BoredOfPeasInternational
@anatune.bsky.social
International Bored of Peas - we are regularly accused of Satire, rest assured the author
Is a Minotaur.
Is a Minotaur.
Pinned
a cartoon character holding a peas pod with the words " give peas a chance " below it
Alt: a pea cartoon character holding a peas pod with the words " give peas a chance " below it
media.tenor.com
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If you prefer veg that’s larger and less mushy than #DonaldTrump’s brain, of course
#BoredOfPeas
If you prefer veg that’s larger and less mushy than #DonaldTrump’s brain, of course
#BoredOfPeas
Americans can’t comprehend that ripping CDs in the UK is illegal. To be legal you have to buy your entire CD collection digitally!
(The law briefly changed in 2014, but was overturned by the high court in 2015).
(The law briefly changed in 2014, but was overturned by the high court in 2015).
Astronaut with CD: Please Insert CD
Alt: Astronaut with CD: captioned Please Insert CD
static.klipy.com
September 17, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Americans can’t comprehend that ripping CDs in the UK is illegal. To be legal you have to buy your entire CD collection digitally!
(The law briefly changed in 2014, but was overturned by the high court in 2015).
(The law briefly changed in 2014, but was overturned by the high court in 2015).
While deep frying in canola (a heart healthy oil) raises overall fat in the diet; oven baked foods using palm oil (similar lipid and saturated fat profile to many animal fats) should be banned first. There’s a strong argument for banning palm oil from the food chain.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Deep-fried food banned under new school dinner rules in England
The government describes its new school food standards as "once-in-a-generation changes".
www.bbc.co.uk
September 14, 2026 at 5:57 AM
While deep frying in canola (a heart healthy oil) raises overall fat in the diet; oven baked foods using palm oil (similar lipid and saturated fat profile to many animal fats) should be banned first. There’s a strong argument for banning palm oil from the food chain.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lake America: the static hydraulic reservoir occupying the lower basin of a gravity‑flush sanitary appliance, serving as the primary trap‑seal medium and visual indicator of bowl fill equilibrium.
How do we get this in the [email protected]
How do we get this in the [email protected]
What Is That It Looks Scary
Alt: Cat watching toilet flushing and then looking at camera
static.klipy.com
September 2, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Lake America: the static hydraulic reservoir occupying the lower basin of a gravity‑flush sanitary appliance, serving as the primary trap‑seal medium and visual indicator of bowl fill equilibrium.
How do we get this in the [email protected]
How do we get this in the [email protected]
Found this majestic photo of an American Buzzard fishing on Lake Ontario 😉
August 29, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Found this majestic photo of an American Buzzard fishing on Lake Ontario 😉
Whitbread closing their restaurants will relegate Premier Inns to Travelodge status for many corporate travellers as the lack of an onsite restaurant (especially in out-of-town locations) is incompatible with travel policies.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/bre...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/bre...
Brewers Fayre and Beefeater: Email to customers as closing date announced
Brewers Fayre restaurants across the UK will close their doors for good in early September after owner Whitbread confirmed final trading days for all its branded eateries amid a major overhaul.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
August 5, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Whitbread closing their restaurants will relegate Premier Inns to Travelodge status for many corporate travellers as the lack of an onsite restaurant (especially in out-of-town locations) is incompatible with travel policies.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/bre...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/bre...
The way to deal with the social care nettle is to introduce NI on pension and annuity income (in line with employees). It would pay for adult social care, enhance pension credit for the least well off, allows the triple lock to be retained, and is really easy to administer (pensions paid by PAYE)
Spongebob: Patrick Tells Squidward to Firmly Grasp It
Alt: Spongebob: Patrick Tells Squidward to Firmly Grasp It
static.klipy.com
July 29, 2026 at 10:37 AM
The way to deal with the social care nettle is to introduce NI on pension and annuity income (in line with employees). It would pay for adult social care, enhance pension credit for the least well off, allows the triple lock to be retained, and is really easy to administer (pensions paid by PAYE)
“All deaths are equal, but some are more equal than others” has a familiar ring…
#Trumpism
#Trumpism
Number of U.S. Troop Deaths in Iran War Appears Lower on Pentagon Website (Gift Article)
Three military officials and a Pentagon spokesman gave conflicting explanations for why the number of Americans killed in the Iran war had changed.
