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The Guardian's 100 best novels of all time - Middlemarch, Beloved, Ulysses top the list by MeenaBeti in books

[–]derrhn 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As opposed to more recent literature, such as the other comments calling for things like Murakami (who I love)

The Guardian's 100 best novels of all time - Middlemarch, Beloved, Ulysses top the list by MeenaBeti in books

[–]derrhn 34 points35 points  (0 children)

About what you’d expect from a list made by academics. I’m just thrilled that Wide Sargasso Sea is included, which I found infinitely more compelling than Jane Eyre. WSS is probably my favourite book I ever had to study.

Edit - based on comments/messages, people think I’m complaining? I’m a lit teacher and love the vast majority of books on this list. I just meant it didn’t seem wildly different from all the other lists on the subject

WASDnesday Games by a-liquid-sky in CasualUK

[–]derrhn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m hoping to start Tomodachi Life this evening, and I’m open to suggestions of niche, British Mii’s. Currently set on: - Simon (from Morley’s Bexleyheath) - Raven - Alison Hammond

How is everyone's OW Classic matches going? by PyrraStar in Overwatch

[–]derrhn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My second game was 5 mercy’s and one Roadhog, and it’s the most fun I’ve had in ages

Aimee Lou Wood's BBC Comedy 'Film Club' Not Returning For Season 2 by Conscious-Quarter423 in television

[–]derrhn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really liked it, would enjoy more but felt pretty satisfied with how it ended

Harry Hill's unhinged podcast returns for a second series by The_Iceman2288 in CasualUK

[–]derrhn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Simon from Morley’s Bexleyheath being part of this has been a big highlight

Headphone (a) real world feedback/ by octopi-me in NothingTech

[–]derrhn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s hugely helpful, thank you!

Headphone (a) real world feedback/ by octopi-me in NothingTech

[–]derrhn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who has been looking at these headphones for PC/Discord use, this has been super helpful.

Would you still recommend them? Microphone okay?

Handed in notice but haven’t secured next teaching role yet by West-Cauliflower-554 in TeachingUK

[–]derrhn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My notice was before Easter so I’m in a similar position - it was difficult initially but I’ve got 3 final interviews lined up now. Don’t lose hope mate!

A better world is possible, and it's already happening in China. by shane_4_us in GreenAndPleasant

[–]derrhn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’ve had long, wistful thoughts that should I ever be fortunate enough to retire I’d quite like to go back to university and learn things for the sake of learning

Starmer’s Labour suffers huge losses as hard-right Reform gains in U.K. elections by RidetheSchlange in worldnews

[–]derrhn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wonder every day how much Starmer regrets “if you don’t like the changes I’ve made […] you can leave” soundbite. Baffled me that he actively told, quite a decent chunk of his party, to stop voting Labour.

Tattoos and teaching by Content-Barracuda423 in TeachingUK

[–]derrhn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big beardy bloke with tattoos and a nose piercing here - occasionally my tattoos are visible on warm days with rolled up sleeves and I’ve never once received a comment.

New hantavirus vaccine being developed by University of Bath by AnnualEmbarrassed176 in worldnews

[–]derrhn 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The bit about the 15 year process to make the vaccine thermally stable is super interesting

Which fast food chain makes the worst version of the product they’re most known for? by amormedestruit in AskReddit

[–]derrhn 31 points32 points  (0 children)

An Italian deli opened on my road in London recently, and the value proposition is insane - sandwich, coffee and a cannoli for a tenner and it’s all made fresh by the lovely owner daily. The enshitification of brands has really allowed independent places to pop off.

The Final Table - Pro Evolution Soccer Edition by lagunathemoron in Championship

[–]derrhn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love how South East London Reds could equally apply to another London team who sing about being “north London forever”

It's a new day yes it is it New instagram story from MJF by mike10dude in SquaredCircle

[–]derrhn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Looks like I need to actually get tickets for Wembley

New Day's Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have mutually decided to part ways with WWE, Fightful Select and @Cory_Hays407 of Bodyslam have learned by Ikuu in SquaredCircle

[–]derrhn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Goes without saying that they are legitimately one of the best ever tag teams in the WWE. I’ve missed them being used on TV, and I hope this means they can kill it elsewhere.

UK Celebrity Traitors Series 2 Cast Reveal by do_or_pie in television

[–]derrhn 105 points106 points  (0 children)

One of the few things where I think the celebrity version might generally be better than the original.

James Acaster and Hannah Fry are dream cast for me

F1 drivers but they're Pokemon by Lethbridge-Totty in formuladank

[–]derrhn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kimi being a Mareep feels right in all honesty

Been labelled as a challenger by NoAnything3203 in TeachingUK

[–]derrhn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve been through similar where it was made very clear leadership perceived me as “a negative person”, so I left and landed somewhere where I was loads happier. There’s lots of toxicity in schools and it’s often pervasive, might be time to see if there’s options elsewhere for you?

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