Mat
@matmorrell.bsky.social
Listener and Reader, believer in scientific method, trying to be a liberal. Still have hope.
Almost makes me want to give them a try… almost.
I am once again taking every available opportunity to make fun of Tim Hortons in North America’s Trusted Source of News
Tim Hortons reminds Campbell’s customers that they also make bad soup for poor slobs
December 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Almost makes me want to give them a try… almost.
Just needs reposting once in a while
November 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Just needs reposting once in a while
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I'm delighted to say we have won the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education with our work on OpenSAFELY, inventing new methods that let researchers analyse NHS GP data while protecting everyone's privacy, and with complete transparency, in a hugely productive platform!
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-11...
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-11...
OpenSAFELY team awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further
Oxford’s OpenSAFELY team wins the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for revolutionising secure NHS data research, protecting patient privacy while unlocking life-saving health insights.
www.ox.ac.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I'm delighted to say we have won the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education with our work on OpenSAFELY, inventing new methods that let researchers analyse NHS GP data while protecting everyone's privacy, and with complete transparency, in a hugely productive platform!
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-11...
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-11...
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Vaccines don't cause autism
Pass it on
Pass it on
Vaccines don’t cause autism.
Pass it on
Pass it on
Vaccines don’t cause Autism.
Pass it on.
Pass it on.
November 23, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Vaccines don't cause autism
Pass it on
Pass it on
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Who is this Brit Ian & why will he lose - I demand to know!
October 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Who is this Brit Ian & why will he lose - I demand to know!
Me with Lion bars and I’m not walking the dog.
There's a M&S on my dog walking route. I buy a pack of chocolate cream eclairs, hide behind the bins, and rapidly ram both buns down my gullet. I feel shame, but also pleasure, as I imagine I look like Diana the guinea pig eating alien woman in V.
September 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Me with Lion bars and I’m not walking the dog.
John Peel born this day 1939. Today’s poem from Brian Bilston ‘Do Ye Miss John Peel?’ regressed me to my teens. Find it and read it.
“Listen mate, ‘life’ has surface noise”
“Listen mate, ‘life’ has surface noise”
August 30, 2025 at 8:15 AM
John Peel born this day 1939. Today’s poem from Brian Bilston ‘Do Ye Miss John Peel?’ regressed me to my teens. Find it and read it.
“Listen mate, ‘life’ has surface noise”
“Listen mate, ‘life’ has surface noise”
The venues are all magic too. Thanks for the nod, looking forward to this.
I have been banging on about my shows and forgetting other people’s - that @josielong.bsky.social is touring her new and freshly revered show - she is what we need in times like these
- www.josielong.com
- www.josielong.com
Welcome! : Josie Long - NOW IS THE TIME OF MONSTERS
Official website of Josie Long, NOW IS THE TIME OF MONSTERS.
www.josielong.com
August 29, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The venues are all magic too. Thanks for the nod, looking forward to this.
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Today’s poem is called ‘How Much I Dislike the Daily Mail’.
August 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Today’s poem is called ‘How Much I Dislike the Daily Mail’.
I promise to broaden my reading beyond claiming 1984 as a romance novel.
Your handling of the Kryptonite couple last week ‘literally one line to go’ was extraordinarily classy.
To my 57 followers, improve your life.
open.spotify.com/show/1e2s0Zs...
open.spotify.com/episode/0fkg...
Your handling of the Kryptonite couple last week ‘literally one line to go’ was extraordinarily classy.
To my 57 followers, improve your life.
open.spotify.com/show/1e2s0Zs...
open.spotify.com/episode/0fkg...
The Gargle
Podcast · The Bugle · From the makers of The Bugle, this is a weekly show that skips the news pages and takes a sideways glance at the nonsense contained within the culture, celebrity, tech, science a...
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August 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I promise to broaden my reading beyond claiming 1984 as a romance novel.
Your handling of the Kryptonite couple last week ‘literally one line to go’ was extraordinarily classy.
To my 57 followers, improve your life.
open.spotify.com/show/1e2s0Zs...
open.spotify.com/episode/0fkg...
Your handling of the Kryptonite couple last week ‘literally one line to go’ was extraordinarily classy.
To my 57 followers, improve your life.
open.spotify.com/show/1e2s0Zs...
open.spotify.com/episode/0fkg...
When my wife (my-wife) says “ooh, I found some headphones” it’s a good job I love her.
July 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
When my wife (my-wife) says “ooh, I found some headphones” it’s a good job I love her.
Is this all the opposition has got?
Risible.
There are things missing and things to argue about but these pre-canned ripostes and economic arguments wouldn’t pass a GCSE.
