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willswideweb http://www.willswideweb.com Stuff found on the internet. It’s not a blog, okay? Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:59:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 en This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site. Elsewhere on the internet (2009-07-11) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-11/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-11/#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-11/

Yesterday

1:03pm I’m certain there’s a tacit agreement between hairdressers to angle the sink so it feels like your neck is breaking when washing your hair.

1:50pm @chrisphin If you want, I could keep the offcuts and send them to you along with some glue so you don’t feel so left out.

8:54pm Initial excitement about going to the fair and reliving childhood memories has subsided now it’s pissing it down. Dodgems will have to wait. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-11/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-07-10) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-10/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-10/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-10/

Yesterday

11:36am Batteries running low on wireless keyboard, don’t have any spares. Hoping they’ll last long enough to finish this revie

12:06pm Finally. Ditch the videos on YouTube and skip straight to posting angry comments: http://www.randomyoutubeinsult.com/

12:58pm @huddlesuz Shh. You’re not meant to talk about iPhone battery life - check your contract, section 12.1 paragraph 4

4:32pm Verified Twitter accounts now live. Now, if only I could find a better example than Tila Tequila. http://twitter.com/officialTila ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-10/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-07-09) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-09/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-09/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-09/

Yesterday

11:22am It took everything I had not to click on http://www.eternalmoonwalk.com during that conference call. (via @tewy)

4:34pm If you are going out but leaving the dog at home, probably best NOT to set the burglar alarm #imafuckingidiot

7:12pm @shinykatie s’ubtle

7:23pm Things I wish I’d spotted before posting ‘hook it up, sit back and enjoy your own personal enema’ certainly sets a different scene to CINema

8:30pm Need a Blu-ray to test something and all I can find is 10000 HD DVDs. Only now do I truly appreciate how Alanis Morissette felt 13 years ago

Today

12:03am BT Vision: you’re a bit pernickety but without your on demand goodness I’d have totally missed Britain’s Tightest Person. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-09/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-07-07) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-07/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-07/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-07/

Yesterday

10:04am Yes. I think this is a perfectly fair and reasonable analogy: http://bit.ly/4v9JBY

3:03pm I should totally love shopping on Tottenham Court Road, but I absolutely fucking hate it. Which makes me feel sorry for normals on here.

4:23pm I think we need to revisit that idea about a national umbrella proficency test.

4:39pm That three quid to park at the station may have seemed completely frivolous when it was sunny, but who’s dry (and smug) now, huh? ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-07/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-07-06) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-06/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-06/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-06/

Yesterday

9:13am I no longer have to get up at 6am, but I’ll have to find a way to subsidise the £28 a day food allowance to which I’ve become accustomed.

9:22am RT @TheLordAlmighty: Even I couldn’t get tickets to the Michael Jackson memorial #MichaelJackson

11:41am Okay, now I want some jelly RT @luckyvoice Video about the launch of Lucky Voice Brighton. It features a Jellymonger: http://tr.im/r3cD

11:44am RT @Coopinho: I’m dead proud of the all-new http://www.electricpig.co.uk/ website, and everyone who helped make it happen. Well done Cups!

12:01pm This is almost certainly the last Wimbledon thing I’m going to post. For this week, anyway. http://bit.ly/SOsBH

1:29pm Love when review laptops only come with continental plugs. Actually, I love being able to moan about review kit again. Tech, I’ve missed you ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-06/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-07-05) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-05/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-05/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-05/

Yesterday

9:41am Today’s priorities: have some Pimms, do a feature on the final. In that order.

11:55am http://twitpic.com/9dw68 - It’s the final countdown…

6:02pm I may not know much about tennis, but I do know I can’t go home until this match is over.

6:20pm Place your bets: which will go on longer. This match or transfering DV copies of all the vids we’ve done between mine & @susiweaser’s Leyio?

9:47pm Our 50th Wimbledon video is on the server and we are outta here. Thank you SW19 and good night. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-05/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-07-04) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-04/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-04/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-04/

Yesterday

9:44am Not sure what I’m most excited about: that I just spent over an hour in the museum for free or that they’re still serving fried breakfast.

11:33am Feeling a little nostalgic doing high quality exports of all the Wimbleon vids we’ve done. I think the tears are slightly freaking Susi out.

3:18pm OH (at WIMBLEDON) Person 1: Where is she? Person 2: Watching the tennis.

6:26pm One. More. Day.

