Is British English Doomed? The Rise of American English in the UK
Have you noticed how American our language has become recently? I know that there are more important things going on in the world, but as...
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SAMUEL ADAM WALTERS FREELANCE WRITER
- Feb 25
The Dangers of Digital Media
By abandoning physical media, have we exposed ourselves to censorship and corporate control? Picture the scene — there I am lying in bed,...
- May 3, 2023
Self-Esteem and Male Body Image
How men take great pains for abnormal gains Do you ever flaunt your six-pack? Put on a gun show? Let the cleavage of your pecs peep out...
- Apr 27, 2023
How Classical Music’s Style Hits the Wrong Note
Should the Classical music world become more image-conscious? Are we too concerned about image these days? Politicians are routinely...
- Mar 3, 2023
VIRTUAL INSANITY – HAS HIGH-TECH CLOTHES SHOPPING GONE MAD?
New tech lets you virtually try on clothes by clicking on buttons instead of doing them up. …Impressive? Or pointless? I received a...
- Feb 16, 2023
COMPETITIVE EATING – A SPORT IN POOR TASTE?
The latest food trend to hit the UK is hard to swallow. There’s nothing quite like watching people force food down their throats, is...
- Feb 3, 2023
IS THERE NOW TOO MUCH CHOICE IN HOW TO DRESS?
Sartorial confusion is something we must all face today. My trousers are too short. Or are they too long? Oh no, hang on. I think I‘ve...
- Jan 19, 2023
DOES FESTIVE TOGETHERNESS PULL US APART?
We all have the best intentions at Christmas and New Year, but things rarely run smoothly. Before we turn our backs entirely on 2022, I...
- Jan 3, 2023
WHY ARE CHRISTMAS TV ADS SO BAD?
Xmas adverts are so sentimental it hurts. And how have they become such a festive talking point? Would you like to know what’s on the top...
- Dec 19, 2022
MATTER OVER MIND – MY GRANDAD’S DEMENTIA
Dementia in loved ones is never easy and may make us re-think our values My grandad died not so long ago. No, don’t go sending flowers....
- Dec 1, 2022
Rest in Peace, Jack Wills?
Jack Wills is still with us, but has the brand’s soul now left the building? What does the name Jack Wills mean to you? Private...
- Nov 15, 2022
Telly Picks and Massive Pr*cks
Struggling with “The Netflix Effect”? Watch outside the box with these unusual recommendations…. What to watch…? What to watch…? What to...
- Nov 2, 2022
Idealising Our Lives – Are We All Playing Games of Make-believe?
How do the pictures in our heads guide us through life? “Your name’s Sam…? Like Fireman Sam…?!” That was my friend’s two-year-old son the...
- Oct 19, 2022
Have UK Gyms Gone Mad?
Fitness today comes at a serious cost. To steam, or not to steam…? That is the question. I’m not talking about your broccoli. I’m talking...
- Oct 3, 2022
The Black Polo Neck – Scary or Essential?
It may be a timeless garment, but does it fill you with fear? “The name’s Polo Neck. …Black, Polo Neck.” If you didn’t already, please go...
- Sep 21, 2022
Is It OK to Be a Snob about Clothes?
It’s a casual age, but does class still influence your taste? When you’re shopping for clothes, do you ever think about class? As you...
- Sep 6, 2022
The Sweaty Horrors of Summer
Why it’s OK not to be OK! Strip off, open all your windows and blast your favourite music at full volume so everyone can join the fun and...
- Aug 15, 2022
Why Marvel Films ain’t so Marvellous
The popularity of Marvel today is frankly an embarrassment Is it a bird…? Is it a plane…? No, it’s the latest haul of Marvel films and TV...
- Aug 3, 2022
Food, Fashion and Identity
Does what we eat and drink define us? What did you last eat? Was it “naughty” food? Was it homemade? Did it contain meat? Or perhaps some...
- Jul 20, 2022
Self-Help Books and Therapy Culture – Have We Overdosed?
A spoonful of healthy scepticism “Look into my eyes… deep into my eyes. In a moment, when I click my fingers, you’re going to wake up and...
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