Everyone’s a Critic.

Now, there’s a lot of bad shit written about the Taleban. There’s the whole treatment of women issue, ethnic massacres and persecution — and, yes, they were a bit too pally with Osama bin Laden for most people’s taste. But having today read the article quoted below, I’m beginning to wonder if, perhaps, they don’t actually have, you know, a good side.

“Ant and Dec, the television presenters, were forced to take cover from a rocket attack while visiting Afghanistan to present a bravery award to troops.”

Looks like someone in Afghanistan’s been watching Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, methinks! (Actually, now that I think about it, maybe it wasn’t the Taleban at all! Our troops are indeed a brave bunch, but everyone has their limit… right?)

(Yeah, okay, I admit it — I’m quite fond of Ant and Dec, too, and wouldn’t really want anything bad to happen to them… honest )

© 2008 Gary William Murning

BBC NEWS | Politics | Boris terminates cyborg Arnie

It has taken a whole year – but London mayor Boris Johnson has finally got his own back on Arnold Schwarzenegger.

As he was waiting to address last year’s Tory conference via video link, the California Governor seemed highly amused by Mr Johnson’s speaking style.

In a a clip which became a hit on YouTube, he can be heard whispering to aides about Mr Johnson “fumbling”.

But now the London mayor has had the last the laugh, describing “Arnie” as a “monosyllabic Austrian cyborg”.

BBC NEWS | Politics | Boris terminates ‘cyborg’ Arnie.

The perfect way to start a Monday morning. I do, however, think it’s a little early to claim that Boris has had the last laugh. There’s no telling what the monosyllabic Austrian cyborg might do next.

Not to worry, though, I’m sure Boris will be more than a match… as long as it doesn’t get physical…

© 2008 Gary William Murning