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The Starved Writer

Star Wars Day : Episode 2

A few years ago (back in 1997) I heard the “Star Wars Day” joke. I can’t remember where I heard it, but I thought it was great. That year, on the 4th May, I passed the joke on and told everyone I knew that it was Star Wars Day. When they asked me what I [...]

Oxford English Dictionary

Why is the English language so inconsistent? I proposed a solution to correct a very small part of it.

From: Craig A To: Oxford English Dictionary Subject: A Bit Of Help

Hi OED.

Could you do me a favour and switch a couple of pronunciations around please?

The ones I need switched are for [...]

Letter from Santa

From: Craig To: Santa, Workshop. Subject: Blacklisted?!?

Dear Santa.

Thanks for your disappointing letter.

Just to recap…

You only allow a certain type of behaviour You blacklist people who don’t conform You’re threatening me with the wrath of fictional characters

Are you running some sort of cult?

I have a friend who [...]

Scam Warning!!!!1!

A few days ago I received this kind warning from a friend. It was a scary email warning about hackers. We’ve all had emails like this, and we’ve all either ignored them or had a brief panic about them. I thought it best to investigate…

From: Email Contact To: Craig Subject: Fw: Fw: VERY URGENT [...]

Now Thats What I Call Music email

From: Craig To: EMI contact Subject: Issue with NOW albums

Hi EMI.

I have a concern. It may take a short while to explain, as it is quite in depth, but please bear with me.

Along with releasing music for the vast array of artists you have signed to your record label, you’re also well [...]