Peter Smith
@redpeter99.bsky.social
Recovering X and Twitter addict. Looking for a funnier, more intelligent place.
Lifelong Leeds United supporter.
I block racists.
Elderly white hippie and proud.
Lifelong Leeds United supporter.
I block racists.
Elderly white hippie and proud.
Why are fun sized chocolate bars smaller not bigger than regular ones?
Surely more chocolate equals more fun.
Surely more chocolate equals more fun.
"The Pompidou Centre, postmodern eyesore or functionalist dreamscape?"
November 11, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Why are fun sized chocolate bars smaller not bigger than regular ones?
Surely more chocolate equals more fun.
Surely more chocolate equals more fun.
Observing US politics, and there's yet more evidence of the ability of progressive politicians to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
November 11, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Observing US politics, and there's yet more evidence of the ability of progressive politicians to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
"Hold it there, Maureen. The taxi's just arrived to take Grandpa to the Happy Valley Care Home"
Pirro: "Mr President, there is in this room a group of people who love you, who believe in you, and who are so proud to be in this Oval Office and to be part of this amazing day because you have changed the course of America."
November 11, 2025 at 6:39 AM
"Hold it there, Maureen. The taxi's just arrived to take Grandpa to the Happy Valley Care Home"
I pity Musk. What has he of real value in his life?
For those wondering here is the post from Joyce Carol Oates that got under Musk's skin big time
November 11, 2025 at 6:35 AM
I pity Musk. What has he of real value in his life?
Watching footage from the trenches in WW1 is a reminder of one of my wife's relations from the time who was excused service due to bad teeth.
The mind boggles.
The mind boggles.
November 11, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Watching footage from the trenches in WW1 is a reminder of one of my wife's relations from the time who was excused service due to bad teeth.
The mind boggles.
The mind boggles.
Got to admire "Mike" who left a 5 star rating for my local garage and whose review reads
"Left my car with them and walked home"
"Left my car with them and walked home"
November 11, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Got to admire "Mike" who left a 5 star rating for my local garage and whose review reads
"Left my car with them and walked home"
"Left my car with them and walked home"
With respect to those responsible for music in Asda, it's NOT beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
It's friggin' 10th of November.
It's friggin' 10th of November.
November 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
With respect to those responsible for music in Asda, it's NOT beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
It's friggin' 10th of November.
It's friggin' 10th of November.
An apology from the BBC to Trump is sufficient.
A billion dollars for broadcasting something that was ostensibly true? Come off it.
A billion dollars for broadcasting something that was ostensibly true? Come off it.
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
An apology from the BBC to Trump is sufficient.
A billion dollars for broadcasting something that was ostensibly true? Come off it.
A billion dollars for broadcasting something that was ostensibly true? Come off it.
Should be shouting this from the rooftops.
NEW: Rachel Reeves signals she intends to remove the two-child cap *in full*
"I don't think a child should be penalised because they're in a bigger family through no fault of their own," she tells BBC.
"I don't think a child should be penalised because they're in a bigger family through no fault of their own," she tells BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Should be shouting this from the rooftops.
After being successful in the ballot for Villa tickets, my son reminded me that it's 30 years since his first game at Elland Road, also against Villa.
A win by two goals from Gary Speed and David White. Players with terribly sad futures and history.
#lufc
A win by two goals from Gary Speed and David White. Players with terribly sad futures and history.
#lufc
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
After being successful in the ballot for Villa tickets, my son reminded me that it's 30 years since his first game at Elland Road, also against Villa.
A win by two goals from Gary Speed and David White. Players with terribly sad futures and history.
#lufc
A win by two goals from Gary Speed and David White. Players with terribly sad futures and history.
#lufc
If only Fox News or GB News were held to even 100th of the standard that the BBC is expected to operate.
Nandy needs to offer full throated support for the organisation. I fear she won't.
Nandy needs to offer full throated support for the organisation. I fear she won't.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
If only Fox News or GB News were held to even 100th of the standard that the BBC is expected to operate.
