Kate Burton

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It’s still a wild ride if you need a hole of the internet to fall into.

Elders of the Chronically Online: who else remembers the tale of the Groverhaus?

*clapclapclapclapclapclapclapclap^

A Siemens dishwasher control panel displaying error indicators: a red ‘S’ symbol resembling a UNO reverse card, a WiFi symbol, and a blue brush symbol illuminated on the black display screen. The panel shows a temperature setting of 65° and features including ‘Speed’, ‘Favourite’, ‘Start in … hr.’ and ‘Remote Start’ options. A chrome-plated dishwasher rack roller wheel is visible in the foreground, with the unit’s beige control strip and WiFi connectivity information visible above the main display.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Why is my dishwasher suggesting an UNO reverse on me?

questionnaire filled out with childish handwriting 8. I worry about ... My cat 9. I am happy when... I see my cat 10. I am sad when... I don't see my cat 11. my responsibility is... my cat

*nodding*

A close-up of a cat’s white paw gently touching a person’s curled finger. The cat, partially visible from behind, has a white, brown, and black striped coat and is resting on a red knitted blanket. The person wears a dark knitted jumper, and only their hand and part of their torso are in frame, creating a tender moment of connection between human and animal.

The Creation of Adam ✨wishes✨ it was so iconic.

Expat life is continually explaining to people that flying abroad back to your home country to see family is not a holiday, even if the cost is the same.

Split image showing two bathroom mirror selfies of the same person taken a year apart. Top image dated 14 January 2025 shows the person with braided hair, round glasses and a black top, holding a phone, with on-image text reading “What a year of weight loss looks like in bathroom selfies” and “–31.5 kg / –69.5 lb”. Bottom image dated 17 January 2026 shows the same person with hair worn back, the same glasses and a black sleeveless top, holding a phone in a different bathroom, appearing slimmer in the face and shoulders.

Holy shit y’all. I know I feel better (and colder) and that I’ve been losing weight, but look at the difference a year makes.

If the weather hurts to breathe, the double scarf situation is mandatory!

Well jel! Enjoy!!

Bless him though, I hope he makes good strides in his water conservation plans. And maybe picks up a hobby alongside his wife.

I’ve been living in the UK too long and forgotten just how earnest Americans can be. Could you even imagine the level of roast a British local politician would get for putting up something like this?

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the ubiquity of advertising in every possible niche of our lives needs to be ended with righteous anger and furious violence

A cruise ship cabin is festively decorated with colourful balloons, streamers, and fairy lights, with a full moon visible through the glass doors opening to a balcony over the ocean. The room is strewn with confetti, and multiple snakes of various species and sizes are wearing tiny party hats. Some are slithering on the bed, which has an open suitcase and pillows, while others are on the floor, a chair, and emerging from a mini fridge. A table holds snacks, drinks, and a speaker, suggesting an ongoing celebration. Green balloon streamers resembling snakes hang near the window.

A phone screenshot showing a text message conversation. At the top, there’s an image preview of a festively decorated cruise ship cabin filled with snakes wearing party hats, as seen in the previous image. Below the photo, a message from a contact saved as “Mom” reads: “That is a nightmare photo!” Her message is displayed in a grey speech bubble, with her contact photo showing two smiling people. The dark background indicates the phone is in dark mode.

Say what you will about AI, but it is *absolutely* meant for winding up your loved ones.

Screenshot of a messaging app in dark mode. At the top is a group chat titled “The Goose-Eppi Appreciatio…” with a circular profile image of a cartoon goose wearing a red beret; small UK and Italian flags appear behind the goose. A back arrow is on the left and a video call icon on the right. A grey message bubble reads: “The 40th trip is being planned! Dad really wants to go to Japan… me, not so much. At least not right now. I’ve found a juicy cruise from Barcelona to Tangiers, then Portugal, then Cadiz, Spain, and back to Barcelona. 9 days 😊” Below it, another grey bubble says: “On Celebrity. Never cruised with them before.” On the right are two blue reply bubbles. The first says: “Sounds perfect for you!” The second says: “And can let dad try his Spanish again”. A small thumbs-up reaction icon appears nearby.

Screenshot of a messaging app in dark mode showing the same group chat, titled “The Goose-Eppi Appreciatio…”, with the cartoon goose in a red beret as the group icon and a back arrow on the left, video call icon on the right. A grey message bubble near the top says: “Let us know when you book and I’ll call celebrity and see what we can sort.” Beneath it is a short grey reply reading: “Thanks”. Further down, a longer grey message bubble contains quoted text: “My in-laws are both massive herpetologists and are going on your cruise for their 40th. It’s be a lovely surprise if you could decorate their cabin snake themed”. At the bottom, another grey message responds: “If that were to happen, I would never speak to you again.”

