When the new normal hitsyou won’t be expecting itWhen the new normal kicksyour ass’ll feel the effects They were days like any otherbefore the new normal struckThey were days of libertybefore the fear of the bug When the new normal strikesfacts are uncertain, hit or missWhen the new normal bitesyour mind’ll feel the stress They […]
The Temple of Legend (also known as The Addict’s Quest) The Addict’s Quest for the unnameable begins at home amongst the unphotographable lusting after unknown inspiration with a thirst for something beyond imagination. The Addict confronted by Zombies who mock his quest with swords of jest wading through the Unthinking Swamp leaving Deadman’s Land far […]
Some people have said, I shouldn’t have said what I said – But I stand by my words. Every error I might have made Will make my wisdom stronger in the longer. Some people have said, I shouldn’t wear the clothes that I wear – But I stand by my deeds, Every misadventure I’ve made […]
Brexit, Brexit, Brexit – I’m sure we are all tired of hearing about it – I titled the exhibition Truth and Power: Paintings from the Brexit Era – because I was under the misguided notion that Britain was going to leave the EU on the 29th of March – and I was hoping that we […]
1. Power is Competence – the ability to do – to get things done – 2. Power is through People – either groups – or communication networks – whispers and memes on the midnight tides – 3. Power is naked when its sheer violence and brutality – but that isn’t really power – that’s force […]
Although the official position on ghosts is that they are exiles who have imposed statelessness upon themselves and the royal “we” is no longer concerned about them in any way, this is untrue. Since ghosting became illegal, an entire bureaucratic department of Civil Citizens has been set up and is devoted to tracking down what […]
Even though it’s illegal many people possess a License to Hate. Generally such licenses are issued by algorithm, but can be executively administrated. They can be revoked at a moment’s notice, without warning. Knowledge of such licenses is not known to the general public. This helps ignite conspiracy theorists who cannot ascertain why some civil […]
“We need a new Tzar,” the guest commentator drones on. “A Crime Tzar. Someone to take care of the bureaucratic nonsense. Really cut through the chaff and then make a difference on the streets. Someone that can really put an end to all these terrible incidents we’re hearing about almost every day now.” […]
The Showrunner hates, with steaming fury, the franchise and the fans. Brain not working properly because anger is at peak, crimson levels. “How dare they!” The production team are hushed, eyes to the ground, unwilling to respond whilst the Showrunner is tirading. “How dare they boycott the franchise! What is wrong […]
Brendan Pickett Writes... 