Category Archives: Humour

Will they? Won't they? Be inspired.

Posted on March 16, 2009 by odtaa

There’s a lot more good, inspiring stuff on the fool simulation center. I particularly like this TV ad.

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This one's funny

Posted on March 16, 2009 by odtaa

I was looking on Youtube for an example of Scott Cappuro and I came across some clips from the comic, Rhod Gilbert, who I saw him in Edinburgh last year doing a charity gig. He’s one of the best. He … Continue reading →

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Barcelona Plates (2000) – Alexei Sayle

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Paul Mason

To fully appreciate this collection of short stories, one must, I think, be familiar with the author Alexei Sayle’s stand-up or television sketch comedy work. His prose very much mirrors his angry, ranting, incredulous Liverpudlian persona. Not that I want … Continue reading →

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which is superblack?

Posted on April 1, 2003 by odtaa

A first for the Odtaa Files. Below are two black squares – ‘Sample A’ and ‘Sample B’. One is a square filled with the normal internat colour black – the other uses a very clever programming algorithm to produce the … Continue reading →

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lack of equipment

Posted on March 2, 2003 by odtaa

This picture should shame the British government. Here is a picture of our front line troops and it is quite obvious that they are not being supplied with proper boots or uniforms. Still these Wrens – that’s English English for … Continue reading →

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tougher than crack

Posted on February 25, 2003 by odtaa

The government talks a lot about addiction to crack cocaine and heroin – but I have never seen anyone write about – the addictive substances – known by their street name – ‘Bassetts Liquorice Allsorts’. Pushed by a gang – … Continue reading →

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the ministry of defence's secret

Posted on January 9, 2003 by odtaa

beep beep I have finally worked out why we British do not seem to be able to buy things that work for our military. You know Apache helicopters which fire missiles that blow the tail off – its a good … Continue reading →

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adjectively speaking

Posted on January 7, 2003 by odtaa

“Here’s the gift” he said presently. “Night time” she said darkly. “I’m having a shower.” he said wetly. “My foot is on fire.” she said warmly. “A one minute orgasm” he said hurriedly. “I’ve accidently shot your mother, your father, … Continue reading →

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phallically speaking

Posted on January 7, 2003 by odtaa

According to psychologists – and they should know – being they’re obsessed with sex – and all – that the tie is a phallic symbol – OK – lets face it – all it is – is an arrow pointing … Continue reading →

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a very christian thing to do

Posted on January 6, 2003 by odtaa

Today is the twelfth day of Christmas. It is the custom – certainly in Britain – and I assume many other countries to hang up holly in the house. The origins of this custom date from pre-Christian times – when … Continue reading →

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