Michael Cook
@mikecookwrites.bsky.social
Writer of things. Thinker of thingks.
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Explaining the plot of Scooby-Doo to my daughter and realizing the central irony of the show is that the gang cruises around looking for magic and mysteries that never pan out, while the only truly supernatural element is the talking dog they all ignore.
February 14, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Explaining the plot of Scooby-Doo to my daughter and realizing the central irony of the show is that the gang cruises around looking for magic and mysteries that never pan out, while the only truly supernatural element is the talking dog they all ignore.
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i enjoyed the giggles, but could have done without the shits
February 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM
i enjoyed the giggles, but could have done without the shits
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“Sir Jim, who is a resident of Monaco” 🔥
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country's richest and most influential men, has told Sky News.
news.sky.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:48 PM
“Sir Jim, who is a resident of Monaco” 🔥
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I asked the guy at the newsagent for a Twirl and a Boost
So he span round three times and said "love your new haircut"
So he span round three times and said "love your new haircut"
February 11, 2026 at 6:47 AM
I asked the guy at the newsagent for a Twirl and a Boost
So he span round three times and said "love your new haircut"
So he span round three times and said "love your new haircut"
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Well I don't think that's fine 🤬
February 7, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Well I don't think that's fine 🤬
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Ayn Rand died in 1982, meaning it’s possible she saw the film “Herbie Goes Bananas.”
Makes you think.
Makes you think.
January 26, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Ayn Rand died in 1982, meaning it’s possible she saw the film “Herbie Goes Bananas.”
Makes you think.
Makes you think.
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Sad that when the series of Winterwatch ends they have to go round and shoot all the animals :(
January 23, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Sad that when the series of Winterwatch ends they have to go round and shoot all the animals :(
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This Europa League match on Thursday sounds like it’s going to be the friendliest in history.
January 19, 2026 at 8:55 PM
This Europa League match on Thursday sounds like it’s going to be the friendliest in history.
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Reform have recruited which means they don’t get to murder tonight
January 15, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Reform have recruited which means they don’t get to murder tonight
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Heard a lad earlier talking about ‘Belgian whistles’
“A basic website costs 10k or 25k upwards if you want all the Belgian whistles”
BELGIAN WHISTLES
“A basic website costs 10k or 25k upwards if you want all the Belgian whistles”
BELGIAN WHISTLES
January 15, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Heard a lad earlier talking about ‘Belgian whistles’
“A basic website costs 10k or 25k upwards if you want all the Belgian whistles”
BELGIAN WHISTLES
“A basic website costs 10k or 25k upwards if you want all the Belgian whistles”
BELGIAN WHISTLES
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The interview with Legend in the Radio Times is absolutely brilliant
January 13, 2026 at 6:24 PM
The interview with Legend in the Radio Times is absolutely brilliant
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a decade is a long time in politics
January 12, 2026 at 11:55 AM
a decade is a long time in politics
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Which word am I supposed to be stressing in this headline?
January 11, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Which word am I supposed to be stressing in this headline?
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Feel like he’s breaking the 4th wall bc he realized this is kinda f’d up
January 10, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Feel like he’s breaking the 4th wall bc he realized this is kinda f’d up
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Great news guys! My application was successful!
January 7, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Great news guys! My application was successful!
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I once made a curry that had SO much oil in it that the US attempted a regime change
January 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
I once made a curry that had SO much oil in it that the US attempted a regime change
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Extremely funny to call the pope “holier-than-thou”
December 25, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Extremely funny to call the pope “holier-than-thou”
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It's four days away, that's not much of a prediction.
Starmer will ‘absolutely’ still be prime minister by next Christmas, says Labour chair – UK politics live
Starmer will ‘absolutely’ still be prime minister by next Christmas, says Labour chair – UK politics live
Anna Turley says people will start to ‘see and feel’ change in public services and cost of living from next year
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:35 AM
It's four days away, that's not much of a prediction.
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I entered a competition to see who was the most considerate lover. I came second.
December 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I entered a competition to see who was the most considerate lover. I came second.
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Hi, Lego.
The answer is 40490.
The answer is 40490.
September 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Hi, Lego.
The answer is 40490.
The answer is 40490.
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Christmas CANCELLED in London 💔🎄
December 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Christmas CANCELLED in London 💔🎄
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I run every day for 15 minutes. If I miss a day l add 15 minutes to the next day.
This has truly been a game changer. Tomorrow I'm supposed to run for 3 months.
This has truly been a game changer. Tomorrow I'm supposed to run for 3 months.
December 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I run every day for 15 minutes. If I miss a day l add 15 minutes to the next day.
This has truly been a game changer. Tomorrow I'm supposed to run for 3 months.
This has truly been a game changer. Tomorrow I'm supposed to run for 3 months.