The Science behind opening the boot of a car

My Dearest friend Paige recently had a car accident and whilst her beloved Mini is being repaired, she has been given a wonderful Citroen DS3:

     Citroen Ds3 Racing

Up to this stage, you would think there seems to be no reason why she wouldn't like this car, you would be wrong in thinking that.

Paige had been driving the car for a whole TWO DAYS without knowing how to open up the boot. In fact she even said she couldn't go and do her weekly shopping because the bags would not fit in the back seats.

So when she came into uni the other day and told me about her dilemma, we both walked to her car, and i was expecting the boot to be equipped with a brand new unlocking system which would not be immediately evident.

So when I got there, and it was a boot like any other, i knew immediately i had to video this moment and share Paiges' comic moment with the rest of you!

Well...the video does all the talking for me really...

Don't let Paige's ignorance put you off from purchasing a Citroen, they are not as difficult as some make it seem!


(Some words in the video may be of an abusive nature, we do apologize)
Au revoir!

Forget Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane was The Greatest

Some like Messi, Some like Ronaldo, Everyone Loves Zidane.

Having spent my childhood in France, i may be slightly biased, however, in my eyes there is no doubt that 'Zizou' is by far the Greatest Player I have had the pleasure of watching grace a football pitch. 

I remember as a 9 year old watching the now set in history events of the 1998 World Cup unfold in France. Even though it is so long ago now, i still remember the unbelievable atmosphere which gripped the country during the tournament, and the success of the French team multiplied the air of happiness in my hometown.

The Final of the 1998 World Cup which pitted hosts France against the legendary Brazilian team which included  the then World Player of the Year Ronaldo, was the match Zizou decided to engrave his name in football history.

He single handedly defeated the Brazilians, and elevated himself to Godlike status, with a two goal cameo on that wonderful night in the Stade de France.

After that his career had its ups and downs, mostly however he will be remembered for his gracefulness both on and off the pitch, and of course, who can forget the goal he scored in the Final of the Champions League.

He may have retired in a conspicuous manner. However in my eyes, Zizou will forever be regarded as a hero in France, and as one of the Greatest in the eyes of any football fan.

Are road signs becoming more threatening?

Whilst travelling on the M25 and the M1 from Enfield to Buckingham this Monday, i came across the following roadsign/instruction/command/threat:

"BIN YOUR LITTER, OTHER PEOPLE DO"

The GREEN Party have obviously come across a large bag of cash to be able to pull this sort of advertising stunt!

I would also like to know who these other people are, and why on earth they have been calling up the M25 Road Maintenance Head Office to inform them that they dispose of their litter in bins.

Do they want a medal or something? 

Now the above picture is more my cup of tea.

The poor motorists continuing on the M25 are being told to drive with CAUTION whereas I am part of the lucky ones who are escaping onto the M1 and onto the not so lovely 50mph restriction zone!

How long will it be until the huge companies like Nike, L'Oreal start advertising on our motorway roadsigns?

Picture the following:

• You've been driving for an hour and a half, boredom has gotten the better of you, and you've finally reached the exit you are supposed to take, the road-sign reads, The next left for Enfield, Just Do It.
• It's early morning, you woke up late and had to rush out of the house, no breakfast, odd socks on, beard untrimmed. The only thing that could make you forget about this morning's mayhem  is a nice hot coffee at Costa at the next service station on the motorway. So when you see the road-sign "For Services, take the next exit, Because Your Worth It"...you know for a fact you'll be stopping for a sip of perfectly ground coffee beans.

Au revoir!

"Oh so your a geek, thats why you never come out, your too busy typing numbers into your calculator."

Today, was officially the 'mildest' day of the year so far, and to be frank, it was a rather pleasant surprise to have blue skies and sunshine for a whole day.

As British tradition dictates, at the slightest sign of sunshine, people flock outdoors, laying on the grass in the parks, having ice cream, wearing flip flops in March...

We were no different, after my French exam in the morning, i met up with Paige, Camilo and Ingrid to film a scene for their 'Online dating' Film Making project:

It was after the filming that we decided to converge at the OTM and enjoy our meals on the outdoor table in the splendid sun. Before long, the social butterfly that is Ingrid, attracted the attention of the guy on the right of the top picture, Tim, a final year Accountancy student.

