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Creator of the Sturdy Wheelbarrows podcast and the grandson who continues to be persecuted for wearing jean shorts to his grandad's funeral :(

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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The letters N, S, E and W have been the compass points for long enough. Here are the changes I would make to freshen things up
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Here are my suggestions for how to punish Manchester City
Possible Punishments for Manchester City

1. The Goat Punishment
The Manchester City goalkeeper must hold a baby goat in his hands for the next 100 matches. If he drops or discards the goat, or attempts to place the goat in a backpack that he then wears, the opposing team will be awarded a penalty and the goalkeeper will have to hold an adult goat.

2. The Giant Boot Punishment
All of the football boots of the Manchester City players are replaced with boots that are four sizes too big for their feet. If any player attempts to remove his giant boots and play in his socks, the whole team will have to put on new boots that are five sizes too big for their feet. 

3. The Puzzle Punishment
Before a Manchester City player is allowed to take a shot towards the opposition's goal, that player must solve a puzzle. It could be a crossword puzzle, a jigsaw, that day's Wordle or even an unsolved murder case. They won't know beforehand. Until they have completed the puzzle, they are prohibited from shooting. 

4. The Nickelback Punishment
A Nickelback album is played on the PA system throughout every Manchester City match. “But won't this be annoying to the opposition too?” you ask. No because they'll be allowed to wear noise-cancelling headphones to block out the terrible noise.

5. The Large Coat Punishment
For every match, all Manchester City players must wear a large coat. “That doesn't sound so bad,” I hear you say. Well, that's because you're not imagining a large enough coat. It would be huge. Like a very, very long wedding dress (and they're not allowed to hire bridesmaids to help hold it up). I really can't adequately describe how large this coat would be but just take my word for it – it's a really big coat.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
If I had been asked to edit "She Loves You" by The Beatles
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A strong belief of mine is that all TV shows and films should end with a character saying the title of the show. This would make every ending distinct and memorable. Here's how I would alter the ending to Friends and Home Alone 2.
*Monica hugs Rachel and Ross. Chandler starts pushing the stroller towards the door.*

RACHEL
Do you guys have to go to the new house right away or do you have
some time?

MONICA
We got some time.

RACHEL
Okay, should we get some coffee?

CHANDLER
Sure. Where?
*Everyone laughs.*

ROSS
Haha! We are laughing because we only ever visit the same coffee shop, which makes it amusing to suggest that we might now visit one of the other coffee shops in New York.

PHOEBE
Indeed. That is a humorous remark, Chandler for the reason stated by Ross. But joking aside, I just want to say that you are all my friends.

JOEY
Yes, we are all friends!

They all break into a chant of "Friends! Friends! Friends! Friends! Friends!" This continues for fourteen minutes.
FADE OUT*Cedric hands the room service bill to Buzz. He wishes Buzz a merry Christmas and extends his hand, expecting a tip. Buzz misunderstands the gesture and instead takes the chewing gum out of his mouth and hands it to a dismayed Cedric, who departs. Buzz then analyses the lengthy room service bill and smirks. He knows who needs to hear about this.*

BUZZ
Oh, Dad...

PETER
Kevin!! You spent $967 dollars on
room service!?!?

*Peter's yell is loud enough for Kevin to hear in the park. He immediately runs away before we cut back to Buzz who is smiling as he reflects on the events of recent days.*

BUZZ
Ha! It sure sounds like my brother Kevin had some interesting adventures during the period in which he was separated from his family. Indeed, I guess there are times in all our lives when we each wish that we could be left home alone... too.

FADE OUT
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Here are my top 3 business ideas for September 2026. Please don't steal them and become a billionaire.
My Top 3 Business Ideas of the Month (September 2026)

1. Jean shorts that look exactly like normal jean shorts except they have zip pockets to prevent your coins from falling out when you're doing a cartwheel.

2. ZipRemind: a phone app that senses when you're about to do a cartwheel and reminds you to zip the pockets of your jean shorts beforehand.

3. Coin Vacuum: a device that picks up coins which have fallen out of your pocket when doing a cartwheel because I have no idea how to code so ZipRemind will almost certainly be a very unreliable app.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Time to settle this age-old debate once and for all
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The words STATIONARY and STATIONERY are often mixed up. Here's a way you can easily remember which is which.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Thought of an amazing concept for a new sitcom! It's called Roger and Rodger. It's packed with hilarity but, most importantly, it delves into the universal poignancy of two friends who have similar names. Here's page 1 of the pilot episode.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
There are lots of interesting facts about the Titanic. But there are plenty of uninterestings ones too, which, imo, are equally important to know.
Top 7 Least Interesting Facts About The Titanic

[Picture of Abraham Lincoln while not on the Titanic]

1. Due to a combination of not having a ticket and dying 47 years earlier, Abraham Lincoln was not a passenger on the Titanic's maiden voyage.

