Simon Forward
@4dprefect.bsky.social
Evil writer, several-upon-a-time Doctor Who author and full-time sarcastic mother****er with a heart of gold.
Game night.
Senator Schmitt:: "I accuse... Professor Plum, in the ballroom, with the candlestick."
Player#2: "Nice try, Eric, but we're playing Monopoly,"
Senator Schmitt:: "I accuse... Professor Plum, in the ballroom, with the candlestick."
Player#2: "Nice try, Eric, but we're playing Monopoly,"
October 1, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Game night.
Senator Schmitt:: "I accuse... Professor Plum, in the ballroom, with the candlestick."
Player#2: "Nice try, Eric, but we're playing Monopoly,"
Senator Schmitt:: "I accuse... Professor Plum, in the ballroom, with the candlestick."
Player#2: "Nice try, Eric, but we're playing Monopoly,"
Quick eye test for US Republican Senators.
September 30, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Quick eye test for US Republican Senators.
Honestly, when energy companies are systematically bleeding consumers dry, a temporary reduction of VAT on electricity - even to 0% - is a band aid.
The government needs to dramatically change how essential amenities - including water - are handled.
Get on it. Stat.
The government needs to dramatically change how essential amenities - including water - are handled.
Get on it. Stat.
September 29, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Honestly, when energy companies are systematically bleeding consumers dry, a temporary reduction of VAT on electricity - even to 0% - is a band aid.
The government needs to dramatically change how essential amenities - including water - are handled.
Get on it. Stat.
The government needs to dramatically change how essential amenities - including water - are handled.
Get on it. Stat.
Next up, Fanfare For The Common Man, by freshly renamed prog rock combo, America, Lake & Greasy Palmer.
August 28, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Next up, Fanfare For The Common Man, by freshly renamed prog rock combo, America, Lake & Greasy Palmer.
Get some nuts! Feeding time at the park again.
August 19, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Get some nuts! Feeding time at the park again.
News about Trump's press secretary had me singing a YES song:
🎶 One down, one to go
Another town and one more show
Ahhhhhhaaaahhhh
Leavitt. 🎶
🎶 One down, one to go
Another town and one more show
Ahhhhhhaaaahhhh
Leavitt. 🎶
August 13, 2026 at 5:37 PM
News about Trump's press secretary had me singing a YES song:
🎶 One down, one to go
Another town and one more show
Ahhhhhhaaaahhhh
Leavitt. 🎶
🎶 One down, one to go
Another town and one more show
Ahhhhhhaaaahhhh
Leavitt. 🎶
Here's hoping Farage becomes a Has-Bin!
August 13, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Here's hoping Farage becomes a Has-Bin!
Basically, the eclipse was like Tenet. The second half was the same, going in the other direction.
August 12, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Basically, the eclipse was like Tenet. The second half was the same, going in the other direction.
🎶 By the light, of the slivery moon 🎶
August 12, 2026 at 6:27 PM
🎶 By the light, of the slivery moon 🎶
@octopus.energy Eclipse watching (safely) at Marazion, Cornwall #OctoEclipse
August 12, 2026 at 6:14 PM
@octopus.energy Eclipse watching (safely) at Marazion, Cornwall #OctoEclipse
Reposted by Simon Forward
That's Christmas sorted
I've just seen the cover to the Complete Trumptonshire blu-ray, and now I need you all to see it too, so there can be an outbreak of delighted cooing and "aw" noises all across Bluesky. It's done my heart the power of good, it really has.
August 3, 2026 at 9:28 AM
That's Christmas sorted
Hollywood really needs to restrict AI in the movie industry. Wholly derivative and vacuous sequels, reboots, spinoffs and copies need to be produced by humans.
August 3, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Hollywood really needs to restrict AI in the movie industry. Wholly derivative and vacuous sequels, reboots, spinoffs and copies need to be produced by humans.
At No.10 Downing Street it's the cat who holds the door open for when the PM wants to enter or leave.
July 21, 2026 at 7:03 AM
At No.10 Downing Street it's the cat who holds the door open for when the PM wants to enter or leave.
