Darren Mackay
@dazmack1979.bsky.social
Works in criminal justice. Dad. Geek. Professional pedant. Leftie libtard. All views my own.
@bucketoftongues.bsky.social It was you, wasn’t it?
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
@bucketoftongues.bsky.social It was you, wasn’t it?
One of our Scout leaders died tragically young in a mountain climbing accident. When we gathered at the wake, conversation was understandably awkward and tense, moreso when someone asked if we’d seen any good films lately and my mate, without thinking, answered “Cliffhanger”.
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
One of our Scout leaders died tragically young in a mountain climbing accident. When we gathered at the wake, conversation was understandably awkward and tense, moreso when someone asked if we’d seen any good films lately and my mate, without thinking, answered “Cliffhanger”.
John “K9” Leeson beneath the nightmare fuel, I believe.
November 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
John “K9” Leeson beneath the nightmare fuel, I believe.
You’ve piqued my interest to do the same - classic US comedy has for some reason mostly passed me by, seems a good time to address that.
November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
You’ve piqued my interest to do the same - classic US comedy has for some reason mostly passed me by, seems a good time to address that.
This must have been one of Laurie’s final TV appearances.
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
This must have been one of Laurie’s final TV appearances.
I would like to know more.
November 25, 2025 at 9:52 AM
I would like to know more.
That was so sweet to see - her reaction was lovely.
November 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
That was so sweet to see - her reaction was lovely.
November 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I was dubious when I first heard, until it was confirmed by others who were there - they never did let her live it down, and inevitably the tale was told at her retirement party.
November 23, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I was dubious when I first heard, until it was confirmed by others who were there - they never did let her live it down, and inevitably the tale was told at her retirement party.
A former medical colleague of my mum once had to introduce a guest speaker at a conference - Mr Cockburn, the heart specialist. She was so nervous she introduced him as Mr Heartburn, the cock specialist.
November 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM
A former medical colleague of my mum once had to introduce a guest speaker at a conference - Mr Cockburn, the heart specialist. She was so nervous she introduced him as Mr Heartburn, the cock specialist.
Wish I’d had that foresight, must be 30 years since I last saw it.
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Wish I’d had that foresight, must be 30 years since I last saw it.
Blimey, that’s a blast from the past.
November 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Blimey, that’s a blast from the past.
The Ghoul in any form!
November 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The Ghoul in any form!
Oooh, nice - Creeping Flesh is one of my earliest horror memories (that ending still gets me).
November 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Oooh, nice - Creeping Flesh is one of my earliest horror memories (that ending still gets me).
Think you shaved a bit too much off there.
November 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Think you shaved a bit too much off there.
Someone got absolutely skudded and passed out in front of the TV then…
November 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Someone got absolutely skudded and passed out in front of the TV then…
Every time I see this sketch I can’t help but wonder what the *bleep* they were actually saying in studio. Oh to be able to lip read.
November 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Every time I see this sketch I can’t help but wonder what the *bleep* they were actually saying in studio. Oh to be able to lip read.
The sillier sounds just make it seem even ruder. Love this sketch.
November 18, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The sillier sounds just make it seem even ruder. Love this sketch.
Looks a lot like Robin Askwith to me.
November 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Looks a lot like Robin Askwith to me.
“You’re number 1, you’re a tiger - raaarrrrr!”
“A wank, I think.”
“A wank, I think.”
November 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
“You’re number 1, you’re a tiger - raaarrrrr!”
“A wank, I think.”
“A wank, I think.”
Nicola Bright 🤦🏻
November 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Nicola Bright 🤦🏻