“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.”
Albert Einstein
If you ever wondered how the Council might spend the millions it claims the City of Culture award will rain down on Bradford, here is a taster.
The story begins: Bradford Council has hit back at heavy criticism over the controversial “Off Road” theatre production which aims to “rewrite narratives around anti-social behaviour”.
Re-write narratives around anti-social behaviour? Are they proposing handing out medals or a festival of delinquency?
…promoted by the council…The post said: “Get ready for a protest, rave and bike show all in one! Off Road…tells stories of growing up through live music and film shot on smartphones.”
How about a protest from ordinary people hacked off with balaclava-clad retards running amok?
The moronic, hooded ****wits this glorifies are a blight on local communities, often untouchable and uncatchable, whilst simply taking the p*ss out of ordinary, hard-working people.
Now the braindead toerags will think they are up for a BAFTA!
Of course the morons promoting this crap don’t see it this way at all. Why would they when the grant money rolls in from the knuckle heads at the Council?
An anonymous council windbag is quoted: “Theatre gives young people a way to share their experiences and the opportunity for audiences to see the world through their eyes.”
How about seeing it through the eyes of somebody having to get up each morning to go to a crap paid job just to keep a roof over their heads not lawless little tossers on stolen, illegal motorbikes rolling out of their pits at midday?
Evie Manning, Co-Artistic Director of Common Wealth Theatre, said: “Common Wealth have had the great privilege of working with young people in Windhill and Wrose for the past four months alongside Bradford Youth Service, engaging young people in creative activities and opening dialogue that explores the culture of off-road vehicles.”
What ****** culture??? I wonder what her day to day experience of these retards is?
If there is free money spend it on local youth centres or, a personal wish, bring back the stocks in the village.
AA Tuesdays
After two weeks being drip fed on Ouzo, a sunburnt Pepsi re-joined her pale old mate Shirley this week at the Iron Lady class. As I lined up alongside the golden gals, it was like a meeting of AA.
Our instructor, the veteran Mrs Bird, soon got us going only for Pepsi to snarl “‘Ey you’ve got better at this!” presumably referring to my ability to put three steps together now before it all goes tits up.
Well past sixty there seems no remote possibility of me ever discovering rhythm. I felt like addressing the class: “My name is Steve and I can’t dance!”
If I keep going like this they will start having to give out those discreet panty pads.
Hot Air
More money being burnt faster than a Greek island here with news from our Mayor.
Communities will benefit from grants of up to £50,000 to deliver projects that help their area become greener and more resilient to climate change.
Tracy Brabin, the Mayor of West Yorkshire, has today launched the £1.7 million community grants scheme to help cut carbon emissions and make neighbourhoods across the region greener and healthier.
Each project must demonstrate that it has supported a disadvantaged community and a reduction in carbon emissions.
Cue almost £2m down the pan on schemes that, even if they work, will add not a pin prick of difference. How do these idiots get elected?
The Summer Game
Although I have no involvement in a game I once loved, this summer’s Ashes contest has proved once again that the ultimate format of the game – test cricket – is unsurpassable.
Nothing beats the intensity, drama and build-up of excitement than a contest fought so hard over five hard days.
Now here we are, August 1st, and it is all over to make way for a format designed for gormless simpletons – The Hundred – at the behest of the media paymasters.
When you hand over the soul of a sport to those with the biggest cheque book you ultimately destroy it.
Shame on those who run the game now in their grubby, self-serving, money-grabbing manner.
Shame too on the suits who will deny the North an Ashes test until 2031. And they talk of an inclusive game?
Road Rage
There was standing room only as more than 200 people turned out to hear…the timeline of Ilkley’s traffic calming developments, which includes a town-wide 20mph zone and the installation of 133 speed cushions.
Clearly all the Golf and Audi boy racers are now living in Ilkley.
Water Torture
The current Yorkshire Water radio ad seems to be a bit off-message. Imploring us to do what we can to save water as it p*sses down daily leaves me wondering if the marketing team have taken the summer off…just like the sun!
Jackie Moss says
Excellent, as usual!!!