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A new podcast exploring the cultural phenomenon of widespread disappointment. www.sodisappointedpod.com All episodes are available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Happy #WorldBookDay, and in celebration, here is a picture of a book.

My book, in fact. I'm sure children everywhere are going to school dressed up as it.

05.03.2026 08:03 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry! That was such a negative answer

What’s happening to Eurovision is tragic.

It was the best night of the year, in my opinion. Better than Christmas

01.03.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh yes, but that strays from disappointment into β€˜inhuman / criminal’ territory.

It’s on the list, but it might be looked at later when we have a longer and clearer view of the horrible mess it’s in. Or maybe when it sorts itself out.

Other than that it would be a miserable episode

01.03.2026 14:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh. Wow. Yes. That is a very rich vein to mine, isn’t it?

So many people will have stories, but I saw the lovely Chrissie Hynde wheel Shane McGowan out on a stage in a wheelchair at a gig in Dublin to attempt to perform and my heart sank so low. I didn’t need to see him like that. No one did.

01.03.2026 14:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! Soul-crushing is wonderful.

I’ve had similar experiences in Rome, Paris, Venice and Cairo.

What is the answer to millions thronging to the β€˜must see’ places and making them unbearable ?

01.03.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

We are *definitely* using this and you are very welcome as a guest.

Thank you so much.

01.03.2026 13:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Why are we even bothering??

01.03.2026 13:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m now thinking about that (now famous) clip of Bowie talking about the internet and what it might do to us, or what we would do to it.

And, yes, the horror of *needing* social media while fully understand how manipulative and corrupt it is.

01.03.2026 12:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes!! There’s definitely something here!! Thank you!

01.03.2026 12:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Sphinx is staring directly at a KFC.

01.03.2026 12:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. That’s an excellent idea

01.03.2026 12:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh! Like a Tomorrow’s World / Jetsons’ / Star Trek / Back to the Future future?

We have NOT! That is brilliant

01.03.2026 12:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I just made a β€˜whoooooooo’ noise

Holy shit. That would be a hell of a journey.

Thank you!

01.03.2026 12:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Can you give us some examples?

01.03.2026 12:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, like the New Coke thing?

And here in Scotland the big argument over making Irn Bru with less sugar?

01.03.2026 12:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Terry, Paul and Wendy are working on episode themes for season two of So Disappointed…

Do *you* have any suggestions of people/things that have disappointed society??

We will NOT be giving time to people who have done/said horrific/inhuman things.

They love attention, they’re not getting ours.

01.03.2026 12:15 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 2
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Terry, as you can see, is ecstatic that the Green Party won the by-election.

It can feel like everything is a political priority, but, without a planet that can sustain us, nothing actually matters.

27.02.2026 10:04 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Terry, as you can see, is ecstatic that the Green Party won the by-election.

It can feel like everything is a political priority, but, without a planet that can sustain us, nothing actually matters.

27.02.2026 10:04 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is just brilliant!

And if you’d like to know what this gorgeous little animation has to do with Elvis, then listen to the Overshadowed episode of So Disappointed

audioboom.com/posts/882508...

23.02.2026 20:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I did not β€˜get’ Elvis.

I didn’t understand why some people were obsessed with the man.

I understand now. Please go see this film.

It’s also making me think of Paul and me talking about the β€˜wow’ signal in this…

audioboom.com/posts/882508...

21.02.2026 11:41 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Terry *loves* consequences…

Now do the rest of them!

19.02.2026 19:29 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Terry - who isn’t even a real person - was So Disappointed to find their account is most aligned with British Left Wing Politics - which isn’t even a real thing anymore.

(Seriously, though, Terry is nothing BUT a socialist, Terry would do a solidarity fist but their arms are baked in place)

09.02.2026 16:09 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry!!!!

09.02.2026 09:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Glad you liked it, Kevin!

08.02.2026 16:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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ROCK ME AMIDALA!!

Yes, it’s day eight of Terry’s seismic #StarWars odyssey, but who should they transform themselves into next? Only YOU can decide.

Thanks to @votesforoysters.bsky.social for this splendid suggestion!

08.02.2026 16:09 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

This costume was requested by So Disappointed star guest @winklesbloke.bsky.social - sorry for the wait, Simon!

07.02.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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We missed Terry’s Star Wars cosplay saga yesterday and we are so sorry!

It also took a few days to get this costume right!

It’s still not as slimy or threatening as I’d like it to be, but here’s Terry the Hutt!

07.02.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Ooooh that would be fairly easy to do! Watch this space

06.02.2026 11:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We have not! I’ll add it to the list. Thank you

06.02.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks to @ollyollyoxenfree.bsky.social for this suggestion

05.02.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0