The British Prime Minister has chosen to showcase his latest Mr Bean impression at a memorial event for police officers killed in action.
Boris Johnson chuckled along with Home Secretary Priti Patel as he first struggled to open an umbrella, then have it close unexpectedly, before putting it up again – only to see it blow inside out.
You can watch the bizarre moment in the clip below…
Some claimed it was the behaviour one might normally expect from a six-year-old child, not the Prime Minister.
But most say it was disrespectful given the nature of the event.
It’s not the first time the country has been embarrassed by a wally with a brolly.
Football fans will remember former England manager Steve McClaren…
Meanwhile, Mr Johnson will be appearing in a new episode of Mr Bean shortly.
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There are some things that are always discussed when you go to the barbers. Usually, this includes trying to describe what you actually want to be done with your hair, or just asking for a ‘trim’ with no direction, much to the chagrin of the barber.
But once you’re sat in that chair, looking in the mirror at the person coming at your head with a pair of scissors, that’s when the conversation begins. We’ve looked into the most popular topics right now that people are discussing with their barber.
Can’t ignore a pandemic
67% of people are talking about COVID-19 with their hairdresser. Obviously. It’s the hottest topic in the world right now and has replaced asking about the weather. While we have stats about the hot conversations, we don’t have any on the number of bad hairstyles that grew (literally) during lockdowns. But it’s pretty high. So as soon as people were able to visit their barbers, they went in their droves and the discussions about coronavirus flowed – everyone has a story for their barber. And they did.
Family matters
Another hot topic with 67% of people is talking about family. It kind of goes hand in hand with coronavirus, with many people not seeing family members for almost a year, sometimes longer. So, you can imagine how often this would come up in conversation as it’s a common theme for everyone
Work, work, work
Third on the list at 65% is work, and it’s surprising it’s not the joint top. With the coronavirus pandemic forcing many businesses to close down or workers put on furlough schemes, employment has been important to everyone. Whether it’s not working, working from home or being on furlough with the worry of unemployment looming, it’d be difficult not to talk about it. You can understand why this would come up in conversation – if you worked in healthcare then you’d have been (and still are) facing the wrath of the coronavirus so have plenty to share about the topic. Practically every industry is affected – retail, hospitality, the list goes on – there are new ways of working, from remotely to behind screens. All of which makes for very insightful conversation. Especially with your trusty barber.
The place to dish the dirt
Sometimes you want to talk about your significant other, but you can’t report everything back to your parent, or even your best friend. That’s where the hairdresser becomes your new bestie and lends an ear as 48% of people like to talk about personal relationships. It can be a cathartic experience as if you are friendly with your barber then they’ll already be quite chummy and willing to listen to what you have to say. They’ll also show no judgement, at least not in front of you, and you can say what you want, knowing that they’re not going to report back to anyone else.
Healthy conversation
Interestingly, another topic at 48% is physical health. It just goes to show that lots of health nuts are eager to talk about the physical activity they’ve been up to during global lockdowns. And on the flip side, for all the people that fell out of shape, the barber is a good person to talk to, to let them know how the new exercise regime is going. Going to the gym or participating in sports is a common conversation topic and one that’s easy to instigate so it’s not surprising that it makes the list.
Mind does matter
The mind is an important tool and with it, you can control a lot of positivity and negativity. That’s why it’s so good to try and keep your mind as healthy as it can be. You can book beauty and wellness professionals to help revitalise your body and mind, and you can talk to your barber, like 35% of the population. The benefit of this is again you’ve got someone who will hear you out, listen to your grievances. Sometimes it’s good just to talk about things and as well as giving you a trim, that’s what barbers are here for.
Let’s talk about sex
It’s not the taboo subject it once was. We’ve got game shows where people are flashing their bits so it’s not surprising that 29% of people at the barbers are talking about sex. Whether it’s those youngsters boasting about their nights out (and probably hamming up the stories a lot) or regular goers who want to share a naughty story, sex just happens to be something you can’t shy away from.
Cloud Cuckoo Land has been added to the green list of countries open to restriction-free travel, it has emerged.
The move is highly controversial because that is where most Government ministers intend to take their holiday this year.
“This is outrageous and selfish,” said Labour COVID spokesperson Lorraine Fisher, 34.
“It’s yet more Tory cronyism because everyone knows the Government is in Cloud Cuckoo Land most of the time.
“But latest figures show the place is not safe, and people coming back from there are infected with dangerous opinions.”