How I'm pronouncing it in my head every time I type DOCTOR DOOM.
It's gonna be a long few months until the movie release. 😉
#AvengersDoomsday
It's gonna be a long few months until the movie release. 😉
#AvengersDoomsday
July 20, 2026 at 3:49 PM
How I'm pronouncing it in my head every time I type DOCTOR DOOM.
It's gonna be a long few months until the movie release. 😉
#AvengersDoomsday
It's gonna be a long few months until the movie release. 😉
#AvengersDoomsday
Embracing the high seas adventures of ASSASSINS CREED BLACK FLAG RESYNCED... but there's always time to pause and just take in the view. 🙂
July 15, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Embracing the high seas adventures of ASSASSINS CREED BLACK FLAG RESYNCED... but there's always time to pause and just take in the view. 🙂
I will say, much as I'm enjoying the piracy in ASSASSIN'S CREED BLACK FLAG RESYNCED, there have so far been no missions where I blockade a strait thousands of miles outside my territory and impose a 20% toll on all shipping.
July 13, 2026 at 7:46 PM
I will say, much as I'm enjoying the piracy in ASSASSIN'S CREED BLACK FLAG RESYNCED, there have so far been no missions where I blockade a strait thousands of miles outside my territory and impose a 20% toll on all shipping.
Clactu Faraga Nikto!
July 10, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Clactu Faraga Nikto!
That was quick. One offending tooth extracted. And I can't feel a thing. Yet.
#OneDownOneToGo
Now, at number theven, Thethelia, by Thuggth.
#OneDownOneToGo
Now, at number theven, Thethelia, by Thuggth.
July 9, 2026 at 4:04 PM
That was quick. One offending tooth extracted. And I can't feel a thing. Yet.
#OneDownOneToGo
Now, at number theven, Thethelia, by Thuggth.
#OneDownOneToGo
Now, at number theven, Thethelia, by Thuggth.
Counting down to the Clacton by-election.
July 9, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Counting down to the Clacton by-election.
At least with Schrödinger's Turtle, there was some uncertainty over its health.
July 9, 2026 at 8:01 AM
At least with Schrödinger's Turtle, there was some uncertainty over its health.
Traded in my Microsoft Rewards points, which were sitting there doing nothing, used them for a month's Ubisoft+ subscription*. And that, me hearties, is how you get ASSASSIN'S CREED BLACK FLAG RESYNCED (SPECIAL EDITION) without shelling out money you don't now have because of dentistry
July 9, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Traded in my Microsoft Rewards points, which were sitting there doing nothing, used them for a month's Ubisoft+ subscription*. And that, me hearties, is how you get ASSASSIN'S CREED BLACK FLAG RESYNCED (SPECIAL EDITION) without shelling out money you don't now have because of dentistry
Just seen Mitch McConnell described as:
Rigor Tortoise.
I certainly won't be scoring more internet points than that today.
Rigor Tortoise.
I certainly won't be scoring more internet points than that today.
July 9, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Just seen Mitch McConnell described as:
Rigor Tortoise.
I certainly won't be scoring more internet points than that today.
Rigor Tortoise.
I certainly won't be scoring more internet points than that today.
Reposted by Simon Forward
The super-rich are loving life while the rest of us are only a missing payslip or two away from crisis.
Vested interests will point fingers at anyone but themselves to divert attention away. But it’s time to tax extreme wealth now.
Vested interests will point fingers at anyone but themselves to divert attention away. But it’s time to tax extreme wealth now.
July 9, 2026 at 7:47 AM
The super-rich are loving life while the rest of us are only a missing payslip or two away from crisis.
Vested interests will point fingers at anyone but themselves to divert attention away. But it’s time to tax extreme wealth now.
Vested interests will point fingers at anyone but themselves to divert attention away. But it’s time to tax extreme wealth now.
Oh noes! Shots been fired by the Islamic Republic Of Japan. Among the hopes I had, if World War III ever happened, was that it would at least be started by a non-fictional country.
July 8, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Oh noes! Shots been fired by the Islamic Republic Of Japan. Among the hopes I had, if World War III ever happened, was that it would at least be started by a non-fictional country.