Kate Weir
@widemouthfrog.bsky.social
Drowning in 90s and 00s pop culture. Xennial 🐱 lady. Adopted Manc and Fen escapee.
Occasionally gardening, books, gigs, planes, public transport, journalism, politics, languages, travel, 🏋🏼♀️and cooking/baking. Views my own.
Occasionally gardening, books, gigs, planes, public transport, journalism, politics, languages, travel, 🏋🏼♀️and cooking/baking. Views my own.
Anyway. Back home for a brew and then bed. No longer the blanket/coat while kipping on a pal's sofa.
Happy new year one and all. May 2026 be less shitty than all its predecessors (though who are we kidding, eh? We know it's going to be utter bobbins).
Happy new year one and all. May 2026 be less shitty than all its predecessors (though who are we kidding, eh? We know it's going to be utter bobbins).
January 1, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Anyway. Back home for a brew and then bed. No longer the blanket/coat while kipping on a pal's sofa.
Happy new year one and all. May 2026 be less shitty than all its predecessors (though who are we kidding, eh? We know it's going to be utter bobbins).
Happy new year one and all. May 2026 be less shitty than all its predecessors (though who are we kidding, eh? We know it's going to be utter bobbins).
A whole year workshopping this: Coldplay, some shite, Big Ben, Bollywood, some other stuff. Anyway, what does New York do? "Off the end; off the Hudson, who knows?!". That's the discussion. No one knows. Too many hours drinking to understand.
January 1, 2026 at 12:12 AM
A whole year workshopping this: Coldplay, some shite, Big Ben, Bollywood, some other stuff. Anyway, what does New York do? "Off the end; off the Hudson, who knows?!". That's the discussion. No one knows. Too many hours drinking to understand.
Happy new year, bitches.
January 1, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Happy new year, bitches.
Cheers, Monzo.
What can I say? It's not a crime for a girl to like a vegan sossij roll and a second hand pair of dungarees, is it now... IS IT, NOW?
What can I say? It's not a crime for a girl to like a vegan sossij roll and a second hand pair of dungarees, is it now... IS IT, NOW?
December 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Cheers, Monzo.
What can I say? It's not a crime for a girl to like a vegan sossij roll and a second hand pair of dungarees, is it now... IS IT, NOW?
What can I say? It's not a crime for a girl to like a vegan sossij roll and a second hand pair of dungarees, is it now... IS IT, NOW?
A glimpse of what my future holds (I'm not complaining).
December 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A glimpse of what my future holds (I'm not complaining).
Reposted by Kate Weir
This is the 15th year of #DuvetKnowItsChristmas, which is preposterous. Rules: if you find yourself dealing with unusual / claustrophobic / gaudy sleeping arrangements this Christmas Eve, share a picture with the world. Use the hashtag (with capitalisation) and cc me if you can be bothered.
December 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is the 15th year of #DuvetKnowItsChristmas, which is preposterous. Rules: if you find yourself dealing with unusual / claustrophobic / gaudy sleeping arrangements this Christmas Eve, share a picture with the world. Use the hashtag (with capitalisation) and cc me if you can be bothered.
Well that was a load of old shite. I look forward to rewatching Love Actually in a year.
December 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Well that was a load of old shite. I look forward to rewatching Love Actually in a year.
Liam Neeson's 12-year-old on-screen son's gf is really, REALLY, annoying.
December 23, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Liam Neeson's 12-year-old on-screen son's gf is really, REALLY, annoying.
Martine McCutcheon's on-screen parents were her first bullies calling her "plumpy".
The whole lot need therapy.
The whole lot need therapy.
December 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Martine McCutcheon's on-screen parents were her first bullies calling her "plumpy".
The whole lot need therapy.
The whole lot need therapy.
If I accidentally answered the door to the PM while in my pants I'd not just wish him on his way. That's why Alan's crush is a whole red flag. Why's she not got some policy questions for him?
