(CMDR) Alan Crowe
@alancrowe.bsky.social
Dad (of humans and a canine). Husband. IT Infrastructure Consultant / Professional Nerd. Coffee addict. Lover of bacon. Yes sir, I can boogie. #Scotland
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Formerly @alancrowe73 on the hellsite.
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Formerly @alancrowe73 on the hellsite.
Very briefly, and only in archive footage. The politician you see most of is Cleverly, and iirc he only appears in two or three scenes. Truss makes a brief in-person appearance alongside him in one scene.
November 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Very briefly, and only in archive footage. The politician you see most of is Cleverly, and iirc he only appears in two or three scenes. Truss makes a brief in-person appearance alongside him in one scene.
It may not be a coincidence that "Belgium" is the rudest word in the universe (according to Douglas Adams.)
November 28, 2025 at 1:18 AM
It may not be a coincidence that "Belgium" is the rudest word in the universe (according to Douglas Adams.)
Up by 140 would be headline news, never mind 140,000.
November 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Up by 140 would be headline news, never mind 140,000.
To paraphrase "Yes, Prime Minister," this appears to be one of those irregular verbs.
"I engage in playground banter."
"You hold racist views."
"He is charged under Section 18 of the Public Order Act 1986."
"I engage in playground banter."
"You hold racist views."
"He is charged under Section 18 of the Public Order Act 1986."
November 25, 2025 at 10:22 AM
To paraphrase "Yes, Prime Minister," this appears to be one of those irregular verbs.
"I engage in playground banter."
"You hold racist views."
"He is charged under Section 18 of the Public Order Act 1986."
"I engage in playground banter."
"You hold racist views."
"He is charged under Section 18 of the Public Order Act 1986."
Could be worse. The budget could have been scheduled (as in the good old days) in March...
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Could be worse. The budget could have been scheduled (as in the good old days) in March...
(Actual answers in brackets)
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
It was years ago (YES)
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way (YES)
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent (YES)
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse (YES)
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
It was years ago (YES)
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way (YES)
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent (YES)
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse (YES)
November 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
(Actual answers in brackets)
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
It was years ago (YES)
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way (YES)
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent (YES)
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse (YES)
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
It was years ago (YES)
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way (YES)
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent (YES)
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse (YES)
2. Tibetan sky burial. Well, not quite, as I'm in no way religious or spiritual. There's also the small problem that dumping my remains at the top of Cairngorm or Ben Nevis might result in the local cops taking an interest. Still, if you think recycling is worthwhile, that's the way to go.
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
2. Tibetan sky burial. Well, not quite, as I'm in no way religious or spiritual. There's also the small problem that dumping my remains at the top of Cairngorm or Ben Nevis might result in the local cops taking an interest. Still, if you think recycling is worthwhile, that's the way to go.
I'm torn between two options:
1. Donate my body to medical science. I have a couple of heart conditions that various student doctors have already learned from - might as well let some more young wannabe docs have a dig around inside the no-longer-functional organ. It's not like I'm using it.
1. Donate my body to medical science. I have a couple of heart conditions that various student doctors have already learned from - might as well let some more young wannabe docs have a dig around inside the no-longer-functional organ. It's not like I'm using it.
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I'm torn between two options:
1. Donate my body to medical science. I have a couple of heart conditions that various student doctors have already learned from - might as well let some more young wannabe docs have a dig around inside the no-longer-functional organ. It's not like I'm using it.
1. Donate my body to medical science. I have a couple of heart conditions that various student doctors have already learned from - might as well let some more young wannabe docs have a dig around inside the no-longer-functional organ. It's not like I'm using it.
The canny bag has entered the chat.
November 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The canny bag has entered the chat.
Presumably The Telegraph got a letter along the lines of "You will fully and unreservedly retract what you wrote about our client or you will be sued into oblivion. KTHXBAI."
November 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Presumably The Telegraph got a letter along the lines of "You will fully and unreservedly retract what you wrote about our client or you will be sued into oblivion. KTHXBAI."
Legendary Formula 1 commentator Murray Walker came up with the Opal Fruits marketing slogan "Made to make your mouth water"
November 21, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Legendary Formula 1 commentator Murray Walker came up with the Opal Fruits marketing slogan "Made to make your mouth water"
How does this not qualify as insider trading?
November 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
How does this not qualify as insider trading?
Well, this sucks. I was never a Stone Roses fan. Primal Scream, on the other hand...
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Well, this sucks. I was never a Stone Roses fan. Primal Scream, on the other hand...
The Treasury can introduce "Pay as you don't earn" for them.
November 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The Treasury can introduce "Pay as you don't earn" for them.
I'm sure his missus will be thrilled...
November 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I'm sure his missus will be thrilled...
Ian would give us a chance to lay the ghost of Argentina 1978 to rest. Chuck in Canada and Cabo Verde to make up the group and I'll be very happy 😊
November 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Ian would give us a chance to lay the ghost of Argentina 1978 to rest. Chuck in Canada and Cabo Verde to make up the group and I'll be very happy 😊
November 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I was 24 and about nine months away from buying my own place, so about twenty mates came round to watch the opening game against Brazil. 300+ beers consumed between us in one afternoon.
November 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I was 24 and about nine months away from buying my own place, so about twenty mates came round to watch the opening game against Brazil. 300+ beers consumed between us in one afternoon.
BREAKING: STEVE CLARKE IS SMILING
November 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
BREAKING: STEVE CLARKE IS SMILING