www.nytimes.com
July 24, 2026 at 5:06 AM
“All deaths are equal, but some are more equal than others” has a familiar ring…
#Trumpism
#Trumpism
Argentine stunt backfires as FIFA set to fine Argentina [their claim to] Las Malvinas, after concluding that any monetary fine would bankrupt the country 🙃
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
World Cup 2026: Argentina could face disciplinary action for displaying Falklands banner after beating England
Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkla...
www.bbc.co.uk
July 16, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Argentine stunt backfires as FIFA set to fine Argentina [their claim to] Las Malvinas, after concluding that any monetary fine would bankrupt the country 🙃
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Rhetorical question. The answer is of course it will: we’ve pumped 3 millennia’s worth of Europe’s entire power consumption into the Atlantic since 1960 to fuel extreme weather.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK
www.bbc.co.uk
July 15, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Rhetorical question. The answer is of course it will: we’ve pumped 3 millennia’s worth of Europe’s entire power consumption into the Atlantic since 1960 to fuel extreme weather.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Climate change has killed more Britons combined (excess deaths) than:
• the troubles
• terrorist attacks (global ever)
• rail/aviation accidents since WW2
• and 10x higher death rates than Afganistan + Iraq
But no public/parliamentary outrage over climate change deaths
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
• the troubles
• terrorist attacks (global ever)
• rail/aviation accidents since WW2
• and 10x higher death rates than Afganistan + Iraq
But no public/parliamentary outrage over climate change deaths
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Thousands will have died in UK's unprecedented May and June heatwaves
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 13, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Climate change has killed more Britons combined (excess deaths) than:
• the troubles
• terrorist attacks (global ever)
• rail/aviation accidents since WW2
• and 10x higher death rates than Afganistan + Iraq
But no public/parliamentary outrage over climate change deaths
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
• the troubles
• terrorist attacks (global ever)
• rail/aviation accidents since WW2
• and 10x higher death rates than Afganistan + Iraq
But no public/parliamentary outrage over climate change deaths
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
As the UK leaves the twilight zone, the undead return to Truro tonight - watch out for vampires from tonight (0115-0136). They emerge from summer hibernation in the UK over the next 5 weeks (21st August in Lerwick) 😉
Kermit Puppet and Vampire Segment
Alt: Kermit Puppet and Vampire Segment - vampire Kermit attacking guest
static.klipy.com
July 13, 2026 at 6:42 AM
As the UK leaves the twilight zone, the undead return to Truro tonight - watch out for vampires from tonight (0115-0136). They emerge from summer hibernation in the UK over the next 5 weeks (21st August in Lerwick) 😉
Not more sea otter propaganda @adamrutherford.bsky.social
Episode 58 of the Unreliable Explainer... 🧪
Sea Otters — The Sleepy, Floating, Hand‑Holding Champions of Cuteness
open.substack.com/pub/theunrel...
Sea Otters — The Sleepy, Floating, Hand‑Holding Champions of Cuteness
open.substack.com/pub/theunrel...
Sea Otters — The Sleepy, Floating, Hand‑Holding Champions of Cuteness
Episode 58
open.substack.com
July 12, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Not more sea otter propaganda @adamrutherford.bsky.social
Part of the problem is treating the symptoms rather than the root cause.
Examples:
• don’t treat subclinical Hashimoto’s (esp in males), but do treat the secondary high-cholesterol and high BP
• NICE flawed decision not to screen for hereditary haemochromatosis
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Examples:
• don’t treat subclinical Hashimoto’s (esp in males), but do treat the secondary high-cholesterol and high BP
• NICE flawed decision not to screen for hereditary haemochromatosis
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?
What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy?
www.bbc.co.uk
July 12, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Part of the problem is treating the symptoms rather than the root cause.
