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By Rachel M Posted on October 8, 2020

You have to murder to call it a burger

The Dutch comedian Arjen Lubach launched this satirical marketing video for the meat industry this week to highlight an upcoming EU parliament vote on whether to ban meat-related names for … Continue reading You have to murder to call it a burger

Categories: JournalTags: Arjen Lubach, comedian, EU, EU vote, funny, murder to call it a burger, plant-based, Vegan
By Rachel M Posted on April 13, 2020

Humour in adversity

One thing I will forever remember from this pandemic is our capacity for humour at a time of adversity. Every day brings new laugh-out-loud moments. The tweet below from the … Continue reading Humour in adversity

Categories: JournalTags: Andrew Cotter, Boris Johnson, covid, dogs, funny, humour, pandemic, politics
By Rachel M Posted on October 18, 2017

Arse trolls

Elizabeth has been reading Sophie’s World which is an introductory philosophy book for children. Recently she started talking about someone called So-crates and someone else called Arse-trolls. It took us … Continue reading Arse trolls

Categories: JournalTags: Aristotle, books, children, funny, philosophy, Socrates, Sophie's World
By Rachel M Posted on September 16, 2017September 16, 2017

When the kids unstack the dishwasher

Categories: JournalTags: funny, Kids
By Rachel M Posted on May 4, 2016

When life is like a Monty Python sketch

I ordered some shoes online last weekend and this evening at about 6:30pm a delivery driver from DPD turned up with the box. However when I opened the door he was looking … Continue reading When life is like a Monty Python sketch

Categories: JournalTags: delivery, DPD, funny, Monty Python, online shopping
By Rachel M Posted on March 1, 2016March 1, 2016

John Oliver destroys Donald Trump

Donald Trump (aka Drumpf) is particularly unlikable and so it was very satisfying to watch John Oliver pull him to pieces. I’ve seen and read about his behaviour here in Scotland … Continue reading John Oliver destroys Donald Trump

Categories: JournalTags: Donald Trump, funny, John Oliver, makedonalddrumpfagain, Trump
By Rachel M Posted on January 25, 2016January 25, 2016

Scamming the spammers

One of my coworkers shared this TED talk which is so funny I want to share it as well. James Veitch, a British comedian-director-writer-producer, decided to reply to a spam … Continue reading Scamming the spammers

Categories: JournalTags: comedian, comedy, funny, James Veitch, spam, spammers, TED
By Rachel M Posted on January 19, 2015January 19, 2015

Snow and ice

It snowed a bit late last night and then today the temperature didn’t go above 1°C so the snow froze on the roads and pavements creating a a bit of … Continue reading Snow and ice

Categories: AberdeenTags: bikes, cycling, frozen, funny, ice, Kids, snow
By Rachel M Posted on September 16, 2014

Saggy bits

I got this card for my birthday: It’s funny! But would it be just as funny if it was the other way around? Say it was a woman whose shadow had … Continue reading Saggy bits

Categories: FunnyTags: editing, funny, humour, jokes, penis
By Rachel M Posted on June 29, 2014

Who’s in charge?

A conversation Ben had with our 7-year-old son, Daniel, today: Daniel: Is mummy older than you? Ben: No, she’s younger. Daniel: Then how come she’s in charge?  

Categories: FunnyTags: children, funny, Kids
By Rachel M Posted on June 7, 2014

The things my children say

I have never spent a night away from my children. Not a single one. Now that I’ve got this flashy new job I will occasionally take trips away and the … Continue reading The things my children say

Categories: FunnyTags: children, funny, Hawaii, maple syrup, porridge
By Rachel M Posted on March 26, 2014

How many times can I embarrass myself in one week?

This morning at 6am I had a job interview; at least I thought I did. My instructions were to be online at 5pm GMT on March 26th. I spent so … Continue reading How many times can I embarrass myself in one week?

Categories: Funny, JournalTags: embarrassing, funny, interview, job, oral exam, skype
By Rachel M Posted on March 14, 2014

Naked cycling

Let’s see whether this title generates more traffic than my bikini photo did. The Automobile Association of Britain has launched a campaign on cycling safety and they’ve produced this video … Continue reading Naked cycling

Categories: CyclingTags: bicycles, children, cycling, funny, naked, nudity
By Rachel M Posted on March 8, 2014

A funny letter to DFAT

My aunt sent me this funny letter which was apparently sent to the Australian DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) office about a passport application. I have since discovered … Continue reading A funny letter to DFAT

Categories: JournalTags: Australia, funny, letter, New Zealand, passport, passport applications
By Rachel M Posted on December 20, 2013

Friday funnies

Someone sent me this yesterday. It’s quite old but I’ve only just seen it and want to share. I can certainly relate to the challenge of getting small children ready … Continue reading Friday funnies

Categories: FunnyTags: children, funny, Kids, Michael McIntrye
By Rachel M Posted on August 29, 2013

Who is Christopher Monckton?

I was wrong about Christopher Monckton. For some time now, I’ve thought he was the 3rd Viscount Monckton of Brenchley (whatever that means), but it turns out that he’s Sacha Baron … Continue reading Who is Christopher Monckton?

Categories: Climate changeTags: Christopher Monckton, Climate change, comedy, funny, global warming, Monckton
By Rachel M Posted on July 14, 2013

Bossy three-year-olds

A three-year-old is an entertaining beast. Our three-year-old always seems to be ordering us about. Here are some of these orders. To Daniel: * Hurry up Daniel or you’ll be … Continue reading Bossy three-year-olds

Categories: UncategorizedTags: bossy, funny, Kids
By Rachel M Posted on June 25, 2013

Dental anxiety

I went to the dentist this morning. All was fine as it pretty much always is. But that doesn’t stop me from freaking out. What is it about the dentist … Continue reading Dental anxiety

Categories: Auckland, Earthquakes, VolcanoesTags: anxiety, dentist, earthquakes, funny, Therac-25, tornadoes, volcanoes, x-ray
By Rachel M Posted on June 20, 2013

Questions from my son

I had a couple of questions from Daniel – who is 6-years-old – yesterday afternoon. One of the questions is quite profound, the other, profane. I’ll let you guess which … Continue reading Questions from my son

Categories: JournalTags: children, funny, Kids, questions
By Rachel M Posted on April 23, 2013

How to use toilet paper

My 3-year-old showed me a novel way of using toilet paper yesterday. After completing her business, she grabbed the entire roll of toilet paper from the holder, wiped her bum … Continue reading How to use toilet paper

Categories: UncategorizedTags: children, funny, Kids, toilet paper, toilet training, wiping bum

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