Author Archives: Martyn

Who’s that gut lord marching? You should cut down on your porklife, mate; get some exercise!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Martyn

Up until I was about 18 I was quite thin (not completely healthy – I was never really sporty, but certainly I wasn’t overweight in any sense of the word). I subsequently went to university and the rest is history … Continue reading →

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HBO are utter tools: Game of Thrones, piracy and exclusivity = everybody loses

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Martyn

My favourite cartoonist de jour is The Oatmeal. He conjures up pure wondrous creations that make you think and laugh simultaneously until snot pours out of all your orifices. Today he has surpassed himself with this cartoon: I tried to … Continue reading →

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Take my love, take my land, take me where I cannot stand: Firefly – a damned fine show

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Martyn

One of the joys of Netflix UK is it’s selection of TV shows. Granted it could be a little fuller like it’s US and Canadian cousins, but nevertheless it has some good stuff there. I’ve heard many good things said … Continue reading →

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Song Review: The Pushbike Song by Olivia Newton-John (Pablo Calamari remix) from A Few Best Men

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Martyn

Okay. Fine. Those lovable but crazy Australians have gone mad. For some unknown reason I can’t figure out until I see the movie mentioned further below, there appears to be a new cover version of the classic 70s hit (no. … Continue reading →

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