Jacki Badger

Freelance writer, tearoom haunter, overambitious knitter. The Debrief, Refinery 29UK, Betty, The Mary Sue, Independent Voices, Den of Geek etc.

[Jacki Badger @jackibadger]

@davidfordisdead just watched your Easyworld lockdown livestream. Oh, the nostalgia. Oh, that stuff is not 19yrs ago. Oh, I refuse to be that old.

[Jacki Badger @jackibadger]

This is such a good thread. This isn’t about erasing history, it’s about not glorifying a pretty shitty man.

[Prof Kate Williams 💙 @KateWilliamsme]

People who say - authorities should take statues down after discussion. Yes. But it isn't happening. Bristol'sbeen debating #EdwardColston for years and wasn't getting anywhere. In 2018, it was agreed that statue would bear a plaque noting his involvement in the slave trade. BUT

[Andrew Cotter @MrAndrewCotter]

Just while I wait for them to have an actual rematch.

[Jacki Badger @jackibadger]

In the ultimate “middle class lockdown with a toddler” move, I seem to be making Tidmouth Sheds out of an M&S food box.

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@OddSocksAlex I’ve just got two Mac ones and they go EVERYWHERE. I don’t understand it.

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Lipstick wearers: how the hell do you make it stay on your face?

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Also, how does Angel get her hair to stay that bright? And how has Dick managed to cultivate such a magnificent beard? They’re like a far superior version of me and Badger.

[Jacki Badger @jackibadger]

I’ve got really into Escape to the Chateau and all I can think is what a nightmare it’d be to live with that much deep water around and two small children.

[Natalie Sedacca @nataliesedacca]

Switched up one of my running routes a bit to help the distancing & came across these awesome cat shaped hedges

[Jacki Badger @jackibadger]

(Incidentally, rest of the top 5:
2. Work drinks
3. Sunny summer picnics
4. After a toddler has screamed in your face all day
5. Eurovision)

[Jacki Badger @jackibadger]

If I had to make a list of times it sucks to be a recovering alcoholic, “during a global pandemic” would go straight in at number one.

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Man it’d be good to take the edge off.

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Been watching The Test on Amazon Prime. I really, really enjoy Justin Langer kicking a bin in frustration and then immediately tidying up after himself.

[Jacki Badger @jackibadger]

Potential corona, day seven. When does it END?!

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I’m so glad the 3yo has learnt how to ask Alexa to set a timer

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Started watching Tiger King, because...well, I'm coeliac and can't bake sourdough. Got to get in on the lockdown trends somehow.

[Jacki Badger @jackibadger]

@jimsyjampots @SaturdayKitchen You should talk to Billy about Saturday Kitchen. He watches it every week and has very strong opinions on it for a 3yo. Plus there was that weird phase where he'd only answer to "Rick Stein"

[Jacki Badger @jackibadger]

In fact, one of them screamed at me to stop and the other burst into tears. Excellent for the ego.

[Jacki Badger @jackibadger]

Turns out that I can play the ukulele. And that neither of my children give a shit.