2. Passengers in 2nd and 3rd class accommodation on the Titanic were unable to send emails after the ship began sinking.

3. There is no evidence that the sinking of the Titanic was caused by the ship being overloaded with heavy lawnmowers. Experts believe it's far more likely to have been caused by a collision with an iceberg.

4. The sinking of the Titanic in 1912 took place before the moon landing in 1969. 

5. Nobody over the age of 150 died on the Titanic.

6. If the Atlantic Ocean had been drained of all its water in 1911, everyone on board the Titanic would have survived. However, draining the Atlantic was never considered due to it being logistically unfeasible.

7. The words "Titanic" and "Atlantic" are not anagrams of one another.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
We need new TV detectives. Here are my three ready-to-go ideas. If any TV bigwigs want to commision these shows, please get in touch
Ideas for New TV Detectives

Titan, Nic. Private Investigator.

Nicola Titan is the world's second best time-travelling maritime detective (her arch-rival May Flower is number one). Each episode sees Nic travel back in time to 1912 to investigate a different mystery on board the Titanic. She has to solve the mystery and then escape to safety via her time machine before the ship sinks. (I don't know why she can't use her time machine to save everyone on board but for some reason she can't so please don't ask me about this plot hole)


Genghis Can't, P.I.

When a science experiment goes wrong, Genghis Khan is accidentally reanimated in modern day New York. This version of Genghis, however, is too shy and lacking in confidence to become an international warlord so he instead gets a job in a small private detective agency. Every time he's assigned a case, Genghis panics about not being good enough for this line of work and suffers crippling imposter syndrome. But each time, Genghis miraculously stumbles his way to solving the case via his own self-doubt (not sure how this will work yet but I will think of the details after the show has been commissioned). 

Detective Baby

When a mysterious new detective named T. Oddler starts solving all the unsolved cases in the precinct, rival detectives are furious. Meanwhile the bosses want to know more about this short, enigmatic newcomer who prefers to work alone, between naps. But Oddler hides a dark secret – he was only born eighteen months ago. He's the best detective in the business but if the bosses find out that Oddler is a baby, he'll be fired and replaced with an adult immediately. Can he maintain his secret for long enough to solve The Mystery of the Missing Stuff??
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
I've put together a quick study guide for anyone who's got an important upcoming exam about Neptune. Hope this helps.
Planet Neptune
The Facts You Need to Know

1. The planet pictured above is not Neptune, it's Venus (the most important fact you must learn about Neptune is what it looks like and if you think it looks like Venus, you are wrong).

2. Many of the things that are illegal on Earth are not illegal on Neptune, including shopl*fting and public n*dity.

3. Nobody has ever dislocated their shoulder on Neptune.

4. Despite its popularity on Earth, the TV show Friends did not achieve the same success on Neptune, with the series finale being watched by zero viewers there.

5. Despite being over three times larger than Earth, the number of horses on Neptune is significantly lower.

6. There are no hardware stores on Neptune so if you urgently need hardware supplies, go to a planet that does have hardware stores instead.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
If any other teachers out there are having trouble getting their students to use correct grammar when writing, feel free to use this easy-to-remember guide I've put together. I got my students to memorise it and now they're following it to the letter 👍
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Front-facing?? There better be a call for sideways-facing horse portraits next or I'll be filling a discrimination case. ALL HORSE PORTRAITS ARE EQUALLY IMPORTANT.
The most beautiful horse portrait you've ever seen. It deserves to replace the Mona Lisa in The Louvre.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Penalties are looking distinctly possible in this match so here's a quick recap of the new penalty shootout rules for the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup 2026 Penalty Shootout Rules

1. Five players from each team are selected as designated penalty takers, with each taking one penalty kick. 

2. In the event that any of the designated penalty takers are kidnapped by a gang of marauding pirates before they have taken their penalty, a replacement penalty taker may be selected.

3. If the replacement penalty taker is also kidnapped by the same gang of marauding pirates, negotiations will begin with the pirates to get one or both of the kidnapped players returned in order to take their penalty kick.

4. If negotiations are successful, the shootout will proceed as planned.

5. If negotiations are unsuccessful and the pirates issue a heartrending public statement in which they explain that they were driven to these kidnappings as a means of drawing attention to a series of global regulations in recent centuries, which have adversely affected their ability to make a living from ocean piracy, it is likely that this will see them gain significant public support. As a result, the regulations which have most damaged their industry (military crackdowns on pirate ships, ports refusing to grant safe harbour to pirate ships etc.) will be immediately overturned. 

