Chatterbox Monday

 It’s likely that seals – through tourism-related activities – contribute more to the UK economy than the fishing industry does.


Shengers contributes massively to the grape and grain industries. And to hop farmers. Sometimes he does this in tourist areas.

I'm currently enjoying this story courtesy of the Russian Security Service who claimed to have busted a nest of Ukrainian Neo-Nazi assassins:

www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/25/putin-claims-fsb-foiled-western-plot-to-kill-pro-kremlin-journalist

The accompanying pictures show that they had everything an undercover operation needed: newly bought bright red t-shirt with large swastika on the front (size XXL) and green-ish wig that looks as if it's part of BabyF's brother's ghillie suit, both perfect for blending in; picture of Hitler (taped to computer loudspeaker) to remind them that they are Nazis; and a pile of new Ukrainian passports (a lot more useful than, let's say, fake Russian passports).

And then the most incriminating bit of evidence of this heinous crime: three discs of The Sims 3. Lock them up and throw away the key.


A journalist also noticed that one of the books seized in the raid had a handwritten dedication signed by the famous author "Signature Illegible". I'm surprised they didn't find this cake as well:

 

I suppose it's drugs (in a little plastic bag with naked ladies). You know, Nazi stuff. Like, Hitler was always off his head on meds. Or maybe it's paracetamol. I'm not an expert.