Iggle Piggle
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Carol Smilie? As Sean Lock would say
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[Misc] Britishcore - "100 experiences that define and unite modern Britons" (it says here)
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Anger
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- Jul 21, 2017
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Where do you stand on Benedict Cumberbatch / Cumberbitch?
I find the idea of covering him in hollandaise sauce and a poached egg both mildly disturbing and intriguing in equal measure.
Anger
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- Jul 21, 2017
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That’s not just me then. Phew!
Written by an intern on work experience who has no interest in journalism but daddy (who’s best mates with the Head of HR) insisted it would be worthwhile ?
It appears to be written by a guy running a podcast about Sex & the City. He should probably be banned from writing about culture.
- May 8, 2018
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Any mention of Merc A classes on finance ,crushed velvet sofas and bleached bum holes?
As long as people stick to Benedict Cumberbatch I’m fine.
schmunk
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Greg Bobkin
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- May 22, 2012
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Wow! Tough crowd.
I guess 'Getting incandescent with RAGE after reading an article that takes a lighthearted look at life in the UK, using examples that may or may not be 100% accurate for comic effect' didn't make the list!
I'm not saying it's the best thing I've ever read - far from it - but it was by no means the worst. I'd also say that, given the fact that it's triggered so many people and was trending on Twitter the other day, the article has done its job perfectly.
Not every online story has to be a masterpiece. Take it from someone who has turned out some right drivel in their time
I guess 'Getting incandescent with RAGE after reading an article that takes a lighthearted look at life in the UK, using examples that may or may not be 100% accurate for comic effect' didn't make the list!
I'm not saying it's the best thing I've ever read - far from it - but it was by no means the worst. I'd also say that, given the fact that it's triggered so many people and was trending on Twitter the other day, the article has done its job perfectly.
Not every online story has to be a masterpiece. Take it from someone who has turned out some right drivel in their time
Blimey, I think 'incandescent with RAGE' is overstating it somewhat. Most people simply pointed out it was a bit crappy and/or highlighted individual entries. (I pointed out one factual error, then said I recognised the type of person it was lampooning).Wow! Tough crowd.
I guess 'Getting incandescent with RAGE after reading an article that takes a lighthearted look at life in the UK, using examples that may or may not be 100% accurate for comic effect' didn't make the list!
I'm not saying it's the best thing I've ever read - far from it - but it was by no means the worst. I'd also say that, given the fact that it's triggered so many people and was trending on Twitter the other day, the article has done its job perfectly.
Not every online story has to be a masterpiece. Take it from someone who has turned out some right drivel in their time
Anyway, as you say, it's being talked about and it's obviously generating clicks so job done. To use a cricket analogy you can take a wicket with a crap delivery as well as a brilliant one.
Sort of agree with Mr Bobkin. Article written purely tongue in cheek but seems to hit the spot with a few.
Greg Bobkin
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That was kinda my intention! In fact, that's what the majority of those 'experiences' are - embellished for entertainment purposes. I guess I was just fitting in with their style and the fact that the examples are not meant to be taken seriously (as a lot of people seem to have done, even if they're not raging or fuming!)
Edit: I've just reread the comments on here and that piece has DEFINITELY gone over the heads of a lot of posters.
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Norman Potting
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My late father used it regularly - Kent/Sussex border phrase
- Jan 3, 2012
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As a Guardianista I have never done the vast majority of those things - I was going to say haven’t done ANY of those things, but couldn’t be bothered to read past 20. It’s rubbish. Too stupid to be entertaining.
Stato
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- Dec 21, 2011
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David Squires makes the article worthwhile: 
www.theguardian.com
David Squires on … Manchester City, Arsenal and a paranoia-laden battle
Our cartoonist on conspiracies, paranoia and trickery as Manchester City salvaged a draw with Arsenal
www.theguardian.com
Withdean South Stand
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Congratulations to the "author" of this article. It has done exactly what they wanted to do. Content doesn't matter, engagement does.
Speaking as a sometime Guardian reader, I cannot disagree vociferously enough. The article is TOTAL garbage. But I'm a 40-something-year-old man, so probably not the target audience anyway