A simple error

When paying for something – even if it’s just 80 cents – always be absolutely sure what you are paying for.

I love this cartoon, because I’m a bit of a pendant when it comes to the correct use of language. And details are important, otherwise a sentence – like above – could mean something entirely different.

Good luck in the Battle Zone, brave warrior.

Vaguely related…

They said they had never seen anything like it. It was like a trolley dash.
I had two hammers, hobnail boots. I was doing four at once.

Vaguely related again…

I got an email from a supplier earlier today proudly sharing these facts in the blurb:

And they should be proud, because 6000 is a great number, and so 6000+ must be even better.
Sadly though, they’ve illustrated this amazing stat with… er… 4 stars.

And the very first testimonial they shared, cited their “attention to detail”. Oops.

I know we’re fast approaching December, and many places and people are already dreaming of summer holidays, but really…

Happy Birthday, Sean Lock

And thank you for this lovely montage, Channel 4.

Sean Lock would have turned 60 today, but we’re not going to be maudlin about it. Instead we present to you this compilation of grumpy old man rants and anecdotes that demonstrate that Sean Lock was, in many ways, always a 60-year-old man. Happy birthday to you, sir.

Yep:

I’m not sure whether I’m in love, or the flue’s blocked.

Much missed.

and happy birthday, Stu…

Day 510, part 2 – on Sean Lock

Hugely sad news that comedian Sean Lock died this morning. I know that when famous people die, there are always expressions of admiration, but he actually was my favourite comedian still doing the rounds. I loved his often surreal humour and I loved his complete irreverence. I’m gutted.

Whizz through to 1:20 above for Sean’s greatest achievements.

Or the infamous Wrong Number Prank:

Amazing stuff. I’ll miss him.

UPDATE: This piece from Harry Hill, featuring this paragraph:

…is lovely.

Shut up with your Latin. Eat them. They’re brilliant!

I was watching “Brand New” QI last night (actually turns out to be over 3 years old, but still) and this section had me in tears of laughter.

David Mitchell and Sean Lock are a recipe for success anyway, but the images conjured up in answering this question were just brilliant.