Risible.
There are things missing and things to argue about but these pre-canned ripostes and economic arguments wouldn’t pass a GCSE.
June 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Is this all the opposition has got?
Risible.
There are things missing and things to argue about but these pre-canned ripostes and economic arguments wouldn’t pass a GCSE.
Risible.
There are things missing and things to argue about but these pre-canned ripostes and economic arguments wouldn’t pass a GCSE.
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Brexit.
June 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Brexit.
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As much fun as the TACO memes are, don't forget what that stands for: TRUMP ALWAYS CHICKENS OUT. It would be a shame to ignore the chicken memes that are there for the taking. Here's a little Starter Kit you might need. ENJOY!
May 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
As much fun as the TACO memes are, don't forget what that stands for: TRUMP ALWAYS CHICKENS OUT. It would be a shame to ignore the chicken memes that are there for the taking. Here's a little Starter Kit you might need. ENJOY!
Idiocracy was a prophecy.
May 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Idiocracy was a prophecy.
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A brilliant piece of poetry from Michael Rosen, clearly directed at Starmer and the current Labour Government.
May 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A brilliant piece of poetry from Michael Rosen, clearly directed at Starmer and the current Labour Government.
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PLEASE don’t buy into Amazon’s booksale this week.
They are intentionally trying to eat into profits from Indie Bookstore Day this weekend, a really important annual event for our important community institutions.
Check out your local fave or bookshop.org.
They are intentionally trying to eat into profits from Indie Bookstore Day this weekend, a really important annual event for our important community institutions.
Check out your local fave or bookshop.org.
Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.
An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community.
bookshop.org
April 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
PLEASE don’t buy into Amazon’s booksale this week.
They are intentionally trying to eat into profits from Indie Bookstore Day this weekend, a really important annual event for our important community institutions.
Check out your local fave or bookshop.org.
They are intentionally trying to eat into profits from Indie Bookstore Day this weekend, a really important annual event for our important community institutions.
Check out your local fave or bookshop.org.
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Pascal about JK Rowling and the anti trans law on UK:
‘I can't think of anything more vile and small and pathetic than terrorizing the smallest, most vulnerable community of people who want nothing from you, except the right to exist’
‘I can't think of anything more vile and small and pathetic than terrorizing the smallest, most vulnerable community of people who want nothing from you, except the right to exist’
April 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Pascal about JK Rowling and the anti trans law on UK:
‘I can't think of anything more vile and small and pathetic than terrorizing the smallest, most vulnerable community of people who want nothing from you, except the right to exist’
‘I can't think of anything more vile and small and pathetic than terrorizing the smallest, most vulnerable community of people who want nothing from you, except the right to exist’
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“History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce.”
— Karl Marx
— Karl Marx
April 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
“History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce.”
— Karl Marx
— Karl Marx
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Everyone Like And Repost 💯
March 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Everyone Like And Repost 💯
Perfectly seasoned piece of writing.
I have three reviews to go for the Obs but today, after 180 of them, is my last column for OFM. So I thought I’d summarise my searing advice from the last 15 years: the wisdom, the provocations and the occasional stupidities. Enjoy. Or grind your teeth. Your call
www.theguardian.com/food/2025/fe...
www.theguardian.com/food/2025/fe...
This is my final OFM column. Here’s what I’ve learned about buffets, ‘clean eating’ and what not to serve food on | Jay Rayner
Much has changed in the food world but there are a few truths that still hold
www.theguardian.com
February 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Perfectly seasoned piece of writing.
This week’s Bugle is marvellous, Alice Fraser on Dunning-Kruger reminded me of Radio 4 conversation many (many) years ago where ’speed kills’ evangelist stated… “99% of people are better than average drivers” and continually referred to Tiff Needell as ‘Tiffany’.
Radio gold.
Radio gold.
February 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
This week’s Bugle is marvellous, Alice Fraser on Dunning-Kruger reminded me of Radio 4 conversation many (many) years ago where ’speed kills’ evangelist stated… “99% of people are better than average drivers” and continually referred to Tiff Needell as ‘Tiffany’.
Radio gold.
Radio gold.
People on trains… Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Keyboard Feedback … set to ‘None’.
Those clicking sounds in public remind me of The Quiet Place.
Those clicking sounds in public remind me of The Quiet Place.
February 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
People on trains… Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Keyboard Feedback … set to ‘None’.
Those clicking sounds in public remind me of The Quiet Place.
Those clicking sounds in public remind me of The Quiet Place.
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This needs reposting at all times everywhere:
February 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This needs reposting at all times everywhere: