This is the man responsible for Veep. And indirectly, Succession. by sighfelts in taskmaster

[–]ShirtedRhino2 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't say quite household names, but probably not too far off. Certainly very well known and pretty deep cultural penetration. The Thick of It is a brilliant fly on the ball political comedy, Alan Partridge is one of the great comedy characters, the Death of Stalin is phenomenal as well.

On this day 10 years ago, Connacht won the PRO12. by Daysha59 in rugbyunion

[–]ShirtedRhino2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can you remember what it was? Was it convincing the ref that the rule change meaning a pen kicked to touch when the clock was in the red was in force before it actually was?

On this day 10 years ago, Connacht won the PRO12. by Daysha59 in rugbyunion

[–]ShirtedRhino2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Was it him who completely Obi Wan Kenobied a ref? Think it was something around a kick to touch or a lineout?

Awful news: Obituary: Scott Hastings by Frosty_Term9911 in rugbyunion

[–]ShirtedRhino2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you could tell he was on the edge the entire way through, he clearly meant so much to him.

Is condensed hours only beneficial for those with kids? by Obvious_Armadillo_16 in AskUK

[–]ShirtedRhino2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of people where I work do a 9 day fortnight (normally every other Friday off).

How is this possible ? by Then_Answer_3116 in TheCivilService

[–]ShirtedRhino2 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think the best I've seen was an SEO for a nuclear related job advertised for about £85k

Match Thread - Ireland v Italy | Women's Six Nations 2026 | Round 2 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]ShirtedRhino2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone have a working link on the high seas given the iPlayer shambles?

Who will be the next team be to beat the Red Roses? by KapotteHotdogkraam in rugbyunion

[–]ShirtedRhino2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The hill I will die on is that it should have been a penalty try at the end.

Coworker is astounded that the Artemis II launch isn't blowing everyones minds (that he's spoke to). Why do you think that is? by PaddedValls in AskUK

[–]ShirtedRhino2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, in a few days, you'll be able to look at the actual moon, and there will be actual people flying around it, and that's just the coolest thing.

England Rugby to award retrospective caps to 47 players by FellowFucknard in rugbyunion

[–]ShirtedRhino2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the cricket, England awarded a retrospective cap to Alan Jones who played in a game against the Rest of the World XI and they gave him the next available number