Examples:
• don’t treat subclinical Hashimoto’s (esp in males), but do treat the secondary high-cholesterol and high BP
• NICE flawed decision not to screen for hereditary haemochromatosis
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Examples:
• don’t treat subclinical Hashimoto’s (esp in males), but do treat the secondary high-cholesterol and high BP
• NICE flawed decision not to screen for hereditary haemochromatosis
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Are rumours that Nigel is planning to lay claim to the Bayeux Tapestry as part of his populist by-election manifesto true? Replete with a Christmas charity [Farage cigar and vintage wine trust] “it’s coming home” single.
@parodypm.bsky.social @countbinface.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@parodypm.bsky.social @countbinface.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bayeux Tapestry delivered to British Museum in dead of night
The famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 10, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Are rumours that Nigel is planning to lay claim to the Bayeux Tapestry as part of his populist by-election manifesto true? Replete with a Christmas charity [Farage cigar and vintage wine trust] “it’s coming home” single.
@parodypm.bsky.social @countbinface.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@parodypm.bsky.social @countbinface.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This has an impact in the EU/UK where the water framework directive applies. Data centres will have to pre-treat water for discharge to remove bacteria, and wastewater will exceed limits for metals without significant dilution/onsite treatment
@wateruk.bsky.social
@wateruk.bsky.social
So… Cheyenne, WY won't take data center wastewater anymore after Meta/FB's "Fill and Flush" process (how they test data center cooling systems) was responsible for polluting their whole community's wastewater reclamation system with Cupriavidus gilardii bacteria:
cowboystatedaily.com/2026/07/02/c...
cowboystatedaily.com/2026/07/02/c...
July 8, 2026 at 6:52 AM
This has an impact in the EU/UK where the water framework directive applies. Data centres will have to pre-treat water for discharge to remove bacteria, and wastewater will exceed limits for metals without significant dilution/onsite treatment
@wateruk.bsky.social
@wateruk.bsky.social
British consumers surprised to learn why kebabs taste so offally good
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lamb kebabs made of goat compared to horsemeat in lasagne scandal
Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM
British consumers surprised to learn why kebabs taste so offally good
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC infographic is missing a vital element
If it’s cooler outside than inside don’t open the windows - may make sense to open the highest fanlight window upstairs to let heat out if there isn’t a substantial breeze (will let heat escape as it rises).
If it’s cooler outside than inside don’t open the windows - may make sense to open the highest fanlight window upstairs to let heat out if there isn’t a substantial breeze (will let heat escape as it rises).
June 25, 2026 at 7:02 PM
BBC infographic is missing a vital element
If it’s cooler outside than inside don’t open the windows - may make sense to open the highest fanlight window upstairs to let heat out if there isn’t a substantial breeze (will let heat escape as it rises).
If it’s cooler outside than inside don’t open the windows - may make sense to open the highest fanlight window upstairs to let heat out if there isn’t a substantial breeze (will let heat escape as it rises).
Email from Confused.com offering free year round hot drinks with insurance renewal looked good until I clicked find out more. It immediately became a net detractor to renewing through Confused.
1) Greggs coffee is awful
2) one cup per month shows how much they value customers (little to not at all).
1) Greggs coffee is awful
2) one cup per month shows how much they value customers (little to not at all).
Confused.com
Compare insurance for your car, home, van, bike, life and more at Confused.com.
Confused.com
June 23, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Email from Confused.com offering free year round hot drinks with insurance renewal looked good until I clicked find out more. It immediately became a net detractor to renewing through Confused.
1) Greggs coffee is awful
2) one cup per month shows how much they value customers (little to not at all).
1) Greggs coffee is awful
2) one cup per month shows how much they value customers (little to not at all).
23rd June UK general strike day?
#BREXITAnniversary
#BREXITAnniversary
June 11, 2026 at 6:53 PM
23rd June UK general strike day?
