Category Archives: Rants

When dominoes fall…

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Carps

I make no pretence to understanding the full ins and outs of global financing. In fact, I suspect half the people who do have a pretence to that understanding are talking cobblers. But this much is apparent: we’re fucked. The … Continue reading →

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Everywhere I Turn… There’s a Fucking Moron

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Carps

“The cuts are coming… waaahhh!” So say the frightened hordes and special interest pleaders alike ahead of today’s terrifying cuts. And yet, if I told you that I was paying you £661 billion this year and that I would give … Continue reading →

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Andrew Marr is a [blank or blanks]

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Carps

“A lot of bloggers seem to be socially inadequate, pimpled, single, slightly seedy, bald, cauliflower-nosed young men sitting in their mother’s basements and ranting… so-called citizen journalism is the spewings and rantings of very drunk people late at night” Andrew … Continue reading →

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Behavourial Change. More bollocks.

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Carps

The government has, over the years, taken on the role of trying to change the way you behave. It’s the subtext to a lot of legislation and policy from transport (“we’d rather you took the bus”) to anti-social behaviour (“we’d … Continue reading →

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Pope Ratzinger’s Visit

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Carps

What kind of a name is Ratzinger anyway? What does that even mean – “rat singer?” We had enough of them when Blazin’ Squad were still a going concern. And now we’re supposed to be pleased because this hat wearing … Continue reading →

Posted in Humour, Random Crap, Rants | 3 Comments

How much should you pay for an album?

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Carps

Spotify and the internets reckon “nothing”. HMV reckon £5 – £10.99, depending how far away from the bargain bin you are. But what is the actual cost of an album – or even a single track – now that music … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Musicians, Rants | 4 Comments