Good morning. In the long history of the First Edition Compendium of Things That Annoyed Me From The Previous 12 Months, also known as FECOTTAMFTP12M, also known as the Thingies, people have often asked me: you seem like such an easygoing guy, Arch. Why the rage? Where’s it coming from? What gives? It’s Christmas!
To which I notionally reply: are you trying to get on the list, mate? Stop saying “what gives”, you’re not in a sitcom. Don’t confuse a pathological aversion to personal conflict for genuine bonhomie! Also, read the list. Where is the lie??