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Funny political satire with laughter guaranteed

07/18/2025 by Roy Sutton

If you enjoy funny political satire, then you’ll appreciate the video I have for you today.

In the times we now live in, it seems that intelligent political debate is something from a bygone age.

Perhaps it never really existed at all.

However, the politically correct modern media has created a debate so lacking in intelligent and informed analysis that it has become completely pointless, I think.

If you live in the United Kingdom, dear reader, then an excellent example for me is the BBC’s Question Time. It may have a different host now in Fiona Bruce, but it’s still just a lot of hot air, I think.

Essentially, it’s just a carefully selected group of people with rigid views, coupled with an inability to understand why others may think differently. And an unwillingness even to try.

I suppose that’s just the way it is these days.

Nevertheless, it’s not a complete loss to us all, as it does offer fertile ground for comedy and political satire.

So if you think that the BBC’s Question Time has become a mess of evidence-free assertions, class warfare, soundbites, and smugness, then you might enjoy this comedy sketch from Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse.

It’s hilarious, and for me, they have truly nailed the nature of what passes for modern political debate.

It made me laugh, and I hope it makes you smile too.

Funny political satire:

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25 complaints about holidays that’ll make you smile

07/17/2025 by Roy Sutton

Today, I am exploring complaints about holidays.

The problem with travel is that it can fail to meet our expectations. So, naturally, travel agents regularly get their fair share of complaints about holidays from their customers.

Here are 25 examples of complaints received by a well-known British travel agent, all of which certainly made me smile.

So, please take a few moments to enjoy them all.

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Complaints about holidays (1-10):

No one told us there would be fish in the sea. The children were scared.
The beach was too sandy. We had to clean everything when we returned to our room.
We went on holiday to Spain and had a problem with the taxi drivers, as they were all Spaniards.
Although the brochure said that there was a fully equipped kitchen, there was no egg slicer in the drawers.
On my holiday to India, I was disgusted to find that almost every restaurant served curry. I don’t like spicy food.
They should not allow topless sunbathing on the beach. It was very distracting for my husband, who just wanted to relax.
We found the sand was not like the sand in the brochure. Your brochure shows the sand as white, but it was more like pale yellow.
I think it should be explained in the brochure that the local convenience store does not sell proper British biscuits like custard creams or ginger nuts.
It’s lazy for the local shopkeepers in Puerto Vallarta to close in the afternoons. I often needed to buy things during siesta time. This should be banned.
We booked an excursion to a water park, but no one told us we had to bring our swimsuits and towels. We assumed it would be included in the price.

Complaints about holidays (11-20):

A mosquito bit me. The brochure did not mention mosquitoes.
We had to line up outside to catch the boat, and there was no air-conditioning.
It is your duty as a tour operator to advise us of noisy or unruly guests before we travel.
On our holiday in Rome, the tourist attractions were all full of tourists, so I couldn’t enjoy them properly.
I compared the size of our one-bedroom suite to our friends’ three-bedroom, and ours was significantly smaller.
It took us nine hours to fly home from Jamaica to England. It took the Americans only three hours to get home. This seems unfair.
The brochure stated: ‘No hairdressers at the resort.’ We’re trainee hairdressers, and we think they knew and made us wait longer for service.
When we were in Spain, there were too many Spanish people there. The receptionist spoke Spanish, and the food was Spanish. No one told us that there would be so many foreigners.
The roads were uneven and bumpy, so we could not read the local guidebook during the bus ride to the resort. Because of this, we were unaware of many things that would have made our holiday more fun.
My fiancé and I requested twin beds when we booked, but instead, we were placed in a room with a king bed. We now hold you responsible and want to be reimbursed for the fact that I became pregnant. This would not have happened if you had put us in the room that we booked.

Complaints about holidays (21-25):

I was disappointed with my holiday in Thailand. It was like taking a vacation in a foreign country.
When we arrived in Beirut, we were told that the local tap water wasn’t safe to drink, so we had to buy bottled water.
The street signs in Tokyo were all in Japanese. As English is the international language, surely, they should all be in English?
The local customs and traditions seemed very strange to us, and that made us feel very uncomfortable. Your brochure didn’t mention that local culture might be different from our own.
I was surprised to find that the local television channels in Latvia didn’t show the latest episodes of Coronation Street and EastEnders. Being away for two weeks means I’ve now missed a big part of the current storylines.

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3 ways for getting rich

07/16/2025 by Roy Sutton

Today, I am exploring the idea of getting rich.

You should never take money too seriously, dear reader, but, equally, you should never underestimate the importance of money either. Let’s face it, in the modern world, money is as essential to sustaining life as oxygen. That’s a fact, whether we like it or not. So getting rich is a worthy topic for discussion.

By getting rich, I mean achieving financial freedom. I think that should be everyone’s goal, if only so that they can enjoy their old age. In my opinion, there’s nothing wrong with getting rich, provided money does not become your obsession. That is, you should have money in your head but not in your heart.

Now getting rich is easier said than done, of course. It requires effort on your part and a lot of determination, too.

Nevertheless, getting rich is also easier than it might first appear to be.

So today I offer you three ways for getting rich that are available to anyone and everyone, and they will all help you to achieve financial freedom.

Getting Rich:

1. Solve problems for people:

Working for someone else may make you a living, but having your own business can make you a fortune. The only way most people can become seriously rich is by setting up a business of their own. It can be done, and people do, very successfully, and you can do it too.

Essentially, business is all about solving problems for people in exchange for money.

Businesses create products that solve problems for customers. The customer buys the product, and the business makes money. You need to ensure that your revenues exceed your overheads, but in essence, business is that simple.

If you want to make money in business, look for problems to be solved, and there you’ll find commercial opportunities.

One person’s problem is another person’s business opportunity.

However, do make sure that every product you offer solves a problem for your customers.

That means understanding the needs and wants of your target customers and always asking the question, “What problem will this product solve for my customers?”

2. Risk leads to reward:

If you want to make serious money, you cannot avoid an element of risk. That’s a fact of business life.

Entrepreneurs have to be risk-takers by definition.

However, that doesn’t mean you take crazy risks. It means taking calculated risks by doing your homework, proper planning and market research, and using your business skills to weigh up the pros and cons of every opportunity.

Risk is simply the probability of you getting an outcome you don’t want.

However, it’s a fact that risk and reward go hand in hand. The greater the reward on offer, the greater the risk you must potentially take to achieve it.

Your attitude to risk is important here.

If a given risk makes you very uncomfortable, then it’s probably not worth taking. It will just lead to too much stress for you. Some people can live with huge risks, while others cannot cope with that much pressure.

Either way, it doesn’t matter. If you can’t cope with significant risks, then avoid them. Just look for something with lower risk and with which you can manage. Even small risks can lead to great riches.

Remember, we all need a mix of certainty and uncertainty in our lives. Business requires you to live with the latter, at least to some degree.

3. The magic of compounding:

Once you’ve made some money, you must put it to work for you if getting rich is your aim.

And putting money to work is all about taking advantage of the magic of compounding.

Compound interest can have a powerful effect on your money.

For instance, if you invest $1,000 at 2% for 10 years with annual interest reinvested, it will be worth $1,219 at maturity.

However, if you invest the same $1,000 over the same period at 10%, then you will earn $2,594, assuming annual interest is reinvested. That’s over a 100% difference over the 10-year period.

Over 20 years at 10%, your $1,000 would have turned into $6,727, assuming annual interest had been reinvested.

So remember, the interest rate and the longevity of your investment both matter if you’re trying to build a capital sum.

So if getting rich is your aim, then start by investing as early as you can, be disciplined, and make regular contributions to build that nest egg.

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4 funny joke stories your friends will love

07/15/2025 by Roy Sutton

Do you enjoy funny joke stories, dear reader?

Those little stories you can embellish as you tell them, and they always have a funny punch line.

Well, I love them, and here are four that were new to me and that I thought you might enjoy.

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Funny joke stories:

1. Shock for the preacher’s wife:

Jeff and Emma both had demanding jobs, working on Wall Street, and they’d decided it was time for them to take a break, catch a little sunshine, and relax down in Acapulco for a week.

As luck would have it, on the day they were due to depart, Emma had to deal with an emergency at the investment bank in which she worked.

So, they agreed that Jeff would go as planned, and Emma would take a later flight, meeting him the following day at the hotel.

When Jeff arrived at the hotel, having checked in, he decided that it would be a good idea to email Emma and let her know he’d arrived safely.

Now Jeff and Emma were active members of the congregation at a Lutheran church in Manhattan, and the wife of the preacher from the church was Emma Davis, which coincidentally was exactly the same name as Jeff’s wife, Emma.

In his haste to type out his message, Jeff inadvertently selected the wrong Emma Davis from his contact list, and his message was sent to the preacher’s wife by mistake.

To compound the problem, it just so happened that the elderly preacher had died suddenly on the day that Jeff had departed for Acapulco.

So, when the grieving widow checked her emails, she saw she had a message from a parishioner, and naturally, she opened it and began reading.

Immediately, she let out a loud, piercing scream, and then she fainted, collapsing to the floor.

At the sound of her falling, her daughter rushed into the room. Her daughter looked at her mother and then glanced at the message her mother had been reading on her iPad.

The email message read:

Dearest Emma,

I’ve just arrived. Everything is prepared for your arrival tomorrow.

P.S. It’s certainly hot down here.

2. The early days in paradise:

One day in the Garden of Eden, Eve calls out to God, “Lord, I have a problem!“

To which God responds, “And what is this problem, Eve?“

“Well, Lord,” says Eve, “I know you created me and all of this beautiful garden and all of these amazing animals and that hilarious comedic snake, but I’m lonely and unhappy.”

Naturally, God is sympathetic to Eve’s plight and says, “Well, Eve, my dear, I have a solution for you. I shall create a man for you.“

“Oh, right,” says Eve. “But what is a man, Lord?”

“Man will be a flawed creature,” says God. “He will have many tiresome traits. He will lie, cheat, and be quite selfish and self-obsessed. He will frequently give you a hard time, too.”

Sounding doubtful, Eve says, “How will this be a positive experience for me then, Lord?”

“Well,” says God, “he’ll be bigger than you, stronger, and will be good at hunting food and killing things.”

“That sounds more encouraging,” says Eve.

God continued, “However, he will look silly when aroused, but he will satisfy your physical needs.”

“Is there anything else I should know, Lord?” says Eve.

“Yes,” God continues. “He will be witless and will enjoy childish things like fighting and kicking a ball about. He won’t be smart, so he’ll need your advice to think properly.“

“That sounds great, Lord,” says Eve, “but what’s the catch?“

“You will have to agree to one condition,” God responds.

“And what is that, Lord?” asks Eve.

“Well, as he will be proud, arrogant, and self-admiring, you’ll have to let him believe that I made him first,” says God. “Can you do that, Eve?”

“Yes, Lord,” says Eve.

“That’s good, but just remember, this will be our little secret, Eve,” says God. “You know, woman to woman.”

3. Old age problem:

Jack was on his lunch break, and he decided that he’d sit in the sunshine in Central Park to eat his lunch.

As he walked into the park, he noticed an elderly man sitting on a bench near the gate, sobbing uncontrollably.

Naturally, Jack stopped and asked the old man what was wrong.

“I have a beautiful, 39-year-old wife at home,” said the old man. “She’s loving and kind, and every morning she gets up and makes me pancakes for breakfast with maple syrup, blueberries, and freshly ground coffee.”

“Wow!” said Jack. “She sounds wonderful. So, why are you crying?”

The old man continued to sob. “She cleans my house and keeps it spotless and tidy. Then she makes me delicious clam chowder and crackers for lunch. And in the afternoon, she sits with me, and we watch the sports channel for the rest of the afternoon.”

“Gee!” Jack responded. “Women like that are hard to find. So, why are you crying?”

With a tear in his eye, the old man said, “For dinner, she always cooks a delicious, gourmet meal with French wine and a fabulous dessert. And after dinner, we cuddle on the sofa watching television until bedtime.”

“You’re a lucky man,” said Jack, “and I don’t understand why in the world you would be crying.”

The old man looked up and sighed, “I can’t remember where I live.”

4. An expression of love:

Jane was a born romantic at heart, and she liked nothing better than to send her husband, Jim, a loving text message whenever he was away on business.

One morning, when Jim was away, she decided to send him a text message, knowing he would likely be in his hotel room getting ready for the day ahead.

Her message read, “If you’re still sleeping, send me your dreams. If you’re laughing, send me your smile. Perhaps you’re still eating; in that case, send me a bite. And if you’re drinking your morning coffee, then send me a sip. I love you!”

Unfortunately for Jane, Jim was the typical blunt, unromantic kind of guy. He responded, “I’m on the toilet, taking a dump. Please advise.”

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50 sarcastic remarks that say, ‘Don’t mess with me!’

07/15/2025 by Roy Sutton

If you admire clever put-downs or sharp, sarcastic remarks, then here are 50 you might like to add to your quiver full of arrows.

These can be your ammunition for another day when someone tries to put one over on you.

We all need a little ammunition for those occasions when we need to send a message to someone that says, ‘Don’t mess with me!‘

And of course, we all need a good laugh too. These should also help with that. Enjoy them all.

