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Flickytwit

@flickytwit.bsky.social

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Coat of many colours, mind of many squirrels, always up to some sort of creative radio/TV/event/props/stage shenanigans.

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Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · Sep 4

The finest response I've seen so far.

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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 4d

The best signe of an awesome restaurante ys big plush red leather seates yn corner booths lyke you are sittinge on a giant tomato hidinge yn the darke.

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 1d

Speaking of which, in the spirit of bacon sarnies in buns, bread and butter pudding with thin marmite on the bread.

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 1d

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Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 1d

My housemate has just moved out 👀😂

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 1d

Winning so far by some distance (but thankyou for the other sensible replies too x)

Mary @batsgirl.bsky.social · 1d

I would bin them, but, if I liked Jaffa cakes, I would interpret it as I sign from the universe that I was owed a somewhat fresher pack.

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 1d

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Tits McGee @scientits.bsky.social · 1d

IMPORTANT

All freelancers, self-employed, creatives

This is the first I've heard of this, but the Department for Business and Trade is running a consultation on the scourge of late payments, they want to introduce new legislation to tackle poor practices

Deadline to respond is 23 October

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Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 1d

If you found these when clearing out your food cupboards and noticed that the best before date was 2022, what would you do?

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 4d

The FB algorithm having a normal one, I see.

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 13d

She gave him thor's 'is it though?' look from the avengers.

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 13d

They have collectively decided not to smoke them. 'Good to know they are there though, you know, in case of emergencies...'

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 13d

Mr Marlboro is most tempted. Mrs Marlboro staying strong. 'No one will know if we do...' 'I will'

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 13d

THERE IS NOTHING ELSE TO DO

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 13d

Neither of them have smoked for several years and the debate has begun. Yes I'm eavesdropping like a mofo, they have their window open.

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 13d

I'm presently stuck in a queue on a dual carriageway and have been for some time. Everyone has pulled over to let blue flashing lights through and most have switched off their engine. The couple in the car opposite have just discovered an old packet of Marlboro lights in their glovebox.

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 13d

Ikr. The bit that deflated me about it was talk of developing a synthetic alternative. Why not let women get 'compensation for expenses and time' as per gents fluid donations?

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 13d

This is an interesting one.

Jessica Price @delafina777.bsky.social · 14d

So anyway, turns out plasma in menstrual blood can completely heal wounds in 24 hours.

hudson.org.au/news/womb-to...

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 13d

Share one of your favourite black and white movies...

Brief Encounter (1945)

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 14d

I love this. I'd also like a subtle prop from Hot Fuzz on one of the shelves in his office 🦢

Stephen Graham @stephengraham.bsky.social · 14d

The only thing I'd insist upon in a new Bond movie, other than it not being an origin story, is that they should have Timothy Dalton back to play M.

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 16d

Sometimes a single line of text that makes you breathe strangely for a moment is just the tonic.

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 21d

Just been poleaxed by the sheer beauty of a man wearing eyeliner at the petrol station.

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Roxi Horror 💀🌸 @roxiqt.com · 21d

My mom keeps dinosaur figures outside to scare off raccoons who want to steal her garbage. She sent me a photo today. A large toad has found one of the dinosaur figures and befriended it. They are besties now.

a large toad next to a plastic dinosaur figurine

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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · 22d

“I mean, your society’s broken, so who should we blame? Should we blame the rich, powerful people who caused it? No let’s blame the people with no power & no money & these immigrants who don’t even have the vote, yeah it must be their fucking fault.”

—Iain Banks
www.theguardian.com/books/2013/j...

Iain Banks: the final interview

Iain Banks died last Sunday, just before the publication of his final novel The Quarry. Last month he talked to Stuart Kelly about writing, politics and all the things still left to do . . .

www.theguardian.com

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 22d

Also, this exists and forms perhaps the most perfect musical response to a film I've ever heard. I've had the pleasure of shooting both of the stars of this (Ashley Hutchings and Polly Bolton) and feel so blessed to have done so. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMZo...

Brief Encounters

YouTube video by Ashley Hutchings - Topic

www.youtube.com

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 22d

Note for those needing a different kind of balm (and perhaps looking to stock up on treats as the days get darker), Monty Don reading 'Nigel: my family and other dogs' has appeared on my Spotify this week and has had exactly the kind of effect on one's brain you might imagine. Aural gravy 🫠

Flickytwit @flickytwit.bsky.social · 22d

Brief Encounter is on the iPlayer, gang. This is not a drill :)