At my Wits' End

@witsendfr.bsky.social

285 Followers 348 Following

A Tyke, no longer in the land of Tykes, in fact no longer in the country that surrounds the land of Tykes and NEVER likely to return. He/Him/It or whatever you like. A Centrist with Left Leaning tendancies - never Right Wing - ProEU, anti-Isolationism.

Rockall Isle Rock & Bird sh1t.
Guillotine Use: A table displaying three social classes with corresponding percentages and descriptions: 1. **Middle Class (Bourgeoisie)**: Approximately 20% to 25%. Description: Merchants, lawyers, and civil servants caught in political factionalism. 2. **Nobility / Aristocracy**: Approximately 8% to 10%. Description: Former nobles who remained in France rather than fleeing abroad. 3. **Clergy**: Approximately 6% to 7%. Description: Priests and nuns who refused to swear allegiance to the state church.
Image shows a promotional graphic for Jonathan Harvey, a British comedy writer, producer, and political satirist. It features his photo, along with sections detailing his major writing credits, philosophy on skepticism and humor, and his campaign efforts in Clacton. Key points include an emphasis on democratic engagement and questioning authority. The design incorporates blue and yellow elements, with a structured layout presenting his credentials, philosophy on political engagement, and campaign goals.
A man holding a sign that reads "For Treason. Remoaners to the Gallows" alongside an illustration of a gallows. The sign defines treason as "the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government." The background appears to be an outdoor location at night, with faint lights and buildings visible. The man has light-colored hair and is wearing a dark jacket and a cap.
A man holding a sign that reads "For Treason. Remoaners to the Gallows" with an illustration of a gallows, standing outdoors at night. The background shows faint outlines of a building and some light sources. The man has a slight smile and is wearing a dark jacket and a cap.
Andy Burnham about to do an Eric Morecambe glasses waggle.
An Antonov An-12 aircraft landing on a grassy runway, with trees in the background and clear skies. The plane, painted in a white and light blue color scheme, has two engines mounted on the wings and is marked with the registration UR-CBG.
Weather forecast for Sunday, December 7: Temperature of 41°C (RealFeel 42°C) with a high UV Index of 9.0 (unhealthy). Conditions are mostly sunny and very hot, warning of dehydration and heatstroke if outside for extended periods. Wind is coming from the east at 11 km/h, and risk of precipitation is at 0%. RealFeel Shade is 39°C.
A stylized movie poster featuring a robotic figure with a metallic helmet and armor set against a cosmic background. The Earth is visible in the lower portion of the image. Above the figure, the text reads: "THEY HAD FIVE YEARS TO PREPARE" followed by "SO DID HE." At the bottom, the title "BINDPENDENCE DAY" is prominently displayed, with the subtitle "BY-ELECTION" below it.
A digitally created poster featuring a metallic figure wearing a helmet and a cape, standing prominently over planet Earth as seen from space. The title "BINDPENDENCE DAY" is displayed in large, bold letters beneath the figure, with the words "BY-ELECTION" beneath it. Above the figure, the text reads, "THEY HAD FIVE YEARS TO PREPARE" followed by "SO DID HE."
A colorful political poster featuring "Count Binface," a candidate for Clacton. The top of the poster includes the slogan "One Man. One Bin. One Chance to Save Clacton," along with a playful illustration of Count Binface wearing a bin as a hat. The manifesto lists humorous promises, such as capping the price of a croissant, abolishing VAR in football, and inviting European countries to join the UK. The poster emphasizes a light-hearted approach to politics with phrases like "A Manifesto That Makes Sense, Even If the Hat Doesn't.” The bottom encourages voting for Count Binface and highlights honesty, humor, and common sense in politics.
A colorful political flyer promoting Count Binface for Clacton. At the top, it features bold text: "ONE MAN. ONE BIN. ONE CHANCE TO SAVE CLACTON." Below, Count Binface, dressed in a superhero costume and a bin lid, is depicted holding a bin. The flyer includes a list of humorous manifesto points, such as capping prices on croissants and ice cream, abolishing VAR, and restoring cycling rights. The bottom encourages voting for Binface, stating, “Vote Binface. Because the alternative is Farage.”
An illustration of a fictional creature named Tyrannofascipiscis histrionicus braggadocius, resembling a fish with a caricatured face that appears angry or expressive. It features a noticeably inflated cranial crest and is surrounded by bubbles, representing its defensive mechanism. The background is dark, enhancing the creature's visibility, and there is a caption below stating the specimen's origin and a disclaimer about resemblance to living persons. A red "DO NOT TAP THE GLASS" warning is in the bottom right corner.
A colored weather radar map showing precipitation and lightning activity in a region that includes the areas of Angoulême, Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnière, Confolens, and L'Isle-Jourdain. The map features areas of varying intensity represented in purple, yellow, and green, indicating different levels of rainfall.
A cartoon-style illustration of a character dressed as an archer in a forest, wearing a green outfit and a feathered cap. He is poised to shoot an arrow from a bow, with a quiver of arrows on his back. In the background, shadowy figures are partially visible among the trees. The setting is lush with greenery, including trees and ferns, with a pathway winding through the forest. A small backpack is placed on the ground nearby.