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Sarcastic Remarks:

I’ve met some pricks in my time, but you really are the full cactus.
Tact is for people who lack the wit to respond with sarcasm.
Leave sarcasm and insults to the professionals. You’re an amateur.
I’m guessing you’re not a rocket scientist by profession?
You’re mistaking me for someone who cares what you think.
You’re about as useful as a condom with a hole in it.
You’re wearing that shirt for a bet, surely?
There’s more intelligent life at the bottom of ponds.
The mirror doesn’t lie, but lucky for you, it doesn’t laugh either.
If your aim was to impress me, you’ve failed.
Does your carer know you’re out on your own?
Did I ask for your opinion? I think not.
If I act like I don’t care, that’s because I don’t.
If it’s loyalty you want, get a dog.
If only closed minds came with closed mouths.
That’s an eye-catching dress, mam. Where did you buy it? Walmart?
You’re living proof that even dumb people can find work.
Has anyone ever told you that you’re a sandwich short of a picnic?
You’re the result of four billion years of evolution. Try to act like it.
That was about as interesting as watching paint dry.
I’ve had more fun having a root canal treatment.
You’re not the sharpest knife in the drawer, are you?
Did you still find it funny when it happened to you?
You’re not ugly. Unattractive, definitely, but not really ugly.
You have all the charm of a cobra in a bad mood.
In another age, you’d have been burned at the stake.
Normally, I pretend to like you, but today I really can’t be bothered.
Violence may not solve anything, but it might make me feel better.
Bad planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine.
Sure, I’ll help you out, buddy. The same way you came in.
Don’t take yourself too seriously; no one else does.
If I promise to miss you, will you go away?
You sound better with your mouth closed.
Boy, haven’t you been smacked with the ugly stick?
I’m sorry. What language are you speaking? It sounds like bullsh**.
You have every right to express an opinion, sir, and I have every right to ignore it.
Do I think you’re stupid? Well, I was wondering how you manage to tie your shoelaces.
You do realize that a line of work consistent with your weaknesses is not an ideal career choice?
I know I asked for a rare steak, but a good vet could have this one back on its feet again and grazing in the pasture.
I’ve met stingy people before, but you wouldn’t give anyone the snot from your nose.
When they ask me to complete the customer satisfaction survey, I’ll be sure to mention that you’re a complete asshole.
I’ve met plenty of stupid people in my time, but you’re taking stupidity to an entirely new level not seen before.
Which part of ‘I’m not interested’ is too difficult for you to understand?
I could insult you, but it would be cruel to pick on someone so lacking in intellect that they cannot defend themselves.
If that dress you’re wearing is part of a get-noticed strategy, mam, it’s working, I can assure you.
When I look at you, I can see that the lights are on, but no one’s home.
I didn’t realize someone could be annoying at first sight until now!
If I wrote down every intelligent thought you’d ever had, it wouldn’t amount to a single tweet
I didn’t say I hated you, but I’d certainly unplug your life support if my phone needed charging.
You’re a low-paid gatekeeper in a cheap suit and a polyester tie, getting off on your little bit of power. Enjoy the moment, buddy. You know you’re nothing, and so does everyone else.

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25 facts of life that might get you thinking

07/15/2025 by Roy Sutton

Searching for the facts of life, dear reader? I guess the question is, what do we mean by the facts of life?

Well, for some, it means the birds and the bees. For me, it means trying to make sense of life and the lived experience.

Here are 25 facts of life, which are my take on the world based on my own lived experience.

I hope you find some valuable insights here.

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Facts of life (1-10):

We live by our wits.
Just because it’s dismissed as a conspiracy theory doesn’t mean it’s not true.
Just because it looks genuine doesn’t mean it’s not fake. That goes for people, too.
Human beings are all flawed. You may not be perfect, but you’re as perfect as the next person.
Time is more valuable than money. You can earn more money, but you can’t get more time. With time, once it’s gone, it’s gone. Use it wisely.
We all make a living by selling something to someone. In exchange for adding value in some way to the lives of others, we earn money. Money is a measure of the perceived value we add.
You can choose to be whatever you want, but you must accept that there will always be trade-offs. Everything comes at a price, and that price must be paid first.
Life’s what you make it. It will never be perfect, but with hard work and determination, it can be good. However, if you want the best life for yourself, you’ll need to carve it out yourself.
Just because people don’t share their troubles doesn’t mean they don’t have any. No one can ever truly know the battles other people face. So, be careful when judging.
You must always be prepared for when opportunity knocks. Life is an endless stream of opportunities just waiting for the fleet-footed and those ready and waiting to seize the day.