6. This embarrassingly weak concession to the pirates will almost certainly have disastrous effects on other industries but that will be someone else's problem.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
I could no longer hold my tongue on this issue
Newspaper front page.

World News

"Not a fan of FIFA."
Man criticises governing body

Just days ahead of the men’s World Cup, FIFA - the governing body of world football - has been rocked by criticism from grocery shop employee and online personality Sir Michael. 

Speaking before the big kick-off on Thursday, Michael said, “I don’t really like the acronym ‘FIFA’ very much. If you see it written down, you wouldn’t know that it’s supposed to be pronounced ‘fee-fah’. A lot of people probably pronounce it ‘fy-fah or fiff-ah by mistake. People should be able to see an acronym written down and immediately know how it’s pronounced.”

While he has yet to respond, the timing of the criticism could not be worse for FIFA president Gianni Infantino who was already under pressure following the shambolic preparations for his organisation’s showcase event and faces an election in 2027 to retain his position. 

Asked if he had an issue with the names of any other organisations, Michael also singled out NASA for criticism. “It should be spelt NASSA,” said the Irishman. “People could easily see NASA written down and think it’s pronounced ‘nay-sah’. Hopefully they’ll change it one day.”
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Worse. Lack of a full stop. Serious questions for Adobe to answer about this scandal.
Section 3.8 of the terms and conditions document for Adobe Acrobat Reader, which, scandalously, ends without a full stop.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
It's been an eventful day
Newspaper Page

World News

Disaster Averted!
Tech Support Almost Goes Horribly Wrong

[Sir Michael's stunning profile picture]

Earlier today, grocery shop employee and online personality Sir Michael was involved in an unusual slip of the tongue. While talking to his grandmother about a loading problem she had been experiencing with a webpage, Michael suggested "trying it on a different bowser." Was Michael referring to the Super Mario character? No, he was not. He had intended to say "browser" but accidentally omitted the second letter.

Speaking at a press conference after the incident, a visibly emotional Michael said, "I made a mistake. I meant to say browser but I said Bowser instead. Like the character in Mario games. I don't know how it happened as I'm not even into video games but, luckily, Nan didn't notice so it didn't cause any confusion."

Asked afterwards if this incident would affect future tech support for his grandmother, Michael replied, "I wouldn't have thought so, no. It was just a bit of a mix-up. If Nan asks for help with more tech stuff in the future, I won't shy away. You have to be strong enough to come back from errors in this business."

Michael's grandmother was not available for comment on the incident but it is believed she has since got the webpage to load on her iPad.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Time for my review of 2026
My Review of 2026

Number: 2026
Reviewer: Michael Cunningham

Comments
The number 2026 is, in my opinion, one of the best numbers between between 1731 and 2294. It is an even number and I like that two of the four digits are 2, which is one of my favourite single digit numbers. I also like that it has a zero in it. Most of my favourite large numbers have a zero in them. And I don’t mind the 6. In conclusion, I am pleased to award the number 2026 four stars out of five.

Favourite Things About This Number
- The fact that it’s evenly divisible by 1, 2, 1013 and 2026
- It is a dignified-looking number, imo
- The fact that 2 makes up 50% of the digits in 2026. I find that very aesthetically pleasing
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Were these films named correctly or incorrectly? After much consideration, here are my definitive assessments
Named Correctly or Incorrectly

Here are some films that were named. But were they named correctly or incorrectly?

Downfall (2004)
Not a bad title but perhaps an even better one would have been 
Fall Down (because that's what Hitler does after shooting himself). 
The producers are probably still kicking themselves that they didn't
think of this title at the time.

Named correctly or incorrectly? Incorrectly


There Will Be Blood (2007)
Film titles should not be spoilers. This  gives away too much of the 
plot by pre-informing viewers that there will be blood. Should have 
been called Maybe There Will Be Blood, Maybe There Won't Be. 

Named correctly or incorrectly? Incorrectly


Captain Philips (2013)
Too incomplete. It's a good start (because the film does involve 
Captain Philips) but it omits the names of all the other characters in 
the film. It should have been called Captain Philips, His Colleagues, 
The Hijackers and The Army Guys. 

Named correctly or incorrectly? Incorrectly


Weekend at Bernie's (1989) 
Film in which two guys go to Bernie's house for the weekend, which 
is perfectly encapsulated by the title. Excellent. Couldn't be better. 

