In the last few weeks we have all seen enough memes, videos of clever/cute pets, animated gifs and inspirational verses to last the rest of our lives. All, of course, are sent with the very best of intentions – to lift our spirits with a bit of comfort or laughter.
One friend reminded me of the best ever clip from a children’s TV show. If you ever need cheering up this is the one:
What is your go-to mood-lifter?
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What a tonic that clip is, it brings back such happy memories!!
Mary, as one York Philosophy graduate to another, I am really enjoying these posts of yours.
@Jonathan Calder – thank you! Coming from Lord Bonkers that is high praise indeed.
I remember watching Blue Peter in its first years with Christopher Trace showing kids how to make things from egg boxes.
It’s nice to know that it’s not the first time we’ve been in the sh….. So were John, Peter and Val back then! Yes, it’s a great clip, courtesy of live TV. You know, the person I always feel sorry for whenever I see it is the little zookeeper. Happy days indeed!
Keep strong, folks, keep safe and keep washing those hands (plus other body parts, of course)!
@Manfarang
Talking of Christopher Trace, I wonder what happened to Leila Williams(?)?
John,
Leila Williams is still alive somewhere.
Oh it’s so good to have a real laugh out loud!
@Manfarang
Just checked her out on Wikipedia. She’s still around. A former Miss Great Britain before she went on TV, she apparently got the sack from ‘Blue Peter’.