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Flash fiction and random blogs, which may use language not suitable for young people. You have been warned.

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2013-03-16T11:45:33

News To Me Seven: Newer News That Is New News

This is some news from the past few days. It's not my fault. bbc.co.uk reports "Ancient phallus shaped worm described" - Let me guess, an old penis shaped worm?.

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2013-03-16T10:26:51

Untitled

You can have your own opinions but you can't have your own facts. ~ Common sense..

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2013-03-14T12:53:24

The Insanely Simple Guide To Being Healthy So You Don't Die Of Being Fat And Unhealthy.

Because people is dumb I thought it was about time that someone created a guide to help people live their lives in a better manner so that they don't die.

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2013-03-10T12:22:50

The Adventures Of Sir Gerald Of Winthorpe And His Adventure At Midnight Through A Marsh In Colchester

( #sundayrepost - Because I love factual based history.

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2013-03-09T15:30:11

Sir Walter Raleigh And Things

Condiments come in very handy if ever you need to season food. If you don't need to season food then condiments are not very handy at all.

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2013-03-09T11:03:46

Dark Side Of The Moon

Back in the 1970s when men were men and pandas were pandas and not nearly as endangered as they are today, people were allowed to smoke cigarettes in public without the fear of being shot by people...

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2013-03-09T00:36:56

Cauliflower Ears

Overlong hedgehogs terrorised the quaint shanty towns of the North East of England.

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2013-03-07T10:17:51

The Invisible Man In The Sky

Christianity teaches that God (an invisible man who lives in the sky) sentenced his only son to horrendous torture and then an agonising death just because a talking snake persuaded a woman to eat an...

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2013-03-04T17:43:10

Colin Firth Stole My Handbag

When I was but a lad of seven I used to sell handbags down market. Sorry, that should be 'I used to sell downmarket handbags'. I am not from Yorkshire I do not know what came over me.

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2013-03-04T13:28:53

Colin, Gary, Frank, Potatoes, Turnips, Onions, Carrots And Trees

Back in the days of Mars bars and Snickers lived a boy named Frank. His mother gave him his name when he was born although her husband wanted to call him Bruno.

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2013-03-03T23:55:18

Potatoes: The Truth

Clandestine potatoes operated outside of the jurisdiction of F.A.R.M. They didn't play by the rules, they made the rules and then they ignored them. The potato unit were hardcore.

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2013-03-01T00:04:21

Babies Are Atheist

When babies are born they are born without religion. There is no God to them, they are atheist.

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2013-02-25T20:19:10

Eyes Without A Face

I tried to write something serious and well, this happened....

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2013-02-21T15:04:56

The Ice Caps Are Melting, Help Me Save The Polar Bear

I don't touch paper based books these days because apparently doing so will kill polar bears, so I get most of my reading material electronically.

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2013-02-17T11:30:15

Devoid

#Sundayrepost James waddled through the threshold into the pitch black corridor. He placed his hands onto the wall to the right of him, using it as a guide and also as a walking aid.

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2013-02-17T01:00:34

News To Me Seven - Colonel Gaddafi's Revenge

The news from yesterday reported in the style of walruses with selective amnesia.

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2013-02-16T11:18:45

List Of Things That You Probably Did Or Did Not Know About Me

#100things I am sorry to mislead you. There are in fact only six things listed here.

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2013-02-16T01:42:09

News To Me Episode VII - Directed By J.J. Abrams And Featuring Harrison Ford, Formerly A Self Taught Professional Carpenter.

This is today's tomorrows yesterday's news today. Sponsored by bleach and reasonably priced life insurance for the over fifties.

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2013-02-15T01:01:02

News To Me Episode 6 - Return of the Jedi

A bit of today's and yesterday's news mixed with yesterday's news. Wonder if anyone is annoyed yet?. bbc.co.uk reports "Chernobyl hit by roof collapse". - It's hardly a priority is it.

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2013-02-13T01:09:07

News To Me: Breaking Yesterday's News Today

It has been reported that the International Olympic Committee has voted to have wrestling removed from Olympic Games from the year 2020 (or going to vote or will remove it regardless?).

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2013-02-12T22:26:50

News To Me Five

Here is today's today's news that was reported today by various news organisations which I have re-reported?.

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2013-02-12T18:06:05

About More Stuff

Another short story I am working on. In 1863, A First Lieutenant of The Union army (American Civil War) wants to visit the Great Plains before they disappear forever.

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2013-02-12T13:40:54

About Stuff

Currently drafting a short story. Mexican aircraft crash lands in biblical era Judaea. Only one survivor. Working title 'Ponchos Pilot'..

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2013-02-12T12:55:19

Pious Platitude

One upon a time in the land of Bob lived a man named Gary who had a massive dog. His dogs name was Paul, named for the Pope. Paul cost nothing, he was found tied by rope.