Named correctly or incorrectly? Correctly
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Okay, just wanted to jump on quickly and do a Q&A about hantavirus. I know there's a lot of speculation out there but hopefully I can clarify a few details and maybe put people's minds at ease
Q: What is hantavirus?
A: I don't know yet. I only heard about it an hour ago so I haven't had time to look it up.

Q: How is it spread?
A: Again, no idea. 

Q: Could it turn into a pandemic?
A: Not too sure.

Q: What symptoms should I be looking out for?
A: I don't know what the symptoms are but please be vigilant for all of them, whatever they may be.

Q: What is the incubation period for hantavirus?
A: I don't know what that is.

Q: Is there a vaccine?
A: Not that I've heard but I haven't asked anyone. I could try asking my dad but he wouldn't know either.

Q: Should I be worried?
A: Maybe. It's hard to say for sure.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Didn't want to have to do this but here's my statement regarding the UAE's decision to withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+
Sir Michael
Statement Regarding UAE's Withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+

28/4/26

As many of you will by now be aware, the UAE today announced its decision to withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+.

Knowing, as I do, the way that scurrilous rumours can rapidly spread online, I wish to get ahead of the speculation by making it clear that I had no involvement in the UAE's decision. This was a choice made solely by the leadership of the UAE. They did not seek my counsel at any point and nor did I offer it. To be very clear, I did not influence this decision in any way.

Indeed, even if I had been consulted – which I was not – I would have found it very weird given that they've never consulted me about anything before. Then, if they continued to insist, I would have made it clear that I was a terrible choice of consultant given that I don't know what OPEC and OPEC+ are. Nor am I certain that I know what UAE stands for and where it's located. I think it's in the Middle East but I can't check because I misplaced my map of the world sometime before Christmas. I know it's somewhere in the house but I can't find it. I've looked almost everywhere (except for the storage boxes in the attic but I really don't think it would be in any of those because they’re mostly Christmas decorations and such). Also, if I had got a call from an unknown number in the Middle East, I wouldn't have answered it. I never answer calls from unknown numbers anymore. There's just too many scam calls these days. Something should definitely done about that if you ask me. Anyway, basically what I'm saying is that it would have been insane for the UAE to ask for my advice on this decision and, even if they did, I would have said no because I don't feel my career in a local grocery shop has properly prepared me to advise on major geopolitical issues.

To conclude, I reiterate that this was a decision that had nothing to do with me. I hope you can all believe me. 

Michael Cunningham
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Here's a helpful guide on this issue for anyone who needs it
Similarities and Differences Between a Bald Eagle and a Human Baby

Similarities
- No teeth
- Not capable of flight in the first ten weeks after birth
- Are not the same as golden eagles
- Not particularly skilled in the ancient art of origami
- Uninformed about the causes of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870
- No appreciation for Renaissance paintings
- Unwilling to clarify their position on nuclear proliferation

Differences
- Bald eagles typically travel alone whereas human babies are usually accompanied by a parent/guardian

How to Tell Them Apart
As we can see, there are far more similarities than differences between bald eagles and babies so the tell-tale sign is whether or not they're travelling alone.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Really not sure this needed its own Wikipedia page but it's interesting information nonetheless
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
My full review of Crime and Punishment. If you ask me, this Dostoevsky person has a big future ahead of him/her/them
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Titanic was a pretty successful film but with a few alterations I believe it could have been even bigger. Here are the eight changes I would make:
8 Changes I Would Make to Titanic (1997)

1. I would add eight extra cast members. I don't know what roles they would play but acting is a precarious profession so it would be good to employ more people. 

2. Change the name of the film from “Titanic” to “Boat.” This would make it more popular because it would attract interest from fans of all boats, not just fans of the Titanic.

3. Change the name of Jack Dawson's character to Jack “Simon” Dawson and then make the main plot about why his parents chose to give him that middle name (we eventually learn that it's because his deceased grandfather was called Simon).

4. Change the setting to a different ocean.

5. Insert a 45-minute scene in which we see the damage caused to the iceberg because it's important for viewers to understand there were two objects impacted by the collision that night.

6. Fewer deaths (would make it a more upbeat film).

7. The sinking scene goes on too long and doesn't really add anything to the story so I would cut that out.

8. The final scene would see Jack being dramatically rescued from the water by a mystery character on a jet ski, who is revealed to be his grandfather Simon (he faked his own death for unexplained reasons).
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Okay, everyone's been asking why I'm not on Artemis 2 so I thought I should just address it once and for all and then we can all move forward
Reasons Why I'm Not on Artemis 2

- Am prone to travel sickness on journeys of more than 75km and I'm almost certain the moon is further away than that.

