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@almostwittylondon.bsky.social
Random attempts at #london #wit and #anecdotes, and overthinking #popculture. Intrigued by #comedy #film #doctorwho #microsoft365 #petshopboys #synth #w12 #w6 #hongkong #cymru #notwhite . Hubs/dad. #British+. He/him.
A 1990s-themed bar in Covent Garden. Which is a bit like in 1995 going to a 1950s-themed bar.
Now if only they served Hooch or snakebites... (and I'm reasonably sure karaoke wasn't a thing in 1995)
Now if only they served Hooch or snakebites... (and I'm reasonably sure karaoke wasn't a thing in 1995)
November 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A 1990s-themed bar in Covent Garden. Which is a bit like in 1995 going to a 1950s-themed bar.
Now if only they served Hooch or snakebites... (and I'm reasonably sure karaoke wasn't a thing in 1995)
Now if only they served Hooch or snakebites... (and I'm reasonably sure karaoke wasn't a thing in 1995)
Somehow still standing in the heart of Fitzrovia near the British Museum. Why has this not been replaced yet with some hideously expensive gleaming glass structure for rich shoppers?
Uno, dos, tres, quatro !
#sexpress #s.express #1980smusic
Uno, dos, tres, quatro !
#sexpress #s.express #1980smusic
November 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Somehow still standing in the heart of Fitzrovia near the British Museum. Why has this not been replaced yet with some hideously expensive gleaming glass structure for rich shoppers?
Uno, dos, tres, quatro !
#sexpress #s.express #1980smusic
Uno, dos, tres, quatro !
#sexpress #s.express #1980smusic
October 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Who knew that all it took to get the loving attention of a lovely dog was to hold an egg sandwich in my other hand? #millie #dog #dogsofbluesky
October 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Who knew that all it took to get the loving attention of a lovely dog was to hold an egg sandwich in my other hand? #millie #dog #dogsofbluesky
I'm not saying that the forces of destiny are conspiring against my innovative microwave cheese floppies but look at what I've just been given...
October 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I'm not saying that the forces of destiny are conspiring against my innovative microwave cheese floppies but look at what I've just been given...
Probably not the day to suggest a change on the venerated London Transport / Underground map but ...
It's a short walk between Dalton Kingsland and Dalston Junction station. So why wouldn't there be a handy dotted line to show how you can walk (without rhythm) between them?
#tfl #london #dalston
It's a short walk between Dalton Kingsland and Dalston Junction station. So why wouldn't there be a handy dotted line to show how you can walk (without rhythm) between them?
#tfl #london #dalston
September 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
September 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
*taps microphone
It is my considered opinion that the yuzu lemon Jaffa cakes, while an improvement on the traditional orange Jaffa cake, is no substitute for the S-tier that was the lemon/lime Jaffa cake. *Pours one out
It is my considered opinion that the yuzu lemon Jaffa cakes, while an improvement on the traditional orange Jaffa cake, is no substitute for the S-tier that was the lemon/lime Jaffa cake. *Pours one out
August 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
*taps microphone
It is my considered opinion that the yuzu lemon Jaffa cakes, while an improvement on the traditional orange Jaffa cake, is no substitute for the S-tier that was the lemon/lime Jaffa cake. *Pours one out
It is my considered opinion that the yuzu lemon Jaffa cakes, while an improvement on the traditional orange Jaffa cake, is no substitute for the S-tier that was the lemon/lime Jaffa cake. *Pours one out
Yay. For the privilege of using a social media app like BlueSky, I can either give some random company my credit card or my face scan. Happy happy joy joy.
July 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Yay. For the privilege of using a social media app like BlueSky, I can either give some random company my credit card or my face scan. Happy happy joy joy.
Come back to the office this summer, they said. We're building a nice garden for people to take their lunch and drink their coffee, they said.
July 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Come back to the office this summer, they said. We're building a nice garden for people to take their lunch and drink their coffee, they said.
It's so warm/hot in London today that the birds are taking a bath.
It's so cold in my air-conditioned office that I'm drinking a hot cup of coffee to try and stay warm.
It's so cold in my air-conditioned office that I'm drinking a hot cup of coffee to try and stay warm.