Nandy needs to offer full throated support for the organisation. I fear she won't.
Nandy needs to offer full throated support for the organisation. I fear she won't.
"Good to see your mum and dad putting their messy divorce to one side and not spoil your graduation..."
November 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
"Good to see your mum and dad putting their messy divorce to one side and not spoil your graduation..."
The assistant in the self service checkout at Asda just joked I was borderline for the 25 year old age verification.
It works for me.
It works for me.
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The assistant in the self service checkout at Asda just joked I was borderline for the 25 year old age verification.
It works for me.
It works for me.
Who doesn't want to see Xi, Putin, Orban et al toasting marshmallows around a campfire singing Gin Gan Goolie?
The Greens are still the party of Keith and Candace Marie.
The Greens are still the party of Keith and Candace Marie.
Uh huh
November 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Who doesn't want to see Xi, Putin, Orban et al toasting marshmallows around a campfire singing Gin Gan Goolie?
The Greens are still the party of Keith and Candace Marie.
The Greens are still the party of Keith and Candace Marie.
I want to open the bowling in a Test Match at Lords, but hey.
Zack Polanski: "I want to see everyone denuclearise, including Vladimir Putin."
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I want to open the bowling in a Test Match at Lords, but hey.
Even though I'm as woke as any Guardian reading elderly white hippie, I want fly tippers garroted live on peak time TV.
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Even though I'm as woke as any Guardian reading elderly white hippie, I want fly tippers garroted live on peak time TV.
Labour should appoint Jon Snow as the new BBC DG.
November 10, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Labour should appoint Jon Snow as the new BBC DG.
Reading about Soviet Era sport and, to my embarrassment, I didn't know Varleriy Borzov and Ludmilla Tourisheva were married in 1977.
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Reading about Soviet Era sport and, to my embarrassment, I didn't know Varleriy Borzov and Ludmilla Tourisheva were married in 1977.
The root cause is leaving the summer recruitment to someone who hadn't done it before. It was a disaster. That is on the owners.
Now, the only chance of avoiding relegation is to try a new coach. Doing nowt isn't an option. The owners are not going to sack themselves.
#lufc
Now, the only chance of avoiding relegation is to try a new coach. Doing nowt isn't an option. The owners are not going to sack themselves.
#lufc
November 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The root cause is leaving the summer recruitment to someone who hadn't done it before. It was a disaster. That is on the owners.
Now, the only chance of avoiding relegation is to try a new coach. Doing nowt isn't an option. The owners are not going to sack themselves.
#lufc
Now, the only chance of avoiding relegation is to try a new coach. Doing nowt isn't an option. The owners are not going to sack themselves.
#lufc
Reposted by Peter Smith
Nottingham Forest fan Stephen Crean getting a standing ovation from both sets of fans at the City Ground for his heroics on the train.
#lufc
#lufc
November 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Nottingham Forest fan Stephen Crean getting a standing ovation from both sets of fans at the City Ground for his heroics on the train.
#lufc
#lufc
When I worked in a Teesside College there were many Muslim students. They sent Christmas cards and were active participants in college Xmas functions.
The flag shagging community need to be aware Jesus is a significant figure in Islam
and the vast majority of Muslims enjoy Christmas.
The flag shagging community need to be aware Jesus is a significant figure in Islam
and the vast majority of Muslims enjoy Christmas.
November 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
When I worked in a Teesside College there were many Muslim students. They sent Christmas cards and were active participants in college Xmas functions.
The flag shagging community need to be aware Jesus is a significant figure in Islam
and the vast majority of Muslims enjoy Christmas.
The flag shagging community need to be aware Jesus is a significant figure in Islam
and the vast majority of Muslims enjoy Christmas.
Strange. "It Should Have Been Me" by Yvonne Fair just came into my head.
November 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Strange. "It Should Have Been Me" by Yvonne Fair just came into my head.