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The world according to Kirkey
Protest has always been stitched into the fabric of British democracy — part of the national character, part of that peculiar blend of pride, prickliness and righteous fury at unfairness. From the Chartists demanding representation, to the Suffragettes refusing to wait politely for equality, to the miners marching for dignity, Brits have never been shy … Read more
My opinion on the royal family may not receive applause in all British households, but I’ve come to think they’re an outdated, unnecessary institution. The older I get, the more republican I become. They’re a dysfunctional family – elevated to a level of deference that more than irks me. That’s not to say I haven’t … Read more
Brits have a troubled relationship with poo. On the one hand – and as a UK citizen I am allowed to say this – our base humour is predominantly lavatorial. For example, in 2014 the charity WaterAid marked its World Toilet Day by judging Britian’s favourite defecation gag. My personal pick was runner up Matt … Read more
What is it like to be British? Quintessentially we can be boring, stoic, and reserved, especially whilst drinking tea. Yet we undergo a magnificent metamorphosis when we attend our most popular sport: football. Other countries call it soccer, but its correct name is football – period. Here we become dramatic, vociferous, and unreserved. We can … Read more