Chris Merriman (not the other ones)
@christhedj.bsky.social
Writes stuff down for money and has done for three glorious decades. Now is the winter of my dissed content.
Diagnosed with #ADHD before it was cool (And no, it's not a superpower, it's a pain in the arse)
Diagnosed with #ADHD before it was cool (And no, it's not a superpower, it's a pain in the arse)
Pinned
APOLOGIES - I thought migrating my tw**t archive into my timeline would be seamless and it clearly hasn't been - so (a) I will prune them later (b) don't do it, kids
Victoria Silvstedt?
May 16, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Victoria Silvstedt?
Reposted by Chris Merriman (not the other ones)
No UK acts in the global top 10 albums or singles of 2024 🤯
“Previously, UK acts have appeared in one, or both, of the top 10 lists every year since at least 2003.” reports the BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is why we need to take seriously the crisis in grassroots and our media
🧵
“Previously, UK acts have appeared in one, or both, of the top 10 lists every year since at least 2003.” reports the BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is why we need to take seriously the crisis in grassroots and our media
🧵
February 23, 2025 at 8:29 AM
No UK acts in the global top 10 albums or singles of 2024 🤯
“Previously, UK acts have appeared in one, or both, of the top 10 lists every year since at least 2003.” reports the BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is why we need to take seriously the crisis in grassroots and our media
🧵
“Previously, UK acts have appeared in one, or both, of the top 10 lists every year since at least 2003.” reports the BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is why we need to take seriously the crisis in grassroots and our media
🧵
Whoever came up with using the song "Left to my own Devices" for the EE advert about parental control on their WiFi is a bloody genius. Brilliant song placement. Brilliant.
February 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Whoever came up with using the song "Left to my own Devices" for the EE advert about parental control on their WiFi is a bloody genius. Brilliant song placement. Brilliant.
HELLO? Is this thing on? We've spent billions removing Chintech from our telecom stack over security fears and now everyone's wetting themselves because **gestures**... Other civilisations must look on us and laugh.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
DeepSeek Chinese AI chatbot sparks market turmoil for rivals
Its surge in popularity has seen it become the top-rated free app on Apple's App Store.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
HELLO? Is this thing on? We've spent billions removing Chintech from our telecom stack over security fears and now everyone's wetting themselves because **gestures**... Other civilisations must look on us and laugh.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Kier's speech would have more impact if he didn't sound like an asphyxiated chicken when he says "Vile Individual"
January 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Kier's speech would have more impact if he didn't sound like an asphyxiated chicken when he says "Vile Individual"
January 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Happy New year. *Taps foot and it changes colour*
December 31, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Happy New year. *Taps foot and it changes colour*
Diane Morgan's improv is stunning but the scripted bits, for the first time, aren't doing her justice.... #cunkonlife
December 30, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Diane Morgan's improv is stunning but the scripted bits, for the first time, aren't doing her justice.... #cunkonlife
Not a true #duvetknowitschristmas because my brother's actually staying in the B&B across the street, but I'd rather sleep on an ironing board than in a suite called this...
December 24, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Not a true #duvetknowitschristmas because my brother's actually staying in the B&B across the street, but I'd rather sleep on an ironing board than in a suite called this...
Fixed it.
December 20, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Fixed it.
A spokesman for Andrew said:
"I'm fine with not going to Sandringham this year. I've learnt my lesson and have been invited to have Christmas dinner with my new bestie... Wallace, I think his name is"
"I'm fine with not going to Sandringham this year. I've learnt my lesson and have been invited to have Christmas dinner with my new bestie... Wallace, I think his name is"
December 16, 2024 at 5:22 PM
A spokesman for Andrew said:
"I'm fine with not going to Sandringham this year. I've learnt my lesson and have been invited to have Christmas dinner with my new bestie... Wallace, I think his name is"
"I'm fine with not going to Sandringham this year. I've learnt my lesson and have been invited to have Christmas dinner with my new bestie... Wallace, I think his name is"
Perfect picture choice. No notes.
December 14, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Perfect picture choice. No notes.
An Evening with Dua Lipa = pop concert
And Evening with Two Lips = A threat of torture made by a gangster, if you go squealing to the Feds #aneveningwithdualipa
And Evening with Two Lips = A threat of torture made by a gangster, if you go squealing to the Feds #aneveningwithdualipa
December 8, 2024 at 8:43 PM
An Evening with Dua Lipa = pop concert
And Evening with Two Lips = A threat of torture made by a gangster, if you go squealing to the Feds #aneveningwithdualipa
And Evening with Two Lips = A threat of torture made by a gangster, if you go squealing to the Feds #aneveningwithdualipa
Reposted by Chris Merriman (not the other ones)
finally finished downloading my limewire wrapped after 20 years
December 4, 2024 at 9:11 PM
finally finished downloading my limewire wrapped after 20 years
Day 5: In which Snoop is 10 years late for a Skype call. #snooponthestoop
December 5, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Day 5: In which Snoop is 10 years late for a Skype call. #snooponthestoop
@bbc5live.bsky.social Loafers for gophers?
Shoes for gnus?
(Nun) habits for (holy) rabbits?
Flip flops for triceratops?
Anoraks for Macaques?
Shoes for gnus?
(Nun) habits for (holy) rabbits?
Flip flops for triceratops?
Anoraks for Macaques?
December 4, 2024 at 8:07 AM
@bbc5live.bsky.social Loafers for gophers?
Shoes for gnus?
(Nun) habits for (holy) rabbits?
Flip flops for triceratops?
Anoraks for Macaques?
Shoes for gnus?
(Nun) habits for (holy) rabbits?
Flip flops for triceratops?
Anoraks for Macaques?
Wholesome songs currently in rotation on Coop's in-store radio station include=
'I Drove All Night', a song asking if it's "alright" to break into someone's house and attempt to shag them
'Luka' a song about child abuse from the viewpoint of a battered child.
'I Drove All Night', a song asking if it's "alright" to break into someone's house and attempt to shag them
'Luka' a song about child abuse from the viewpoint of a battered child.
December 3, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Wholesome songs currently in rotation on Coop's in-store radio station include=
'I Drove All Night', a song asking if it's "alright" to break into someone's house and attempt to shag them
'Luka' a song about child abuse from the viewpoint of a battered child.
'I Drove All Night', a song asking if it's "alright" to break into someone's house and attempt to shag them
'Luka' a song about child abuse from the viewpoint of a battered child.
Day 3: Please excuse the state of the coffee making area. Snoop dropped it like it was hot. #SnoopontheStoop
December 3, 2024 at 8:44 AM
Day 3: Please excuse the state of the coffee making area. Snoop dropped it like it was hot. #SnoopontheStoop
Day 2 (as I forgot yesterday) #snooponthestoop
December 2, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Day 2 (as I forgot yesterday) #snooponthestoop
Who needs #elfontheshelf when you can have Snoop on the Stoop? #snooponthestoop
December 2, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Who needs #elfontheshelf when you can have Snoop on the Stoop? #snooponthestoop
I'm often a bit scathing of our local council but maaaaan - can they put on a Christmas lights event or what? #SparkleinthePark
November 30, 2024 at 8:36 AM
I'm often a bit scathing of our local council but maaaaan - can they put on a Christmas lights event or what? #SparkleinthePark
Been here. Done this. Had my face drilled. Surprisingly common in people with fibro/MS/CFA/LC apparently:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Zoe Ball left with 'awful headaches' by jaw condition
The broadcaster recently announced her departure from BBC Radio 2's breakfast show.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Been here. Done this. Had my face drilled. Surprisingly common in people with fibro/MS/CFA/LC apparently:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...