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2013-02-09T10:31:02

A Fence

Being offended by something or someone does not mean you are a helpless victim of some sort of travesty or grave injustice.

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2013-02-07T23:15:04

Break Up

Collegiate condolences. Empty classrooms. Forgotten education and lifetimes. No hop scotch or nursery rhymes. No break times. No gym. No algebra x10. Genuine smiles. Toothy grins. No more school.

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2013-02-06T23:55:29

A Trip Down Memory Spain

Cajun unicorns are rarely seen in public and for good reason. Cajun unicorns are despised by the people of southern New Mexico but not by those from north New Mexico.

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2013-02-04T01:15:14

World Order Operation Fifty

#acrostic Words twisted, a subterranean memory. Often true humanity is forgotten. Only those who truly wish to live, Leave and die trying..

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2013-02-02T15:08:05

News To Me 4:This Is Not A Sequel Or A Reboot, This Is A 'Reimagining'

Today's today's news today and not tomorrows yesterday's today's news. standard.co.uk reports "Pork DNA found in Halal prison food". -Good.

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2013-02-02T11:48:17

Vocal Jazz

. #acrostic Adolescent Mother fucker Enrages Randy Imbecile who is Caught Absorbing Nourishing Pale ale In Error..

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2013-02-01T00:28:04

News To Me 3:Flogging A Dead Horse

Yesterday's news today. Because I am not very efficient.

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2013-01-31T21:44:41

Fall, Rise And Cycle

Imprisoned in walls, sixty feet tall. The fear of the known and scared of it all. Not a world to live in, not a happy place. Racing against Death but He can't keep pace.

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2013-01-30T00:29:17

News To Me 2: The Sequel To New To Me

Today is the day after tomorrow from the perspective of someone from two days ago. Here is today's yesterday's news written yesterday and presented today on the 30th January 2013.

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2013-01-29T01:08:11

News To Me

Yesterday was the 28th of January or if you happen to be an American it was also the 28th of January. Today's yesterday's news: •BBC News reports 'Four held after Brazil club fire'.

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2013-01-28T21:38:44

Not Microsoft's Word

Words, as we know, can be extremely powerful.

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2013-01-27T18:49:47

Breakfast

-Not something I world recommend reading to young children, the ending is a bit 'dark' in tone and will likely upset some adults too.

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2013-01-26T00:15:16

The Plagiarist (Work In Progress)

~Based on Wool/Silo Series by Hugh Howey. Obviously not in the same league but I will die trying. See www.hughhowey.com or search Wool Omnibus on Amazon to see why. Feedback welcome. I.

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2013-01-22T12:35:31

Lostprophets

(Originally posted about four months ago. #repost) A prophet in religious terms is a person who has been contacted by God or other supernatural being, that only they can see or hear.

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2013-01-20T21:40

Love Lost Or Rainbows

Delusions over who did what How can you blame this on a man who was not?. That man had a family, a mother and a brother. The evidence is there, open your eyes and discover.

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2013-01-18T21:03:25

The Sum Of Moore's Law

Malevolent Atrocities Calculated Holocaust Intravenous Negligence Epidemic Sentience #acrostic.

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2013-01-16T21:47:53

Consider This

"Religious apologists complain bitterly that atheists and secularists are aggressive and hostile in their criticism of them.

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2013-01-16T12:02:47

I Read It At Reddit After Being Alerted To It By io9.

I love the Internet.

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2013-01-15T15:19:26

Shattered Reality

(Originally posted 5 month ago) I cordially invite you to offer me feedback. But I don't want to hear negatives, I don't like that. Say what you want as long as its pleasant.

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2013-01-15T10:49:41

Corinthians 5-3 Chelsea

Praying: it's when you think that you are doing something noble, something that will help others and possibly mankind, but actually just kneeling and talking to yourself..

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2013-01-15T00:23:13

1 Corinthians 13:11

Not praying: as effective as praying, since before your religion was invented..

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2013-01-13T00:33:54

Work In Progress

(Contains words not suitable for young people) I sit here in something I wouldn't even consider a hole. It's only just lower than ground level.

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2013-01-12T19:32:25

La-la-la I Can't Hear You

I don't know if you got my response as you deleted your post. So here it is... again. You can read it if you like and if you wouldn't like to, don't. Harassment?.

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2013-01-12T17:45:44

Instanon.

Instagram users. Instagram will not be selling your photos. Do not worry.

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2013-01-12T14:32:13

Amplius

Veni, vidi, vici. #flashfiction.

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2013-01-12T14:24:58

Encore

I came, I saw, I conquered. #flashfiction.

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2013-01-11T21:54:39

Ill Conceived

Follow your dreams, you might wake up dead tomorrow morning and if that happens you will regret not following your dreams. Because you will be dead..