The news was greeted with joy from the hard-pressed airline industry, however.
Ryanair spokesperson Steve Walshe, 43, explained: “We are putting on extra flights to Cloud Cuckoo Land and La La Land, both of which are proving popular with our customers from the Westminster area.
“It is only a short flight but it can take a very long time to come back, if at all.”
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Every year, music trends and genres experience a bit of a shift. Certain trends are brand new, while others may be ‘recycled’, where a trend from a few decades beforehand comes back around. This is the incredible thing about the music industry – things are constantly changing and shifting but there are certain trends that will always remain iconic. 2021 is no exception to this – there have been a couple of trends that have really been big this year so far, whether they are new or old. Here are just a few of them.
Hip-Hop
One music trend that has been shown to be extremely popular so far this year is hip-hop. This musical genre was really big back in the ‘90s, where it all really began. Since then, hip-hop has had a huge cultural influence and has pretty much stuck around at some sort of level. This year, we have really seen its popularity return, with people appreciating its origins as well as being able to enjoy it in a contemporary setting. The Bronx in New York was largely where this trend began, but now it is huge in many places around the world, including the UK and parts of Australia.
Clothing trends such as baggy trousers, flat caps or chains are typically associated with this genre and are an example of how it has had a wide influence.
Dance and Electronic
Dance and electronic, another musical genre that was popular in the ‘90s, is seeing a massive comeback now too. Everyone loves a bit of this music, with it being perfect for summer and parties. Having been in lockdown on and off for over a year now, a lot of people are ready to get back out to the clubs properly and embrace music like this. 2021 is the year for freedom and celebration after a difficult number of months, so this musical accompaniment is ideal.
Pop Music
Pop music, stemming from ‘popular culture’ has always been and continues to be big and influential around the globe. This is typically the kind of music you would see on the charts and a lot of the most catchy, well-known songs come under this genre – especially now, with the rise of social media such as ‘Tik Tok’, pop music has truly seen a big comeback. Having had more time to spend alone, a lot of people have found a new appreciation and passion for music that they may not have had previously. If you haven’t found this but want to get more into it, consider making some playlists of songs you like and listening to them in your spare time.
Music trends are pretty unpredictable and it is never clear what will be ‘big’ next. However, music is also very subjective and what may be viewed by some as an amazing song, may be hated by another. Even when our musical tastes don’t align, it is fun to listen to it when you are socialising in a group setting.
Norfolk man Bubba Spuckler will miss out on washing for another year
By Ian Bred, Norfolk Correspondent
Norfolk Day should be celebrated today with locals having their traditional annual wash.
But COVID restrictions mean the temporary communal showers are shut, so Norfolk people will have to wait another year before washing.
The news is a blow to residents in neighbouring Suffolk, who look forward to the stench from Norfolk abating for a short while after Norfolk Day.
Norfolk people famously don’t wash regularly because they are confused by the mystical world of personal hygiene.
The official annual Norfolk Day, allegedly staged to show off all that’s good about the county, is actually a cunning plan by local health officials to get people to have a shower.
Yokels frolic in communal showers erected in fields next to every settlement.
Little do they know they are being tricked into getting cleaned up once every 12 months.
Health official Lorraine Fisher, 34, who operates from the safety of Suffolk, said: “It takes Norfolk Day to trick Norfolk people into having a wash.
“Unfortunately, the current pandemic means we have to cancel this year’s wash.
“That means people won’t now have their next wash until July 2022.”
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It’s one of the fastest-growing games online, yet most people have never heard of it. Slingo is the new must-play game for many, an entertaining cross between bingo and a slot machine. If that sounds weird, it’s really not. Make winning lines and a full house, with the numbers determined by a spinning reel below your grid.
Curious to know more? Here’s your handy guide to how to play Slingo.
Eyes down and spin the reel
Slot games are probably the most played games in any casino, whether that be a brick-and-mortar venue or an online platform. And others have enjoyed online bingo games for years – fast-paced and fun. Now, Slingo combines the two genres – and Slingo games come in various themes, just like their slot sister titles. There’s even a Larry the Lobster Slingo game (slots fans will recognise that name), and you can find Slingo games at many of the sites recommended by igamblingsites.com.
The base Slingo game sees you having a 5 x 5 grid with a random 25 numbers shown out of a traditional 75-ball bingo game. But you don’t have a conventional bingo caller picking the numbers in the hope they match your own. Instead, underneath the grid is a single row slot mechanic, which shows five numbers on each spin – and these are the numbers you must hope to pair with your selection.
