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New words I probably won't be using
Roger Crutchley, Published on 31/08/2025
» The Cambridge Dictionary recently announced the inclusion of 6,000 new words mainly derived from their common usage in social media. I fear those words will simply be added to an already lengthy list of vocabulary I am totally unfamiliar with. As one observer noted "internet culture is changing the English language."
Feline stardom doesn't come easy
Roger Crutchley, Published on 17/11/2024
» In the final credits of many American films you often see the "no animals were harmed" disclaimer, meaning representatives of the American Humane Association were present to ensure no animals were mistreated during the course of filming.
Jokes aren't what they used to be
Roger Crutchley, Published on 27/08/2023
» It is customary at this time of the year for PostScript to try and lighten up proceedings with what have been voted the best jokes by stand-up comedians at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe which wraps up this week. Unfortunately this year's offerings have been decidedly underwhelming, or perhaps I'm getting a bit too ancient to appreciate modern wit. Anyway, prepare yourself for a few groans.
The soggy socks and sandbags month
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 02/10/2022
» Judging from the pervading sense of dampness experienced during the past week we are entering the annual soggy socks season so beloved by the populace. The meteorological office has been getting into the spirit of things with forecasts of heavy rains brought by what began as Typhoon Noru.
Consistency needed
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/09/2020
» Re: "City plaque prank draws activist vow", (BP, Sept 21).
Memories of serious cereal behaviour
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 13/09/2020
» The recent PostScript column concerning the unlikely combination of bathroom submarines and cornflakes prompted a number of seasoned readers to recall their childhood breakfast delights.
Local people hold key
Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/04/2020
» Re: "A forest lockdown will fuel more fires", (Opinion, April 11).
Waive visa renewals
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/04/2020
» I've seen pictures of Tuesday's scenes at Koh Samui's immigration office. They should be a severe embarrassment to the authorities. So many people gathered outside just trying to enter the building.
In the face of danger
News, Postbag, Published on 07/03/2020
» Re: "Masking selfishness", (PostBag, March 5). I have read Yankee Doodle's letter with interest. Almost everything he says about the effectiveness of face masks against Covid-19 is true: face masks are not effective against the spread of coronavirus.