tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932742811429691204.post1116978707356066015..comments2023-03-24T02:40:47.729-07:00Comments on Tears Before Bedtime: Abiding Syntaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17823547879691712173noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932742811429691204.post-29402438600270234372013-04-18T18:58:35.017-07:002013-04-18T18:58:35.017-07:00This is my favourite blog post you have done. Seri...This is my favourite blog post you have done. Seriously man. Best. I always wondered what it was EXACTLY like when you worked in the factory, and there is no doubt whatsoever that you have made it vividly clear. And fucking hysterical. Keep at it!Michael The Arsenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932742811429691204.post-33870449957711997482013-04-15T13:53:05.276-07:002013-04-15T13:53:05.276-07:00This blog is just so fucking Dioufy its almost har...This blog is just so fucking Dioufy its almost hard to comprehend. <br /><br />The blog was its usual hilarious self. Your description of the employees brilliant, your poor (to put it mildly)relationship with your line manager was eloquently worded. I loved the way you went through in minute detail the task you had to do just to emphasize how mundane and repetitive it really was and of course once again done in a funny and engaging manner.<br /><br />There is of course one thing worse than working in the biscuit factory. I think you described the unwrapped biscuit armageddon quite nicely and it would be simply deplorable if a biscuit wasn't wrapped in the proper way. I'm actually shaking just thinking about it so I'll swiftly move on. As you say "you'd better have your biscuits stacked the correct way, because if you don't it will be literally impossible for humanity to ever contemplate enjoying a biscuit again".<br /><br />I liked most that you had this great ability to make a serious point and yet make this funny and accessible which is quite a talent. I think in particular your last paragraph should be rammed down the throats of people of people who are fortunate and/or to their credit talented enough to have ever avoided having to work in such an institution. It will be a healthy reminder to some of just how fortunate they are and for the last paragraph alone some of the most prominent, powerful and rich people in this country should read this blog to appreciate the lifestyles of others. I don't mean to politicize this blog though so I'll leave it at that. <br /><br />The other thing I'd say was very engaging was your description of clumsiness in the role. Anyone who has ever had any job and who isn't the most successful, talented, eloquent, lucky person ever (in which case fuck them) has made mistakes and or had what could be perhaps most nicely labelled 'a transitional phase' in getting used to the job and I thought the way you worded this when you said "My initial accidents and screw-ups were met with a sort of cheerful tolerance, later: weary resignation, and in due course: barely disguised irritation" was very good.<br /><br />So yeah to conclude it was alright I guess...pint? <br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14981582275200033741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932742811429691204.post-2604224318157097652013-04-15T02:44:43.401-07:002013-04-15T02:44:43.401-07:00Wow, I was taken on an emotional journey there...I...Wow, I was taken on an emotional journey there...I laughed aloud at your descriptions - particularly poor Gordon and the tea, and I wept at your anguish and torment with this cruel assembly-line production. Truly great writing Callum. Loved it.<br />I also especially enjoyed the picture of the wee dog at the end. And the caption. :)<br /><br />Tessa Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932742811429691204.post-27818287397206374252013-04-14T17:49:53.942-07:002013-04-14T17:49:53.942-07:00Loved it :) best one yet! Love that Tourette's...Loved it :) best one yet! Love that Tourette's Guy made an appearance, and couldn't help but laugh at the thought of you all being showered with tea. Been looking forward to part 2! (And Pride and Prejudice is better, for sure).Rachel Wildersonnoreply@blogger.com