I think a lot of people are wary of talking about Covid for psychological reasons (or to avoid the anti-vax/lockdown arguments). Also I doubt the Tories wanted to mention it given how they handled it as a government.

There’s not been a good creepy clown story for a good few years now. Nice to see a return. Kind of.

Key thing I think is no transphobia (or racism against GRT) For some reason they are the two things that still seem acceptable in UK online spaces and it’s just depressing.

Yay great news!

Definitely my favourite episode of the series so far. I love the softly spoken contempt Julian has for Alex and Lucy continues to be completely charming

Arguably it is. The root cause is the same - treating basic necessities as investment vehicles

Feels like a shit tribute act

You’ve brought your father up a couple of times in this thread. It feels like you’re projecting a bit.

I get having a shit dad, but not everyone is the same

Optimistic given he has someone to squeeze toothpaste for him