Tag Archives: Odd News

DON’T WATCH: British Man Films Himself Hanging One-Handed From A Crane

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on June 14th, 2013

James Kingston up a crane in Southampton, recently.

OK, if you’re going to come along with us on this particular viral ride, can I ask you to schedule your viewing so that it does not occur during an immediate post-mealtime moment in your day? And in fact, if you’re at all ...

What Do You Do When You Find A Bomb In The Garden? Wash It.

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on June 11th, 2013

Remember the other day we were talking about the expression normal for Norfolk, as it’s one of those rural areas that carries a legend of strange events and bizarre happenstance? Well this news story plays right into that ...

June 4: British Independence Day

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on June 4th, 2013

Note: the following is a modest proposal for the British people, from a concerned admirer.

The fourth of June may not have the same ring to it as the celebration that takes place exactly a month from now, and given the values and struggle that Independence Day signifies in the American consciousness, this is only right and ...

Five British Things You Must Do on May Day

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on May 1st, 2013

Queen Elizabeth II watches maypole dancers, on Holgates Green in Hugh Town St Mary's Island in the Isles of Scilly Queen Elizabeth Ii and Prince Philip Visiting the Scilly Isles, Britain - 03 Jun 2011 It was the first time she had visited the far-flung corner of the United Kingdom since 1967 when the Monarch and the Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by Princes Charles and Andrew and Princess Anne arrived on the Royal Yacht Britannia. (Rex Features via AP Images)

The first of May is a date that has had many different connotations and celebrations down through the years, dating back to Roman times and probably (given that the calendar will have been different at the time) beyond. There’s ...

British Boxer Takes A Hands-On Approach To Twitter Troll

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on March 12th, 2013

Curtis Woodhouse (Press Association via AP Images)

Be warned, this is a tale that contains salty language between men. Men who are facing off against one another in combat in the most fearsome combat arena known to humankind: Twitter.

Eddie Izzard For London Mayor?

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on February 1st, 2013

The trouble with talking to comedians on chat shows about their future plans comes when you have to try and work out if they’re kidding or not. They might be talking about anything from taking a serious role in a new movie to ...

For Vanessa-Mae, It’s All Downhill From Here

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on January 22nd, 2013

Vanessa-Mae on the Swiss slopes in April last year (AP Images)

Remember Vanessa-Mae? Oh you do!

WATCH: Young Man Hand-Farts ‘The Cave’ By Mumford And Sons

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on December 19th, 2012

No need for much in the way of preamble for this delightful little clip. For once, the headline encapsulates exactly what is going on.

Cadbury Invents Unmeltable Chocolate

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on November 27th, 2012

Well now, here’s a thing I bet no one ever thought they needed. A bar of chocolate that, no matter how hot they may be, will not melt in your hands.

British Government Site Advertises For ‘New 007′

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on November 23rd, 2012

I’m not sure, given that this is a story about a prank job advert, whether I want it to be true or not. I mean, it’s definitely not true, this is an advert for a job that absolutely only really exists in the Bond movies.