Innuendo
David sticks his oar into the fruity subject of innuendo - is it still a relevant form of wit now that we're all relatively open about sex?
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Episodes (28)
New Queuing System for Pubs
David rants about queuing in pubs with people who want to buy anything other than beer or wine with cash.
Climate Change
David discusses why tackling climate change is always presented to us by people who either tell us off or patronisingly try to convince us that tackling it is "cool" or "fun", when actually it's just something we have to do, because of facts.
Origins of the Word Camelopard
In this special animated episode, David ponders why giraffes used to be known as camelopards - as in a bit like a camel, a bit like a leopard - when they're absolutely nothing like either.
Lying Liars
David takes on the fetishisation of aggressive TV journalism. Should we really assume all politicians are liars - or are they simply too scared of interviewers to say anything of any value?
References
David discusses the dumbing down of references on TV and that sometimes it's salutary to be confronted with our own ignorance.
Authenticity
David worries about his authenticity as he tries to avoid the linguistic mantraps the English have used to trip one another up for centuries. Should it be "valett" or "valay"? Lounge or living room? Sweet or dessert?
Personal Debts
This week, David considers the many complications caused by casual generosity between friends - and suggests a new social convention for balancing the books.