- I don't know any of the other astronauts and I don't think they know me either so we probably wouldn't have anything to talk about.

- Would have missed Gogglebox. I know I could have watched it on Catch Up when I got back but I feel it's one of those shows that's best enjoyed as it airs.

- I don't really believe in the moon as a concept.

- Worried I might be put in charge of the controls which could lead to my lack of training being exposed.

- Told my dad I had a shoulder injury to get out of helping him to mow the lawn on Tuesday so he would have found it suspicious if he saw me taking part in a major space mission the next day.

- Wasn't sure if I had to provide my own spacesuit and felt like I had left it too late to ask the people at NASA for clarification.

- Have a dental appointment next Wednesday and didn't want to miss it because it's a very busy practice and it usually takes weeks to reschedule.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Meant to post this 500 years ago but I got sidetracked. Hopefully, though, it can still prove useful to anyone who finds themselves in this situation
How to Escape If You're Ever Forced to Walk the Plank by 16th Century Pirates

1. Ask to exercise your legal right to speak privately with your lawyer. Pirates may be bloodthirsty barbarians but they still have to abide by the law

2. Your lawyer will hopefully be able to find a loophole in 16th century maritime law that can be used to undermine the pirates' case against you (if not, you should hire a new lawyer)

3. Most 16th century pirates hoard their treasure instead of using it to assemble a team of expert legal advisors so they probably won't be able to successfully dispute complex maritime case law

4. This will hopefully result in the charges against you being dropped 

5. The pirates will probably then offer to sail you safely back to shore as they will feel guity about wrongfully trying to make you walk the plank. Tell them there are no hard feelings and wish them well on their next pillage.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Thinking of becoming an oceanographer? Here are the facts about the Pacific Ocean that you will need to know
7 Facts About The Pacific Ocean That You Won't Believe

Pictured: Water (one of the main ingredients of the Pacific ocean)

1. The Pacific Ocean is one of the top 11 largest oceans on Planet Earth!

2. The amount of water in the Pacific would fill more than 26 medium-sized buckets.

3. It would take a strong swimmer OVER AN HOUR to swim from one side of the Pacific to the other!

4. Julius Caesar was never farther than 100,000km from the Pacific Ocean at any point in his life.

5. Producers decided not to film the 1962 movie "Lawrence of Arabia" in the Pacific Ocean as they felt it did not look dry enough on camera to plausibly resemble a desert setting.

6. Computer experts advise against dropping your laptop in the Pacific Ocean, claiming that "it is unlikely to function as well afterwards."

7. There are currently no plans for the Pacific Ocean to be renamed "The Atlantic Ocean" as it is thought this could lead to confusion.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
If you were transported back in time, how would you find out what year you're in? Here are the 3 main methods
How to find out what year you're in if you're transported back in time

The Dinosaur Method
-Look around you. Are people being chased by dinosaurs? If so, it is somewhere between 250 and 65 million years ago

- To narrow it down further, check the news headlines. Are there any reports about an asteroid that's on an imminent collision course with Earth? If so, it is much closer to 65 million years ago

The Pompeii Method
- Find the nearest internet café and book a flight to Pompeii. When you get there, walk around the city. If everyone is alive and well, it is pre-79AD
- However, if you notice that everyone is screaming in terror about the massive volcanic eruption that is currently destroying the city, it is the year 79AD and you should immediately call a taxi to take you back to the airport

The Battle of Hastings Method
- Check to see if The Battle of Hastings is in progress. If it is finished or has yet to start, it is probably not 1066
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Okay, the Strait of Hormuz is in the news so just wanted to jump on quickly and do a Q&A about it. Hopefully this will answer some of the questions people are asking and maybe dispel some of the myths
Q&A: The Strait of Hormuz

Q: What is The Strait of Hormuz?
A: I don't know yet. I haven't had time to look it up.

Q: Where is it located?
A: Again, I haven't found that out yet but I'll probably have some time next week to do some research so hopefully I'll have more information then.

Q: How many ships usually pass through it per annum?
A: Hard to say. Probably a few.

Q: What happens to the global economy if ships are unable to sail through it for weeks or months??
A: Not too sure. 

Q: Is there an alternative shipping route that could be used?
A: Ok, I definitely made a mistake doing this Q&A before I had a chance to research the subject. I could ask my dad, I guess. He might know. Hang on.

Ok, I asked my dad and he doesn't know either. He's useless at stuff like this.

