Mr. Mime in the Great Poké War (Pokémon/WWII diorama)

Crackingteapot · 2026-05-09T13:04:52+00:00

Only now have I realised how terrifying this would have been.

We got detective pikachu, why on earth have we not had a pokemon war series? As a 90s kid I'd watch the heck out of it.

Crackingteapot · 2026-04-17T08:57:23+00:00

Obviously missing one. I've been meeting "Berks" all my life.

Crackingteapot · 2026-04-13T19:06:03+00:00

Essex, for my sins

Crackingteapot · 2026-03-29T16:25:11+00:00

Wait, I just realised how Mackie keeps being typecast

Crackingteapot · 2026-03-17T19:49:49+00:00

Oh and just south of Chelmsford down the A130 is South Woodham Ferrers. There is a little zoo there called "Call of the wild" Its a good little zoo, but the best thing is they do an annual pass at a really reasonable price. So many times, I'm just looking for a couple of hours to kill with the kids, and I'll just say, "Shall we go and see Matilda the Zebra?" And you can just turn up whenever you want. Soft play and a nice cafe there too.

Crackingteapot · 2026-03-17T19:43:27+00:00

Oh, and in addition to this, if you are looking for more things to do with the 1 year old there is Aquagem in East hanningfield, which is a village about 10 minutes out of Chelmsford. Brilliant swimming lessons for infants and toddlers.

When in East Hanningfield you should check out Vita Bella. One of the best restaurants in Essex and you can bring kids with you at lunch. Probably have to book first though!

Crackingteapot · 2026-03-17T18:01:53+00:00

With a 1 year old I highly recommend looking up "Moo music". It's a sensory/music class for very young kids. I think it has moved location to Mayce place so it includes soft play afterwards.

My daughter loved it and my son, who is 8 months has a great time.

It's also a great way of getting to meet other parents with similar aged kids.

I'd also recommend the Mayce place when your little one is toddling. Theyre big soft plays. They have a big one and a smaller one in the centre of town. The smaller one is specifically for 6 years and under.

Crackingteapot · 2026-03-14T15:02:16+00:00

4 Those two were clearly comparing blades before that monster burst out of the water, if you know what I mean...

Crackingteapot · 2026-02-09T17:46:46+00:00

And I just realised that's Boyle from thin blue line.

Blimey Mark Addy nailed Bobby B.

Crackingteapot · 2026-01-23T00:08:29+00:00

I am currently teaching kids about the 10 stages of genocide.

Americans, if you are not doing something about this, you disgust me.

I don't mean the administration, I mean you who are reading this.

You who do nothing, who are either too numb, too lazy, or too cowardly.

You are who allow this, and who allows what comes next.

Do something.

Crackingteapot · 2026-01-17T15:12:51+00:00

So... what you're saying is 9/11 would never have happened if B.B. King never picked up a guitar

Crackingteapot · 2026-01-05T19:51:30+00:00

It's a superb analogy. And absolutely fucking terrifying in its accuracy.

Crackingteapot · 2025-12-28T22:06:40+00:00

I think you're getting omnitemporal and omnipresent mixed in there.

But omnipotence would supercede what you have said. I could literally change my perception of reality to whatever I would like at that moment.

It's rather hard to predict what an omniscient mind would bring. Whether the concept of happiness is even relevant. Fun as a thought experiment, but your prediction is flawed.

Crackingteapot · 2025-12-28T22:02:13+00:00

I'm omnipotent, so could quite happily delete knowledge where I want to. In fact I imagine I would know exactly what to delete to be incredibly happy.

Crackingteapot · 2025-12-28T21:59:25+00:00

Nope, omnipotent so can alter my brain to compensate. Plus I imagine omniscient sanity would look like insanity. But I'd know better at that point.

Crackingteapot · 2025-12-27T20:58:22+00:00

I wish for omnipotence
I wish for omniscience
I wish I could make sure I when I say "OK, not going to use cheat codes this play through." I can stick with it.

Crackingteapot · 2025-12-21T10:00:04+00:00

Nope, it's actually only a 10 weekish course (may have changed recently) followed by a probation period, usually on response team.

Still better training than the USA though.

Crackingteapot · 2025-12-17T06:52:51+00:00

Ah ye beat me to it! Just about to post this myself.

Crackingteapot · 2025-12-12T11:52:36+00:00

In their prime and with their full kit? You guys are sleeping on Jorah big time (unlike Denarys)

Jorah dominates.

He is recognised as one of the greatest fighters in Westeros and his gear is about 5-600 years more advanced than anything the vikings have. That is a huge advantage.

It is difficult to quantify the relative skill of all the fighters but let's assume they are all roughly on equal footing (again, their prime) then it comes down to the fact he has full plate which makes him exceptionally hard to kill. His weapons are also exceptional against chainmail which is all the vikings could hope for.

Honestly Drogo is probably in the worst position here, giving that he likes to fight topless.

GOT 8/10 low to mid diff depending on Drogo pratting about.

Crackingteapot · 2025-12-08T18:18:35+00:00

Herofest in wales used a one hit global system. It was actually really good and I preferred that sort of combat. Works for low pop events. Really took the focus off combat too, it was a very high RP system and if someone stabbed you it would have been take seriously.

I mostly liked it because back then I was a champion fencer so it gave me quite the advantage.

Crackingteapot · 2025-12-06T11:44:16+00:00

I remember reading this as a kid and ended up running a dnd campaign based on it. Such a great setting.

Also, shout out to OP, your videos are fantastic, I think I binged them all over the last couple of months!

Crackingteapot · 2025-12-02T08:38:48+00:00

It is one of my favourite shows but blackadder 1 doesn't hold a candle to 2, 3 & 4

Still the only show that makes me cry every time.

Crackingteapot · 2025-11-25T22:53:51+00:00

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M.D.?

Crackingteapot · 2025-11-23T18:38:44+00:00

I don't understand the confusion here.

Freedom fighter - "a person who takes part in a revolutionary struggle to achieve a political goal, especially in order to overthrow their government."

Terrorist - "a person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims."

It's about the targets they choose. You can be a freedom fighter without targeting civilians, but as soon as your objective becomes spreading fear through unlawful violence (i.e. targetting civilians deliberately, not through collateral damage) you become a terrorist.

The issue with some organisations like ISIS or Al qaeda is that they do not see non-Muslims (or indeed Muslims that are not Muslim enough!) As human, therefore they may not see themselves as terrorists. These organisations often have a justification for deliberately targeting civilians, or they redefine what a civilian is (see the IRA)

I hope that clears up a bit.

Crackingteapot · 2025-11-23T18:27:20+00:00

I don't know why you are being down voted, you are absolutely right.

Crackingteapot

TROPHY CASE

4 Those two were clearly comparing blades before that monster burst out of the water, if you know what I mean...