There is nothing worse than a media figure - even a marginal one - poaching the work of smart people without their platforms, so let me acknowledge, before I begin, that the “cockwomble” concept is not of my own making. JD, Kunley Drupka and Jossarian
Excellent field guide. As a 1981 vintage myself, I felt a strong sense of recognition, unfortunately not *just* directed at my peers. “Ask not for whom the cock wombles...”
Constant use of “bellend” and general leaning into self consciously “British” expression, which feels like it’s put on for Americans. They’re a John Oliver generation, far too self conscious to ever simply BE the people who embody a country
“new atheism and fucking loving science” laughed out loud when I read this.
As an American, I finally understand John Oliver after reading this.
Excellent field guide. As a 1981 vintage myself, I felt a strong sense of recognition, unfortunately not *just* directed at my peers. “Ask not for whom the cock wombles...”
Constant use of “bellend” and general leaning into self consciously “British” expression, which feels like it’s put on for Americans. They’re a John Oliver generation, far too self conscious to ever simply BE the people who embody a country