Garwboy

Garwboy, 9 days ago to random

"Hundreds of children are injured by cars every year. So we need to ban under 16s from using cars"

I don't think anyone would argue that this is a ludicrous position in the modern world

Banning smartphones for under 16s isn't that ridiculous. But it's not that far off, either

Garwboy, 7 days ago to random

"AAARGH!

WHAT!?

WHAT THE...

WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING?!?

AAARGH!"

• The inventor of popcorn

Garwboy, 8 days ago to random

Just been asked to contribute to an article for a certain right wing paper. About a subject they've already reported on months ago. That I contributed to at the time.

Not saying they're desperately trying to avoid reporting on something far more current and important, but...

Garwboy, 11 days ago to Podcast

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

Episode 100: “Fax machine tongue” (with John Rain)

https://shows.acast.com/why-does-this-thing-exist-podcast/episodes/episode-100-fax-machine-tongue-with-john-rain

The landmark 100th episode! To celebrate we get @ItsJohnRain to talk pointless remakes, confusing ads, and terrible fates for goldfish

#Podcast #Humour #Goldfish #Films

Garwboy, 12 days ago to random

For those who enjoy when something gets lost in translation, please enjoy this, which is apparently the title of the Chinese edition of my first book, The Idiot Brain

Garwboy, 12 days ago to ADHD

No, it’s not just a trend: The real reasons adult ADHD and autism diagnoses are on the rise

https://sciencefocus.com/comment/adult-mental-health

My latest for BBC Science Focus Magazine

And again, my original title was rather less 'bold', so apologies for any tonal mismatch with the content

#ADHD #Neurodiversity

Garwboy, 12 days ago to Dog

Huh. Turns out he doesn't actually want to eat it...

#Dog #Homework #School

Garwboy, 17 days ago to random

A list of things where, upon briefly misplacing them, I've genuinely attempted to call from my phone, before realising I'm an idiot

• The TV remote control
• Car keys (multiple instances)
• My toothbrush (electric)
• My glasses
• My passport
• My toothbrush (analogue)
• The cat

Garwboy, 18 days ago to random

Tories want to close down 'Mickey Mouse' degrees

Mickey Mouse being an iconic ground-breaking creation, and current figurehead of one of the most influential and wealthiest corporations in history

I know that's not really the point here, but this phrasing has always bugged me

Garwboy, 18 days ago to Podcast

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

Episode 99: “Space mushrooms? Great!”

https://shows.acast.com/why-does-this-thing-exist-podcast/episodes/episode-99-space-mushrooms-great

From dog waste bags with ideas about their station to meat-themed phone products, the latest @whyexistpod has something for everyone. Well, two things. For weirdos

#podcast #fun

Garwboy, 20 days ago to random

Guys

I've got a Facebook page where I write fun-but-niche stuff which people seem to like, and would like to broaden it out to a wider audience. Not for money, just... well, just because?

What's the best platform for this currently? Substack? Medium? Own dedicated site? Insights welcome

Garwboy, 20 days ago to random

e-Book fans!

My latest, 'Emotional Ignorance: Misadventures in the science of emotion' is now available on Kindle for the daft low price of £2.59. Don't miss out!

https://amzn.eu/d/4QiBA6w

And no, they're not 'trying to get rid of it'. It's an eBook! That's not how they work

Garwboy, 21 days ago to random

I thought Sunak was meant to be having a day off from campaigning, but fair play, he dropped the 'Bring back national service' thing at the last minute, lest we go a whole 24 hours without a dose of absolute political batshittery.

Garwboy, 22 days ago to random

Discussing the #election in one of my WhatsApp groups

One member is a centrist

One member is a Welsh nationalist

There are subtle clues as to which is which

Garwboy, 24 days ago to random

Guys, I'm starting to think that the Prime Minister may be horrifically bad at politics.

Garwboy, 23 days ago to Podcast

Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

Episode 98: “I sneak in and eat the cheese, I love the cheese"

https://shows.acast.com/why-does-this-thing-exist-podcast/episodes/episode-98-i-eat-the-cheese-i-love-the-cheese

Start the weekend right with the latest episode, exploring a hideous cheese sandwich, a nose-correction device that... doesn't. And some flies.

#Podcast #Humour

Garwboy, 23 days ago to random

PSA

Due to fatigue induced incompetence, I recently left a packet of wine gums in the freezer. I just found them again.

Game changer. I'll always keep my wine gums in the freezer from now on

Garwboy, 24 days ago to random

Horrible when those in charge make decisions that make your life much harder for purely selfish reasons without giving a crap about your situation, isn't it. Just awful.

Garwboy, 29 days ago to random

Saw an old public payphone a while back that had been converted into a charging station for smartphones.

Seemed a bit harsh, you know? You've already wiped them out, and now you're feasting on their remains?

Garwboy, 27 days ago to random

I mean, unless they're regularly hiding in a hole in the garden as someone lobs makeshift explosives at their house, all while surviving on a spoonful of tuberculosis-infused powdered egg a week, then it's basically an affectation and this headline is unwarranted

Garwboy, 28 days ago to random

Universities should only fund courses that definitely lead to well-paid careers?

Maybe they should also only fund the science experiments that will 100% succeed. And football academies should only accept kids guaranteed to play in the Premier League. Think of the savings!

FFS

Garwboy, 29 days ago to random

With some individuals weighing just 27kg, the 'Malaysian Sun' is the smallest member of the ursine family

So that's the bear minimum.