I had a call from a scammer the other day.
Me: “Hello.”
Scammer: (Heavy Foreign Accent) “Hello. This is Tom Smith from Microsoft Support. We are seeing a lot of virus activity coming from your device.”
Me: “Oh no. My device? Are you sure?”
Scammer: “Oh yes, Madam. We have many reports.”
Me: “Oh, jeez. How can I fix it?”
Scammer: “It’s okay, Madam. We can help you right now. Are you in front of your device?”
Me: “Yes. I was just about to use it. I’m glad you called.”
Scammer: “Good, Madam. Please push the Start button.”
Me: “I think it’s already on.”
Scammer: “Okay, Madam. Now click on Control Panel.”
Me: “I don’t see that.”
Scammer: “Do you see a bunch of information above the Start button?”
Me: “Yes.”
Scammer: “That is your Control Panel.”
Me: “Wow. I didn’t realize it had a name.”
Scammer: “Yes, Madam. Now press Internet Options.”
Me: “I don’t see any Internet options. I don’t think I bought that feature. This is just a cheap one.”
Scammer: “All devices have Internet, Madam. Press the Start button again.”
Me: “Okay. Same as before.”
Scammer: “That’s fine, Madam. We will restart your device. Please turn it off.”
Me: “Um… I don’t know how. I’ve never turned it off. It kind of just stays on.”
Scammer: “There must be an off button. How do you stop it when it’s running?”
Me: “I usually press the big button.”
Scammer: “Okay, Madam. Press that button.”
Me: “Okay.”
Scammer: “Is your device off?”
Me: “No. The door popped open.”
Scammer: “Door? Is there a disc inside?”
Me: “No. There’s a burrito.” 🌯
Scammer: “Why is there a burrito in your computer?”
Me: “Computer? I thought you said this was microwave support.” 🙆🏻♂️😂
Click. ☎️🤗
The Audience Republic Best Regional Production Award goes to 13 Going On 30 The Musical at Manchester Opera House!
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@Matt_Pinner Absolutely! We’d go 5-6 miles away on our bikes or just stay “safe” locally building dens in the park, wading in ponds, exploring derelict buildings and climbing trees. There were huge groups of kids that stuck together, safety in numbers!! Horrifies me when I think of it now 😭
For our Songbirds: Part 1 of our Hadestown Holiday Series. ❄️ 'Baby, It's Cold Outside,' performed by Dylan Wood, Desmonda Cathabel, and Tarek Merchant of #HadestownUK.
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Musical Con returns to ExCel in 2026.
Celebrating its 5th year, it will take place over the weekend of 17th & 18th October.
Tickets are on sale now from https://t.co/pL81xFz1Iy
@Tim_Ward07@Arsenal Do you mean The Angel (North London Forever) Moll told me it was written by a fan, a love letter to his hometown and football club 🤷♀️
⚡️ 5 electrifying years
⚡️ 2,000 performances
⚡️ 2.2 million dreamers
#BackToTheFuture will play its final show at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End on 12th April 2026, before it begins a National Tour of the UK in October 2026.
Hurry - book your tickets yesterday! 🤓