Sometimes we leave our books and our movies and our games for just long enough to take a peep at the real world. Here are those thoughts.
- Categorically Misguided by Arthur B How could anyone get worked up about the arrangement of a book shop? Here's how.
- Desperately Seeking Susan by Daniel Hemmens Why Elaine Paige is Totally Right about Susan Boyle
- Thoughts on cold storage by Jamie Johnston A government consultation prompts questions about public libraries.
- Some People Voted McCain Because They Thought Sarah Palin Was Spunky by Kyra Smith Despite the Boston Legal quote, Kyra is talking about the final of Strictly Come Dancing.
- Defending Avatar by Rami C Rami takes a deliberately unpopular position.
- Nano Redux: So Near and Yet So Far by Daniel Hemmens Dan Hemmens swears at a Booker Prize winner.
- Counter-factual criticism by Jamie Johnston Is it helpful to ask how a work of art might have been different?
- Another Year, Another Admissions Scandal by Daniel Hemmens Dan Hemmens talks about A Levels
- Not wanting and wanting not by Jamie Johnston How the English language is making it difficult for politicians to comment on the release of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.
- In Defence of Doug Bailey by Daniel Hemmens Dan Hemmens is an Internet Heretic
