Not necessarily a pairing that looks perfect on paper. Sometimes the most random combinations end up being the ones with the funniest training sessions and the best chemistry. There are so many different personalities that could make for a really entertaining partnership. I’d love to see a pairing that nobody would have guessed at the start of the series.
Some sketches feel like they stop just when they’re getting properly funny. There are a few where I reckon going a bit more ridiculous with the characters or letting the joke run longer would’ve made them so much better.
I could watch a good Argentine Tango or Charleston over and over and still enjoy it. There’s just something about certain routines that hits differently every time, even when you already know exactly what’s coming.
I’ve done this a few times thinking I’d just walk it or take it easy, then the atmosphere gets you and suddenly you’re running along with everyone else. Funny how that happens when you turn up with zero plans to actually run.
I usually scroll through them when I remember, but a lot of them just sit there unused. The ones that are for places I already shop at are the only ones I tend to pay attention to. Wondering how everyone else actually uses their offers.
I’ve definitely been tempted to travel to another one after seeing photos of a really nice course. Some are worth the extra drive just for the scenery or a completely different route from your usual Saturday. It’s also a nice excuse to visit somewhere new without making a whole day of it.
Some of the walls are fine until you get three answers that clearly belong together, and then suddenly there’s a fourth one that could fit just as well. That’s when I start second-guessing everything and end up moving the same tiles around five times.
I love the ones who start off looking a bit unsure, and suddenly you realize they’ve come on so much. Seeing someone go from awkward first-week steps to properly owning the dance floor is one of the best parts of Strictly. Some of the biggest surprises aren’t always the people who make it to the final either.
After Wimbledon, I was really looking forward to seeing how Sinner would look in the next few tournaments. With the knee issue now keeping him out of Cincinnati, part of me thinks it’s probably the right call to take a step back. At the same time, it does make you wonder how much missing these matches could affect his rhythm going into the US Open.
I normally see my Amex transactions show up pretty quickly, so it threw me off when one stayed pending much longer than usual. The payment had gone through at the time, but it took a few days before everything updated properly in the app. Made me wonder how long other people have had to wait for a transaction to appear or settle.
For a lot of people, there's one purchase where everything just clicks. Maybe it was the points you earned, an Amex Offer that saved you more than expected, the purchase protection, or simply how smooth the experience was. It doesn't have to be your biggest purchase either. Sometimes it's something completely ordinary that ends up making you think, This is exactly why I keep this card.
It's always interesting hearing the stories behind those moments, especially because everyone's experience with Amex seems to be a little different.
Not necessarily the biggest hit or the one that's impossible to get tickets for. Just that one show you end up recommending to everyone because you know they'll walk out pleasantly surprised. Mine has changed a few times over the years.
What's yours, and what makes it your go-to recommendation?
I’m working on a historical photo archive project and came across this shot of brick residential tenements with long washing lines stretched across the alley. I'm trying to identify and document the architecture and timeframe of the photo.
I feel like cats have an incredible ability to make an expensive purchase look ridiculous. You can spend ages choosing a nice bed, toy or scratching thing and they'll inspect it for five seconds before becoming obsessed with the cardboard box it arrived in.
Has anyone bought something their cat genuinely refused to acknowledge, only for them to become obsessed with some random household object instead?
Say you've been working towards progression for a while and have been told you're doing well, but when a more senior position becomes available it goes to somebody else. I don't think there's anything wrong with the other person getting it, but I'd personally want to understand what they demonstrated that I didn't. From an HR perspective, is it completely normal to ask your manager for a frank explanation after something like this?
I recently came across this vintage photograph while researching historical London street scenes, but I haven't been able to pinpoint its exact location. I am trying to figure out if this specific pedestrian pathway still exists today or where in the Kensington area it was originally located, so any details or historical context would be greatly appreciated!
Amex acceptance feels noticeably better than its reputation suggests, but I still have certain places where I instinctively reach for another card without even asking. Small independent shops and certain local businesses are probably where I still expect the sorry, no Amex response.
Has acceptance improved enough where you live that you barely carry a backup anymore, or are there still particular places where another card is essential?