Category Archives: Liam McKenna

Liam McKenna – On Flyering at the Fringe.

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Should you find yourself in Edinburgh at this time of year, you will find yourself confronted – nay, swamped – by people with little bits of paper with names on and words like ‘HILARIOUS’, ‘BETTER THAN EXPECTED’ and ‘THE BEST … Continue reading

Tragedy, the best all-metal tribute to the Bee Gees in the entire world, Glasgow o2 ABC, 24 May 2012.

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We’ve circled Glasgow city centre several times – not on some cheap tour of the city’s many and varying industrial ruins, but to find a car park. Four of us have driven an hour across Scotland to the ABC o2, … Continue reading

Have you been mis-sold compensation for a mis-sold PPI? You could be eligible for compensation…

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Here’s something that affects us all. Potentially. We all know about PPI (Payment Protection Insurance) right? It’s been all over daytime TV adverts; it’s something no one had ever heard of before but it’s made out to be the biggest … Continue reading

Television… for dogs – the bemused musings of Liam McKenna.

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If you were a dog – and in light of this news we can’t rule it out – what would be top of your list for fun things to do when your owner’s not around? Eat cat food? Jump in … Continue reading

Deal or No Deal under investigation for running game show that requires no skill without a gambling licence.

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If you’ve ever watched Deal or No Deal and sat through the endearing speech of a new contestant, you would be forgiven for thinking that this game show requires a very specific set of skills. Some contestants would have you believe there … Continue reading

The Woman in Black – a genuinely terrifying verdict by Liam McKenna.

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Genuinely terrifying – and only a 12A! Once you get past the fact that Harry Potter has got himself a young son, and lost a wife, the film is pretty easy to accept and enjoy. Enjoy being the operative word … Continue reading

The world is one minute closer to annihilation…again – ramblings of Liam McKenna.

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We are one minute closer to nuclear annihilation, according to a symbolic clock that scientists invented back in the 40s. That is fitting news coming at the start of a year already facing its fair share of apocalyptic prophecies. But … Continue reading

I saw Santa Claus stealing my presents underneath the mistletoe last night – flash of fiction.

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“Mum, Dad, there’s a strange fat man with a beard in the living room.” He was making a hell of a racket down there. I could barely sleep as it was, what with all the excitement of Christmas Eve. I … Continue reading

A fictional response to the Turner prize and modern art in general by Liam McKenna.

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Michael Craig-Martin: – An Oak Tree (1973) “What is it?” “It’s a work of pure genius.” “Is it?” “Yes.” “But it’s a bucket on a stool.” “It’s so much more than a bucket on a stool. Just look at it! … Continue reading

A rubbish attempt at Christmas – “It looks like an illuminated blancmange.”

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I’m not a Scrooge. I’m quite in favour of a merry Christmas and all the good tidings it brings and all that. I am not, however, a big fan of Christmas being remotely referenced before the end of September. But … Continue reading