Dumb, Drunk & Racist “Initially the show was called “Dumb, Drunk or Racist” and you only had to be one or the other. We changed the name to all three after visiting Queensland.” – Joe Hildebrand This ABC2 program opens with a narration from host Joe Hildebrand who explains that in Indian call centres, staff are taught that the average ...

The Pet Shop is the third building in the modular series that I’ve built, following the Fire Station and the Grand Emporium.  We put off getting this particular set until later on as it was released only last year.  By comparison, the Fire Station and Grand Emporium are more likely to go out of print. As you can probably tell ...

This is it.  For all the marbles. 0 min  I’m absolutely starving.  I can’t decide whether to have a meal or a snack.  I think I’m going to have a pot noodle. 0 min  SBS Coverage is just talking heads in the studio.  No footage of the closing ceremony. 1 min  The crowd counted down to kick-off like a Royal ...

“I don’t celebrate [when I score a goal] because I’m doing my job.  Does a postman celebrate when he delivers the mail?” – Mario Ballotelli It couldn’t be scripted any better that Euro 2012, a tournament that brought into sharp focus the ugly side of European football that still struggles with rapant displays of racism, should find its star player ...

Red Head Redemption

In which Joe Hart transforms into the Ultimate Warrior. And Pirlo is clutch.

Its snow very good but it thor has great special effects

I haven’t blogged about the Queensland Firebirds at all this year but since I got introduced to the ANZ Competition in 2011 when I saw them win the  grand final, I’ve ended up becoming a fan and subsequently going to quite a lot of their home games this year as they attempt to defend the title.  As with the Brisbane ...

Have a good weekend everyone!

One of the worst E3s in recent memory