Tag Archives: Humour

What’s an invention?

What is an invention? If you come up with a new idea, does it matter that someone else had it first? I think just about everyone thinks it does – which is a shame as I had an idea last … Continue reading

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Dear American Shopkeeper…

I have a small request. Just a little one. Next time you’re labelling your stock or setting up price lists, do you think the amount you put on your price list or price tag could be the amount I have … Continue reading

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How To Get Thrown Out Of Medical School – part 2

So, you’ve made it in to medical school and you want out. It’s possible – but you need to know what you’re doing. The first thing you have to remember is that universities are large organisations with long histories, and … Continue reading

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Unflappable

Yesterday, took some things to my favourite picture framer. A single black feather. A set of faked bank bonds. Some pins – hat, sewing etc. – mounted on a red velvet display board. He didn’t bat an eyelid. I think … Continue reading

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How To Get Thrown Out Of Medical School – part 1

This is the blog post to which ASOF owes its existence. I had the idea for it about two years ago and thought “That would make a good resource for students. How to get it to them? Oooh, I could … Continue reading

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