Entries by Simon Heyes

Altruism Versus Self-Interest

I’ve always been intrigued as to how and why certain people behave in a certain way in a given situation. Why do they choose x over y? Did they do that certain something truly for someone else, or did they do it simply to make themselves feel better? If you’re equally as intrigued, then I’d […]

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A Few Of My Favourite Places In The UK

Before I had a jet-setting lifestyle, there was some pattern to places I used to visit around the UK. I was born, raised and schooled in Preston, so the Lake District was only an hours drive away. I’ve been going every year since I was one year old. After a few holidays abroad to France […]

A Fishermen, Sand and Hats Puzzle

If you’re with a group of people and/or bored and looking for something to do, give this little hat puzzle a whirl. It’s one of those ‘think logically’ questions – good luck! ———————————————————————————————————– A mean local has buried four fishermen up to their necks in sand on the beach at low tide for keeping their […]

A Very Gentlemanly Hip Flask

I recently joined Gentlemint.com. It’s a bit like a manly version of Pinterest. It’s almost like these hip flasks were made for Gentlemint. An essential item for your inside pocket. I’d recommend a single malt, port or damson gin. Found in Urban Outfitters in Spitalfields.

Songs to Play When the Sun is Out

Spring has broken! The sun is out! That puts most Brits in a happy, positive mood, so I’ve compiled a collaborative playlist of songs to play when sitting in the sun, or even if the sun is out and you’re stuck indoors. So here you go – songs to play when the sun is out. […]

Every Possible Variety of Beer

Know your India Pale Ale from your Strong Pale Ale? How about your Double IPA from your Black IPA? A new six feet square print is now available to buy on Popchartlab.com for $32. Entitled “The Very, Very Many Varieties of Beer“, this chart covers 89 varieties of beer, with over 200 representative beverages from […]

It’s An Appropriate Day To Talk About Steak

Valentine’s Day is, on the whole, a day dedicated to ladies. For this reason, a day dedicated to men was created, exactly one month after Valentine’s Day – 14th March. It involves two things men love. One of those things is steak. Most thoroughbred men love steak. Some like it rare, some like it well done. […]

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QR Codes on Bikini Bottoms

This is from last year, but definitly worth adding to the jamjar. Last summer, Betfair placed QR codes on two beach volleyball sportswomen. Zara Dampney, 24, and Shauna Mullin, 26, agreed to wear bikini bottoms that have the quick response (QR) codes printed on to them. When the codes are scanned, the user is directed […]

10 of the Funniest Stag Do Pictures (NSFW)

It’s a phrase that sends shudders down most peoples spines. Stag do. It’s a taboo subject for females. Even the male participants in the traditional bachelor-sign-off event get nervous. Stag parties are a celebration of your last nights as a single, uncommitted man. But ever since the release of The Hangover, stag dos have taken on […]

European Sterotypes

Whenever I work on multiple market projects at work, there is usually some sort of collaboration with people in our offices in Germany, France, Italy and Spain. Soon enough, email chains and phone conversations will eventually end up with fun-filled niggling stereotypes. Let me give you an example. Last year we pitched – successfully – to an automotive […]