Chris Butler
@wobblelikejelly.bsky.social
I do things and stuff. And I write stuff, but not often enough - http://www.ticketsmoneypassport.co.uk
The lack of grace, elegance and humanity is really rather remarkable.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump’s post on Rob Reiner sparks outrage from lawmakers and celebrities
President’s statement blaming acclaimed director’s death on his dislike of him described as ‘disgusting’ and ‘vile’
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The lack of grace, elegance and humanity is really rather remarkable.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Am I alone in thinking it utterly absurd that @thetimes.com thinks this is news? Are we to mourn the people with homes worth millions who can't get a pad in town? Meanwhile, lots of people screaming about raising kids out of poverty.
www.thetimes.com/article/1bda...
www.thetimes.com/article/1bda...
‘Mansion tax affects our plans to buy a retirement pad’
Owners and prospective buyers of properties worth close to the magic £2 million number have been put on red alert by Rachel Reeves’s budget
www.thetimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Am I alone in thinking it utterly absurd that @thetimes.com thinks this is news? Are we to mourn the people with homes worth millions who can't get a pad in town? Meanwhile, lots of people screaming about raising kids out of poverty.
www.thetimes.com/article/1bda...
www.thetimes.com/article/1bda...
Huh. Not with intent. Doesn't seem to answer the question.
November 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Huh. Not with intent. Doesn't seem to answer the question.
Oh, right. They want to wreck the public sector now. #reform doesn't sound terribly appealing. Never did.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s public-sector pensions plan could cost billions extra, union warns
Prospect says proposals to make payouts less generous would damage public finances rather than save money
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Oh, right. They want to wreck the public sector now. #reform doesn't sound terribly appealing. Never did.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I'm here to announce I'd like @radiohead.wastehq.social to play these songs if I get tickets tomorrow. Many thanks.
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open.spotify.com/playlist/66b...
My perfect Radiohead setlist
open.spotify.com
September 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I'm here to announce I'd like @radiohead.wastehq.social to play these songs if I get tickets tomorrow. Many thanks.
open.spotify.com/playlist/66b...
open.spotify.com/playlist/66b...
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Angela Rayner accidentally pays less tax than she should have, resigns, and the media gives her hell.
Nigel Farage deliberately pays less tax than he should have, and the media gives him a free pass.
That, right there, is the problem.
Nigel Farage deliberately pays less tax than he should have, and the media gives him a free pass.
That, right there, is the problem.
September 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Angela Rayner accidentally pays less tax than she should have, resigns, and the media gives her hell.
Nigel Farage deliberately pays less tax than he should have, and the media gives him a free pass.
That, right there, is the problem.
Nigel Farage deliberately pays less tax than he should have, and the media gives him a free pass.
That, right there, is the problem.
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Jamie Raskin, "They only want to protect free speech that they agree with"
JR then demolishes Farage, ending with
"You might want to think twice before you let Nigel Farage Make Britain Great Again"
JR then demolishes Farage, ending with
"You might want to think twice before you let Nigel Farage Make Britain Great Again"
September 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Jamie Raskin, "They only want to protect free speech that they agree with"
JR then demolishes Farage, ending with
"You might want to think twice before you let Nigel Farage Make Britain Great Again"
JR then demolishes Farage, ending with
"You might want to think twice before you let Nigel Farage Make Britain Great Again"
I loved my trip to the V&A Storehouse in Stratford. What an incredible idea for a museum. ticketsmoneypassport.co.uk/storehouse
July 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I loved my trip to the V&A Storehouse in Stratford. What an incredible idea for a museum. ticketsmoneypassport.co.uk/storehouse
Thank goodness that #PatrickWolf is back. Crying the neck feels like a return to his roots, with the effortless ability to create pop music that shines. Beautiful.
June 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Thank goodness that #PatrickWolf is back. Crying the neck feels like a return to his roots, with the effortless ability to create pop music that shines. Beautiful.
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Ryan Gilbey film critic introduces us to queer/LGBTQI films and filmmakers in It Used To Be Witches. Inc Andrew Haigh, Bruce La Bruce, Cheryl Dunye and me discussing the world of my debut queer feature Stud Life. Published June 5th linktr.ee/itusedtobewi... #HappyPride2025 #Pride2025 #PrideMonth
June 1, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Ryan Gilbey film critic introduces us to queer/LGBTQI films and filmmakers in It Used To Be Witches. Inc Andrew Haigh, Bruce La Bruce, Cheryl Dunye and me discussing the world of my debut queer feature Stud Life. Published June 5th linktr.ee/itusedtobewi... #HappyPride2025 #Pride2025 #PrideMonth
The most proudest husband ever. At the book launch of It Used to be Witches by the delightful @ryangilbey.bsky.social Go and get a copy! Get ten!