Q: Is this worse than the oil crisis of the 1970s?
A: Hard to compare the two because I don’t know anything about either.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
One of my favourites. Even though I still think I should have got the job
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Here's a universal conversion chart that's very easy to remember. Hopefully it proves useful
Easy-to-Remember Conversion Chart

Gallons to Litres	1 Gallon	=	1 Litre
Pounds to Kilos	1 Pound	=	1 Kilo
Fahrenheit to Celcius	1°F	=	1°C
Inches to Centimetres	1 Inch	=	1 Centimetre
Feet to Metres	1 Foot	=	1 Metre
Miles to Kilometres	1 Mile	=	1 Kilometre
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Here's what today's Premier League fixtures would look like if every team was named after the most common atmospheric gas in their town/city
Nitrogen vs Nitrogen (12:30pm KO)
Nitrogen vs Nitrogen (3pm KO)
Nitrogen vs Nitrogen (3pm KO)
Nitrogen vs Nitrogen (3pm KO)
Nitrogen vs Nitrogen (5:30pm KO)
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
As a history buff, I thought it would be interesting to pick random years throughout time and take a look back at what happened on this day
What Happened on This Day Throughout History?

On this day in 1,643,891,281BC: 
Couldn't find any information about this day as there was no 
recorded history back then.

On this day in 3,391,004BC: 
Same problem with this year unfortunately :( 

On this day in 264,741BC: 
I don't believe this. Can't find anything for this day either.

On this day in 2,938,603,818: 
Ok, this has been a disaster. In hindsight, I probably should have 
selected some specific recent years myself rather than letting an app 
choose them at random. Major mistake on my part. Hopefully 
it's still been informative, though.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Statement regarding tonight's final 💔
Sir Michael
Statement Regarding Winter Olympics Speed Skating Final

18/2/26

To whom it may concern,

It is with a heavy heart that I publish this statement.

This evening sees the final of the men's Short Track Speed Skating at the Winter Olympics and it is with a heavy heart that I must announce that I will not be competing in it. Please be assured that I have not taken this decision lightly but, for the following reasons, I believe it to be the right one:

- I do not own a pair of skates and feel this would put me at an unfair disadvantage.
- I don't know which direction I'm supposed to skate around the circuit and I would feel very embarrassed if I went the wrong way.
- I've got a check-up with my dentist at 9:15 tomorrow and I don't want to risk not being back in time because it's a very busy practice and it takes ages to get a new appointment. I have suggested that they should hire an additional dental hygienist but so far they have not listened.
- The other skaters might be angry at me for not competing in any of the qualifying rounds.
- I've just checked what outfit speed skaters wear (skin-tight onesies) and I don't think I have one of those and I would feel awkward asking one of my competitors if they have a spare suit that I could borrow.
- I don't know if it's a communal changing room but I have unusually small nipples that I'm a bit self-conscious about and I don't want the other skaters to make fun of them.

I know some people will be disappointed by this news but I ask that you accept my decision and not try to change my mind. Furthermore I ask that you all accept the result of the race and do not discredit the gold medallist's achievement just because he didn't beat me. That is not his fault and he deserves respect regardless.

Thank you and good luck to all the competitors in tonight's race.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Been doing some research to find the most popular date ideas for Valentine's Day in every country in the world. Some interesting findings here, imo
Map of the world with the following key:

Yellow: Throwing M&Ms at each other from across a supermarket car park
Red: Taking it in turns to hold aloft a medium sized fish
Grey: Other

All countries are in grey.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Why won't it let me upload my world-renowned horse drawing? This is not something I can just recreate. That's like asking Michelangelo to redraw The Creation of Adam
The most beautiful drawing of a horse ever created by mankind
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Public statement regarding recent events
PRESS RELEASE

Sir Michael Responds to Criticism of Recent Lee Harvey Oswald Biography

I wish to address the controversy surrounding my recent biography of Lee Harvey Oswald. I believe the book to be a tour de force, with some fascinating insights into his life. Unfortunately critics and readers strongly disagree, with many calling it “the worst book ever written” and “the work of an idiot.” Amongst the cruel jibes, one criticism in particular has been repeatedly raised:

“Why on earth does he make absolutely no mention of the JFK assassination in a biography of Lee Harvey Oswald?”

My response is simple. I made the decision not to mention the JFK assassination for the same reason I chose not to mention the Titanic in my biography of Captain Edward Smith: I just don't see how these events are relevant. Lots of things happen in the course of a person's life and it would be impossible for me to include absolutely everything. I chose to focus on other things instead, such as Oswald's penchant for cinema and Smith's impressive facial hair, and I stand by those choices.

I hope this draws a line under the controversy once and for all as I will not be commenting further on this matter. It is time to look forward, not backwards.

