Richard Hughes' blog

Twitter Updates for 2010-08-27

Richard — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:55:00 +0000

@echoedruins Why hire someone and then change her appearance to something bland and unrecognisable? Sad, isn't it? in reply to echoedruins #
RT @alecmuffett Stephen Fry on Swearing, w/ Hugh Laurie in Drag (briefly) http://youtu.be/s_osQvkeNRM #

Richard — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:55:00 +0000

@sueperkins It's when it eats through the jar that you should really worry. in reply to sueperkins #
@dawnhfoster You need to find an immigrant fox that's a benefit claiming single mother, just to really upset the buggers. in reply to dawnhfoster #
@echoedruins Dude, it's a spoof (I hope!) #
I have a wait problem; I can't wait for lunch. #
Listening to Dinosaur Junior on Spotify and wondering why I don't own any of their albums! #
@computermuseum We're still using them in production! in reply to computermuseum #
@grahamnscp LOL It is a bad choice of acronym! in reply to grahamnscp #

Richard — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:55:00 +0000

Some days, only Motörhead will do. #
@timminchin You're right but I care more about the cat in the bin than the idiots in the Big Brother house. in reply to timminchin #
@sumaya I usually find day 2 or 3 to be harder. Day 1 you have enthusiasm. Good luck though in reply to sumaya #
I don't know why people are talking about Autumn. It's cold, grey and wet outside. That looks like English summer to me. #

Richard — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:55:00 +0000

@WiredUK I don't know about WIRED but I'm pretty TIRED #wiredtired in reply to WiredUK #
@ramtopsgrum I'm sure it was! Congrats to them and you! in reply to ramtopsgrum #
@Chris_Boardman Let's hope it's hope it's interesting or you'd be a bored man in a Boardman board meeting. in reply to Chris_Boardman #
@carmenego Brian Blessed? (calm person shouting) in reply to carmenego #
@carmenego It was? I didn't spot it! I need to do some Black Books revision I think. in reply to carmenego #
@carmenego ah yes, if course! in reply to carmenego #

Richard — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:55:00 +0000

Perspicacitea – the drink that makes you think. #
According to iTunes, "Sherlock can tell a software designer by his tie". Sorry? I don't think I've ever met a software designer in a tie. #
RT @moody1969: I just read the word homeophobia and nearly spat out my ibuprofen! #

Richard — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:55:00 +0000

Richard — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:55:00 +0000

RT @ramtopsgrum BBC News – Audio slideshow: Englishman in New York – http://goo.gl/7I0o great pictures #
RT @thedailymash 20% OF AMERICANS THINK OBAMA IS A TALKING CAR http://bit.ly/b70PKH #
@DavidMcNicholl Nice timing! in reply to DavidMcNicholl #
I'm stuck in Folsom Prison and time keeps dragging on. #
RT @alecmuffett Pork Trek: http://bit.ly/crK0n7 #
@carmenego Puerile! #
@carmenego LOL! in reply to carmenego #
@arusbridger are there plans to release an iPad friendly version of the excellent Guardian iPhone app? in reply to arusbridger #
@stephenfry You do lead a busy life, My Fry! in reply to stephenfry #
@stephenfry That should have read 'Mr Fry', of course. I claim no ownership. #wishIcouldtype in reply to stephenfry #
@Domino_EQ2 That sounds like a great plan to me! in reply to Domino_EQ2 #
@carltonreid sounds like she needs some brains in reply to carltonreid #

Richard — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:55:00 +0000

Tranquilitea – n. a nice, relaxing cuppa. #
@dawnhfoster Hurrah! in reply to dawnhfoster #
Excellent review of Dawkins's More4 Faith Schools Menace? – Tom Sutcliffe, Indie http://bit.ly/9cLTgY (via @DavidWaldock) #
@kuli Funnily enough, I stopped listening to podcasts when I get my Audible subscription. Horses for courses though. in reply to kuli #

Richard — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:55:00 +0000

@simonpegg Ahh but Expendables has The Governator in it. Erm. in reply to simonpegg #
RT @thedailymash: MIDDLE CLASS COULD BE FORCED TO PAY FOR THINGS THEY CAN AFFORD http://bit.ly/992Jdr #
@RealDMitchell The Sherlock Holmes sketch was a bit sad, especially at the end! Poor Holmes. in reply to RealDMitchell #
Brevitea n.- A quick cuppa. #

Richard — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:55:00 +0000

Bob Marley and his band go to a Japanese restaurant. All they have is noodles. Bob looks at the band and says "I hope you like ramen too". #
Bob Marley and his band go to an Indian sweet shop but their range is limited. Bob says to the band "I hope you like gulab jamun too". #