Tag: YouTube videos

Jon Richardson: A Little Bit OCD

I really enjoyed Jon Richardson’s documentary on the obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD).  OCD is one of those weird mental disorders where almost everyone has it to some degree.  It can even be funny at times (especially during those code review or paired programming sessions).  But it can get extremely serious, to the point of people actually dying from it.  And it can progress real quick too.

It’s OK to have a laugh here or there, but it’s also important to remember that it’s not just a hip thing to say, and that there are people who suffer significantly from the OCD.

Very eye-opening. 

Matt Mullenweg’s State of The Word, 2018

“State of the Word” is a big thing for anyone who is involved with WordPress.  This year’s “State of the Word” is even more important, following the release of WordPress 5.0 and the switch over to Gutenberg editor.

If an almost one hour talk is too much for you, then read through the Post Status summary of the talk with all the highlights and useful links.

Tim Minchin – Dark Side (Awesome Version)

I am a big fan of Tim Minchin, and, of course, I’ve heard his Dark Side a million times.  But I’ve never heard this version, which is absolutely awesome!

This is exactly the kind of thing one needs on Friday night.  Enjoy!

P.S.: There’s apparently even the Evolution of Tim Minchin’s “Dark Side” Solo

P.P.S.: And I still enjoy the Rock and Roll Nerd a lot more.

Greatest safety instructions ever


Over the years, I’ve seen quite a few of similar videos, but I think this is the funniest of them all!  Given how seriously airlines take safety, I hope this flight attendant is not fired or punished any other way.  Because, unlike all those regular instructions, people will actually listen to these, and, on top of them, will actually remember…