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January 17, 2015
The Queen’s Birthday: God Save the Queen
Regular readers might have noticed us calling the Duchess of Cambridge: Princess Kate the Great. Traditional thinkers might have thought we were writing of her in her official role within the British royal family. Lateral thinkers might have thought we were writing of her within an unofficial, and even satirical, role. Windsor and Kate Dynasties … Continue reading The Queen’s Birthday: God Save the Queen
January 15, 2015
Sunrise Poetry, Mixed Forest Discussion and Lovely Comedy
It’s been nine days since we last reported from the XaW Files, so I thought it’d be good to escape there today. So I called G.G. Howling, satirical comedy fiction correspondent at the greenYgrey, inspired by legendary Harry Potter wizard writer J.K. Rowling into the office, and will hereby hand this post over to her. … Continue reading Sunrise Poetry, Mixed Forest Discussion and Lovely Comedy
January 14, 2015
Charlie Hebdo Provocation: New Islamic Propaganda Weapon
While I think Charlie Hebdo creating ‘nice’ cartoons of the Islamic ‘prophet’ is dangerous, I think the danger is that a ‘nice’ image could lead to more converts, and eventually him being the logo for halal food like Colonel Sanders is for KFC! How Independent is Britain? While I am joking, I think stranger things … Continue reading Charlie Hebdo Provocation: New Islamic Propaganda Weapon
January 13, 2015
Charlie Hebdo: the greenYgrey Issue
A Muslim leader in the U.K. was today saying that if Charlie Hebdo was to continue, it should make fun of everyone the same, as it claims. How Satirical Media Works While I agree to a certain extent, it is not practical to expect a true balance between all religions and political systems. Having grown … Continue reading Charlie Hebdo: the greenYgrey Issue
January 12, 2015
Where Now Charlie Hebdo? The World, Freedom and Satire
What is the Point of Satire Charlie Hebdo? In light of the Charlie Hebdo shootings, and the discussions I’ve heard since, such as on the Big Questions yesterday, we’ve decided to change our policy, and have more explanation of what we post, as it seems there’s not much knowledge about satire or current affairs amongst many … Continue reading Where Now Charlie Hebdo? The World, Freedom and Satire
January 10, 2015
Je Suis Charlie – French Unity Day Life Thinking
As with every country, in line with greenYgrey theory and common sense, there are some things I don’t like about France, as there are about Britain, but it has many more positives than negatives, and has always been one of my favourite countries. I thought about repeating some of my published work derived from France … Continue reading Je Suis Charlie – French Unity Day Life Thinking
January 9, 2015
Books Added to Sneak Peek Website
Our two most recent books, Werewolf of Oz: Fantasy Travel by Google Maps and 242 Mirror Poems and Reflections, have kindly been added to the Sneak Peek website with a great presentation. The website is a writer and reader connection service efficiently run by keen and talented writer-poet Paul White. The agreement to feature the books was … Continue reading Books Added to Sneak Peek Website
January 8, 2015
Je Suis Charlie: Islam is Waco Hidden in History
Jumping on the social media bandwagon, satirically speaking, Je Suis Charlie for today, but hopefully you’ll agree it’s a social media bandwagon we deserve a place on, although we think a lot of you won’t understand why, as you have never understood us. Many of You Shouldn’t Read This, Satirically Speaking And for most of you … Continue reading Je Suis Charlie: Islam is Waco Hidden in History
January 7, 2015
Mirror Poems Book Reflection Celebrates Nature’s Independent Freedom
Charlie Hebdo is our more famous and controversial satirical comedy cousin. Wounded but hopefully still alive. Unknown to us before today, although I think I remember previous attacks on it. It is another attack on the best of European culture; brave, clever, free, liberal and secular; but it was ironically carried out by murderers supported by many … Continue reading Mirror Poems Book Reflection Celebrates Nature’s Independent Freedom
January 6, 2015
Contemplative Poems Show Travel Quest Writing Progress Over Time
Greetings great greenYgreyliens and ordinary others. It’s time for another self-satirical introduction to probably the best comedy fantasy poetry and prose Europe travel to an X Files parody theme book in progress this side of the human world. X Files Parody Comedy Poetry Hi, it’s G.G. Howling, completely complete satirical comedy prose and poetry correspondent at … Continue reading Contemplative Poems Show Travel Quest Writing Progress Over Time
