Gone with the Wind

In 1892 Joseph Pujol walked onto the stage of the Moulin Rouge, muttered a brief and apologetic introduction, and proceeded to emit a series of farts which shook Paris to its foundations. The performance commenced with his ‘little girl’, followed by the nervous squeak of his ‘bride on her…

Why Meetings are Rubbish and a lot like Blood Tests

You have a throbbing head ache. You might be a little blind, perhaps white spots are appearing in front of your eyes. Maybe you even feel nauseous. Your overriding desire is to get as far away as possible. Yes, that’s right: you have just…

QPR and the Prospect of Elation, or, Sitting on Trains Alone

Note: Since this article was written, Queens Park Rangers have been relegated from the Premiership.

“Hey, bud. I’ve decided next year I want you to teach me about football, watching football on TV…