*rumble rumble rumble*. What’s that sound? I’m not sure, but I think it’s originating from George Orwell’s grave. Yes, george Orwell is rolling over, and over, and over again! Why? Because in the UK, the CCTV’s that Big Brother, er, police can use to watch and listen to you as you go down the street …
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Odd Combination Of Things Number 4
Before we get started, here’s a quick update/correction. Thestory in Things Number 3about the drunk who said a unicorn was driving his car when he had his accidentturns outnot to be quite accurate.There was no unicorn, just misunderstood slang that came out of communications from the prosecutor’s office. Apparently anybody who has a stupid excuse …
What?
This story is so completely ridiculous that it just had to be shared.
What Year Is It Anyway?
Everybody keeps telling me that it’s 2006, but with all thistalk of microphone outfitted security cameras on public streets,I swear that it’s actually 1984. Seriously guys, you’re creeping me out here. And I know I know, you’re claiming that the microphones can’t pick up words because they’re up too high and you can’t zoom the …
Another Reason Not to Live in the UK.
Read this, and tell me one good purpose it serves. Apparently, in the UK, there is such a backlog of court cases that the penalty for several serious offenses ranging from burglary to sex with children has been reduced to sending these assholes home with a caution. This means they have a criminal record, but …
If You’re Going to Run from the Cops, Do It in the UK.
Wow. Why can’t we find a middle ground? The American government wants to take away *everyone’s* privacy, but in the UK, even a fugitive’s privacy is considered sacred. They won’t put up wanted posters with their names and faces on them because, boohoohoohoo, they might sue! So only live in the UK if you want …
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