My mom hates snakes. And then moved back to Texas. So we love to wind her up with snakes.

Been married 19 years and still so excited to explain niche history to my husband. Tonight it’s the blue people of Kentucky.

Still here, just been in a weird headspace for a bit. But life has continued apace, and I’ve been playing with software to make a montage.

Printed sign detailing bin colour codes for refuse and recycling. The categories are bolded and read: “Grey bin – All waste”, “Blue bin – Paper & Cardboard”, “Brown bin – Glass & Plastics”, and “Green bin – Garden waste”. The heading “Refuse & Recycling” is underlined and bolded.

Okay, firstly where do the cans go? And secondly, what maniac chose the bin colour scheme? Brown for recycling? Madness.

Two printed signs are taped to a white wall. The top sign reads, in bold and underlined text: “DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS IS NOW A UNISEX TOILET.” The lower sign says: “SORRY FOR THE INCONVIENCE CAUSED.” Both contain spelling errors—“unforseen” instead of “unforeseen” and “inconvience” instead of “inconvenience.”

There’s a story to be had here.

A dimly lit toilet with a dark wooden seat and lid, positioned next to a wall-mounted toilet roll holder dispensing patterned white toilet paper. Below the holder is a small white bin lined with a plastic bag, containing several colourful strings of yarn.

Close-up of a bathroom bin lined with a white plastic bag, partially filled with a tangled bundle of multicoloured yarn strands in pink, green, grey, and blue. Above the bin hangs a roll of patterned white toilet paper, and part of a dark wooden toilet seat is visible to the left. The scene is set against dark grey walls and a wooden floor.

I don’t know what happened at the pub knitting club, but damn.

Husband likes to wind me up showing me the Black Friday Month deals. OMG IT’S MEANT TO BE A SINGLE DAY WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU ANIMALS

Oh yeah, they have. 🙃🙃

Oh all the time. We say her tail is talking trash and she has to fight it.

The neighbours are getting a robot lawn mower delivered. JEALOUS.

A compact bathroom with light grey walls and wood-effect flooring features a wall-mounted white toilet with a concealed cistern and chrome flush plate. Above the toilet, a window with white plantation shutters lets in natural light. The windowsill holds two potted plants and a wooden trinket box. To the left of the toilet, a black toilet roll holder is fixed to the wall, with a matching black toilet roll stand on the floor holding spare rolls. A white rectangular sink with a chrome tap is positioned to the right, with a bottle of hand soap on the basin. A framed map-style print hangs on the left wall.

A home office with a light grey carpet and neutral walls features a window with white plantation shutters, set above a white radiator. Two black office chairs on castors sit at wooden desks with various items including a monitor, keyboard tray, mug, and paperwork. To the right of the window is a beige cat tree with multiple platforms and a hanging toy. A whiteboard, a fabric wall hanging, and a closed wooden cabinet with a plant on top are also visible. A green cat roller ball toy sits near the cabinet, and a round beige pet bed is in the bottom right corner. A ceiling light with a textured beige lampshade is turned on.

A living room with a brown leather Chesterfield-style sofa placed in front of a window dressed with white plantation shutters and light blue curtains on a chrome pole. The sofa is scattered with a white cushion featuring a tree motif, a green cushion, a multicoloured knitted blanket, and a black garment. To the left, a beige carpeted cat tree with multiple platforms and a hanging toy stands beside the wall, partly covering a framed picture. The carpet is light beige, and an electrical socket with trailing cables is visible near the floor.

A white-framed window fitted with plantation shutters spans the wall, flanked by navy curtains hung from a chrome curtain pole. Through the shutters, red tiled rooftops are partially visible. Below the window is a white radiator, and to the left sits a beige fabric bag. A potted succulent on a lit shelf adds a small decorative touch. The carpet is light grey, and part of a wooden bed frame with green bedding appears in the lower right corner.

Our shutters finally arrived today! Gosh they make the house look polished. 🥰

Come work with meeee!

International marriages mean accidentally spending £7 on a single text message because someone in the family group chat switched from iPhone without mentioning it. 🙃🙃

For my own mental health, I’ve blocked all posts with Trump mentioned. The timeline is now a lovely palette cleanser.

I might just do it if I ever get enough.