Speaking of which, I am excited to announce the release of my next biography, which is a detailed look at the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. It will be released in the autumn and I am pleased to report that it contains no mentions of Waterloo, the retreat from Moscow or either of his two exiles. I did not consider any of these events important enough to supplant the sixteen chapters I've written about his taste in headwear.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Never forget that manners cost nothing. If you see a business advertising a job and you don't want it, do the right thing and let them know. Businesses always appreciate knowing who's not available to appoint.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Want to know if your brother is on a horse or not? These are the signs to look for.
How to Tell if Your Brother is on a Horse

1. Look through your brother's bank statements and see if he has recently hired or purchased a horse. If he has, the chances of him now being on a horse just increased considerably.

2. Check where your brother's feet currently are in relation to the ground. If they're a few feet off the ground and separated by the width of a horse, there is a chance he might be on a horse.

3. Sneak into your brother's bedroom and read his diary. If last night's entry mentions that he's got a horseriding appointment today, there is a strong possibility that your brother is now on a horse.

4. Ask your brother if he'd mind you sitting directly behind him. If he says "no, there's enough room for both of us on this horse," that could be a sign that he is currently on a horse.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Self-help books are popular. Cookbooks are popular. So if I can combine the two, I will undoubtedly become the most successful author of all-time. Here's my first recipe
Turkey, Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne

Serves: 2-3
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ingredients: avocado oil, 1 small onion (chopped finely) 2-3 garlic cloves (chopped finely), 100g frozen spinach, 1 free-range egg (beaten), 5000g turkey mince, 100g ricotta, 200g lasagne sheets, 300ml tomato pasta sauce, 50g grated cheese, sea salt and black pepper

1. Begin to heat the tomato sauce in a saucepan on a low heat.

2. Add the avocado oil to a frying pan on high heat and cook the onions until translucent.

3. Next, add the garlic for 2 minutes and then add 5000g of turkey mince.

4. Next, ask yourself if the preceding instructions sound right. They don't, do they? 5000g of turkey mince is insane. And why are you cooking the sauce first? And do you really think you can make lasagne in 30 minutes? That's ridiculous. These are clearly not helpful instructions so why have you been following them? 

5. Have you always been someone who blindly follows instructions from people who claim to know what they're doing? Do you think this stems from the relationship you had with one or both of your parents? Do you have a history of subjugating yourself to people you view as authority figures?

Recommendation: Forget about making lasagne and work on your assertiveness instead. You are your own person but you're letting other people control your life. Make lasagne later. Start making the new you now.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Not quite but it did manage a very creditable second place at the end of 2025 so 11th place fans are very excited about what the future might hold
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
It's time to settle this age-old debate once and for all with a careful analysis of the facts
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Everyone wants to know what strategy I'd use to win if I was cast on The Traitors. Well, that depends on whether I was a traitor or a faithful but I am confident I have the perfect plan to win as either
My Foolproof Strategy to Win The Traitors (as a traitor)

I would wear a green traitors' cloak to breakfast one morning. But doesn't that make me look like a traitor? Absolutely not because I would then reveal that it's a knock-off cloak which I bought from a dubious street vendor nicknamed Contraband Craig. I would then take out my real traitors' cloak and compare the stitching of the two garments, proving beyond doubt that the knock-off cloak is a bootleg. This would throw my fellow players off the scent because they would assume that an actual traitor has no need to purchase an inferior quality cloak on the black market. I would then put both cloaks away and march serenely to victory. 

Afterwards, I would donate a significant portion of my prize money to Contraband Craig so that he can finally go legit. My Foolproof Strategy to Win The Traitors (as a faithful)

I would refuse to tell my fellow players my name. If my name cannot be written down, I cannot be banished or murdered. “But couldn't they just write a description of you instead?” you ask. No, they couldn't because I would be constantly changing my appearance. If someone writes down on their board, “the weird guy who's dressed as Abraham Lincoln and carries a huge bag of disguises with him at all times,” I will simply remove my stovepipe hat and replace it with a beanie (a hat that has no association with Abraham Lincoln whatsoever) and that person's vote will be discounted. 

Afterwards, I would donate a significant portion of my prize money to a street vendor named Contraband Craig as a way of thanking him for selling me hundreds of bootleg costumes at a suspiciously low price.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Cloud computing is the technology of the future so you need to understand it if you want to succeed in business. Here are the 6 facts you need to know
Cloud Computing
The 6 Facts You Need to Know

1. To understand, cloud computing, think of a briefcase with dozens of files in it. Just imagine what that would look like. Got it? Good! Well, cloud computing is the exact opposite of that.

2. Several moderately successful businesspeople use cloud computing, including a landscape gardener in Estonia and a guy I went to school with who sometimes wears a hat.