9:16pm If you have champagne in the fridge, it’s someone’s birthday + they’re within touching distance it’s ACTUALLY against the law not to open it ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-04/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-07-03) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-03/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-03/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-03/

Yesterday

10:33am I’m hoping it’s just badly applied suncream, because if Wimbledon’s given me a white beard I’ll be really cross.

6:24pm Go on … Andy?

6:33pm Filming from under the big screen looking up the hill. Only way I can keep track of the score is via the iPhone app.

Today

6:27am Today is brought to you by the letter Y and the physical object awning. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-03/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-07-02) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-02/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-02/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-02/

Yesterday

10:33am Now I’ve spent the time to teach my phone how to spell absofuckinglutely I fully intend to capitalise on that investment. Absofuckinglutely.

3:25pm We need famous Andys for who’s your favourite Andy voxpops after Murray/Roddick match. We have Crane, Peters and Handy. Any more?

4:18pm Wow. Turns out this is the best Twitter game EVA. Thanks everyone. Tune in Saturday for an all new Who’s Your Favourite Roger.

9:20pm If the abandoned wheely bin and post sticking out the door weren’t big enough clues I was out all day the catalogue on the step should do it

9:32pm @katediamond Let me know if you work it out as I’m working Saturday too, so the sooner it’s over and done with the better.

9:52pm Just put a shitload of ice in my beer. It’s like being back in Taiwan cept the ice probably cost the same as one Taiwan Beer. Maybe even two ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-02/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-07-01) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-01/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-01/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-01/

Yesterday

1:42pm @susiweaser Ah - so THAT’S who that was. I did wonder why you kept touching him.

6:03pm RT @fixvid: Never let the fact that Angus Deayton doesn’t want to talk to you get in the way of an interview http://bit.ly/cnAA3

8:14pm On my way to PCW wake. Once I find a free parking space in soho. That’s not gonna take long, right?

8:20pm Woohoo! I’m actually parked within sight of the red tower of despair. It’s what PCW would have wanted. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/07/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-07-01/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-06-30) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-30/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-30/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-30/

Yesterday

12:28pm Can’t find hot cider anywhere onsite at Wimbledon. Think my body might be about to go into relapse.

4:42pm @Pocketlint That’s crazyness. You’re going to tell me they don’t put any alcohol in cider ice lollies next. What about vodka jelly?

9:00pm And yet I leave Wimbledon now tonight and there’s no one still playing. Honestly these tennisers are so fickle. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-30/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-06-29) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-29/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-29/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-29/

Yesterday

11:39am Death in a roll or botcholism bap: there’s definitely a marked decline in the quality of the catering facilities outside the festival gates.

1:18pm OH: I thought that sign said antisocial behaviour will lead to explosion. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-29/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-06-28) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-28/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-28/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-28/

Yesterday

11:40am Quo.

12:48pm There’s nothing else for it, we’re just going to have to drink.

4:31pm Either three quid to recharge my phone is a total bargain or I’ve just had my phone stolen and paid for the privilege. The suspense.

6:17pm Score! Found bar of Imperial Leather by the taps. Feel almost as refreshed as staying in a hotel sleeping on a mattress made out of kittens.

7:15pm Can’t help but think that Ladyhawke sounds a bit like a euphemism for hoo-ha.

9:13pm Turns out the only Nick Cave song I know is that Kylie one and he didn’t even play it. If I’m honest I think I preferred him in Con Air.

Today

2:08am Torrential rain prevents tonight’s Michael Jackson Memorial Fire. Probably a good thing as it’d be hard to keep up once I get back to London ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-28/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-06-27) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-27/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-27/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-27/

Yesterday

11:38am Rolf.

12:30pm There’s nothing else for it, we’re just going to have to drink through the sun.

10:26pm Pendulum: you’re overly formulaic but I still love you. De-na-na-na de-de-de-da-dah.

Today

1:20am If Michael Jackson does rise again tomorrow, then you’ll be sorry. Just sayin. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-27/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-06-26) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-26/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-26/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-26/

Yesterday

12:58pm There’s nothing else for it, we’re just going to have to drink through the rain.

1:21pm @photogirluk Down at the main stage not far from the cider bus. Prolly hanging round here until Metronomy/Little Boots over at John Peel

3:20pm Wear waterproof trousers and if you need to put something in your proper pockets it looks like you’re putting it in your pants.

3:23pm N.E.R.D are L.A.T.E.

3:57pm N.E.R.D may be telling fibs about this being the biggest audience they’ve played, but it’s definitely the whitest, most middle class crowd.

5:07pm OH: There was a band called the Jackson Five. He was in it. Then he died.

8:17pm It’s like Lady Gaga and Goldfrap have had a pissing contest all over the other stage.

