Thursday 29 November 2012

#17 Le Canard Chubbie

A few weeks ago, a teen had their stomach removed from drinking liquid nitrogen. A few weeks ago, I nearly had mine removed for gross overeating (including liquid nitrogen).

Don't get me wrong. Heston Blumenthal is a Class A douche. His attempt to fix Little Chef was beyond a pretentious joke befitting of a man who's every ounce of personality was instead bestowed at birth to his estranged twin brother, Harry Hill.

Let me summarise by showing a photograph of Heston that best sums up his contribution to the world from a personal perspective...

Monday 19 November 2012

#10 Boom Boom Dollar

Oh wonderous Bracknell, location of the film "Buddy's Song" - a heartwarming epic where the life and times of one Buddy Holly are portrayed through the stellar theatrical abilities of the one and only Mr. Chesney Hawkes.

Yes Bracknell, home of the John Nike Leisure Centre (referenced by such celebreties as Alastair G), the inspiration for the "Sound of Bracknell Ice Rink" that once filled the dark and dingy rooms of Hertford College Bar.

Most importantly Bracknell, home of the world famous for the Hollywood bowl - one of the few leisure venues I have ever attended that was manfully patrolled by members of Bracknell's finest doorman community. However, it was not the doormen, nor the prospect of flinging some turkeys, nor the fine cuisine served by its American-stle diner that set the Hollywood Bowl appart. No. The draw of the Hollywood bowl was one simple arcade machine...