A bar chart titled "Your Age at UK Prime Ministers' Inaugurations with Quadratic Trend Line." The x-axis lists the names of UK Prime Ministers: James Callaghan, Margaret Thatcher, John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, and Keir Starmer. The y-axis represents age, ranging from 0 to 60. Blue bars indicate the age at which the individual was at each Prime Minister's inauguration. A dashed red line represents the quadratic trend.
Map of France showing weather alerts for today and tomorrow. The first map represents today's alert with areas in red and yellow, while the second map shows tomorrow's alert in similar colors. An exclamation mark icon and the text "Vigilance météo" indicate weather warnings.
Hourly weather forecast showing temperatures ranging from 39°F to 43°F, with sunny conditions and minimal cloud cover from noon to 7 PM, and 0% chance of precipitation.
A delivery person wearing a green uniform and cap, labeled "LETTUCE DELIVERIES," stands outside a black door with the number 10, smiling at a man in a white shirt and tie peering out. The delivery person holds a crate filled with fresh iceberg lettuce. The scene takes place outside a building with a plaque that reads "DOWNING STREET SW1."
A delivery person in a green uniform with "LETTUCE DELIVERIES" on the back is holding a crate of fresh iceberg lettuce outside the door of 10 Downing Street. A man in a white shirt and tie, looking surprised, is standing in the doorway. The scene features the door number and a sign indicating the location of Downing Street.
A delivery person wearing a green jacket with "FRESH GREENS DELIVERED" on the back is carrying a crate filled with cabbages towards a black door marked with the number 10. The delivery person is looking towards someone inside the doorway, while a speech bubble above them says "Delivery for Keir..." A second individual, dressed in a suit, is partially visible inside the doorway.
A delivery person in a green shirt and cap, labeled "LETTUCE DELIVERIES," stands in front of a door at 10 Downing Street, holding a crate filled with wrapped iceberg lettuce. A man in a white shirt and tie leans out of the door, looking surprised. The scene is set in an urban environment with decorative railings and a stone façade.
Weather forecast table for the postal code 16500 in Charente, Poitou-Charentes, France on Sunday, June 21.
GLORIOUS TURRET TOSS... A large explosion at an industrial facility is depicted, with intense orange flames and billowing black smoke rising into a cloudy sky. In the background, other buildings and structures are partially visible, and scattered greenery is present in the foreground.
An unofficial statement from FIFA, presented on a blue background. The text humorously discusses the organization's relationship with a controversial figure, suggesting that their situation is preferable and implying it might be their last World Cup. A FIFA logo and an icon of a trophy accompany the text, with a note that reads "SEEMS LEGIT" at the bottom right.
A map depicting the flight route of ten Alpha Jets from the Patrouille de France, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence. The route includes stops in France, Scotland, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, and ends in New York. Flight dates are indicated next to each location, with a jet icon and the French tricolor flag on the path.
A bag of Bret's BBQ-flavored potato chips with a label indicating a 60% discount on the second item. The design features an image of potato chips and a bowl, with the text "SAVEUR BBQ FLAMBÉ AU WHISKY."
A cartoon illustration depicting a series of comic strips on a flip chart. The first panel shows four men, possibly at a beach rally, with the caption "When the MAGA beach rally gets a choreographer...". The second panel is titled "UNISON LEAP!" with the men jumping in sync. The third panel, labeled "THE FINGER-GUN CHORUS LINE!", shows them playfully pointing with their fingers. The fourth panel features "THE SYNCHRONIZED SEAGULL KICK!" with the men performing a kick. The final panel reads "MAKE SHORELINES GREAT AGAIN!" with the men standing together in front of ocean waves, posing enthusiastically.
A comedic illustration depicting a beach scene with multiple cartoon characters, all dressed in matching blue shirts adorned with stars and red hats. They are dancing in unison, entertaining a crowd of beachgoers. In the background, there are umbrellas and people relaxing on the beach. The panels feature captions: "WHEN THE BEACH RALLY GETS A CHOREOGRAPHER..." and "MAKE SHORELINES GREAT AGAIN!" The characters have cheerful expressions, and seagulls can be seen in the sky.
A colorful cartoon illustration depicting multiple identical characters, all wearing red baseball hats and matching outfits with stars, dancing joyfully on a beach. In the first panel, the characters are moving in synchronized steps while beachgoers watch. Subsequent panels show variations of the characters dancing in different poses, with seagulls flying overhead and waves crashing behind them. The bottom panel features the text "MAKE SHORELINES GREAT AGAIN!" emphasizing a playful, humorous tone about beach activities.
A sign reading "COURTESY WATER COLLECTION POINT" with an exclamation mark icon, and another sign below it indicating "IN," placed near a black car and a traffic cone in a parking lot.
A long, thin insect resembling a stick is positioned on a textured beige wall, blending in with its surroundings. The insect has elongated legs and a slender body, showcasing a grayish-brown color.
Air Transat advertising showing it's cheaper to fly to a country than watch them play in the World Cup.