The grooming gangs scandal has rocked the public, and instead of focusing on investigating it, the Government has chosen to investigate… Elon Musk’s tweets? That’s right! According to the Mirror, the Government’s counter-extremism unit is probing Musk’s social media posts to see if they pose a risk to Britain. They’re worried his “rants” could spark violence. But it’s strange—why are they focusing on him instead of, say, the grooming gangs or the politicians who are dodging an inquiry? It seems like they’re more concerned about Musk’s influence than addressing the real issue.
And it’s not just our Government. The entire Western Left seems to be in a panic over Musk. Humza Yousaf, former First Minister of Scotland, says Musk needs to be “stopped,” calling him one of the world’s most dangerous men. Even European Commission officials were keeping a close eye on Musk’s livestreamed interview with the leader of the AfD party, checking to see if it broke any EU laws. It’s almost like the Left is more upset about Musk’s views than the problems he’s bringing to light. Maybe that’s because he’s exposing their own hypocrisy, not just the scandals. They’re scared—probably because Musk is doing a better job of calling out their failures than any opposition party could.
Comedy in 2024: Laughter Under Lock and Key
Back in 1949, the BBC had some pretty strict rules for comedy, like banning jokes about lavatories, immorality, or effeminacy. These rules might seem old-fashioned now, but guess what? Today’s comedy gatekeepers are even stricter.
Take the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, for example. The organizers have put together a “Code of Conduct” that all participants, including comedians, have to follow. It’s all about creating a “safe, positive, and inclusive space.” Comedians have to be careful about what they say, making sure not to offend anyone with “derogatory remarks” or “discriminatory behaviors.” The festival even expects artists to acknowledge that bigotry is “entrenched” in society.
Now, you might be wondering, can comedians even tell jokes anymore? They’ll have to carefully walk the line between funny and safe. Who knows? You might hear something like: “Why did the chicken cross the road? To join a protest against the apartheid state of Israel.” Or: “An Englishman, an Irishman, and a Scotsman walk into a bar… and they all hold each other accountable for their country’s past.”
It looks like comedy in 2024 has a whole new set of rules—and it’s not all that funny.
A Baby Named Lucifer: What’s in a Name?
Here’s a headline that’s sure to be hard to top: a couple in Redcar has named their baby son Lucifer—and they’re puzzled by the backlash. According to Jess Bell, the boy’s mom, people from older generations have been telling them, “You can’t call him that! What will happen when he’s at school?” But the parents are sticking to their guns, explaining that they didn’t name their son after the devil. They just loved the meaning of the name, which is “light-bringer”—something the little one has certainly done for their lives.
Interestingly, the baby was born in delivery room number six, and then taken to room six. Maybe the number 666 was a little too coincidental for some people. But hey, we’ll take the parents at their word—this is just a story of loving parents picking a unique name for their son. Still, I’m keeping an eye on the birth announcements. Who knows? Next we might hear about little Beelzebub or Prince of Darkness joining the family!
