Paul Bassett Davies
@thewritertype.bsky.social
Writer in residence, at my house. To look upon my works, ye mighty, visit my website:
https://www.thewritertype.com
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Eventually you have to accept that no matter how many different notebooks you buy, they won’t make you a better writer. For that, you need to spend a lot of money on the right pen.
It’s payback time. Ducks are on their way to your house, with their families, to throw unsuitable food at you and imitate the way you talk.
January 28, 2026 at 4:21 PM
It’s payback time. Ducks are on their way to your house, with their families, to throw unsuitable food at you and imitate the way you talk.
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COUNT DOWN: Action movie in which Gerard Butler and Jason Statham embark on a high-octane mission to assassinate Dracula in his highly-fortified Transylvanian Castle.
January 28, 2026 at 3:43 PM
COUNT DOWN: Action movie in which Gerard Butler and Jason Statham embark on a high-octane mission to assassinate Dracula in his highly-fortified Transylvanian Castle.
It’s striking that anti-ICE protesters are diverse, original, inventive, humorous, surprising and resourceful in the myriad ways they care for and protect each other and their communities, while every ICE agent is the same angry, ignorant, predictably violent thug.
Fascists are so boring.
Fascists are so boring.
January 28, 2026 at 9:12 AM
It’s striking that anti-ICE protesters are diverse, original, inventive, humorous, surprising and resourceful in the myriad ways they care for and protect each other and their communities, while every ICE agent is the same angry, ignorant, predictably violent thug.
Fascists are so boring.
Fascists are so boring.
Don’t allow your day to slip away aimlessly. Get organised, and waste time according to a strict schedule.
January 27, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Don’t allow your day to slip away aimlessly. Get organised, and waste time according to a strict schedule.
Supporters of Suella Braverman claim that her enemies are trying to discredit her by drawing attention to trivial errors like failing to obey the ministerial code, breaking International law, attempting to destroy democracy by criminalising protest, being a raving fasci- (1/100)
January 26, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Supporters of Suella Braverman claim that her enemies are trying to discredit her by drawing attention to trivial errors like failing to obey the ministerial code, breaking International law, attempting to destroy democracy by criminalising protest, being a raving fasci- (1/100)
Suella Braverman is a one-nation Conservative. That nation is 1930s Germany.
January 26, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Suella Braverman is a one-nation Conservative. That nation is 1930s Germany.
The documentary "Melania," about the US First Lady, premieres on 30th January. Checking my diary, I find that unfortunately I'll be unable to enjoy this fascinating masterpiece, as I have a prior engagement to pour bleach in my eyes and smash my testicles with a hammer.
January 26, 2026 at 11:52 AM
The documentary "Melania," about the US First Lady, premieres on 30th January. Checking my diary, I find that unfortunately I'll be unable to enjoy this fascinating masterpiece, as I have a prior engagement to pour bleach in my eyes and smash my testicles with a hammer.
It’s traditional to play the bagpipes at a Burns Night supper. But only if you’ve been invited, it turns out, and you know how to play them. The kilt was probably a mistake, too, as was the performance of “the last turkey in the shop” as an icebreaker.
January 25, 2026 at 9:45 PM
It’s traditional to play the bagpipes at a Burns Night supper. But only if you’ve been invited, it turns out, and you know how to play them. The kilt was probably a mistake, too, as was the performance of “the last turkey in the shop” as an icebreaker.
Appearances can be deceptive. Can you make a judgement based solely on eyewitness testimony, video evidence, and what you saw with your own eyes while dismissing the barefaced falsehoods of a corrupt administration with an unbroken track record of shameless deceit? Tough call.
January 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Appearances can be deceptive. Can you make a judgement based solely on eyewitness testimony, video evidence, and what you saw with your own eyes while dismissing the barefaced falsehoods of a corrupt administration with an unbroken track record of shameless deceit? Tough call.
Everything is terrible. It’s the perfect time to write comedy. Join my three-hour ONLINE workshop “How to Succeed as a Comedy Writer” on Saturday 14th February, 10am to 1pm. Book now, while comedy is still funny!
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January 25, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Everything is terrible. It’s the perfect time to write comedy. Join my three-hour ONLINE workshop “How to Succeed as a Comedy Writer” on Saturday 14th February, 10am to 1pm. Book now, while comedy is still funny!
www.euroscript.co.uk/2026-how-to-...
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Gregory Bovino is just two kids in a long fascist overcoat, except one of the kids had to stay home with measles.
January 25, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Gregory Bovino is just two kids in a long fascist overcoat, except one of the kids had to stay home with measles.
It’s devastating that a generation of Americans is coming of age who’ll find it normal to regularly spend time analysing video footage to establish whether their government has summarily executed one of its citizen in public with impunity.
