I usually write about something I am passionate about or just to provide an update on how I am feeling or doing I guess.
This blog has a few things which might ring true with people and will generally not concern the dominance of the news that what’s happening between Israel/Hamas, Putin and Kim and or the Trump/Biden contest. The latter of which rivals the current conferences where seemingly our own politicians are vying for the head office of the U.K. The red army of the “red knight”; Sir Keir, saying a lot of nonsense about how his party will do this that and the other better then the others, don’t people remember the state Gordon Brown left the economy after Labour’s last stint at governing? "Things can only get better" - right!
Whilst our poor (mega bucks ), un-elected, Prime Minister ‘Optimus Sunak’ is saving us money by stopping the HS2 and is letting the elected Mayors around the country decide what to do with the extra money taken from this project, which surely comes from our taxes, so,shouldn’t we have say?
Who to vote for when it finally comes down to it is a quandary for some people and after 13 years of Tories we are most likely going to shift to the Red Army for a while to see WHAT exactly they can do. Keeping the red flag flying, is that still sung at the end of Labour conferences and will JC (Jeremy Corbyn) be let back into Starmer’s cabinet, I wonder, oh my, goodbye Israel, Hello Vlad! - Keep the "red flag flying".
What to write about from the news this week ?
(warning some of this news is fake)
Item 1: "Scientists Discover Coffee Can Extend Weekend Productivity, but Also Cause Midweek Chaos"
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have found that coffee, the magical elixir that fuels millions of office workers' and NHS nurses mornings, has some astonishing effects. Researchers revealed that coffee can be a double-edged sword for productivity. On one hand, it's the Monday morning miracle that turns a zombie-like worker into a semi-functional human being. On the other hand, too much of it midweek can transform your Wednesday into a caffeine-fueled frenzy, making you believe you're a superhero who can do back flips off the water cooler. Spoiler alert: you can't. For me, it’s a diuretic, and makes me wee more and after my cancer op, it’s a thing I have to avoid, but sometimes, I want not to be a zombie. Zombies and those who are on their own a lot have no real friends and are bottom of their so called “loved ones” communications list and when it comes to staying in touch with those that seemingly say they love you, they just think a text back solves everything, 💋👍🤞😬.
Item 2: Bed Bugs Protest for Equal Access to London after taking over France.
In a stunning display of civil disobedience, bed bugs in staged a protest, are demanding equal access to other parts of the world.. "It's not fair that Putin and Kim get to enjoy each others company while we're stuck with just one country," said one bed bug, flapping its little legs indignantly. "We have taste buds for English blood , you know!" The protest hasn’t ended peacefully after a group of sympathetic holiday makers brought some into London in their suitcases after a trip on the infested Shuttle and when one jumped off another travelers passport border controls promised to investigate the crustaceanary army with- the “Paris pat down”; bringing in hot THEN cold showers once passengers enter the digital passport arena returning from their holidays. Anyone going to the Olympic Games by the way?
Item 3: "World's first AI-Operated Food Delivery Service Raises Eyebrows and Concerns"
In a tech-savvy twist, a group of entrepreneurs has launched the world's first AI-operated food delivery service. The service would rely on specially create “bots” to navigate the web and analyse what people do when shopping, like what do you get from Costco, Tesco and Moscow. So far though, it can only suggest delivering sushi, burgers, and, of course, a signature dish—fish tacos ugh! The venture is still in its early stages, and experts are scratching their heads to see if it's truly the rise of the machines or just an app too far. Rest assured though, as per Arnie’s new book “Being Useful”; They’ll be back!
Item 4: SPORT: North London the place to be ?
As the premier league season unfolds, one thing is clear: North London has never been more alive with football fever. Whether you don the red of Arsenal or the Lilywhite of Tottenham, there's one thing everyone can agree on — North London is the place to be for football excitement this season!
- Tottenham Hotspur is currently leading the Premier League table with 20 points from the first eight fixtures, along with their cross-city rivals Arsenal
After a controversial VAR furore, last week, Spurs almost gave in to replay the match which Jurgen Klopp insisted was a travesty of justice and Spurs agreed on the condition that England’s game in 1986 be replayed - you know the one I am thinking about Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal during the 1986 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England.
As the story goes, Maradona's "Hand of God" goal involved him using his hand to punch the ball into the net, undetected by the referee at the time.
In a recent twist of fate, the VAR system reviewed the match footage and concluded that Maradona's goal should indeed have been disallowed. The "Hand of God" became the "Hand of Foul Play," much to the chagrin of Argentina fans. However, it still gave handball against the Spurs current full back, Romero, to allow Arsenal to scrape a draw the previous week. Same old Arsenal….
Anyhoo, Spurs said, OK for a replay so long as FIFA proposed a replay of the historic match using modern VAR technology.
You can imagine Maradona's ghostly chuckle probably echoed across the footballing heavens, and fans around the world eagerly awaited the response from Jurgen and the decision from FIFA, “ ah, I am over it" said Jurgen. So unfortunately, justice won’t be finally be served. One thing is for sure: it's would have been one heck of a VAR-tastic decision and could have set a remarkable precedent, “they think it’s all over” - blimey it is now - VAR says handball. Check complete!
As far Arsenal they finally beat Mickel Arteta’s home team, yes they did, they did, no, I’m not joking mate, they did this time. [BTW Spurs beat Manchester City twice in their last two home games, Premier League, 2021-22 season: Tottenham Hotspur won 3-2 against Manchester City on February 2022 & Premier League, 2021-22 season: Spurs won 1-0 (I was there). However, they had a decent striker then - oh well. They, (the gooners) performed well enough to unsettle Gladioli and his not so financial fair players. (FFP). So, well done to the Gooners for keeping Erling quiet; he was well in "Ha ha Haaa land and he ended up squabbling in the tunnel at the end, what on earth was said?
Finally the poem
It's a good news week, a bombshell from Deliveroo,
And transport racing from Paris to London, it's true,
French bed bugs crossing borders, for work they pursue,
Doing jobs the English bugs often refuse to do.
Have you caught the news, what's the latest fray?
Deliveroo, AI BOTS might challenge their way,
Will Spurs falter after the break, is there dismay,
Gooners, Tooners, Mancs, and Chelsea, the fray,
They all wonder if the outcome might sway.
It's a good news week, Diego's ghost in a fervent plea,
For a replay to honor Jurgen's stance, you see,
That "fist bump of God," as Jurgen vented, "Let it be,
VAR is here, in this modern game, decree,
It may return, but for now, we're moving free.
Have you heard the news, is it making you sad?
We're sipping coffee again, it's not all bad,
Waiting for calls, but perhaps they've been had,
A dream, it seems, this modern trend we've had,
Old lad, in this world, it's not all just a fad.