King Charlie’s New Hat (and other silly stories)

I like silliness. I’ve always been a big fan of silly things. The absurdity of the everyday. The ridiculousness of the ordinary. The opportunity for silliness intensifies exponentially when national events roll around. And in the UK, we are especially good at being absolutely fucking ridiculous. So imagine my utter delight at the potential silliness […]

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Good Grief!

You can say what you like about the Queen, but you can’t deny that she had a great eye for a nice hat. And anyone who appreciates a good hat is okay in my book.  Indiana Jones, Frank Spencer, Porkpie off of Desmond’s, Jamiroquai*, Ghengis Khan… the list goes on.  So it is a little sad that […]

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Monkey chants and bananas: Understanding the racist language of sport.

I’m sure most football fans would say that supporting their teams is their main motivation for getting back in the stands. It’s also entirely possible that 90 minutes of outdoor screaming might provide a cathartic outlet for those still frustrated at seeing Black people enjoying gravy on TV last Christmas. While a third lockdown might […]

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