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2013-01-11T18:15

Apecalypse Now Or Then

Under twisted metal and the mountains of rubble lived three survivors of calamitous trouble. They scavenged for water, food and company. They had a pet chimpan... monkey.

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2013-01-11T00:44:04

What A Load Of Trite

Continuing my bromidic blog about things what irritate me in the hope that it might irritate you. 1) People who wish someone who does not have twitter a Merry Xmas/birthday etc... on twitter.

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2013-01-09T13:39:50

Now: That's What I Call An Anthology: Powered By Batteries.

Some more of my personal favourites for your viewing displeasure, all in one place.

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2013-01-09T11:46:46

Tales Of Herstory Past

Sir Ronald of Chesterton was an important figure in the history of the United Kingdom.

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2013-01-08T20:59:47

Dear Modern Day Socrates'

If you insist on posting a saying that is intended to be philosophical or profound and meant to stir emotion or cause action, please ensure to meet the following criteria first: • You know what it...

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2013-01-07T11:43:59

Argumentum ad populum

Mob mentality - Is a term to describe how a person can be influenced by their peers to show certain behaviours or to follow trends. ~source, Me and my education or lack thereof..

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2013-01-06T21:14:16

Over Dramatic.

I cut myself today Accidentally you must understand I was making a cheese sandwich But I butchered my right hand The pain it caused was real A concern for those who saw My wound is pouring out All...

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2013-01-06T16:27:20

The Heart Of The Titanic (2)

The end of a journey was always the hardest part for Winthorpe, the third Earl of Ramsbottom.

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2013-01-06T00:25:50

Of Onions And Men

Someone yesterday said they were suffering from writers block and asked for ideas. I gave that person an idea and they did not use it, so I have. Moral of the story, you snooze and you loose.

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2013-01-05T13:01:15

Now: That's What I Call An Anthology: 124939

Some of my favourites. Enjoy!. ______________ Parrots of Sierra Leone "Nuts for sale, nuts for sale.... Who will buy my nuts for sale". Said the old woman sat in her box of cardboard.

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2013-01-05T12:26:12

Carlo Of Arabia

Carlo was not a man to be messed with, he was a camel. He hailed from a sand dune that was located somewhere between Egypt and Jordan. I do actually mean the countries and not glamour models.

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2013-01-04T21:52:05

Andrews Quest Of A Question He Had That He Needed An Answer To.

Aubergine, the heralded scholar from the isles of Iran was perplexed at the size of his feet. Auvergne was an average sized Canary but his feet were at least twice the length of its wingspan.

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2013-01-04T21:05:42

Mavis, Not To Be Confused With Hovis

An old woman resembling a slightly misused hedgehog wandered the maze like aisles of Tesco.

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2013-01-02T08:04:45

Over

Across turbulent seas and more so land. Foxholes dug into barren ground. Sleeps awake when fear allows. Woken by hellish sounds. Flash bang and tracer fire. Fly by wire reinforcements.

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2013-01-01T14:22:27

Wake

Bright as a button I was as dark as mud Full of life I had an empty soul Volume on eleven But I was stuck on mute A brother to all men But they weren't my own Fantastic imagination It was my...

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2013-01-01T00:25:24

Sap - Antecedent

Legend has it that the first settler was the trees protector. A warrior, returning to his home after a great battle, noticed three men trying to pull down the giant tree. Their reasons unknown.

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2012-12-31T19:06:06

Not An Actual Philistinism

"He who has lost his shoes does not forget how to walk, the man who looses his house does not loose his home and it does not take a man who shovels manure for a living to recognise bullshit when he...

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2012-12-30T11:13:03

1st Opuss - The End (Part 1 Of 2)

1. The paint on the brick wall was crumbling.

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2012-12-29T23:14:06

Parody

This was originally written five month ago, but reposted today because... why not, given the circumstances. Just call me psychic. ;) Please repost my Opuss 'Cause I am insecure at best.

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2012-12-29T15:21:38

Reason : Beyond No One

Just a blog with some random questions I have came across and my own answers. 1) Evolution can not be, simply because there are monkeys today. - Monkey and man evolved from a common ancestor.

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2012-12-23T11:45:13

You Wouldn't Elf'n Believe It

The world today is waking up to news that Christopher Kringle, the inventor of Christmas has disappeared.

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2012-12-22T21:50:38

I Hate My Rhyme, I Hate Yours Less (It Is Better)

#disabilityaware I have a disability But it's one that you can not see It's one where you'd think I was OK But it's not behind the scenes.

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2012-12-22T00:58:24

Septic Peg Returns

In honour of the world not ending today I thought I would make my own predictions for the year ahead. They are guaranteed to be 100% accurate. •Earthquake - an earthquake will happen.

