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Hunter S. Thompson's First Adventure
English language teachers can be a sad breed. Trust me — I’ve been a sad English language teacher. Not all of us are sad. I’ve known English language…
Mar 27
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A Room of Value
Choosing a book to travel with is difficult. Do you want something light and relaxing? Something dense and engrossing? Something that is bound to put…
Mar 27
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An Englishman Abroad From Abroad
I’ve been in England this week — doing some work stuff and some fun stuff. Coming back to England doesn’t feel like “coming home”. But perhaps it feels…
Mar 23
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Reject the Nü-Misogynists
Every time I see a clip from the podcast whatever I feel like I’m gazing into Hell — a world of joyless spite and attention-seeking. The premise — which…
Mar 16
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Thoughts on Editing
One thing that soured me on comedy podcasts was the extent to which comedians love to talk about the art of comedy as if we’re interested in the process…
Mar 14
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When the Right Goes Woke
Did you hear about the man who went on TV with an eagle on his shirt and was accused of being a fascist? Yet again, the wacky SJWs tarred an innocent…
Mar 10
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Plant Life and Real Life
Sometime in 2021, it struck me that I should liven up the windowsill in my living room. Near my flat is a little shop where an old woman sells flowers…
Mar 4
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February 2024
Willy Wonka's Bitter Pill
The miserable family event is a great British tradition. Generally, they appear at Christmas — mud-caked “winter wonderlands” with half the lights…
Feb 28
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February Diary
Hello, Obligatory shilling. I wrote on THE ZONE this month about the meaning of laziness, the pettiness of murder, the greatness of friendship, Putin’s…
Feb 27
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The British State Should Be More Than Sorry
I’m a big believer in apologies. One of the more corrosive elements of “cancel culture” — for want of a better term — is how it denies the possibility…
Feb 23
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On Hatchet Jobs
As a teenager, I used to enjoy reading collections of articles and reviews. (Looking back, my social awkwardness makes a lot more sense than it did…
Feb 21
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Making Europe Great Again
There has been a great deal of consternation in Europe over the idea that the re-election of President Donald Trump will entail diminished protection…
Feb 20
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