Chris King
@northernwrites.bsky.social
Former knife swallower
Unlikely to be the Chris King you are looking for. Unless I am. Then I am currently unable to take your call.
Unlikely to be the Chris King you are looking for. Unless I am. Then I am currently unable to take your call.
"Pete Mandleson? Lead singer of the Spin Doctors?"
February 2, 2026 at 11:57 AM
"Pete Mandleson? Lead singer of the Spin Doctors?"
Absolutely bang on. The number of really bad SharePoint implementations I had been forced to use, means folk regularly save and share info from local storage. To the pain of all concerned
This week: decisions, consequences, and the delusion that SharePoint is free.
Also: making things with my hands, uncomfortable documentaries, and fully accepting my fate as an insufferable self-promoter.
Weeknote: sharonodea.com/2026/02/02/w...
Also: making things with my hands, uncomfortable documentaries, and fully accepting my fate as an insufferable self-promoter.
Weeknote: sharonodea.com/2026/02/02/w...
February 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Absolutely bang on. The number of really bad SharePoint implementations I had been forced to use, means folk regularly save and share info from local storage. To the pain of all concerned
In a break from normal posting themes...
If they destroy the legacy of The Devil Wears Prada, I will take to the streets to show my disgust.
If they destroy the legacy of The Devil Wears Prada, I will take to the streets to show my disgust.
February 2, 2026 at 9:39 AM
In a break from normal posting themes...
If they destroy the legacy of The Devil Wears Prada, I will take to the streets to show my disgust.
If they destroy the legacy of The Devil Wears Prada, I will take to the streets to show my disgust.
At the Derby del Riso between Pro Vercelli and Novara today. Will be eating Panissa at lunch, in support of the home team.
February 1, 2026 at 8:31 AM
At the Derby del Riso between Pro Vercelli and Novara today. Will be eating Panissa at lunch, in support of the home team.
Got lucky tonight and had a tongue sandwich. No jumper tit, mind.
January 31, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Got lucky tonight and had a tongue sandwich. No jumper tit, mind.
Love a good church
January 31, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Love a good church
What odds on all Italian teams losing in the play offs @rigorepod.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 2:23 PM
What odds on all Italian teams losing in the play offs @rigorepod.bsky.social
Amazed that making vibe videos doesn't guarantee you a spot on the Tour de France
January 30, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Amazed that making vibe videos doesn't guarantee you a spot on the Tour de France
Someone on this plane is wearing Joop
January 30, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Someone on this plane is wearing Joop
At Manchester Airport. There are more folk with rollers in their hair here, than you'll find in a small town hairdressers. Amazed some security jobsworth hasn't made them take them out
January 30, 2026 at 9:15 AM
At Manchester Airport. There are more folk with rollers in their hair here, than you'll find in a small town hairdressers. Amazed some security jobsworth hasn't made them take them out
Paid £10 extra for first class on the Transpennine Express and not a sniff of a coffee or shortbread biscuit.
The North of England is a waste space, bruv
The North of England is a waste space, bruv
January 30, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Paid £10 extra for first class on the Transpennine Express and not a sniff of a coffee or shortbread biscuit.
The North of England is a waste space, bruv
The North of England is a waste space, bruv
Which is it - sales are down or that they hope AI will fill the gaps so that they won't have to pay staff to do "spreadsheet shit"?
Amazon, UPS, Dow, Nike, Home Depot and other companies plan to cut a combined 52,000 jobs, with several saying they needed to slim down their workforce amid lingering economic uncertainty and mounting pressure to invest in AI. ft.trib.al/N0P6GuU
January 30, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Which is it - sales are down or that they hope AI will fill the gaps so that they won't have to pay staff to do "spreadsheet shit"?
Can someone say some nice things about the Dollar or AI, so my work shares can improve. Baby needs some new shoes (pay off a credit card maxed on holiday plans)
January 29, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Can someone say some nice things about the Dollar or AI, so my work shares can improve. Baby needs some new shoes (pay off a credit card maxed on holiday plans)
It reminds me of badly dubbed Kung Fu movies. Without the Kung, but plenty of the FU!
You don't have the be an avowed AI hater to be impressed without lifeless and unwatchable this is.
January 29, 2026 at 9:05 PM
It reminds me of badly dubbed Kung Fu movies. Without the Kung, but plenty of the FU!
Questions to ask yourself before posting:
1. Is it really Kafkaesque?
2. Have you read 1984, and can confirm it is just like that?
3. Did you even watch The Handmaid's tale, let alone read the book?
4. Have ever done acid?
5. Could this have been an emoji.
1. Is it really Kafkaesque?
2. Have you read 1984, and can confirm it is just like that?
3. Did you even watch The Handmaid's tale, let alone read the book?
4. Have ever done acid?
5. Could this have been an emoji.
January 29, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Questions to ask yourself before posting:
1. Is it really Kafkaesque?
2. Have you read 1984, and can confirm it is just like that?
3. Did you even watch The Handmaid's tale, let alone read the book?
4. Have ever done acid?
5. Could this have been an emoji.
1. Is it really Kafkaesque?
2. Have you read 1984, and can confirm it is just like that?
3. Did you even watch The Handmaid's tale, let alone read the book?
4. Have ever done acid?
5. Could this have been an emoji.
Stand there a bit longer as inevitably, more pee will come.
If you’re over 30, quote this with some life advice 🤌🏼
January 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Stand there a bit longer as inevitably, more pee will come.
Me, when no one turns up for my birthday
Daily Express: KEMI: MY PARTY IS FOR SERIOUS
PEOPLE AND NOT DRAMA QUEENS #TomorrowsPapersToday
PEOPLE AND NOT DRAMA QUEENS #TomorrowsPapersToday
January 28, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Me, when no one turns up for my birthday
Spurs currently trying to score the perfect goal. Which always bodes well.
January 28, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Spurs currently trying to score the perfect goal. Which always bodes well.
Ban the match officials clasping players hands
January 28, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Ban the match officials clasping players hands
The image is of a Chicken Kiev with a passing resemblance of the Millennium Falcon
January 28, 2026 at 6:37 PM
The image is of a Chicken Kiev with a passing resemblance of the Millennium Falcon
Just had the urge to listen to Slam - Eterna.
I really miss Pressure.
I really miss Pressure.
January 27, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Just had the urge to listen to Slam - Eterna.
I really miss Pressure.
I really miss Pressure.
Are you dining alone tonight, sir?
January 27, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Are you dining alone tonight, sir?
Gutted to see Alpkit is going under. First Endura struggling and selling their Scottish side of the business, now Alpkit. Feck it all
January 27, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Gutted to see Alpkit is going under. First Endura struggling and selling their Scottish side of the business, now Alpkit. Feck it all
Let's be honest, it's actually 2.30pm and the Doomsday Clock will be returning in Marvel's The Avengers "This is life, now" in Cinemas this summer
'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI
'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI
'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI
www.independent.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Let's be honest, it's actually 2.30pm and the Doomsday Clock will be returning in Marvel's The Avengers "This is life, now" in Cinemas this summer