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February 9, 2010

I Really Can’t Treat The UN Seriously. Especially With A Frontman Like That

I Really Can’t Treat The UN Seriously. Especially With A Frontman Like That

Dan Majestic writes: Pardon me for asking, but what’s this guy, Ban Ki-Moon, the UN Secretary General, all about? Is he for... 

February 9, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Pardon Me For Asking

Taking The Piss Humour Is A Scream, Say Comedians. Ain’t No Mines On That Minefield

Taking The Piss Humour Is A Scream, Say Comedians. Ain’t No Mines On That Minefield

Dan Majestic writes: Taking the piss humour has been overwhelmingly voted as the best form of entertainment by the majority of comedians.... 

February 9, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Let's Be Cynical

February 8, 2010

A Cynical Glance At: Wars, Tears, Public Speeches, Drives Through The Snow And Hookers

A Cynical Glance At: Wars, Tears, Public Speeches, Drives Through The Snow And Hookers

Adam Lovejoy writes: This was some week in politics, both in Britain and across the pond, in the big US of A.First, the joint British/US... 

February 8, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Around The World

February 7, 2010

It’s Simple: America Should Beat The Crap Out Of China. Before It’s Too Late

It’s Simple: America Should Beat The Crap Out Of China. Before It’s Too Late

Dan Majestic writes: Pardon me for asking, but why is America pussyfooting with China? The Chinese communists are throwing their weight... 

February 7, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Pardon Me For Asking

More Breaking News. From The Stirring Trouble Team.

More Breaking News. From The Stirring Trouble Team.

We present another selection of spoof breaking items. From the Stirring Trouble team. Breaking News: White House says President Obama... 

February 7, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Breaking news

February 6, 2010

St Albert Gore Blimey And His Followers Launch A New Religion

St Albert Gore Blimey And His Followers Launch A New Religion

Martin McCauley writes: Things are not going well in the global warming religion. That is the one that St Albert Gore Blimey follows.... 

February 6, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Angry Rants

Ridiculing Politicians Is Always Good. Especially The Ones In Government

Ridiculing Politicians Is Always Good. Especially The Ones In Government

R.F. Wilson writes: Let’s face it, very few people have a high opinion of politicians. They view them as unreliable, deceiving,... 

February 6, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Let's Be Cynical

February 5, 2010

Political Correctness Is Cool And Sexy, BBC Says. Plus It Helps Us Make Better Programmes

Political Correctness Is Cool And Sexy, BBC Says. Plus It Helps Us Make Better Programmes

Anton Goryunov writes: Leaked documents reveal that the British Broadcasting Corporation has been using sophisticated techniques to... 

February 5, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Media

A Fly On The Wall Look At What The Chinese Leadership Is Up To

A Fly On The Wall Look At What The Chinese Leadership Is Up To

Martin McCauley writes: Imagine a scene is Zhongnanhai, the plush residence of the Chinese leaders in Beijing. They have gathered to... 

February 5, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Around The World

February 4, 2010

Government Sets Up Department for Assisted Suicides. Lord Jubilant Explains

Government Sets Up Department for Assisted Suicides. Lord Jubilant Explains

Thomas Mathew writes: Due to very limited public demand, and driven by pragmatic considerations, the Labour government announced the... 

February 4, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Life In The UK

More Breaking News. From The Stirring Trouble Team

More Breaking News. From The Stirring Trouble Team

We present another long awaited selection of spoof breaking items. From the Stirring Trouble team. Breaking News: UN Secretary General,... 

February 4, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Breaking news

February 3, 2010

The Catcher In The Rye: Classic Literature It Ain’t

The Catcher In The Rye: Classic Literature It Ain’t

I have a confession to make: I don’t like some of the books that are considered by many people to be eternal classics. I have... 

February 3, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Point Of View

Let’s Be Cynical: Can One Man Steal $65 Billion?

Let’s Be Cynical: Can One Man Steal $65 Billion?

R.F.Wilson writes: Lock up your savings, people. And your daughters as well, just in case. Hide that cash under your mattresses or,... 

February 3, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Business

February 2, 2010

How To Become A Pop Star. Tips For Beginners.

How To Become A Pop Star. Tips For Beginners.

Adam Lovejoy writes: Everybody wants to be a pop star these days. Ask any youngsters and they’ll tell you that they dream of... 

February 2, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Let's Be Cynical

Things That Make You Go: What’s Wrong With These People?

Things That Make You Go: What’s Wrong With These People?

Adam Lovejoy writes: Have you ever wondered why is it that car parks do not carry any responsibility for the safety of the vehicles... 

February 2, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Angry Rants

February 1, 2010

Tony Blair Gets A Pitbull. After That Chilcot Gig Of His

Tony Blair Gets A Pitbull. After That Chilcot Gig Of His

Adam Lovejoy writes: News that Tony Blair has boosted his personal protection by getting himself a fierce pitbull came as a great... 

February 1, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Life In The UK

More Breaking News. From The Stirring Trouble Team

More Breaking News. From The Stirring Trouble Team

We present another long awaited selection of spoof breaking items. From the Stirring Trouble team. Breaking News: President Barack... 

February 1, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Breaking news

January 31, 2010

Football Fans Devastated By News Of John Terry’s Infidelity. He Let Us All Down, They Say

Football Fans Devastated By News Of John Terry’s Infidelity. He Let Us All Down, They Say

Adam Lovejoy writes: Millions of football fans across England are trying to come to terms with the revelation that their idol, Chelsea... 

