Andy Wheatley
@andywheatley.bsky.social
Independent Brand Strategist, CMO and former agency MD. Brands, politics, sustainability, rugby, life, child loss. More cheerful than it sounds. 1/2 Singaporean, 1/2 English. PA to His Excellency Field Marshal Juan Pablo Cardoza. andywheatley.com
New Year’s Day vibe.
January 1, 2026 at 8:09 PM
New Year’s Day vibe.
It’s New Year’s Day morning, which means it’s time to watch the annual New Year’s Day concert live from Vienna in our constantly almost finished house….. got to get those wires sorted.
First world problems.
First world problems.
January 1, 2026 at 11:49 AM
It’s New Year’s Day morning, which means it’s time to watch the annual New Year’s Day concert live from Vienna in our constantly almost finished house….. got to get those wires sorted.
First world problems.
First world problems.
Ronan Keating singing George Michael’s Faith is, quite frankly, one of the worst things I have ever heard on New Year’s Eve.
Things can hopefully only get better in 2026.
Things can hopefully only get better in 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Ronan Keating singing George Michael’s Faith is, quite frankly, one of the worst things I have ever heard on New Year’s Eve.
Things can hopefully only get better in 2026.
Things can hopefully only get better in 2026.
The New Year Honours list is its usual mix of people who thoroughly deserve their gongs and others, like politicians, who appear to get rewarded for just doing their jobs.
December 30, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The New Year Honours list is its usual mix of people who thoroughly deserve their gongs and others, like politicians, who appear to get rewarded for just doing their jobs.
Techbro Sociopath Daily News….
In case you needed one more reason not to use AI …
The CEO of ChatGPT is blaming a teen’s suicide on his failure to follow the terms of service:
Adam Raine, 16, told ChatGPT he was suicidal and the AI bot told him his feelings were valid and even provided suggestions and detailed instructions.
The CEO of ChatGPT is blaming a teen’s suicide on his failure to follow the terms of service:
Adam Raine, 16, told ChatGPT he was suicidal and the AI bot told him his feelings were valid and even provided suggestions and detailed instructions.
OpenAI says teen's 'misuse' of ChatGPT is to blame for his suicide, because he broke the TOU: 'Users must comply with OpenAI's Usage Policies, which prohibit the use of ChatGPT for suicide or self-har...
The lawyer presenting Adam Raine's family calls the response "disturbing" and I have to agree.
www.pcgamer.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Techbro Sociopath Daily News….
Sociopathic tech boy vibes.
The comments on this are all about how sweet it is and I feel insane. Using AI to make fake memories of your grandma with dementia and telling her they happened and then filming her reaction
December 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Sociopathic tech boy vibes.
Modern Christmas. First two messages of the day:
1. You’re overdrawn (the bank)
2. Your credit score has gone down
Merry Christmas.
1. You’re overdrawn (the bank)
2. Your credit score has gone down
Merry Christmas.
December 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Modern Christmas. First two messages of the day:
1. You’re overdrawn (the bank)
2. Your credit score has gone down
Merry Christmas.
1. You’re overdrawn (the bank)
2. Your credit score has gone down
Merry Christmas.
It’s an odd thing to name your nation’s new fleet of warships after somebody who dodged the draft.
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Fleet' battleships named after himself www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Fleet' battleships named after himself www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Donald Trump unveils new class of battleships named after himself
The US president has vowed to revive American shipbuilding after lagging behind China in naval capacity.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 11:56 AM
It’s an odd thing to name your nation’s new fleet of warships after somebody who dodged the draft.
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Fleet' battleships named after himself www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Fleet' battleships named after himself www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
5 of the first 7 pages of today’s Times are about middle aged male sex offenders. Merry Christmas. What a time to be alive.
December 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
5 of the first 7 pages of today’s Times are about middle aged male sex offenders. Merry Christmas. What a time to be alive.
Reposted by Andy Wheatley
He isn't "losing" this money. This is called "paying tax like a responsible citizen and not hiding your money offshore" and we need to start recognising and applauding it.
December 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
He isn't "losing" this money. This is called "paying tax like a responsible citizen and not hiding your money offshore" and we need to start recognising and applauding it.
I’m glad to see this. I’ve always liked Reginald D Hunter and found the accusations at odds with everything I knew about him. I hope those who tried so hard to cancel him take a long hard look in the mirror.
The judge throws out the CAA's private and vexatious case against Reginald D Hunter. Let's hope the Charity Commission takes overdue action against them and removes their charitable status.
December 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
I’m glad to see this. I’ve always liked Reginald D Hunter and found the accusations at odds with everything I knew about him. I hope those who tried so hard to cancel him take a long hard look in the mirror.
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a pervert in a peep tree.......
Goodness me, it’s like someone rewrote The Twelve Days of Christmas with sex pests www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Russell Brand charged with new rape and sexual assault offences
Russell Brand will appear in court on 20 January 2026 over the new charges.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a pervert in a peep tree.......
Christmas is a tough time for many, especially those who've lost children. This time of year is a sad reminder of a life that once was. If you know one, reach out & don't be afraid to say their child's name. It can make a huge difference & lift somebody at a difficult time. Lots of love to you all x
December 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Christmas is a tough time for many, especially those who've lost children. This time of year is a sad reminder of a life that once was. If you know one, reach out & don't be afraid to say their child's name. It can make a huge difference & lift somebody at a difficult time. Lots of love to you all x
This is the most disappointing thing about the Ashes. 3000 fans flying out for the final two tests, neither of which will be competitive in any meaningful way.
