Daily Star Text Maniacs: Readers' Rants and Jokes
Daily Star Text Maniacs: Readers' Rants and Jokes

Daily Star readers have their say on everything from city dwellers to hedgehogs in the latest unedited 'Text Maniacs' roundup.

Country vs. City

Bigbob hit back at city folk, saying: "We have to deal with city folk in the countryside, they move in and want street lights cause they're frightened of the dark, they get on every committee and try and change everything." He added: "Trust me we have the balls to tell you city folk especially londoners exactly what we think of them."

Traffic Troubles

John from Uttoxeter complained about redirected traffic: "It's Wednesday night 21.30 hrs and some t...t has redirected all 18 wheelers through Uttoxeter and our roads cannot deal with the traffic!"

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Nuclear Deterrent Spending

Bob questioned spending on the nuclear deterrent, saying: "Our new defence chappy (temp) is givhn over 8 billion UP NORTH to update our Nuclear deterant lol." He suggested the money could be better spent on hospitals and nuclear bunkers for the public.

Entertainment Gripes

Val H asked: "Just what is Boom Radios fascination with over the hill Cliff Richard?" Leodis threatened to cancel Netflix over a new show called Blockheads, a version of The Masked Singer. Patternman criticized celebrity quiz shows, saying most contestants only get two questions right.

Hedgehog Alert

Rob noticed a hedgehog at 10am and, after hearing BBC News reports that hedgehogs are starving due to dry soil, advised: "Put out dog or cat food, and water for them (not milk) in evenings."

Tall Tales and Political Correctness

Andy Rimmer from Preston shared: "My mate was 6'10'' at aged 21. He's had no problem putting food on the table for his family!" Bill Shredder said he enjoys upsetting "wokes," calling their angry reaction the "you WOT??" dance.

Sports and Jokes

Chortler from Glasgow praised comedian Tony Worksop, while Brian Linford from Pontefract quipped about Ben Stokes' coaching ambitions. Jimbo mocked Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or chances, saying half his goals are penalties and he plays in the Bundesliga. Ferret joked: "I hear Chelsea are putting in a bid for Hertz Van Rental."

Joke of the day: "Just seen a friend who I've not seen in years. He used to be called Alvin but since then he has changed his name to Calvin. I said: 'Long time no C!'"

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