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Reviewed by the ATLs: "Afton, the first" - Alex Horne "You piece of shit" - Mark Watson "Where is my dressing room?" - Tim Key

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I already told you. Increased risk of psychosis.

12.12.2025 04:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Also, congratulations everyone who made something this year. A comic, a song, a film, a novel, a painting, a poem, a short story, a sculpture, crochet, embroidery, whatever it is. In this era of slop and theft, if you *make* something you are a shining jewel and I am so grateful for you.

11.12.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4376    πŸ” 2214    πŸ’¬ 51    πŸ“Œ 48

Blocked for the US as well. I’m going to try it with a VPN later.

11.12.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Taskmaster VR game made me spew so many expletives at that man. I didn't know it was possible for me to hate his face! I now understand what happens to contestants.

11.12.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A portrait of Huge Flounder, based on Hugh Flounder from Murder of a Famous Bastard, lovingly rendered in the style of Mark Watson's rainbow fingerpainting from Taskmaster. Underneath a giant brown, orange, yellow, and green flounder that is suspended in the sky, there are three trees and two tiny red stick figures saying "WOW." The artwork is signed "HF" in the corner.

A portrait of Huge Flounder, based on Hugh Flounder from Murder of a Famous Bastard, lovingly rendered in the style of Mark Watson's rainbow fingerpainting from Taskmaster. Underneath a giant brown, orange, yellow, and green flounder that is suspended in the sky, there are three trees and two tiny red stick figures saying "WOW." The artwork is signed "HF" in the corner.

Confession: I'm still giggling over HUGE FLOUNDER.

11.12.2025 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

(Wow, that looked so much better before it uploaded! Oops!πŸ˜…)

11.12.2025 04:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Rainbow striped Scottish flag

Rainbow striped Scottish flag

Team Glasgays forever!

11.12.2025 04:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Mark, I swear, after your Brian Wilson newsletter incident…

11.12.2025 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In the US, a lot of health insurance *only* covers ABA for autism, so the term’s practically become meaningless. Providers end up just calling everything ABA so people can actually afford it. It’s a terrible, confusing system.

10.12.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The sausage cement mixer, for sure.

10.12.2025 02:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can I have a paddle ball option?

09.12.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

DON’T PEA
OPEN INSIDE

09.12.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I can still get a copy. I just can't justify the shipping cost for *this* copy (a proof that's got different cover art).

09.12.2025 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
"International Priority Shipping
Estimated between Fri, 19 Dec and Mon, 29 Dec
Postage Β£22.34"

"International Priority Shipping Estimated between Fri, 19 Dec and Mon, 29 Dec Postage Β£22.34"

The cost of shipping books from the UK to the US continues to break my heart. This is for one paperback.

09.12.2025 02:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I can hear this in his voice. πŸ˜­πŸ˜‚

08.12.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh my god.

08.12.2025 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I had some of the larger toy horses in the early 90’s and brought one to show and tell. Somehow I was the one who got in trouble when the boys flipped it upside down and started joking about the horse’s genitals.

08.12.2025 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What a striking bird!

08.12.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I would not put it past Mark to Shutter Island us. (But I volunteer to be the first row of the torch and pitchfork mob if that's what he's done.)

07.12.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘€ 🍿

07.12.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There are some people trying to record it for us poor sods in other counties. If we get that sorted, I’ll let you know. (I’m going to try renewing my VPN, too.) Darn you once again, geography!

07.12.2025 07:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing episode. If you’re not on the Murder of a Famous Bastard train yet, what are you doing? Reassess your choices and get in on this. I’m already being blindsided by twists. Murder!

07.12.2025 07:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well that’s fucking horrific! πŸ˜‚

07.12.2025 07:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hardywood Park for Trader Joe’s. It’s definitely one of those things where if you think you’d enjoy it, you would. Very clearly peppermint and chocolate.

(No pants. But, erm… not like that. Unless I had a couple more.)

07.12.2025 07:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A hand holding a red, white, and green striped can. β€œPeppermint Bark Stout - A rich decadent stout with peppermint throughout. Candy cane infused dark chocolate; white truffle fudge atop it. Worth seeking out? Without a doubt! Alcohol 9.2% by vol - 16 fl oz (1 pint)” 

Not visible in photo: made by Hardywood Park for Trader Joe’s.

A hand holding a red, white, and green striped can. β€œPeppermint Bark Stout - A rich decadent stout with peppermint throughout. Candy cane infused dark chocolate; white truffle fudge atop it. Worth seeking out? Without a doubt! Alcohol 9.2% by vol - 16 fl oz (1 pint)” Not visible in photo: made by Hardywood Park for Trader Joe’s.

Having an intriguing new beer while I look over my notes and wait for the new episode of MOAFB to drop. It tastes exactly as described. (Better than bathtub vodka by a mile.)

07.12.2025 05:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Have you tried Flavacol? It’s the powdered salt/butter they use at theatres, and good gosh it’s great.

07.12.2025 04:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pinky promise, scout’s honour! I want to see what everyone is thinking!

07.12.2025 04:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love him so much! πŸ’•πŸΉ

07.12.2025 00:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

HARE.

05.12.2025 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Every time, I get warning in the form of a multi-day headache that isn’t helped by medicine.

That SHOULD clue me in to what’s about to happen, but no. It’s been 25 years. 🀦

05.12.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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