A roundup of the news

There’s been a whole lot of bad news recently, but I was super excited this week to hear they’re doing a remake of An Officer and a Gentleman. Here’s the promo pic

Can’t wait to see it.

And it’s heart-warming that someone who has been a woman for only two years has been nominated for Woman of the Year. It’s such a huge weight to put on anyone’s shoulders, but I’m sure Lia Thomas’ shoulders are up to the task

Meanwhile in the UK we’re saying goodbye to Boris and trying to decide who our next prime minister should be. Penny Mordaunt is one of the hopefuls, but realistically she probably doesn’t stand a chance

As more and more people seem to be dropping dead, mostly from over-vigorous shaking of their duvets, or gardening, a timely reminder has been issued that we should try our best to remember our loved one’s last words

This week Reddit banned the slur of “groomer” which has prompted some angry reaction

A campaign to use the term “hair sniffer” instead of groomer seems to be gaining support.

The comedian Lee Hurst has long been a strong proponent of alternative medicine and this week he outlined the case for its efficacy against covid.

5th booster?
It’s not vaccination anymore is it?
It’s acupuncture
(Lee Hurst)

The pushback against discrimination continues, with people waking up to the critically important social issue that cows are usually called female names. It’s one of those appalling injustices that has hitherto completely slipped under the radar.

Disney are feeling the pinch too. They’re suffering from pushback against their program of hair sniffing and have recently announced budget cuts. Their new costumes for Sith Lords are uninspiring - but they’re doing their best

The internet porn site PornHub has had to invest in new servers since their new series went viral

As Pride Month ended and White Straight Pride Month began, some people were furious at the overtly sexual nature of some of the marches

But things are improving and the launch of the new official bathroom signage is very welcome

And if you like twerking at babies, there are car parking spaces just for you

New initiatives for primary school sex education have been announced - and it’s about time. Hair sniffers of the world unite!

Finally, on a personal note, I’m pleased to announce that my refresher course on toxic masculinity went well

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