December 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
If I accidentally answered the door to the PM while in my pants I'd not just wish him on his way. That's why Alan's crush is a whole red flag. Why's she not got some policy questions for him?
Emma Thompson was about a year older than me when this was filmed. And she's absolutely *stun*. Give the babe an award; would *kill* for the thick hair and beautiful skin.
Alan, meanwhile, was a total babe IRL but a total twat in this film.
The kid with Liam Neeson as his da is well annoying.
Alan, meanwhile, was a total babe IRL but a total twat in this film.
The kid with Liam Neeson as his da is well annoying.
December 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Emma Thompson was about a year older than me when this was filmed. And she's absolutely *stun*. Give the babe an award; would *kill* for the thick hair and beautiful skin.
Alan, meanwhile, was a total babe IRL but a total twat in this film.
The kid with Liam Neeson as his da is well annoying.
Alan, meanwhile, was a total babe IRL but a total twat in this film.
The kid with Liam Neeson as his da is well annoying.
Kris Marshall finding that women in the US also found him a bit cringe, a bit annoying, would have been an infinitely better storyline than him becoming a sex god in Wisconsin. But Richard Curtis is basic, so that was never going to happen.
December 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Kris Marshall finding that women in the US also found him a bit cringe, a bit annoying, would have been an infinitely better storyline than him becoming a sex god in Wisconsin. But Richard Curtis is basic, so that was never going to happen.
Rowan Atkinson out-performing 90% of the cast by just being Atkinson. Like a 2% effort from him.
December 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Rowan Atkinson out-performing 90% of the cast by just being Atkinson. Like a 2% effort from him.
Love Alan; hate his character.
She's not gonna shag you, mate.
She's not gonna shag you, mate.
December 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Love Alan; hate his character.
She's not gonna shag you, mate.
She's not gonna shag you, mate.
FAAAAACKING HELL the Martine McCutcheon being "chubby" with "huge thighs" storyline gets worse each year.
The poor lass is *stunning*, and what - a size 8 to 10?
But OH MY GOD SHE HAS BOOBS AND HIPS.
Outrageous.
Fat old bint.
(Je blague, obviously).
The poor lass is *stunning*, and what - a size 8 to 10?
But OH MY GOD SHE HAS BOOBS AND HIPS.
Outrageous.
Fat old bint.
(Je blague, obviously).
December 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
FAAAAACKING HELL the Martine McCutcheon being "chubby" with "huge thighs" storyline gets worse each year.
The poor lass is *stunning*, and what - a size 8 to 10?
But OH MY GOD SHE HAS BOOBS AND HIPS.
Outrageous.
Fat old bint.
(Je blague, obviously).
The poor lass is *stunning*, and what - a size 8 to 10?
But OH MY GOD SHE HAS BOOBS AND HIPS.
Outrageous.
Fat old bint.
(Je blague, obviously).
Stockport when anyone ever says it's the new Berlin and what a blueprint for regeneration of shit northern mill towns looks like.
Stockers: "They're all of me... But you never talk to me. You always talk to [Manchester]... you don't like me..."
The world: "It's a self-preservation thing you see".
Stockers: "They're all of me... But you never talk to me. You always talk to [Manchester]... you don't like me..."
The world: "It's a self-preservation thing you see".
a man and a woman are standing next to each other and the woman is wearing a police hat .
ALT: a man and a woman are standing next to each other and the woman is wearing a police hat .
media.tenor.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Stockport when anyone ever says it's the new Berlin and what a blueprint for regeneration of shit northern mill towns looks like.
Stockers: "They're all of me... But you never talk to me. You always talk to [Manchester]... you don't like me..."
The world: "It's a self-preservation thing you see".
Stockers: "They're all of me... But you never talk to me. You always talk to [Manchester]... you don't like me..."
The world: "It's a self-preservation thing you see".
Reposted by Kate Weir
I have made a #DuvetKnowItsChristmas bingo card! And done alt text on it (as everyone else should, if they're able).
