Here’s a brief list of stuff that’s getting my goat and winding me up this week:

“Gen Z”, “Gen X”, “Millennial”, “Boomer”, etc.

I see so much rubbish about this online. People are people. Your generation doesn’t define you any more than your hair colour does. It’s lazy thinking, a replacement for any kind of nuance. I’ve done this myself and it annoys me that I have.

So if you accidentally find yourself making a generational generalization, try to remember that you are wrong, and stop doing it.

Resurfacing roadworks at the East End of Princes St

How in god’s name can resurfacing one junction take so long?

People writing answers for the jackpot round in pencil

I can’t read your soft-pawed gossamer graphite-trace in the half-light of the night-time pub. Do me a favour and borrow a pen. I’ve got loads of them..

The Christmas Market

Honestly, I just cannot see what people get out of this. If someone would explain the pleasure in spending such a large amount of money on such a small amount of stuff, I’d be glad to listen. Maybe it will help me understand how to make some money.

Brass Monkey Grange 7pm (with me)

Free answer: PICTURE round: “GERMANY“
Jackpot: £50
Book: Phone 0131 667 2335

The Strathie 7pm (with Mr. E)

Free answer: PICTURE round: “AFGHANISTAN“
Jackpot: £30
Book: Call Strathie on 0131 554 8717 or send them a message on their Facebook.

The Newsroom 9pm (with me)

Free answer: In the MUSIC round: “AZTEC CAMERA“

Jackpot: £50
Book: Call Newsroom on 0131 557 5830 or use their online booking https://www.newsroomedinburgh.co.uk/book-now.html

With quiz and love,

Dr Paul

Music Round Clue for Newsroom: