Chris Gomm
@gommster.bsky.social
Dad of 3. 40something. Live in Devon. Work in comms and engagement, formerly a newspaper journalist. Do a bit of drawing in my spare time. Enjoy music, comedy, films and general silliness. My sketches and doodles. https://gommsta.tumblr.com/
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Just a special mention to my dear friend DJ Safari Phil @djsafariphil who has launched his new website for his mobile DJ business...I recommend him if you are planning a special event or just any excuse for a party! He did a party for me a few years ago and it was brilliant!.
www.djsafariphil.co.uk
www.djsafariphil.co.uk
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Once you start looking up pictures from Demis Roussos photo sessions, you can never stop.
February 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Once you start looking up pictures from Demis Roussos photo sessions, you can never stop.
Just seen a clip on Facebook of Roland Rat talking about Samantha Fox and one of the comments underneath was "Back when things were fun and normal."
Yes, a puppet rat letching over a 16 year old page three girl on a show that went out early on a Saturday evening. Completely fun and normal!
Yes, a puppet rat letching over a 16 year old page three girl on a show that went out early on a Saturday evening. Completely fun and normal!
February 13, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Just seen a clip on Facebook of Roland Rat talking about Samantha Fox and one of the comments underneath was "Back when things were fun and normal."
Yes, a puppet rat letching over a 16 year old page three girl on a show that went out early on a Saturday evening. Completely fun and normal!
Yes, a puppet rat letching over a 16 year old page three girl on a show that went out early on a Saturday evening. Completely fun and normal!
"Different times"
Deadly earworm jingles, proper British dinners in tins, and milking Arthur Mullard. Now available for all, a new video takes an extensive look at the omnipresent and ludicrously oversexed TV ads of the 1970s.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1So...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1So...
Gimme A Break: The Ads of 1970's Britain
YouTube video by Stuart Millard
www.youtube.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:16 AM
"Different times"
Good deployment of Larry Grayson there...
February 13, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Good deployment of Larry Grayson there...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hugh Scully was not impressed...
Hugh Scully was not impressed...
'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - drug side effects tearing families apart
Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 8:13 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hugh Scully was not impressed...
Hugh Scully was not impressed...
Sniggering like a child at the advert for the Invictus One from JML because the voiceover man just said "crevice nozzle." I am 47 years old.
February 13, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Sniggering like a child at the advert for the Invictus One from JML because the voiceover man just said "crevice nozzle." I am 47 years old.
Wasn't that the name of Adrian Mole's friend?
February 12, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Wasn't that the name of Adrian Mole's friend?
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Look at this poster and tell us you don't want an hour-long exploration of it!
Well you've got one! youtu.be/C4ksnHeGRIQ?...
Well you've got one! youtu.be/C4ksnHeGRIQ?...
February 12, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Look at this poster and tell us you don't want an hour-long exploration of it!
Well you've got one! youtu.be/C4ksnHeGRIQ?...
Well you've got one! youtu.be/C4ksnHeGRIQ?...
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The National Trust is really pushing the limits of what email filters will let through…
February 12, 2026 at 5:38 PM
The National Trust is really pushing the limits of what email filters will let through…
Ideal person to put in charge of a nation's health. 10/10, no notes. 👍
RFK Jr: I'm not scared of a germ. I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats.
February 12, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Ideal person to put in charge of a nation's health. 10/10, no notes. 👍
February 12, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I believe they actually live in Torquay which is where I work and I live in fear of bumping into them. Many of my friends and colleagues already have...😬
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I believe they actually live in Torquay which is where I work and I live in fear of bumping into them. Many of my friends and colleagues already have...😬
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The more I think about this pair ever existing the more I begin to understand why this country is the way it is x
February 12, 2026 at 3:51 PM
The more I think about this pair ever existing the more I begin to understand why this country is the way it is x
This is why we "are where we are".
February 12, 2026 at 9:14 AM
This is why we "are where we are".
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Matt is finding it really hard to get any work.
AI has had a devastating impact on his writing jobs. He’s had five clients let him down this year.
If you need the services of a great writer, have a look at his website
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
AI has had a devastating impact on his writing jobs. He’s had five clients let him down this year.
If you need the services of a great writer, have a look at his website
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Matt is finding it really hard to get any work.
AI has had a devastating impact on his writing jobs. He’s had five clients let him down this year.
If you need the services of a great writer, have a look at his website
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
AI has had a devastating impact on his writing jobs. He’s had five clients let him down this year.
If you need the services of a great writer, have a look at his website
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
Yeah I'm pretty sure nobody of any note went to my school (well, apart from me obvs...)
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Yeah I'm pretty sure nobody of any note went to my school (well, apart from me obvs...)
The rain in Devon falls mainly on my tits.
Seriously, enough now!
Seriously, enough now!
February 12, 2026 at 7:35 AM
The rain in Devon falls mainly on my tits.
Seriously, enough now!
Seriously, enough now!
Watching Small Prophets and reading about homunculi which I had sort of heard of before but had no idea what they were...
February 11, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Watching Small Prophets and reading about homunculi which I had sort of heard of before but had no idea what they were...
Drop a random movie vid or GIF! 🎥 🖤
February 11, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Drop a random movie vid or GIF! 🎥 🖤
Still one of my very favourite things!
February 11, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Still one of my very favourite things!
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Fifty years old today!
The Morecambe & Wise Show (11th February 1976). Time for a late breakfast.
February 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Fifty years old today!
Yes I think so, I remember my mum used to love watching it back in the day!
February 11, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Yes I think so, I remember my mum used to love watching it back in the day!
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When someone tells me how old their child is I say "that's such a fun age" even if it's 37
February 10, 2026 at 1:42 AM
When someone tells me how old their child is I say "that's such a fun age" even if it's 37
Though 🎵 Didn't we not have a luvverly day the day we didn't go to Bangor (because we were banned by the Debating Society)🎵 is nowhere near as catchy of course...
Just saw that headline about Bangor University and Reform and now I've got bloody Fiddler's Dram stuck in my head yet again...
February 10, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Though 🎵 Didn't we not have a luvverly day the day we didn't go to Bangor (because we were banned by the Debating Society)🎵 is nowhere near as catchy of course...
Just saw that headline about Bangor University and Reform and now I've got bloody Fiddler's Dram stuck in my head yet again...
February 10, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Just saw that headline about Bangor University and Reform and now I've got bloody Fiddler's Dram stuck in my head yet again...