Articles by Tommy Mackay

Carlaw Jackson

And he’s off!   He got carried away in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout Talkin’ ’bout Carlaw Jackson What the fuck are you banging on about? Carlaw Jackson, he’s gonna blow a fuse,…


Bollocks!

As Brian Blessed trends again for cursing on telly, we remember his finest swearfest:


Modern Major Orator

  I am the very model of a modern major orator I wiffle and I waffle – a great stammerer and stutterer I know the queen of England, and I quote Latin historical My verbal…


It’s A Record!

The Daily Reckless has 3 (three) albums eligible for the Scottish Album of the Year which is a record. Well, three records actually. You can see/hear each one here: Laughtivism Tracks: Laughtivism/Game Of Life/Dad On/59…


Sea Kelp

  Scientists have discovered kelp off the coast of Scotland that has survived since the last ice age, around 16,000 years ago…   There’s a vegetable and fragrance that is talking to me Suggesting I…


Hermit

  I think I want to be a hermit Living on bread and beer and cheese I don’t think I need a permit I’ll grow a beard down to my knees Don’t wanna go out…


Person, Woman, Man, Camera, TV

  They say listening to Metallica can calm a monkey down But listening to Trump can make a housefly frown He’s just saying words that don’t make any sense Octopus, verandah, look a squirrel on…


All For Unionism

  Lockstep we gaily on we go Jack, McConnell and Carlaw Arm in arm with London – oh All for unionism Even if Scotland says No We’re dragged down by the undertow Following orders, on…



Boris On Tour

  Oh, he’s used to hiding in fridges Now he’ll have to hide from the midges It’s Boris, ya hoor, on a farewell tour of Scotland Last time he left by the back door This…