It's Natalia Tena from Game of Thrones. Her band is called Molotov Jukebox so I guess it's one of their videos.

I've just scandalised a middle aged admin lady by responding to the question " are you looking forward to Christmas?" with an honest "no, not really"

Lady deodorant often better as it is commonly odourless.

This is the one I use to mask the smell of a particularly egregious shit, so it has somewhat odd connotations for me.

If you're Leeds way, again, by the by, and fancy a beer, hit me up.

I'm there every fortnight picking up and dropping off the youngling but it's usually a fleeting visit.

Having said that late afternoon one Sunday for a swift one before returning back is more than feasible?

Rajesh brought me an Amazon Echo last night on his little scooter and I thought of you, mypsy.

A friend of mine has two Google Homes in his house. I was amazed that you can say "OK Google.. Broadcast.." and then whatever you say next, will be played out of the other Home on the network. Ace!

Can you put them next to each other and set up a catastrophic feedback loop?

You should find out next time you visit!

I like the buildup to Christmas much more than the actual day, I think.

Lady deodorant often better as it is commonly odourless.

Lady deodorant often better as it is commonly odourless.

Every Christmas I end up with a box of Panettone, either through secret santas or the generosity of well-intentioned neighbours. Every Christmas I nibble away at it like a mouse because I don't want to waste food and appreciate others' kindness but would far rather be gnawing on some cardboard.

Or skip the toasting.

Oh my god, its amazing. It’s amazing +1 with butter. What’s WRONG with you?!??

I'm with Kern - I never liked it.

Perhaps I've been eating it wrong all these years?

Can't get enough stollen, mind.

I stand on the island of the unknown, as I don't think I've ever tried stollen or panettone, although something with marzipan cubes in it does sound rather good.

Love Stollen, panettone is too "dry" for me, needs more fruit.

The heck?

Toast it, put (salted) butter on it. It’s amazing.

Panettone is a bit shit.

My rigorous vetting process to see if I like cake:

Step 1: Is it cake?

I like it.

I used to think like this, but then I came across the most unholy courgette cake. Nobody liked that. I believe it went in the bin. (after about 15 people had tried it, none managing to finish even a single slice)