The Ashes Boxing Day Test should be one of sport's great spectacles.
Such a shame.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
The Ashes Boxing Day Test should be one of sport's great spectacles.
Such a shame.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
Ashes 2025-26: The England fans flying to Australia with series lost
Four siblings from Lancashire are still flying out to Australia despite England's Ashes loss after booking tickets for fourth and fifth Tests
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 9:41 AM
This is the most disappointing thing about the Ashes. 3000 fans flying out for the final two tests, neither of which will be competitive in any meaningful way.
The Ashes Boxing Day Test should be one of sport's great spectacles.
Such a shame.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
The Ashes Boxing Day Test should be one of sport's great spectacles.
Such a shame.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
We don't have a cost of living crisis.
We have a cost of greed crisis.
Exhibit 176 C.
We have a cost of greed crisis.
Exhibit 176 C.
UK lacks 'coherent' social mobility plan, govt adviser says.
Need to reduce income/wealth inequality; excessive inherited wealth; better access to healthcare, education, jobs, housing.
Govts captured by corporations/rich, practice regressive taxation, slaves to arbitrary fiscal rules.
Need to reduce income/wealth inequality; excessive inherited wealth; better access to healthcare, education, jobs, housing.
Govts captured by corporations/rich, practice regressive taxation, slaves to arbitrary fiscal rules.
Starmer lacks coherent social mobility plan, top government adviser says
The chair of the Social Mobility Commission has called on the prime minister to set out a clearer strategy.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 9:34 AM
We don't have a cost of living crisis.
We have a cost of greed crisis.
Exhibit 176 C.
We have a cost of greed crisis.
Exhibit 176 C.
Yes. Christmas only truly begins when Die Hard is on.
December 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Yes. Christmas only truly begins when Die Hard is on.
England have next to no chance of winning this test match but if Smith or Jacks ever thought they had an opportunity for eternal glory, this is it. That said, it will probably be over in under an hour. #Ashes
December 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
England have next to no chance of winning this test match but if Smith or Jacks ever thought they had an opportunity for eternal glory, this is it. That said, it will probably be over in under an hour. #Ashes
If you ever wanted to see a graphic that illustrates what protecting rich sexual predators looks like, check this out....
Here's a quilt of Volume 4 of the Epstein document dump. Gives you a 10,000 foot view of the redactions. that's 2,704 docs.
December 20, 2025 at 12:54 AM
If you ever wanted to see a graphic that illustrates what protecting rich sexual predators looks like, check this out....
In all the time I've been using social media I think I have complained about a brand's customer service maybe once or twice because it's such a petty thing to do most of the time.
But good god O2 have set a new standard in how to really piss off a customer today.
Utterly, utterly inept.
But good god O2 have set a new standard in how to really piss off a customer today.
Utterly, utterly inept.
December 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
In all the time I've been using social media I think I have complained about a brand's customer service maybe once or twice because it's such a petty thing to do most of the time.
But good god O2 have set a new standard in how to really piss off a customer today.
Utterly, utterly inept.
But good god O2 have set a new standard in how to really piss off a customer today.
Utterly, utterly inept.
England cricket fans. Look on the bright side. We still have a genuine chance of setting a new record for the fastest ever Ashes series loss. All still to play for. #Ashes
December 19, 2025 at 8:25 AM
England cricket fans. Look on the bright side. We still have a genuine chance of setting a new record for the fastest ever Ashes series loss. All still to play for. #Ashes
We're not in a cost of living crisis.
We're in a cost of greed crisis.
Exhibit 78.B.
We're in a cost of greed crisis.
Exhibit 78.B.
Yorkshire Water boss said "not being transparent" about receiving £1.3m payments from the parent company was a "mistake".
They carefully planned to circumvent the rules, civil society exposed it. No retribution
Customer fleecing, sewage dumping continues for bigger profits and exec bonuses
They carefully planned to circumvent the rules, civil society exposed it. No retribution
Customer fleecing, sewage dumping continues for bigger profits and exec bonuses
Yorkshire Water boss 'mistaken' to keep £1.3m payment secret
Nicola Shaw says she was wrong in
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
We're not in a cost of living crisis.
We're in a cost of greed crisis.
Exhibit 78.B.
We're in a cost of greed crisis.
Exhibit 78.B.
Reposted by Andy Wheatley
Raised eyebrows at the disclaimer text that always appears when the BBC features the latest batch of Epstein photos.
"There is no suggestion that appearing in the photos implies any wrongdoing, and many of those featured have denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein."
No suggestion? Really? 🤔
"There is no suggestion that appearing in the photos implies any wrongdoing, and many of those featured have denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein."
No suggestion? Really? 🤔
December 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Raised eyebrows at the disclaimer text that always appears when the BBC features the latest batch of Epstein photos.
"There is no suggestion that appearing in the photos implies any wrongdoing, and many of those featured have denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein."
No suggestion? Really? 🤔
"There is no suggestion that appearing in the photos implies any wrongdoing, and many of those featured have denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein."
No suggestion? Really? 🤔