You may have noticed what divisive times we’re living in. Extremes of opinion are splitting families and friends. Here are just a few examples: Trump v Clinton Brexit v Remain Masks v No masks Vaccination v Non-vaccination Russia v Ukraine We’re living in an age of fake news, anger and Read more…
I spoke to Shelle Rose Charvet, author of Words That Change Minds, about how to use the language of influence in your copywriting. Watch the 20-minute recording here, with my added commentary in the titles to enhance your viewing pleasure.
This parody song by ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic might be 10 years old but the message is still relevant.
My brother, Patrick Barrie, is World Singles Tiddlywinks Champion (it’s true)! He gets a mention in this entertaining chat about tiddlywinks. Listen from about 30 to 43 and discover delicious jargon such as squidger, squop, and the John Lennon Memorial Shot. https://audioboom.com/posts/8037509-no-such-thing-as-tiddlywinks-in-the-wild-west
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic explains (in song) why corporate jargon and mission statements are usually so pointless. The style is a parody of the ’60s folk-rock supergroup, Crosby, Stills & Nash.