The International Break

I’m not a huge fan of international football. I think I documented this here.

But needs must when there’s no other football on, and so I have dabbled a little over the past few nights (when I haven’t been at actual live sport). And because I am still English at heart (and at other bits of my body), I was delighted to watch Cristiano Ronaldo score in the 88th minute yesterday and win the game for Portugal against Scotland.

It’s the second late defeat that the Scots have managed to attain this week.

And in recognition of that fact, this:

Brilliant.

There’s no better way of taking the piss than getting Ted and Dougal to do it for you.

Little and Large

Much has been made of the “viral” image of Shaquille O’Neal (2’16 m) and Simone Biles (1’42m).

74cm between them, and apparently she’s wearing heels.

It’s a reminder that humans come in all shapes and sizes, and what might work for one sport would certainly not work for another.

Although you’d love to see it.

Shaq on the balance beam? Simone trying to slam dunk a basketball which is about half her size?

Hilarity.

But by far the best take on the photo? This one:

If you know, you know…

And if you don’t:

High time I had another Father Ted marathon, I think.