#BREXITAnniversary
#BREXITAnniversary
Publicly endorsing or supporting incitement to racial hatred or terrorism would very likely result in failure of the “fit and proper” test in most UK regulatory contexts. Important for business owners and persons with significant control, especially if supplying goods or services to HM Government
David Dobrik Tesla Jump: Home Alone Stunt
Alt: David Dobrik Tesla Jump: Home Alone Stunt
static.klipy.com
June 10, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Publicly endorsing or supporting incitement to racial hatred or terrorism would very likely result in failure of the “fit and proper” test in most UK regulatory contexts. Important for business owners and persons with significant control, especially if supplying goods or services to HM Government
Catholics voting Tory/ReformUK: like
turkeys voting for Christmas.
Our parishes rely on overseas priests amid a vocation crisis. Tight visa rules have already forced closures of up to 75% of churches in some areas. Stricter limits = more empty pews & cancelled Masses.
turkeys voting for Christmas.
Our parishes rely on overseas priests amid a vocation crisis. Tight visa rules have already forced closures of up to 75% of churches in some areas. Stricter limits = more empty pews & cancelled Masses.
Pope Leo XIV's Subtle Side Eye Expression
Alt: Pope Leo XIV's Subtle Side Eye Expression
static.klipy.com
June 10, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Catholics voting Tory/ReformUK: like
turkeys voting for Christmas.
Our parishes rely on overseas priests amid a vocation crisis. Tight visa rules have already forced closures of up to 75% of churches in some areas. Stricter limits = more empty pews & cancelled Masses.
turkeys voting for Christmas.
Our parishes rely on overseas priests amid a vocation crisis. Tight visa rules have already forced closures of up to 75% of churches in some areas. Stricter limits = more empty pews & cancelled Masses.
Forget GenZ - GenX are the masters of malicious compliance. They’re ninjas - silent, surgical, and with plausible deniability!
Spanish Inquisition: Diabolical Laughter
Alt: Spanish Inquisition: Diabolical Laughter
static.klipy.com
June 1, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Forget GenZ - GenX are the masters of malicious compliance. They’re ninjas - silent, surgical, and with plausible deniability!
Passengers will be asked to self-isolate at home for 42-days. With compliance likely to be in the 40-50% range, UK policy could end up resembling a chocolate teapot!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital, says UKHSA
The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 11, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Passengers will be asked to self-isolate at home for 42-days. With compliance likely to be in the 40-50% range, UK policy could end up resembling a chocolate teapot!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Make Russia Great Again – Gift Putin the Ultimate Lego Victory Day Parade for 2027! 🇷🇺🧱
Tired of seeing Russia’s parades looking a bit… empty lately? Let’s fix that the only way that’s fun, legal, and doesn’t involve sanctions headaches: with thousands of LEGO bricks!
#NoTanksLeft
Tired of seeing Russia’s parades looking a bit… empty lately? Let’s fix that the only way that’s fun, legal, and doesn’t involve sanctions headaches: with thousands of LEGO bricks!
#NoTanksLeft
May 9, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Make Russia Great Again – Gift Putin the Ultimate Lego Victory Day Parade for 2027! 🇷🇺🧱
Tired of seeing Russia’s parades looking a bit… empty lately? Let’s fix that the only way that’s fun, legal, and doesn’t involve sanctions headaches: with thousands of LEGO bricks!
#NoTanksLeft
Tired of seeing Russia’s parades looking a bit… empty lately? Let’s fix that the only way that’s fun, legal, and doesn’t involve sanctions headaches: with thousands of LEGO bricks!
#NoTanksLeft
The UK should introduced reciprocal immigration for US citizens - copy all US visa rules for Britons including the $100k fee for skilled US workers.
#TrumpWontLikeItUpEm
#TrumpWontLikeItUpEm
Dads Army Man Salutes
Alt: Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn, Dads Army) in home guard uniform Salutes.
static.klipy.com
May 8, 2026 at 1:46 PM
The UK should introduced reciprocal immigration for US citizens - copy all US visa rules for Britons including the $100k fee for skilled US workers.
#TrumpWontLikeItUpEm
#TrumpWontLikeItUpEm