8:35pm In other news: girl in the skin suit and mankini FTW!

8:51pm No, scratch that. The guy in the Compuserve tshirt is my new favourite.

Today

2:25am Head torches are seriously under rated in everyday life. It’s like having your very own full beam.

2:47am I’ve met up with so many people I actually know at Glastonbury already that I can probably stay in for the most of July. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-26/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-06-25) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-25/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-25/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-25/

Yesterday

11:40am Brill-yant. Have about 20p for the whole of Glastonbury as the only cash card I have with me has stopped working. Thanks HSBC, thanks.

1:36pm @huddlesuz I’m not sure they actually have banks this far into the countryside. I think they still operate on the feudal system here.

2:14pm How much would it cost to courier the rest of my stuff from the car to the campsite?

4:14pm New plan! Drink all the wine then we don’t have to carry it. Added bonus: can no longer walk even if we wanted to.

7:06pm Yeah, so thunder. That’s not the best start to a THE SUNNIEST GLASTONBURY IN FIVE YEARS.

9:26pm Boys: it’s raining. No one will think less of you if you put your top back on. Some might even be grateful

9:58pm @clashcityrocker E17 have been pushed back to half ten. Apparently Brian Harvey demanded a supersize jacket potatoe before going on.

11:04pm Not sure who’s loudest: East 17 or the crowd. It’s a close run thing.

Today

1:06am So. What colour should I change my profile pic to if I want to both support democracy in Iran and commemorate Michael Jackson?!? Tricksy. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-25/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-06-24) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-24/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-24/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-24/

Yesterday

10:38am @CupCate There’s some extra special footage of @susiweaser doing her best grunt. I’m trying to think of a suitable bounty not to release it.

5:43pm It’s the dogs that I feel sorry for. http://twitpic.com/8ag5b ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-24/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-06-23) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-23/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-23/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-23/

Yesterday

9:36am Today’s primary Wimbledon task: see if the £28 daily press pass food allowance is accepted at the Pimms stall. It’s practically fruit salad.

11:07am RT @fixvid: Wimbledon extra: what we all really want to know is what Alesha Dixon thinks of Susi’s shoes http://bit.ly/dUOLE

1:02pm @ianbetteridge We’re creating video for the official Wimbledon site as @fixvid

3:14pm Finding a Union Jack at Wimbledon to film really shouldn’t be this hard. It’s like people think it’s tacky or summut. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-23/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-06-22) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-22/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-22/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-22/

Yesterday

10:00am That bit in Being John Malkovich where Malkovich goes into the portal - substitute Wimbledon and that’s basically me for the next two weeks. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-22/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-06-21) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-21/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-21/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-21/

Yesterday

1:15pm iPhone says no service yet TweetDeck is receiving updates. Hope I haven’t accidentally downloaded the whole of Twitter to my phone again. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-21/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-06-20) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-20/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-20/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-20/

Yesterday

11:23am Plumped and rotated sofa cushions. If I go quiet there’s a very real possibility I’ve tipped up and slipped down the back of the sofa.

3:11pm Glastonbury supplies successfully purchased. Question is, whether they’ll survive the week or go the same way as the peanuts. And the vodka. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-20/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-06-18) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-18/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-18/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-18/

Yesterday

10:27pm I didn’t dream it. The onscreen keyboard on the Samsung Jet is in Comic Sans. And I called it the Samsung Jest by accident yesterday.

10:35pm @katebevan The video I’m editing now will be up on The Register at the weekend so you can see with your very own eyes then.

Today

5:53am A little piece of me dies everytime I have to get up before 7am. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-18/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-06-16) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-16/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-16/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-16/

Yesterday

1:52pm Highlight of Wimbledon day 2: remembering to put on suncream if you’re going to be outside all day. The downside: I smell like holidays. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-16/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-06-15) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-15/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-15/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-15/

Yesterday

10:36am At Wimbledon qualifying trying to blend in among the sporty types. If I’m honest, the jeans probably aren’t helping.

7:19pm To top off an already pretty random day, I’m now driving round Battersea park trying to find the Samsung press event.

9:40pm Love driving straight through the centre of London at night. Mostly because it feels like you’re playing some sort of hyper-real video game. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-15/feed/ Elsewhere on the internet (2009-06-13) http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-13/ http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-13/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:59:59 +0000 Will http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-13/

Yesterday

3:53pm What’s the best way to get paint out of hair? Specifically, dog hair. ]]> http://www.willswideweb.com/2009/06/elsewhere-on-the-internet-2009-06-13/feed/