Ben McCormick
@benmccormick.bsky.social
Writer, beer maker and drinker, lefty, inventor of the Beer Advent Calendar, slow cyclist, even slower guitar player, deft exponent of the reverse mocker.
Allowed Toby Jones to go in front of me in the queue at Sainsbury's Local near Clapham Common tube station. He didn't have that much in his basket.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
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December 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Allowed Toby Jones to go in front of me in the queue at Sainsbury's Local near Clapham Common tube station. He didn't have that much in his basket.
So, if anyone has a spare for Tryouts (or knows someone who does), I would very much appreciate the chance to take it off their hands for an agreed fee. Please reskeet. #Tryouts #desperate #needleinhaystack #hensteethrare #helpaboyout
December 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
So, if anyone has a spare for Tryouts (or knows someone who does), I would very much appreciate the chance to take it off their hands for an agreed fee. Please reskeet. #Tryouts #desperate #needleinhaystack #hensteethrare #helpaboyout
December 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Had a bit too much to eat yesterday, so...
Who are the riff-makers?
Who are they really?
How old are the stars really?
Half-wit philanthropist, cozy charity gig
#FallFriday
youtu.be/wvPC7-inuyY?...
Who are the riff-makers?
Who are they really?
How old are the stars really?
Half-wit philanthropist, cozy charity gig
#FallFriday
youtu.be/wvPC7-inuyY?...
The Fall - Gut Of The Quantifier
YouTube video by Contraflow
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December 26, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Had a bit too much to eat yesterday, so...
Who are the riff-makers?
Who are they really?
How old are the stars really?
Half-wit philanthropist, cozy charity gig
#FallFriday
youtu.be/wvPC7-inuyY?...
Who are the riff-makers?
Who are they really?
How old are the stars really?
Half-wit philanthropist, cozy charity gig
#FallFriday
youtu.be/wvPC7-inuyY?...
December 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
December 26, 2025 at 12:19 AM
December 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Centrepiece beer was oxidated and flat. Otherwise, a perfect Christmas dinner. Le stuffed now. Unlikely to eat again for a couple of days.
December 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Centrepiece beer was oxidated and flat. Otherwise, a perfect Christmas dinner. Le stuffed now. Unlikely to eat again for a couple of days.
Merry Christmas, yer shitters.
December 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Merry Christmas, yer shitters.
Haven't done a last-minute West End Christmas shopping dash like this afternoon's for years. Actually not that bad. Done and dusted in just over an hour and time for a swift pint in the Cross Keys. #winning
December 23, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Haven't done a last-minute West End Christmas shopping dash like this afternoon's for years. Actually not that bad. Done and dusted in just over an hour and time for a swift pint in the Cross Keys. #winning
Why are people grudgeful yeah
From the depths of ignorance
To the soul of the mediocre?
#FallFriday
youtu.be/yEhH-5KXjGk?...
From the depths of ignorance
To the soul of the mediocre?
#FallFriday
youtu.be/yEhH-5KXjGk?...
The Fall - Kimble [peel session]
YouTube video by The Jukebox Rebel
youtu.be
December 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Why are people grudgeful yeah
From the depths of ignorance
To the soul of the mediocre?
#FallFriday
youtu.be/yEhH-5KXjGk?...
From the depths of ignorance
To the soul of the mediocre?
#FallFriday
youtu.be/yEhH-5KXjGk?...
Brass-a-geddon. Was quite nice, actually.
December 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Brass-a-geddon. Was quite nice, actually.
December 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
December 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I've been sharpening a knife in the bathroom on a brick I got from the garden
No-one will fuck with me again
#FallFriday
youtu.be/7yK39jI3RVI?...
No-one will fuck with me again
#FallFriday
youtu.be/7yK39jI3RVI?...
I Feel Voxish
YouTube video by The Fall - Topic
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 6:25 AM
I've been sharpening a knife in the bathroom on a brick I got from the garden
No-one will fuck with me again
#FallFriday
youtu.be/7yK39jI3RVI?...
No-one will fuck with me again
#FallFriday
youtu.be/7yK39jI3RVI?...
Absolutely wide awake at nearly 1am so it must be the start of the working week. Arsicles.
December 8, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Absolutely wide awake at nearly 1am so it must be the start of the working week. Arsicles.
England fold under pressure from those two titan bowlers of the Australian game, Neser and Doggett. #AUSvENG #Ashes #beatenbythebteam
December 7, 2025 at 8:02 AM
England fold under pressure from those two titan bowlers of the Australian game, Neser and Doggett. #AUSvENG #Ashes #beatenbythebteam
December 5, 2025 at 6:02 AM
December 4, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Careering into December and the working week wide awake and not even remotely able to sleep. Fucking great. Think I need meds.
December 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Careering into December and the working week wide awake and not even remotely able to sleep. Fucking great. Think I need meds.
Just heard McColl's Brewery in County Durham is closing down for good. Sad news. Always liked their beers and reviewed one for @caughtbytheriver.bsky.social a while ago. #breweryclosure
November 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Just heard McColl's Brewery in County Durham is closing down for good. Sad news. Always liked their beers and reviewed one for @caughtbytheriver.bsky.social a while ago. #breweryclosure
So, ALFOS in Barcelona was bloody lovely. Great crowd, nice little venue, huge sound. 10/10, no notes, etc. #ALFOS #Barcelona #ooof #AHCC
November 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
So, ALFOS in Barcelona was bloody lovely. Great crowd, nice little venue, huge sound. 10/10, no notes, etc. #ALFOS #Barcelona #ooof #AHCC