Freelance media bod by day/rowdy ‘food wanker’ by night. Often found eating cheese. Frequently ridiculous. Award-winning menace. Part time goblin. Emo Swiftie.
It’s not “all men” but it is the man who just spent 15 mins following me in his car telling me to get in it before calling me a bitch because I refused. I shouldn’t have to panic or look over my shoulder while on a quick walk, let alone in broad daylight. This shit is exhausting
@mozi78
Hi!!! Ian’s wife here 👋🏼 For added lols to this, he’s at work with no access to his phone until 5pm so he has no idea him running away from asbo geese has gone viral. Can’t wait to see his little face when he comes home later totally confused 😂😂
The big question in all this Jeremy Clarkson/Meghan Markle stuff really is why Camilla (MM’s mother in law and advocate of female-focused abuse charities) hangs out with a bloke who openly incites violence against her own family. Weird flex, that.
Which song do you irrationally hate? You know that one tune that the moment you hear a few bars you get instantly angry.
I’ll start: Brimful of Asha. Go.
Hi. Woman here. We’re much more concerned about your inability to jail rapists, actually. Sexual violence against women and girls is at an all time high, with convictions at an all time low. Maybe prioritise real problems affecting women and girls instead of dog whistle nonsense.
I get genuinely really annoyed when I see people slagging Birmingham off. Especially people who have probably visited once for 3 hours in 2001 as part of a work trip. I love this city, and I’ve been proud to call it my home for 12 years now. Get in the bin if you don’t like it.
British public: “Go away and make your own money, Meghan and Harry..”
“.. no, not like that.”
Just say you hate her because she’s brown, American and not a vacant waving doormat and be done with it.
People know they don’t have to read articles or watch tv shows with Prince Harry in, right? Seems bizarre how much folk consume if they hate him so much. Go outside, have a walk, maybe get a grip 👍🏼
The closure of John Lewis and Debenhams in Birmingham is terrible news - not just for the staff of those places but also for the other businesses that benefit from the foot traffic shoppers bring to the city as they visit. This week is pretty bleak, it has to be said.
A twist of fate meant that I got to attend the
@birminghamcg22
opening ceremony tonight - the atmosphere and energy was mad. Not ashamed to say I shed a little tear. Feel very proud Brummie today.
Just turned down a (very) well paid opp via the blog because I didn’t want to promote a Wetherspoons. I hope the universe remembers this when I need some good karma..
Sad news coming from Birmingham this morning, not really helped by a vague police statement and local and national media seemingly thrilled to imply terrorism to whip up the masses. Like any city Brum isn’t perfect, but it’s been a place I’ve been proud to call home for 15 years.
PSA: If your name is Lucy & you have a Scottish boyfriend/husband who went to work this morning in a red tie: he’s not a nice man & you can do better. Ask him what he told his mate in a cafe today about what he got up to last weekend with Kate from the office. Then throw him out.
The Flapper is officially back in business 🥳 Been so proud to work with the team on relaunching this brilliant Brum venue. Big love to Sam and her family who have worked so hard to bring her back.
Recently I went for my 6 month follow up smear test after having CIN3 precancerous cells removed. My results letter today shows that treatment was successful in keeping me healthy and those nasty cells no longer exist. That smear in 2019 has potentially saved my life. Book yours.
Shout out to my husband who has recognised his wife is hurting and tired this week and has offered his unconditional love, solidarity and empathy without looking for praise or a pat on the back. See boys, it is possible 👍🏼
Sooo! I don’t really know what happened, but last night I got THIS. Thank you to all the kind people who congratulated & cheered for me - you’re all legends. I honestly was cheering for everyone except me, so this is all rather mental and I’m still quite confused 😂
*Nice news* Happy to share that I’m the new food & drink columnist for JQ Life. Bringing you the best of where to eat and drink in and around Jewellery Quarter & St Paul’s - with lots of new openings and growth in this area of the city I’m exited to spread the love ✌🏼
@JQBID
Once more for the people on bikes: the canal path is not just for YOU. There are other people using them and you do not have the monopoly on them. If it’s a bend or tunnel and you can’t see what’s around the corner, best not cycle like your Lance fucking Armstrong, yeah?