December 24, 2024 at 5:33 PM
I have made a #DuvetKnowItsChristmas bingo card! And done alt text on it (as everyone else should, if they're able).
My annual hate watch of Love Actually is here. Every year, the Kris Marshall and Chiwetel Ejiofor love triangle and Martine McCutcheon being coded as fat become more ridiculous/outrageous. Yet every year, Emma Thompson's secret bedroom crying and bedspread smoothing gets me more than the last.
December 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
My annual hate watch of Love Actually is here. Every year, the Kris Marshall and Chiwetel Ejiofor love triangle and Martine McCutcheon being coded as fat become more ridiculous/outrageous. Yet every year, Emma Thompson's secret bedroom crying and bedspread smoothing gets me more than the last.
Only eight days left to perform the annual hate watch of Love Actually.
December 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Only eight days left to perform the annual hate watch of Love Actually.
Living the middle aged, middle class, childfree, woman's dreams by drinking chicken wine rosé in bed on a Friday night while rewatching Fleabag and laughing at stupid shit my mates have sent me on Whatsapp.
December 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Living the middle aged, middle class, childfree, woman's dreams by drinking chicken wine rosé in bed on a Friday night while rewatching Fleabag and laughing at stupid shit my mates have sent me on Whatsapp.
Out of shot: the yellow vest top and purple sports bra.
In a world where the gym bros all seemingly wear black, bring a slice of clashing neon to the weights room at the gym.
In a world where the gym bros all seemingly wear black, bring a slice of clashing neon to the weights room at the gym.
November 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Out of shot: the yellow vest top and purple sports bra.
In a world where the gym bros all seemingly wear black, bring a slice of clashing neon to the weights room at the gym.
In a world where the gym bros all seemingly wear black, bring a slice of clashing neon to the weights room at the gym.
The Euston Dash is especially Eustony, especially dashy, this evening.
Friday night.
Trains before and after mine were cancelled.
Seven minutes from calling the platform to the doors closing.
Every Manc understands, but we definitely don't need the increased capacity that HS2 would have brought
Friday night.
Trains before and after mine were cancelled.
Seven minutes from calling the platform to the doors closing.
Every Manc understands, but we definitely don't need the increased capacity that HS2 would have brought
November 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The Euston Dash is especially Eustony, especially dashy, this evening.
Friday night.
Trains before and after mine were cancelled.
Seven minutes from calling the platform to the doors closing.
Every Manc understands, but we definitely don't need the increased capacity that HS2 would have brought
Friday night.
Trains before and after mine were cancelled.
Seven minutes from calling the platform to the doors closing.
Every Manc understands, but we definitely don't need the increased capacity that HS2 would have brought
This is hilarious. I'm over 40, fat, and female and even I could pass the ICE fitness test. Fifteen press ups, 32 sit ups and running 1.5 miles in 14 minutes... And yet a third of applicants fail. Come on. 😂
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
‘Pathetic’: ICE recruitment drive stalls as hires can’t pass fitness test: report
Critics have warned that lowered hiring standards and slashed training times will lead to an explosion of abuses by immigration officers
www.independent.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This is hilarious. I'm over 40, fat, and female and even I could pass the ICE fitness test. Fifteen press ups, 32 sit ups and running 1.5 miles in 14 minutes... And yet a third of applicants fail. Come on. 😂
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
I don't wish to sound boastful, but when I bought a portable aircon in 2022 loads of people took the piss. Who's laughing now, eh? It's 32 degrees outside and my bedroom is a lovely 18 degrees. The rest of the upstairs is pushing 30 degrees. I'm happy, cats are happy. Best daft purchase of my life.
August 13, 2025 at 11:06 AM
I don't wish to sound boastful, but when I bought a portable aircon in 2022 loads of people took the piss. Who's laughing now, eh? It's 32 degrees outside and my bedroom is a lovely 18 degrees. The rest of the upstairs is pushing 30 degrees. I'm happy, cats are happy. Best daft purchase of my life.