THE BOY WANTS A PAIR OF TROUSERS THAT HE DOESN’T HAVE TO SHARE, A HUGE MEAT PIE, A SUGAR MOUSE, ‘A LOT OF TOYS’ AND A PUPPY CALLED SCRUFF.
‘Ah, sweet,’ said Albert. ‘I shall wipe away a tear, ‘cos what he’s gettin’, see, is this little wooden toy and an apple.’ He held them out.
BUT THE LETTER CLEARLY -
‘Yes, well, it’s socio-economic factors again, right?’ said Albert ‘The world’d be in a right mess if everyone got what they asked for, eh?.. What good’s a god who gives you everything you want?’
YOU HAVE ME THERE.
‘It’s the hope that’s important. Big part of belief, hope. Give people jam today and they’ll just sit and eat it. jam tomorrow, now - that’ll keep them going for ever.’
AND YOU MEAN THAT BECAUSE OF THIS THE POOR GET POOR THINGS AND THE RICH GET RICH THINGS?

• Sir Terry Pratchett, Hogfather

I remember when one of my cousins shared a meme on Facebook that was made from a poem a wrote. I was very happy, but it was also a bit weird. He didn’t know I wrote it.

“It’s the hope that’s important. Big part of belief, hope. Give people jam today and they’ll just sit and eat it. Jam tomorrow, now – that’ll keep them going forever.”

AND YOU MEAN THAT BECAUSE OF THIS THE POOR GET POOR THINGS AND THE RICH GET RICH THINGS?

“’s right,” said Albert. “That’s the meaning of Hogswatch.”

Death nearly wailed.

BUT I’M THE HOGFATHER! He looked embarrassed. AT THE MOMENT, I MEAN.

“Makes no difference,” said Albert, shrugging.

• Hogfather, Sir Terry Pratchett (GNU)

He also pardoned him for crimes anyone else wouldn’t have even been charged for.

I don’t think they’re blaming them, I think they’re saying that some of them voted against their best interests (by voting for Trump).

I’ve experienced the same thing. I miss it sometimes.

Dr Phil is also no longer legally a doctor.

Friendlyjordies - Australian news and politics (plus Warhammer 40k and some other random stuff, not sure if he’ll go back to politics now)

Adam Conover - usually talks about tech, politics, etc, has long-form videos talking to experts or shorter videos talking about topics

Punter’s Politics - Aussie politics

Joe Scott - talks about tech etc

Doctor Elliott - psychology and LGBT stuff in TV shows

Matt Baume - history of LGBT in cinema and Hollywood

Tale Foundry - literature tropes etc

Belief it or Not - atheist breaking down Christianity (for ex-Christians who are struggling and need help breaking away from the mental hold it has)

Jill Bearup - movie fight scenes from a trained actor combatant PoV

(Hope these were what you’re looking for, apologies for lack of links, I’m on mobile)

AND ONLY ONE WILL SURVIVE ^(I wonder who it will be)!^

Not having edible fruit out of season

My sweet Lana, who’s currently thousands of miles away, with my fiance.

Recently been trying to introduce my partner to Doctor Who while he’s staying in Australia. All the episodes used to be up on BritBox because it’s a British show, but they dropped it earlier this year. Now the options are:

Binge (season 4+)

Amazon Prime (season 5+)

Stan (all new seasons, but also the only streaming service I don’t have access to)

Disney+ (only 3 movie-length specials)