In Slingo, you get ten spins to cross off as many of your 25 numbers as you can. You get points for completing a line, whether it be horizontal, vertical or diagonal, and even more points – the top prize – if you make a full house and chalk off all your 25 numbers.
Once the ten spins are up, you count up your points, and that equates to a cash prize, the size of which depends on the stakes you are playing.
But as this is a fun casino-style game, there is more. Sometimes you land special symbols on the single row slot rather than a number. For example, if you get a joker, you can choose which of your numbers to match in the column directly above it. Get a super joker, and you can cross off any number on your grid. Three or more jokers is an instant cash prize.
Slot players love free spins, and Slingo has a free spin symbol, too. Land one of these on your reel, and you add a spin to your total, increasing your chances of winning. There is also a coin symbol that will bring you an instant cash prize. Some games, however, have a little Devil symbol, which can block one of your numbers from coming in.
Some strategy comes into play
There can be no denying that your Slingo fortunes will be down to luck because you cannot influence which numbers will come up with every spin of the reel. However, you can take care if you get jokers – do you go for a line win or select a symbol that helps you in another way? You can also influence the outcome with the stakes you play and which game you choose.
Some Slingo games have bonus rounds, much like some slots do. These vary, but a typical bonus will be picking three symbols from a group to reveal a prize.
Other variants allow you to purchase extra spins as you approach the end of a game. This might be an excellent option if you are close to making a winning line or full house, but fear you will run out of spins.
A neat feature of Slingo is that you can play on your own or against other players, much like you would in a traditional bingo hall. To make sure everyone has the same chance, there is a time limit on these multiplayer games. Yes, you can purchase extra spins, but you must get them in before the deadline.
Where did Slingo come from?
It’s hard to believe, but Slingo has been around since the mid-1990s when it was conceived as a scratchcard-style game. Online casino platforms and technology changed all that, and now it has transitioned from a free-to-play social game into a real-money phenomenon.
Under the licence held by The Slingo Originals studio, many Slingo games are coming out, including versions of popular slot games. You can try Slingo Starburst, themed on the most popular slot of modern times, Slingone Fishing, Slingo Rainbow Riches and Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania Slingo.
Why not give Slingo games a try? They are great fun, and you don’t have to invest much time or money.
A man has been arrested after selling what he claimed was powdered water to gullible gardeners in Norfolk.
Steve Walshe, 38, from Woodbridge in Suffolk made thousands of pounds out of his victims.
He claimed his magical product, pictured above, could create water for gardeners at a time when East Anglia is parched from a record lack of rainfall.
All the gardener had to do was add water to the magic powder, and it turned into water.
They could then water their beloved lawns and plants as much as they wanted, keeping everything green and lush while everyone else’s gardens had become brown dust bowls.
A Suffolk Police insider said: “The accused took some flour and claimed it was powdered water called H2-ooh.
“He then advertised this in Norfolk, claiming it was the simple but effective way to get over the water shortage.
“Even the fact that the instructions stressed you ‘simply add water’ did not raise any alarm bells.
“We raided his property and seized 50 bags of self-raising flour.
“Far from being magical powered water, the only thing it was raising was his bank balance.”
Records seized at Walshe’s property showed 374 Norfolk people had been taken in by the con, making a £15,000 profit.
When asked why he had targeted Norfolk people, Walshe told officers: “They were the only ones foolish enough to fall for it.”
Water expert Lorraine Fisher, 34, confirmed it was impossible to make water from powdered water, without first adding the same amount of water.
A 38-year-old man is due to appear before Ipswich Magistrates on Wednesday, charged with selling fake goods under the Sale of Goods Act 1979.
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Pendants vs. necklaces
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Choker — the obvious peculiarity of this kind is its size and fit correspondingly. You will definitely notice and pay attention to chokers on your neck since it is designed to sit right above your collarbones. It is not compulsory for a choker to have a one-line composition. Insertion of diamonds or pearls will make it tenderer, and adding other materials like leather will contribute to its gothic vibe.
Princess design — it is considered as the next type to a choker style because it is a bit longer than it but smaller than the next category member. Eighteen-inch size is believed to be a versatile model. The location of pendants will be lower — right below the collarbones.
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Opera chains — this length is present in the range from thirty-four to thirty-seven inches. Styles and designs depend on the creator’s imagination completely.
Rope length — what differentiates this type from others is its being the champion in terms of size. Such accessories are usually from forty-eight and up to sixty inches.
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