June 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It's so warm/hot in London today that the birds are taking a bath.
It's so cold in my air-conditioned office that I'm drinking a hot cup of coffee to try and stay warm.
It's so cold in my air-conditioned office that I'm drinking a hot cup of coffee to try and stay warm.
British Heart Foundation: this eye-catching advertising billboard will remind everyone to #listentoyourheart
GenX Internet users: Isn't that ... #goatse?
GenX Internet users: Isn't that ... #goatse?
June 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
British Heart Foundation: this eye-catching advertising billboard will remind everyone to #listentoyourheart
GenX Internet users: Isn't that ... #goatse?
GenX Internet users: Isn't that ... #goatse?
My diet is ruined. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DRINK IN THE WORLD IS BACK IN MY WORK PUB!
June 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
My diet is ruined. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DRINK IN THE WORLD IS BACK IN MY WORK PUB!
Went to see @pattonoswalt.bsky.social in a de-sanctified church in North London. So many great stories. He had the quintessential non-political story that described America and Americans. And the worst gig of his life in London.
May 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Went to see @pattonoswalt.bsky.social in a de-sanctified church in North London. So many great stories. He had the quintessential non-political story that described America and Americans. And the worst gig of his life in London.
... can't resist the #pun... must resist... cannot resist...
Crack SWAT Armadillo infestation team arriving at Austin airport: "IS THIS THE WAY TO THE ARMADILLOS?"
Crack SWAT Armadillo infestation team arriving at Austin airport: "IS THIS THE WAY TO THE ARMADILLOS?"
May 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
... can't resist the #pun... must resist... cannot resist...
Crack SWAT Armadillo infestation team arriving at Austin airport: "IS THIS THE WAY TO THE ARMADILLOS?"
Crack SWAT Armadillo infestation team arriving at Austin airport: "IS THIS THE WAY TO THE ARMADILLOS?"
Apparently, #switzerland invented the Internet, according to the #Eurovision song broadcast last night...
May 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Apparently, #switzerland invented the Internet, according to the #Eurovision song broadcast last night...
The trouble with two days of glorious perfect sunshine in London is that sooner or later you pay for it.
May 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The trouble with two days of glorious perfect sunshine in London is that sooner or later you pay for it.
From the delights of a Heinz tin which doesn't tell you where it was actually made... A spaghetti carbonara in a tin.
April 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
From the delights of a Heinz tin which doesn't tell you where it was actually made... A spaghetti carbonara in a tin.
this will be a case studie as to why a brand failed but didn't have to fail, all in the name of "efficiency".
People liked #Subway and pay £10 for a glorified sandwich because you could see them assembling the sub.
Not any more. Your view and ability to talk to the staff is now blocked by kiosks.
People liked #Subway and pay £10 for a glorified sandwich because you could see them assembling the sub.
Not any more. Your view and ability to talk to the staff is now blocked by kiosks.
April 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
this will be a case studie as to why a brand failed but didn't have to fail, all in the name of "efficiency".
People liked #Subway and pay £10 for a glorified sandwich because you could see them assembling the sub.
Not any more. Your view and ability to talk to the staff is now blocked by kiosks.
People liked #Subway and pay £10 for a glorified sandwich because you could see them assembling the sub.
Not any more. Your view and ability to talk to the staff is now blocked by kiosks.
Kevin Parry of Nationwide: We're giving you £50!
The image that pops into my mind:
The image that pops into my mind:
March 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Kevin Parry of Nationwide: We're giving you £50!
The image that pops into my mind:
The image that pops into my mind:
Voyage to north London (zone 4) they said. It'll be fine, they said.
And yet somehow I managed to get enough ink on my face and hands that passers-by -- in *London* -- felt compelled to check that I was ok ...
And yet somehow I managed to get enough ink on my face and hands that passers-by -- in *London* -- felt compelled to check that I was ok ...
March 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Voyage to north London (zone 4) they said. It'll be fine, they said.
And yet somehow I managed to get enough ink on my face and hands that passers-by -- in *London* -- felt compelled to check that I was ok ...
And yet somehow I managed to get enough ink on my face and hands that passers-by -- in *London* -- felt compelled to check that I was ok ...