Now, it rapidly became clear that Mr.Tim wasn't as socially adapted to the rigours of Buckingham social life as we are, as he proclaimed himself, "I never go out, i just sit at home and watch movies". Fair enough thought Paige, Camilo and me...

Ingrid on the other hand came out with a line that made for an extremely awkward second, closely followed by hysterical laughter.

"Ohhh, so your a geek then? That's why you never come out, your too busy typing numbers into your calculator."

We saved the awkward situation by putting Ingrids abruptness down to her gypsy attitudes and turned it into a joke, although, whether Tim will be as inclined to sit on our table next time he walks past the OTM is up for debate.

Au revoir!

Harlem Shake craze reaches quiet and gentle Buckingham

Whether you love it or hate it, it seems nothing can stop the Harlem Shake from sweeping the world!

I mean, if a small town like Buckingham can be infiltrated, then the rest of the world has no hope!

Above is the video of Buckingham University Journalism students taking part in the latest craze, and below is a compilation of some of the best attempts from across the globe, enjoy!

Au revoir!

Note to self: Do not watch Fast and the Furious before getting behind the wheel

I have come to the conclusion that watching an action packed driving film full of high speed chases and daring manoeuvres isn't the ideal preparation for a 65mile trip to London.

I am a big fan of the Fast and the Furious series, in fact, i have lost count of the amount of times i have seen the latest edition 'Fast Five'.

Don Omar provided the soundtrack for that film, so as i am a big fan of reggaeton, this elevated the film to greatness status. For a quick recap of the film click here.

Its fair to say i was engulfed by the 'hero vibe' after watching the film, and this transferred onto my driving style.

'Hero vibe' is the description my friend gave to the feeling of invincibility you have running through your veins after watching an action film. We had just seen the new Die Hard film and as we exited the screen, Mo said to us "we're all going to be on the hero vibe now'. 

Right on cue, we took the cinema lift downstairs to the car park, to find the door to the car park locked, so as i tried numerous combinations, first turning left, then turning right with no avail, Armando just came up and pulled the door open, completely ruined the hero vibe. 

I still remain convinced that the door was locked and was it not for my combination Armando would have not been able to open it. 

Begs the question, how much do films influence our behaviour?

Greatly in my opinion, i turned on the ignition, reved louder than usual, put on my Don Omar CD and reversed out of my porch.

What followed was one of the most exciting drives of my life, even though you'd think i'd be bored of this journey by now...

50mph restriction zone on the M1? Erm, 80 feels better.

"Slow down now" , you mean speed up?

Over take the slow guy on the fast lane by going on the left lane? sure.

Every overtaking i would make was done with Formula 1 precision, stay in the slipstream until the very last moment and swerve out and in. 

By the time i parked my car up in front of my house in Enfield, i had burnt 10 litres more than usual and my car was making the noises indicating it wanted a well deserved rest.

Kids, driving fast is illegal and please do not try the 'hero vibe' at home.

New Fast and the Furious 6 trailer is out, see it here

Au revoir!

TGI Friday review...

Last night i went out to TGI Fridays for a meal.

At first, the decor and the ambiance appealed to me as i had never really been to an 'American themed' restaurant before.

The menu was somewhat diverse, with a wide range of cuisine available, ranging from 16oz Sirloin steaks to a rack of ribs drenched in Jack Daniels sauce.

We settled on the mexican option and ordered a Quesadilla along with a 'sizzling meat combo Fajita'.

When our meals arrived, my onion hating girlfriend was in for a shock...

Her plate was engulfed in, and i quote, "undercooked onion". Seeing her pick off the bits of onion one by one was the highlight of the evening.

My plate was a major disappointment too.

The 'meat combo' consisted of one piece of sliced chicken breast and 4 chunks of over cooked steak!

What kind of restaurant serves you steak without asking you how you want it cooked?

Shocking!

The positive vibes i got from the ambiance as i entered started fading, when every 5 minutes the noise levels become excruciating when the group of kids at the table across the restaurant start singing the 'Happy Birthday' song in their screechy voices!

By the end of the night, i couldn't wait to get the bill and get out of there, and even then our waiter 'Tom' who sneakily highlighted the tip section on the receipt, took forever to bring us the bill.

Safe to say i won't be visiting TGI's anytime soon, unless armed with a pair of earplugs and a regular sized steak knife.

Au revoir!