January 31, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Sport

This Is No Laughing Matter. The Infighting In The Chinese Leadership Is Turning Nasty

This Is No Laughing Matter. The Infighting In The Chinese Leadership Is Turning Nasty

Martin McCauley writes: Is there a coup in the making in China? The situation at the top is getting pretty heated, with two groups... 

January 31, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Around The World

January 30, 2010

Pardon Me For Asking, But Was Blair Taking The Piss At The Chilcot Inquiry?

Pardon Me For Asking, But Was Blair Taking The Piss At The Chilcot Inquiry?

Thomas Mathew writers: Pardon me for asking, but was Tony Blair taking the piss while giving evidence to the Chilcot inquiry into the... 

January 30, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Pardon Me For Asking

The London Conference On Afghanistan Was A Failure. For A Very Obvious Reason

The London Conference On Afghanistan Was A Failure. For A Very Obvious Reason

R.F.Wilson writes: It all comes down to one thing when you have a big international gathering: whether booze is served at it in abundance.... 

January 30, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Let's Be Cynical

January 29, 2010

The Chilcot Inquiry Missed A Crucial Question While Quizzing Tony Blair

The Chilcot Inquiry Missed A Crucial Question While Quizzing Tony Blair

Thomas Mathew writes: Well, there you have it: Tony Blair has appeared in front of the Chilcot inquiry into the war in Iraq, saying... 

January 29, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Life In The UK

A Call To Cyclists In Big Cities: Go Save The Planet Somewhere Else

A Call To Cyclists In Big Cities: Go Save The Planet Somewhere Else

Dan Majestic writes: Let’s call a spade a spade, for once: big cities are not suitable for cycling. It is time to stop all this... 

January 29, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Angry Rants

January 28, 2010

More Breaking News. From The Stirring Trouble Team

More Breaking News. From The Stirring Trouble Team

We present another selection of breaking news items. From the Stirring Trouble team.Breaking News: President Barack Obama announces... 

January 28, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Breaking news

January 27, 2010

The British Nation Rejoices. The Economy Dips Upwards

The British Nation Rejoices. The Economy Dips Upwards

Adam Lovejoy writes: The British people are rejoicing. The news that the economy has dipped upwards by 0.1 per cent in the last quarter... 

January 27, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Life In The UK

January 26, 2010

Pardon Me For Asking, But Who The Hell Cares That Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Have Split Up?

Pardon Me For Asking, But Who The Hell Cares That Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Have Split Up?

Dan Majestic writes: Pardon me for asking, but who the hell cares that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have split up? Does it make any... 

January 26, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Pardon Me For Asking

More Breaking News. From The Stirring Trouble Team

More Breaking News. From The Stirring Trouble Team

We present another selection of breaking news items. From the Stirring Trouble team. Breaking News: President Barack Obama will announce... 

January 26, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Breaking news

January 25, 2010

EU Wants A Common Language And Common Look Introduced In Europe Soon

EU Wants A Common Language And Common Look Introduced In Europe Soon

R.F.Wilson writes from Brussels: In line with its policy of fostering closer links between the peoples of Europe, the European Commission,... 

January 25, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Around The World

Tony Blair Pumps Up His Wordly Muscle. To Face The Chilcot Inquiry

Tony Blair Pumps Up His Wordly Muscle. To Face The Chilcot Inquiry

R.F.Wilson writes: Word reaches the real world - from the fantasy world of Tony ‘five-times-a-night’ Blair - that he spends... 

January 25, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Life In The UK

January 24, 2010

A Warning To Some Women: You Aren’t That Beautiful To Laugh That Loud

A Warning To Some Women: You Aren’t That Beautiful To Laugh That Loud

Why is it that average looking women, bordering on unattractive, often laugh very loudly? Have you noticed how they would respond... 

January 24, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Point Of View

British Government Says It Only Pays Ransom For Hostages Who Matter

British Government Says It Only Pays Ransom For Hostages Who Matter

Adam Lovejoy writes: Documents have been passed to Stirring Trouble by John, one of our regular readers, that show that the British... 

January 24, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Life In The UK

Al Qaeda Surprised At Britain’s Decision To Raise Terrorist Threat Level To ‘Highly Likely’

Al Qaeda Surprised At Britain’s Decision To Raise Terrorist Threat Level To ‘Highly Likely’

Dan Majestic writes: Extremist Islamic groups across the world have expressed their genuine surprise at the British government’s... 

January 24, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Around The World

January 23, 2010

As Exhibition Of Fake Art Opens We Ask: What If The Shit You’re Buying Is A Forgery?

As Exhibition Of Fake Art Opens We Ask: What If The Shit You’re Buying Is A Forgery?

Dan Majestic writes: As the first ever exhibition of fake art opens in London, compliments of Scotland Yard - so that you know, it... 

January 23, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Let's Be Cynical

Of One Conflict In Cyberspace That Is Not What It Seems

Of One Conflict In Cyberspace That Is Not What It Seems

Martin McCauley writes: Imagine a meeting taking place in the White House. President Barack Obama sits in the Oval Office across from... 

January 23, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Point Of View

January 22, 2010

Underworld Dismayed By Falling Crime Figures. We Need To Get Our Act Together, It Says

Underworld Dismayed By Falling Crime Figures. We Need To Get Our Act Together, It Says

Thomas Mathew writes: ‘Dismay’ and ‘anger’ would probably be the best words I can use to describe the reaction... 

January 22, 2010 | Read the article »
Category: Angry Rants