So, you know that film ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’? The one with Chevy Chase and Walley World yeah? Well apparently it was based on an article written by John Hughes (yes, that John Hughes) for the Sept ’79 issue of National Lampoon Magazine. Now I happen to be something of a fan of the Vacation films…
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On the Origins of Christmas Traditions (Part 2)
Some more amazing facts and almost unbelievable information you didn’t know about Christmas. 6. Reindeer Of course, today we know the Reindeer to be a fictitious creature that never really existed. A horse with a tree growing out of its head? That can fly?! Just so much poppycock bandied around for the entertainment of children….
On the Origins of Christmas Traditions (Part 1)
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…
The Seven Ages of Star Wars
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…
The Sketch Sketch
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’….