June 6, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The most proudest husband ever. At the book launch of It Used to be Witches by the delightful @ryangilbey.bsky.social Go and get a copy! Get ten!
Very excited for my husband's book tour! If you like books, and people talking about books. And films. And seeing them. This is totally for you.
May 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Very excited for my husband's book tour! If you like books, and people talking about books. And films. And seeing them. This is totally for you.
I never thought it'd feel this rubbish having a Labour government. I know they're scared of Reform, but if they start acting like Reform, what's the point?
April 23, 2025 at 7:23 AM
I never thought it'd feel this rubbish having a Labour government. I know they're scared of Reform, but if they start acting like Reform, what's the point?
Mexico diary part 3 is to the gorgeous city of Oaxaca. ticketsmoneypassport.co.uk/oaxaca which I fell in love with in no time at all. #mexico #travelwriting #oaxaca
Home - ticketsmoneypassport
Tickets, money, passport. All a traveller needs. Writing and photos from Chris Butler, who loves to get out and about to see the world. Longer form content rather than lists!
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April 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Mexico diary part 3 is to the gorgeous city of Oaxaca. ticketsmoneypassport.co.uk/oaxaca which I fell in love with in no time at all. #mexico #travelwriting #oaxaca
What a record. I first heard of Tori Amos in 1994 when Cornflake Girl changed my life. Fast forward to 2025 and it all sounds a slice of perfection.
April 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
What a record. I first heard of Tori Amos in 1994 when Cornflake Girl changed my life. Fast forward to 2025 and it all sounds a slice of perfection.
I wrote about my wonderful trip to Mexico here - ticketsmoneypassport.co.uk
Home - ticketsmoneypassport
Tickets, money, passport. All a traveller needs. Writing and photos from Chris Butler, who loves to get out and about to see the world. Longer form content rather than lists!
ticketsmoneypassport.co.uk
April 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I wrote about my wonderful trip to Mexico here - ticketsmoneypassport.co.uk
Disclosure. I'm married to @ryangilbey.bsky.social and I'm enormously proud of his work on this book. It's been a genuine labour of love and he's taught me so much about queer cinema over the past couple of years. In a few months you'll get to read it!
🎬 Cover reveal time 🎬
Introducing It Used to be Witches: Under the Spell of Queer Cinema - an authoritative celebration of the past, present and future of queer cinema from Ryan Gilbey.
Publishing 5 June!
Available to pre-order here: linktr.ee/itusedtobewi...
Introducing It Used to be Witches: Under the Spell of Queer Cinema - an authoritative celebration of the past, present and future of queer cinema from Ryan Gilbey.
Publishing 5 June!
Available to pre-order here: linktr.ee/itusedtobewi...
March 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Disclosure. I'm married to @ryangilbey.bsky.social and I'm enormously proud of his work on this book. It's been a genuine labour of love and he's taught me so much about queer cinema over the past couple of years. In a few months you'll get to read it!
And yet, will people affected by this still think he's on their side? He's only on his side and the billionaires side.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump executive orders threaten healthcare of millions of Americans
Orders repeal directives expanding healthcare access and options for lower-income and middle-class Americans
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
And yet, will people affected by this still think he's on their side? He's only on his side and the billionaires side.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
If anyone cares about lies and fact anymore, Trump said he won the youth vote in 2024 by 36 points. But he didn't. circle.tufts.edu/2024-electio...
What's the point of making this stuff up? Proper weird.
What's the point of making this stuff up? Proper weird.
The Youth Vote in 2024
The 2024 general election was a major opportunity for youth to exercise their democratic rights, use their political voices, and shape the future of the country.
As part of our work to understand you...
circle.tufts.edu
January 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
If anyone cares about lies and fact anymore, Trump said he won the youth vote in 2024 by 36 points. But he didn't. circle.tufts.edu/2024-electio...
What's the point of making this stuff up? Proper weird.
What's the point of making this stuff up? Proper weird.
Have you been to #Stockholm yet? If not, you should. It's a beauty.
January 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Have you been to #Stockholm yet? If not, you should. It's a beauty.