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Domestic Quirks: Why Do We Turn the Radio Down When We’re Looking for a Parking Space?

Domestic Quirks Why Do We Turn the Radio Down When We're Looking for a Parking Space? You're circling the car park for the third time. Tension is building. Somewhere ahead,…

DaveThomas July 25, 2026

AI & Technology Trends Internet Marketing Small Business Tips

Your Brand’s New Job Interview: Getting Recommended by AI Chatbots

Your Brand's New Job Interview: Getting Recommended by AI Chatbots You ask ChatGPT (or your preferred AI service) for a decent pair of running shoes. It doesn't send you a…

DaveThomas July 24, 2026

Everyday Mysteries Humour Psychology & Behaviour

Why Do We Do That? Why Do We Always Think the Other Queue is Moving Faster?

Why Do We Do That? Why Do We Always Think the Other Queue is Moving Faster? You've done it. Everyone has done it. You assess the queues at the supermarket…

DaveThomas July 23, 2026

Digital Marketing Ecommerce Social Media

Social Commerce: Why Your Customers Are Buying Without Ever Leaving the App

Social Commerce: Why Your Customers Are Buying Without Ever Leaving the App Scroll through TikTok or Instagram lately and you'll notice something: the "shop now" button isn't sending anyone anywhere.…

DaveThomas July 22, 2026

Football Grumpy Old Man Humour

GOM World Cup Diary #41 That’s All Folks…

GOM World Cup Diary #41 That's All Folks... Whatever Happened To Enjoying The Ride? Well... That's it. The flags have been folded away. The shirts have gone back into wardrobes.…

DaveThomas July 21, 2026

Football Grumpy Old Man Humour

GOM World Cup Diary #40 Champions At Last!

GOM World Cup Diary #40 Champions At Last! Whatever Happened To Knowing Your Place? There comes a point in every football tournament when one team has to stop talking about…

DaveThomas July 20, 2026

Football Grumpy Old Man Humour

GOM World Cup Diary #39 Third Place? Who Cares?

GOM World Cup Diary #39 Third Place? Who Cares? Whatever Happened To Being Pointless? Well... That's told me. After spending yesterday wondering why on earth the World Cup still bothers…

DaveThomas July 19, 2026

Football Grumpy Old Man Humour

GOM World Cup Diary #38 One Game Left…

GOM World Cup Diary #38 One Game Left... Whatever Happened To The Journey? It's funny how quickly four weeks can disappear. When the World Cup kicked off, it felt as…

DaveThomas July 18, 2026

Football Grumpy Old Man Humour

GOM World Cup Diary #37 Third Place… First Loser?

GOM World Cup Diary #37 Third Place... First Loser? Whatever Happened To Knowing When It's Over? I've never really understood the Third Place Play-off. Perhaps it's just me. After all,…

DaveThomas July 18, 2026

Football Grumpy Old Man Humour

GOM World Cup Diary #36 They Think It’s All Over…

GOM World Cup Diary #36 They Think It's All Over... It Is Now! There are some football commentaries that become part of our national vocabulary. Kenneth Wolstenholme gave us the…

DaveThomas July 17, 2026