John's Blog

August 18, 2020

LEGO Mario

As I’m now able to experience a second childhood (i.e. I’ve carefully curated my daughter’s tastes to match my own) I thought that the new LEGO Mario was interesting. It’s a LEGO figure that takes two AAA batteries, has bluetooth, a speaker, and an OLED screen in the eyes, mouth, and stomach area. I think…
June 20, 2020

The Last Of Us

I don’t often buy games on release day (they’re far too expensive), but The Last Of Us was the only reason I bought a PlayStation in the first place. The Last Of Us 2 is the only reason I still have one. That’s my weekend sorted.
April 12, 2020

Lion protection

My daughter found one of her old baby toys and decided that it needed some protection.
March 22, 2020

Repurposing

One effect of the current situation is that a great many things are being repurposed. Here’s GAIL’s (I don’t know why it is capitalised) setting aside the cafe side of their business and going all out on baking bread.
March 21, 2020

Remain Indoors

Mitchell & Webb have a few prescient sketches, and these are currently the most disturbing. Let’s start with After The Event. And then chow down on a protein fudge as you enjoy Remain Indoors. Don’t touch the walls.