The Strangest of Takes

Recently, I have read a lot of claims that the USA’s Democrats are best described as Marxist. Marxism is defined as ‘a social, economic and political philosophy that analyses the impact of the ruling class on the laborers, leading to uneven distribution of wealth and privileges in the society.’ To be Marxist, you’d want to […]

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Writing Prompts: New Tattoo

What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? After much deliberation on this one, I have reached an answer: The ideal location would be the left forearm, but my Timon tattoo, whilst not exactly in the way, has a tail that loops around and creates interference. Consequently, Jedi Mario might end up […]

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Writing Prompts: Cross-Country

You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? I might have already done a similar prompt, and lord knows I’ve waffled about trains before, but to answer the question: I’d choose the train for any form of cross-country trip. Why? Because it’s the most relaxing and most scenic form of travel […]

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Film Reviews: The Super Mario Bros Movie

It’s finally here! The Super Mario Bros Movie has been 30 years in the making. There is a legacy of redemption here, after the 1993 movie deterred Nintendo from using their products for TV and movies for decades. After such a lengthy wait, my eagerness for this new film could not be overstated. There was […]

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Writing Prompts: Vampires and Zombies

Now, I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking ‘what?’ I don’t blame you, but this idea popped into my head, and it wouldn’t leave, so now it’s placed into written form, to inflict upon you all. Could a zombie infect a vampire? Well, vampires are said to be undead, and therefore I presume immune to […]

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Writing Prompts: Procrastination

Tom has provided inspiration, but what does it mean to procrastinate, and what does being good at it really mean? Lots to consider and unpack. Do we delve into the realm of meaningless waffle? At what point do we arrive at the point, and do we even know what the point is? With procrastination, defining […]

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