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2012-12-20T12:25:42

Random Things What Irritate Me

These are some of the things that get on my nerves. The TV weather forecast, tells yesterday's weather. Who is this for exactly?.

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2012-12-19T12:07:57

Doorways

Statues lying down All without warmth of shelter Bitter cold freezes.

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2012-12-19T12:03:38

Insert Credits Now

Virtual life gone To continue please press start Player two ready.

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2012-12-16T15:12:38

Blog About Xmas

Some Christians argue that atheists, not believing in God and by extension Jesus, should work on Christmas Day and not celebrate it. They also ask why we would call Christmas, Christmas.

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2012-12-13T22:06:02

The Eh-Files

Conspiracy theories were created to cover up the coverups that the conspiracy was created to cover up.

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2012-12-12T19:50:12

Crime Watch

St Nicholas, aka Santa Claus, is the patron saint of thieves. Now you know why he can get in and out of your house without you ever noticing him..

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2012-12-09T16:36:35

Parsnips (A Song About Them)

Parsnips for dinner Parsnips for lunch Parsnips for breakfast Parsnips for brunch Parsnips for Easter And parsnips for lent Parsnips for Christmas And parsnips again Parsnips for president And...

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2012-12-06T21:05:06

Rudiments 12:45

Behold, I am invisible..

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2012-12-05T18:28:39

> Most But < Many

Greater than most but less than many Subtract the hate and multiply envy The square root of none He's not Pythagoras theory A digit on his own not divisible by any.

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2012-12-05T13:24:02

HMHS Dysthymia

A raging storm Never ceases Ship abandoned Broken pieces Shipwrecked slumber Torn asunder Without shelter Worst not over A wrecked captain Devoid of crew An empty mess He's hollow...

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2012-12-04T14:25:36

>You

Night beats day until the sun rises Sun brings light that nighttime despises Breaking dawn, breaking the habit Falling into darkness following habit Death beats life until resurrection Death looses...

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2012-12-04T11:00:36

Battle Ground Of The Mental Element

Asphyxiant and last words Battle for breath Only toxic words are left Content to let Let bygones be dead Buried in the depths Best left unsaid Words painted red.

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2012-12-03T20:40:40

Parental Guidance

When you've suffered enough And your heart has been broken And there's no place left to go Remember my love And all that you are Destiny will guide you home With love, peace, my child Love, peace,...

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2012-12-02T13:44:21

Decked The Halls Because That's What You Do At Xmas, Apparently.

Deck the halls with greed and envy, Fa la la la la la la la la 'Tis the season to watch some telly, Fa la la la la la la la la.

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2012-12-02T10:57:26

The Poetic Justice Of Cause And Effect Respect, Love, Compassion

Getting ready to go to church, no the mosque, no wait...

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2012-11-30T20:08:56

Untitled

Jude Law, in every film ever. Fact..

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2012-11-30T18:20:59

Banana Mamma And Clutching At Straws

I tried to catch a plane today. I failed miserably. Those things are quite massive and heavy as feck. To celebrate this, yesterday, I decided to go to a fiesta.

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2012-11-30T11:26:28

Where We Are Going, We Don't Need Roads

I was eating a dish at a restaurant and the waiter told me not to, he informed me that they have food on their menu. The reason I was at the restaurant was to investigate their chairs.

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2012-11-29T23:41:36

Major Desalinisation Point.

The ice caps are melting and it is an indisputable fact. Scientist do not need to work very hard to solve this problem. In fact, the problem was solved years and years ago.

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2012-11-29T23:11:12

And I Ran, I Ran So Far Away

I was walking along a short beach yesterday and I noticed a seagull flying above my head. In fact there were many a seagull flying about it.

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2012-11-29T17:17:54

Cycle, Rinse, Repeat

Have you taken a loan from a bank?. Did you pay payment protection insurance that you did not want or need or agree to, did you not bother to read the contract you moron?.

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2012-11-25T23:31:35

If You Can Not Beat Them, Cheat.

That awkward moment when you are scrolling through the on screen Sky TV guide and press select on a show. After about one minute you notice that something is not quite right.

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2012-11-24T20:42:41

Arse Over End

It was reported today by BBC News on their website that a couple who were foster parents to some 'migrant European' children have had them taken away by the authorities.

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2012-11-24T19:46:25

Oxymoron 2:42

And He said "Behold for I am God and I can fly in three languages although I am mute"..

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2012-11-22T23:29:42

Untitled

When a chicken lays an egg, is it not wise to let it hatch and grow before eating it?..

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2012-11-20T12:56:08

Dazed And Confused

During my trek through Amazonian lands I happened upon a fairly suspicious Plant. His name was Robert, I came to learn. "Robert what are you doing out here in this inhospitable land?" I asked.

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