(Ad-client) It’s been a long time coming but I come bearing ace news. Thrilled to say The Flapper is back - for good this time. Saved from the developers and lovingly restored, the pub looks gorgeous. Delighted to be working with owner Sam, details here:
Big fan of Kawataku that’s popped up behind Mailbox. A tiny Japanese/Korean store and cafe, you can be very well fed for very little - nothing on the menu is more than £8. Both these dishes came to £11 with a drink 🤯👌🏼
On this day 9 years ago I walked nonchalantly down New Street to meet a boy for a first date. We got absolutely hammered, snogged a lot and I knew when I left him at the station something had started. I didn’t think I’d end up married to him, like, but life is full of surprises.
Delighted to spend yet another weekend not seeing my parents or friends for the greater good while other people choose to give absolutely zero fucks. THRILLED.
Your reminder that a minister caught having a sneaky g&t tinnie outside of work was held to more account by both media and government than the current health secretary repeatedly breaking the law while at work to make his mates rich✌🏼
Prince of Wales on Cambridge Street (by Arena) has been rescued and had an ‘old man’ makeover - reopen now. Loads of reasonably priced ales and I found some cheese and onion cobs on the bar. If you enjoy the likes of Jewellers Arms and The Welly this is probably for you. Enjoy 😊
Girls - just spoken with my GP surgery and they’ve started offering smears again. If you’re due one, or like me due your important follow up after having cell removal treatment, please contact them and book yourself in. Don’t wait for Boris to tell you you’re allowed one ffs.
@jessphillips
Sending Raab out on the press rounds this morning to defend *that* picture just goes to show how much they don’t give a shit, because that man always makes every situation worse.
In other happy news, Victoria Square is (for the first time in forever) free of maintenance works, wire fences, diggers and men wearing neon. The Floozie is free once more. The steps can be sat on. Go enjoy your beautiful public space before the German Market arrives ffs 🥹✌🏼
@LadyDetectives1
For a ‘journalist’ you’re not very good at researching facts, are you? There’s literally Netflix documentaries on this. I’m embarrassed for you.
This week I turned 36, ate Michelin star food, grew some balls and made a big life decision, took a massive chance (that paid off) and managed to not die after 5 days on the lash. It’s been... emotional 🥴
Big love to Sainsbury’s on Colmore Row that just refused to let me buy one can of beer because I didn’t have ID and he refused to believe I was over 25. Hitting 36 in a few months.. I’ll take it.
Last month I helped relaunch an iconic Birmingham pub, took on 2 new copywriting clients & signed off on a national project. So here I am, sat in the
@GrandHotelBrum
on a midweek afternoon, sipping this champagne & eating this lobster roll - because I earned it. Just me, for me❤️
Those ‘prostitutes’ that Peter Sutcliffe killed were women. Human beings. Whether sex workers or not, they deserved to be alive as much as anyone else - change the narrative.
Man overheard in bar queue at Les Mis interval:
“Babe, it’s not that I’m not enjoying it, I’m just saying it’s a lot of singing. Like, all these people do is fucking sing.”
If you turn to BBC Parliament now, you can witness
@Jacob_Rees_Mogg
seemingly falling asleep on live TV. In the House of Commons. While his colleagues are talking to him about the future of the country. Wow.
#BrexitDebate
We’re all ready at Birmingham New Street for our annual Christmas Eve meal for the homeless - the food has just arrived! 🎄
#christmas
#christmaseve
#charity
Good morning! Quick reminder that freedom of speech isn’t the same as freedom to say whatever hateful shit you like with zero consequence. You’re not being cancelled; you’re being held to account. Have a great day✌🏼
Last day of the games today. Shout out to all the volunteers for working their socks off for free and being the backbone of the last week and a bit. We see you, be proud 🫶🏼
#Birmigham2022
#CommonwealthGames2022
New | In light of the new tier 2 Covid restrictions, here’s a quick read list featuring bars, cafes, restaurants and pubs in Birmingham with outside space to mix households.