And then there’s the odd case of “Thomas a Becket.” Thomas Beket was never called Thomas a Becket in his lifetime. He apparently went by many names, one of which was “Beket,” but never “a Becket.”

https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2023/research/thomas-a-becket-study/

Please make sure to flag them next time. I only happened to see their post because a different one was flagged.

Bigotry is not welcome here. Criticism of Israel in any way is fine. Conflating Jews with Israel is not.

Edit: Also, as a Jew who has never supported Israel, their apartheid state or their genocide, I appreciate your defense.

Really? It’s always a bit spicy up here. Not like Mexican spicy or even close. Just noticeable heat.

Lots of fun! A few notes though.

1. The host: “you halved it like a scone.” Someone not splitting it would give you that girl’s gif look around here. That’s what you do.
2. The kids are right. Definitely better than scones.
3. The gravy by itself is fucking awesome. That’s why it tastes just as good on chicken.
4. It’s not what the British think of when they say sausage. It’s closer to Mexican chorizo because it’s spicier and ground up (not as spicy as chorizo though).
5. The chicken thing is called, and I have no idea why, ‘chicken fried steak’ and it’s not just a Southern thing and the breading they’re using on the chicken looks wrong.
6. It’s not “Southern tea,” it’s “sweet tea” and it’s nasty. You can have unsweetened ice tea. It’s much better. I grew up on proper English tea, so that’s what I prefer. Hot with milk and a bit sweet.
7. DON’T EAT IN THE LIBRARY YOU PHILISTINES!

He clearly didn’t listen to the right advisors.

You are welcome to their incorrect opinion.

Oh I know. I once had the privilege of explaining the concept of biscuits and gravy to none other than former Sixth Doctor Colin Baker. That was essentially his reaction.

But I’m in Indiana and around here, that’s pretty standard breakfast fare.

I didn’t want to be accused of cultural appropriation (although I am a dual US-UK citizen thanks to a British father).

Plus, it’s very difficult to get biscuits and gravy over there. They look at you funny.

He also sells cookies. Everyone likes cookies! I mean they’re shitty shortbread ones, but…

Finally!

Hey, being an idiot my job around here! Are you trying to Ivan VI me?

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Maybe they’re confused because the teacher’s name was Anne Sullivan?

I don’t know who you’re talking about, but it’s not Anne Frank.

I discovered the hard way when I had my own business with me as the only employee that if you leave a coffee machine with only a small amount of coffee in it on overnight, there will be no fire.

But good luck trying to get the smell of burnt coffee out of your office for the next week.

YouTube revenue?

I have no idea what you’re talking about.

I have a 14-year-old.

They’re children.

And if my daughter did something like this last year, I would absolutely want her to face legal repercussions. I love her, but that doesn’t mean I would find this to be in any way acceptable behavior, and at a level beyond what I as a parent could do.

I would, however, do my best to make sure she was put in a juvenile facility and given good mental healthcare.

Oi loike Keir Starrmer!

It’s the penguins I feel sorry for.