Joyce.
Slightly diminish a book. Moby-Duck.
Remainiacs saved my political soul. I'm not exaggerating. I'm eternally grateful to you all in those first years straight after the referendum and the ensuing transformation to OGWN x
My satnav voice of choice would be Steven Toast.
Instagram encapsulated in one image (yeah that's me).
Good morning lovely Alex. Love from the south of France (back to Glasgow on Thursday, grrrrrrr). You're the only news source I've allowed into my noodle on our 25th wedding anniversary celebration here on the CĂ´te d'Azur. THAT'S HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU :) xxxxx
If Farage wins the next election, it will be down to one person. His name is Keir Starmer. This thread explains why. 1. Destroying faith in democracy. The UK decisively voted out the Tories, only for Starmer to give us a Continuity Tory government, shamefully beholden to economic power. 🧵
On Linehan's pursuit of free speech: "I just think that a lot of people have forgotten how to fucking behave". Jeezo I love you @pimlicat.bsky.social
Everything is absolute shit but let us all take satisfying solace in the supreme irrelevance in current politics of that utter parcel Boris Johnson. He must be hating every moment. Shitsipper.
Half way through our silver wedding anniversary holiday in Nice. Absolute belter. Tickled pink by the lovely metal guy Julien running the shop who was drop-dead impressed that my OH did the UK press for Dead Kennedys in the mid 90s. Of course I'm pissed. It's Saturday night on the CĂ´te d'Azur x
Just saw the Andrea "Poundshop Elaine Paige" Jenkyns footage. Now I just feel bad for her kid.
Nooooooooooooo, Dorian is leaving :( Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay, Dorian is still doing Origin Story. Swings & roundabouts. @dorianlynskey.bsky.social I've been a Remainiacer since the very beginning so honestly want to thank you for help getting us thru some pretty bleak times. From the heart, not a pisstake
It's never too late to discover @chrisgrey.bsky.social He has been my brexit touchstone since the very beginning of this heinous act of self-harm, providing balance & calm amid the madness & myriad mistruths. Please do follow him, you won't regret it.
Good heavens this is going to be so wonderful. Just watched the trailer & OF COURSE I'M CRYING, I'M NOT A MONSTER. m.youtube.com/watch?v=PrcQ...
On holiday in France in a supermarket & you blithely assume that no-one else understands spoken English Me: I'm just trying to find unscented shampoo. I don't want to smell like coconuts OH: I've smelled your coconuts He's 58, I'm 54. Nearby a teenager bursts out laughing Class all the way :)
OK so I've reached the anger plateau now. Rayner should have done better. But the fiscal shithousery of members of the previous government's blatant financial criminality, massaged & normalised by a RW press that has gunned for AR since forever? That's grand. At least Dick Turpin wore a mask.
MY EYES, THEY BURN, MY EYES, THEY BURN, MY EYES, THEY BURN, MY EYES, THEY BURN, MY EYES, THEY BURN, MY EYES, THEY BURN, MY EYES, THEY BURN, MY EYES, THEY BURN, MY EYES, THEY BURN, MY EYES, THEY BURN, MY EYES, THEY BURN, MY EYES, THEY BURN, MY EYES, THEY BURN, MY EYES, THEY BURN.
That was my reaction too!!
Dear @sturdyalex.bsky.social Reporting from the Greek Embassy in Nice on the CĂ´te d'Azur!!! Greetings & congratulations on @alexpodyssey.bsky.social A work of majesty :) xxx
Genuinely saddened by Rayner's resignation I believed it wouldn't come to this But then again I never truly thought brexit would actually happen. This politically-raddled lefty hag clearly needs to work on my naiveté. The left is always bloody surprised. Why are we so relentlessly shit at this?
I like Angela Rayner. I like her as much as I dislike Nadine Dorries.
Thanks Dan. You're flipping brilliant.
Que des sauvages ici. Il y a mĂŞmes pas d'Irn Bru.
Everything is awful but this flat statue of Charles Aznavour in Nice city centre today fed my soul. Allez! "Aux Champs-Élysées Aux Champs-Élysées Au soleil, sous la pluie À midi ou à minuit Il y a tout c'que vous voulez Aux Champs-Élysées". Day 3 of 25th wedding anniversary holiday going grand.
Bonjour Kenny, Il n'ya pas de Buckie ici :)
Saw this today in a charity shop here in Nice France. YES OF COURSE THIS 54 YEAR OLD WANTS IT SO I CAN LOOK LIKE A HOT MARIA BELLO CHEERLEADER IN "A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE" FOR SUPER FUN SEXY TIMES.
Hello from the South of France :)
RFK Jr. just pulled a raccoon leg out of his pocket and started eating it like a chicken wing
Hey @mollyjongfast.bsky.social it would be great to have @katmabu.bsky.social on Fast Politics. So jazzed @nikkimcr.bsky.social is on today's pod, cannot wait. Love from the South of France via Scotland x
Day 2 in Nice. In my head, I'm a Mademoiselle. I've always been a Mademoiselle since visits to France as a kid But 48 hrs in, the general consensus from all the lovely waiters, shopkeepers, barstaff, etc, is that I am now very much a Madame I'm 54. The jig is up. Liberté, Égalité, Fragilité.
Phew!
Ruskin pumping Farage. Excellent content.
Is your podcast finished Raf? I hope not :(
I've adored France my entire life Lived & worked there, have family & friends there Once served French Madonna her lunch! First hour of roaming around the centre of Nice watching locals smoking ciggies & sipping searing hot coffee in the shade. I was meant to be French. It's in my goddamn DNA.
No, The News Agents. You can't measure with existing technology just how little I need to hear Nick Clegg opine on any subject. He is a snivelling grifter eager to join Bookfarce fully aware of the damage caused. Yes, twitter is shite since EM bought it. FB has been a cesspit since its inception.
It is!
Thank you!!!
Just arrived at Nice airport. fyi brexit was an absolute shit idea.
I've been avoiding the news for 24 hours, but as I sit here scrolling at 5 am in Edinburgh Airport, it certainly feels like the Epstein Files now hold the same gravity as Watergate did. Also, Nancy Mace. Your tears are worth literally nothing.
Pints in Edinburgh Hotel before flying out early tomorrow. American lady in bar taking loud landline convo on speaker. There's always some cnut isn't there?
Married this legend 25 years ago today. Literally the only day in my entire puff that I wore a thong (Kenzo doesn't care for vpl). Wee guy in the kilt is my cousin Mark. Later that night, he dashed round the dance floor with me on his back, flashing my thonged arse to all & sundry. Next day, NYC x
The frequency with which my husband shouts "fuck me" at contestants incorrect responses on telly quizzes is quite a turn-on if I'm being honest.