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On the Origins of Christmas Traditions (Part 1)

Posted on December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 by Stig of the Pub

From the pulling of a cracker to the fairy on the top of the tree we all enjoy those little Christmas traditions, but do you know where they all come from? The origins of some traditions may well surprise you! Brussel Sprouts It may not shock you to find that Brussels Sprouts are not meant…

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The Seven Ages of Star Wars

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Stig of the Pub

0 to 10 years: You are R2D2. You are small, annoying and run around like a nutter. You never do as you’re told and frequently need bailing out of trouble. Bath-times with you are made simpler by using a mechanical hoist. You communicate using a combination of bleeps, squeals and farts. You fall over a…

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The Sketch Sketch

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Stig of the Pub

Back in the mid 80s, when I was a studying at the University of Sussex, myself and my mate Peter had our own radio show on the student radio station (University Radio Falmer). The show was called Pizza DJ and we used to perform little comedy sketches on it because we thought we were ‘funny’….

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Winter Sports

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Stig of the Pub

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Why The Eighties Were Better Then Today

Posted on October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 by Stig of the Pub

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‘Stache of the 80s

Posted on September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 by Stig of the Pub

Who sported the greatest ‘stache of the 80s? You decide.

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