The Ramblings of a Fuckwit

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March 2012

23 posts

Draw Something - WOW!

I have just been reading a report HERE about The Future of Mobile. Very interesting stuff but the three slides that blew me away the most were focused on Draw Something: Draw Something launched in February – SIX weeks ago. [when report was written] It’s the #1 app in 79 countries. It’s been downloaded 20+ million times. It generates $100,000+ of revenue per day. It has 12+ million users a...

Meeting a real knight

Last night I went to see Bingo - a play about the last days of Shakespeare. This isn’t my usual Monday night entertainment (ANTM!) and I completely forgot I had a ticket for it until my mum asked me on Sunday who I was going to play bingo with when she saw my calendar. But the reason for me going? Sir. Patrick. Stewart! For those of you who know me, you’ll know that I’ve been...

#BandofBrothers Birthday

Today is the birthday of Freddie Joe Fansworth. He was a technical advisor for the HBO mini-series Band of Brothers and also portrayed a medic in Bastogne and a trooper on a horse in Carentan.

#BandofBrothers Birthday

Today is the birthday of Marc Warren (@marc_warren_) who portrayed Pvt Albert Blithe in the HBO mini-series Band of Brothers.

#BandofBrothers Birthday

Today is the birthday of Matthew Leitch (@MatthewLeitch) who portrayed SSgt Floyd “Tab” Talbert in the HBO mini-series Band of Brothers. One thing that stuck out for me came from his brother […] He [Talbert’s brother] said “Whenever something was bothering him, he would pull down his lower lip.” It was just a maneurism he did. And there’s a scene, just before we go…...

#BandofBrothers Birthday

Today is the birthday of SSgt. Joseph Toye. Sergeant Joseph D. Toye was an American soldier with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division during World War II. Toye was portrayed in the HBO mini-series Band of Brothers by Kirk Acevedo (@kirkacevedo).

Band of Brothers T-shirts

NOW ON EBAY!! Band of Brothers - Easy Company names mens T-shirt Band of Brothers - Easy Company names ladies T-shirt Totally customisable. Many colours. Many sizes. Please message me if you have any questions. Thank you! CURAHEE!

#BandofBrothers Birthday

Today is the birthday of SSgt Darrel “Shifty” Powers. Staff Sergeant Darrell C. “Shifty” Powers was a non-commissioned officer with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division during World War II. Powers was portrayed in the HBO mini-series Band of Brothers by Peter Youngblood Hills (@gldnfish).

#BandofBrothers Birthday

Today is the birthday of Shane Taylor (@tinker_t). He portrayed Cpl Eugene Roe in the HBO mini-series Band of Brothers.

Band of Brothers T-shirt

I’ve had some questions about the Band of Brothers T-shirt I made for @squeaky_the_pin recently, specifically, am I selling them? I will be selling them on eBay at some point but if you’d like to request one in the meantime then please message me and I’ll give you my e-mail address. This version has a front and back print with the names on the front and the Easy Company spade...

#BandofBrothers Birthday

Today is the birthday of Sgt. Frank Perconte. Technician Fourth Grade Frank J. Perconte was a non-commissioned officer during World War II with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division in the United States Army. He was portrayed by James Madio (@JamesMadio) in the HBO mini-series Band of Brothers.