117. Hot in, So hot in here, So hot in

Sweating_FinalThe song ‘Hot In Here’ was off the American rapper Nelly’s 2002 second album Nellyville. It was a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, #4 in the UK and top ten in many other countries. It became his signature song, winning him the Grammy Award for Best Male Rap Solo.  As of today it has also had 172m views on YouTube. It is as catchy and head nodding as it was 20 odd years ago.

What’s the connection? Just sit and relax your little head as we’ll get there in due course.Read More »

115. Hobnobs and Bourbon’s

Cookie Monster USAT_1478046170218_6692962_ver1.0The British comedian, Peter Kay, has a famous sketch where he describes the Hobnob biscuit as the hardman of the biscuit world. Whereas other biscuits like Rich Tea cry, wither and then quickly disintegrate in a hot cup of tea the hard nut Hobnob is the commando of the biscuit world. It will stay intact and dare the tea drinker to ‘bring it on’. I try not to swear if I can. I used to swear like a trooper when I was younger so it can still be a challenge at times. I am going to swear in this blog a lot so ‘biscuit’ will be the new swear word of choice.Read More »