January 24, 2026 at 9:41 PM
It’s devastating that a generation of Americans is coming of age who’ll find it normal to regularly spend time analysing video footage to establish whether their government has summarily executed one of its citizen in public with impunity.
EVERYONE: It’s totally damning when ICE are filmed executing people in cold blood.
ICE: You're right. We'll prevent anyone from filming us.
ICE: You're right. We'll prevent anyone from filming us.
January 24, 2026 at 6:28 PM
EVERYONE: It’s totally damning when ICE are filmed executing people in cold blood.
ICE: You're right. We'll prevent anyone from filming us.
ICE: You're right. We'll prevent anyone from filming us.
Finally it makes sense. Trump was three penguins in a long overcoat all this time.
January 24, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Finally it makes sense. Trump was three penguins in a long overcoat all this time.
*eventual heat death of the universe*
Trump: ha ha, so much for global warming.
Trump: ha ha, so much for global warming.
January 23, 2026 at 10:03 PM
*eventual heat death of the universe*
Trump: ha ha, so much for global warming.
Trump: ha ha, so much for global warming.
Why aren't all the Britain First patriotic thugs and herberts queuing up to fight Trump for disrespecting British troops? Maybe they'd like to, if only it weren't for that old problem with their bone spurs.
January 23, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Why aren't all the Britain First patriotic thugs and herberts queuing up to fight Trump for disrespecting British troops? Maybe they'd like to, if only it weren't for that old problem with their bone spurs.
Sure, you could look for things to criticise in Sinners, but since it contains some of the best musical sequences ever committed to film, that shake the soul of anyone who’s got one, I’d be inclined to overlook any faults you might find.
January 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Sure, you could look for things to criticise in Sinners, but since it contains some of the best musical sequences ever committed to film, that shake the soul of anyone who’s got one, I’d be inclined to overlook any faults you might find.
Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to watch Donald Trump trying to rewrite it.
January 23, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to watch Donald Trump trying to rewrite it.
Bad news. If they can’t afford an equestrian statue they could at least put her on an e-bike.
January 23, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Bad news. If they can’t afford an equestrian statue they could at least put her on an e-bike.
*watching classic silent movie*
Me: you need to unmute!
Me: you need to unmute!
January 22, 2026 at 10:39 PM
*watching classic silent movie*
Me: you need to unmute!
Me: you need to unmute!
The founders of the United Nations really missed a trick by not making it an exclusive private members’ club for autocrats controlled by an unstable American demagogue. They must be kicking themselves.
January 22, 2026 at 3:09 PM
The founders of the United Nations really missed a trick by not making it an exclusive private members’ club for autocrats controlled by an unstable American demagogue. They must be kicking themselves.
The Big Garden Birdwatch is this weekend, when we all count the birds in our gardens. Here are some useful tips:
If you see sparrows, that's encouraging.
If you see starlings & finches, try to get exact numbers.
If you see Tippi Hedren and hundreds of crows watching her silently, RUN.
If you see sparrows, that's encouraging.
If you see starlings & finches, try to get exact numbers.
If you see Tippi Hedren and hundreds of crows watching her silently, RUN.
January 22, 2026 at 10:27 AM
The Big Garden Birdwatch is this weekend, when we all count the birds in our gardens. Here are some useful tips:
If you see sparrows, that's encouraging.
If you see starlings & finches, try to get exact numbers.
If you see Tippi Hedren and hundreds of crows watching her silently, RUN.
If you see sparrows, that's encouraging.
If you see starlings & finches, try to get exact numbers.
If you see Tippi Hedren and hundreds of crows watching her silently, RUN.
Trump has declared war on windmills. Like Don Quixote, but with less grip on reality.
January 21, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Trump has declared war on windmills. Like Don Quixote, but with less grip on reality.
Trump says that if America hadn’t *won* World War II, everyone in Europe would be speaking German today. On the other hand, if France hadn’t helped America win its war of independence, Trump might be speaking English today.
January 21, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Trump says that if America hadn’t *won* World War II, everyone in Europe would be speaking German today. On the other hand, if France hadn’t helped America win its war of independence, Trump might be speaking English today.
Your reminder on a cold, wet January morning, as fascism spreads like a watery shitstain across the bedsheet of democracy, that vodka is a perfect breakfast beverage and can’t be detected on your breath by those you meet, whether they’re your colleagues, passengers, or patients.
January 21, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Your reminder on a cold, wet January morning, as fascism spreads like a watery shitstain across the bedsheet of democracy, that vodka is a perfect breakfast beverage and can’t be detected on your breath by those you meet, whether they’re your colleagues, passengers, or patients.