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I know we're trying to avoid politics in the humour thread, but .... Andy Serkis reading Donald Trump twitter comments in Gollum's voice? - It's about the 4 minute mark in the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64mWOoj68qo

Oh dealing with bureaucracy is a wonderful thing. Especially when it's bright, perky, friendly and completely unhelpful while appearing to be helpful. "I'll look into this for you and let you know." Call back - "Oh, I'm afraid you'll have to do x to get into this" Try to do X, get a different person "Oh no, that won't be possible. What you'll have to do is this..."

For the comments from the cheap seats...

I'm sure I've seen a couple of those done in that mass of d20 open source gaming.

Heh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_mKY2Vz-3M

A high school sophomore spotted Secretary Mattis' phone number on a released white house photo. He called the number, asking for an interview for his school paper. Chaos gave him one. MIHS Islander - Full transcript : James Mattis Interview

“How much experience do you have robbing banks?” he said. “Um,” I said. “What’s the statute of limitations for bank robbery?” He thought for a moment. “I don’t think there is one.” “Then none. I have no experience robbing banks whatsoever.”

Urban Fantasy tends to be viewed as more of the slide towards Dresden Files, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the pulpy modern day with magic. Also, a big setting for the supernatural romance area of literary creations. White Wolf tries to view itself as more the gothic horror branch rather than pure urban fantasy. Edit: Although when you look at it, pretty much every one of White Wolf's World of Darkness setting was an angsty metaphor for teenager. (Note, not to say that can't be fun. - Except Wraith, that was monumentally depressing)

To be fair, I try and throw a few things in here because I really don't want to take that politics seriously.

Today, I shall gather up some mojo, go in to talk to the course leader about any preparation I can undertake before semester starts and I return as the somewhat creepy mature student to university. Then see if I can chase up 15 year old records for evidence to provide to the student loans company. Depending on how my mood is going, I might further look into getting back into some driving lessons over the next few months. I'm kind of amused that my provisional driving licence is still valid 17 years on.

And since we do seem to have a fair batch of forum posters from that area...

Hap and Leonard. One of those exclusive Amazon Prime 6-episodes a season show. A slight touch of crime noir with a touch of humour and quirkiness. Set in the late 80's in the Deep South, James Purefoy as Hap, a former 60's activist and ex-con, and Michael Kenneth Williams as his best friend, Leonard, the openly gay black Vietnam vet. The first season has one complete story arc: Shortly after losing their jobs, Hap's ex-wife turns up (played by Christina Hendricks) in the role of femme fatale tempting them to join in a hunt for sunken treasure - a bank robbery that went wrong and disappeared into the swamps. Cue a group of washed up activists, a murderous duo, and a dead local sherrif's deputy. Shenanigans ensue.

You mean something like... <insert shifty eyes> Alpha Protocol Plus? Edit: Sniped to the point...