3. Some experts predict that by the year 2100, over TWO HUNDRED different files will be stored on the cloud!

4. Peregrine falcons are the fastest creatures on Earth and can travel at 200 miles per hour.

5. Sorry, I accidentally pasted a fact about peregrine falcons into number 4 and I don't know how to delete it. That was intended for a different project that I'm working on about peregrine falcons. It is not related to cloud computing so please disregard.

6. The mix-up with the peregrine falcon fact has caused me to lose my train of thought and I have now forgotten what the final fact was going to be. Sorry about that. Hopefully I will remember it soon.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
There are 6 known facts about every animal (except dolphins, for which there are only 5). Here are the horse facts
Horses: The 6 Facts You Need to Know

1. The fastest thing in the world is either the speed of light or a horse. 
Scientists have not been able to determine which is faster yet because 
they are both very fast.

2. A horse can run faster than a man. Therefore, getting a piggyback 
from a man will not fully prepare you for the speed of horseriding.

3. Most horses are unable to read so if you wish to communicate with 
a horse, don't waste your time writing a note or sending an email.

4. The majority of horses have no concept of time. So if a horse neglects to wish you happy birthday or happy Christmas, don't take it personally.

5. I heard a rumour once which claimed that horses have x-ray vision and it enables them to see through 3 layers of clothing. I don't know if it's true but I always wear 4 layers of clothes when there are horses around, just to be on the safe side.

6. Horses struggle to walk up and down flights of stairs so if you need 
something from upstairs, it's faster to get it yourself.
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Trying to decide what to watch over the weekend? Hopefully my review of some of the biggest movies of the last twelve months can help 👍
Michael's Movie Reviews for 2025

- One Battle After Another
Review: Didn't get a chance to see this one unfortunately.
Rating out of 9: n/a

- Avatar: Fire and Ash
Review: Hadn't see the previous Avatars so didn't feel ready to watch this one yet.
Rating out of 9: n/a

- 28 Years Later
Review: Was going to watch this but did something else instead.
Rating out of 9: n/a

- Sinners
Review: Saw an ad for this but didn't see the actual film itself.
Rating out of 9: n/a

- Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Review: Wasn't interested in watching this one, tbh, so I didn't.
Rating out of 9: n/a

- Weapons
Review: Meant to watch this but then I forgot to.
Rating out of 9: n/a

- F1: The Movie
Review: Good idea to make a film about a keyboard button but haven't seen it yet.
Rating out of 9: n/a

- Superman
Review: Planned on watching this today but decided to write this review instead.
Rating out of 9: n/a
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
The numbers are in and I can finally reveal the end-of-year stats for 2025: - Congrats to fans of the Assassination of Julius Caesar! 🗡️🏆 - 11th place up to 2nd place ⬆️ - Pompeii vs Mt Vesuvius makes the top 4 🌋 - The human ear finishes in Jth 👂 - Enthusiasm/Shoes finally makes it into the top 9b 🤯
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Just been reading back over my resolutions for 2025 and it looks like this has been a very successful year for me!
Michael's New Year's Resolutions for 2025

- Don't hold any large pieces of furniture above my head for more than 8 hours at a time ✅

- Avoid getting trapped in a submarine with a celebrity horse ✅

- Say the word “the” at least once during July ✅ 

- Don't cross the Indian Ocean unaided ✅ 

- Try not to discover any new planets and/or galaxies  ✅

- Refrain from interfering in the trade negotiations between Canada and the Mercosur bloc ✅
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Sir Michael @sirmichael.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
If I was the manager of a hotel, I'd offer visitors an extensive range of Do Not Disturb door signs which include exceptions for very specific occasions
Four hotel door signs. 

The first one is red and reads, "DO NOT DISTURB (unless you bring good news regarding my nephew's battle with athlete's foot. It would make my day to hear that his feet are less itchy than they have been in recent months)"

The second one is blue and reads, "DO NOT DISTURB (unless you've just seen a really cool cloud formation and you think I'd like to check it out. In that case, I don't mind being disturbed at all)"

The third one is green (I think - I'm extremely colourblind so I'm not certain) and reads, "DO NOT DISTURB (unless there's a local production of Grease that's about to go on stage but the actor playing Danny Zuko is ill and the director thinks I'd be an ideal stand-in. In that case, let me know at once)"

The fourth one is maybe purple (again, very colourblind) and reads, "DO NOT DISTURB (unless you have evidence that clears my name of suspicion in The Case of The Hat Bandit, in which several hats were stolen from the heads of people in my town between 2001 and 2005. It has never been solved).
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