Facts of life (11-17):

There’s only one way to gain experience. The hard way. You can’t train experience. You must go out there, make mistakes, and learn from them. In short, there’s no elevator; you must take the stairs, one by one.
All too often, people choose to move on because they failed to appreciate what they had. It’s easy to think that the grass is greener somewhere else, but the grass is greener where it’s well-watered.
You may be angry at the way you’ve been treated. You may feel you have every right to be angry. However, a chippy attitude will never win over hearts and minds. You’ll catch more flies with sugar than you will with vinegar.
Those who can only see virtue in their own opinions are keen to close down those with alternative views because they’re concerned that the public may listen to and be influenced by those with alternative views.
It’s wrong to think that the law will protect the individual. It won’t. Do or say anything that runs counter to the interests of the powerful elite, and it will come back to bite you. If you want to go against the powerful, you’ll need numbers on your side.
When the powerful elite suggests the need for limitations on what people are allowed to do, what they have in mind will only apply to ordinary folk. They have no intention of being constrained by such limitations themselves.
Giving is easy, but if you need to take it back, that’s when it gets difficult. Be careful what you give if there’s any possibility you may need to take it back.

Facts of life (18-25):

Politicians are not on your side. They’re driven by personal ambition and self-interest. Your interests only matter to them when being seen to be doing something for you is helpful to them politically.
It’s unwise to agree to anything that would give any government too much control over your life. You cannot trust a politician. We know that from experience.
There is no such thing as government cash. There’s only taxpayers’ cash. Even when governments borrow money, that’s just money taken now from future taxpayers. Governments have no cash of their own.
Acting together, we are strong. If enough of us band together, we are invincible. We don’t have to accept all the nonsense. We can and should push back. Operating in significant numbers, we can scare the hell out of the politicians and the powerful elite.
No one grants us freedom. We are free people, and no government should ever be allowed to believe, mistakenly, that it controls us. We have rights; they’re inalienable, and politicians need reminding of that constantly.
Those seeking to manipulate our language are trying to control the debate. Changing what we say and how we say it is part of an agenda aimed at creating a world that suits their interests but not ours. We must all push back constantly.
Complicating communication can lead to misunderstanding and miscommunication. And misunderstanding and miscommunication can only ever lead to problems and tensions between people. So, please keep it simple, always.
It’s strange in the modern world that so many seemingly sensible people are willing to accept some ridiculous ideas without question. Never be afraid to challenge the orthodoxy.

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A Motivational A – Z Guide to Success

07/14/2025 by Roy Sutton

Looking for a guide to success?

We could all use one, right?

Well, here is a concise A-Z guide of the things you will need to bear in mind.

Perhaps it’s a little oversimplified, if I’m honest, but it does cover all the bases, of that I’m quite sure.

If you need a guide to success, print this list, pin it above your desk, and refer to it constantly.

And please pass it on.

A – Z Guide to Success:

(A) Achieve your dreams. Avoid negative people, things, and places.
(B) Believe in yourself and in what you can do.
(C) Consider every angle and look at things from both sides.
(D) Don’t give up and never give in.
(E) Enjoy. Motivation happens when you’re happy with life.
(F) Family and Friends. Never, ever lose sight of them.
(G) Give more than what you believe is enough.
(H) Hold on to your dreams. These should drive you onward and upward.
(I) Ignore those who belittle your ambition. If you believe you can, what they think is irrelevant.
(J) Just be you. The key to failure is trying to please everyone.
(K) Keep trying, no matter how hard life may seem.
(L) Learn to love yourself. You’re as good as anyone.
(M) Make things happen. The harder you work, the luckier you’ll get.
(N) Never lie, cheat, or steal. Always play a fair game.
(O) Open your eyes. Be aware of what’s going on around you.
(P) Practice makes perfect. Be a student of your craft and work towards mastery.
(Q) Quitters never win, and winners never quit. Be a winner, not a quitter.
(R) Ready yourself. Be prepared and be ready when opportunity strikes.
(S) Stop procrastinating. Get on with it. It’s later than you think.
(T) Take control of your life. Discipline and self-control are key to success.
(U) Understand others. Seek first to understand and then to be understood.
(V) Visualize it. What will success look like to you? How will you recognize it?
(W) Want it more than anything. It must matter to you if you’re to keep going when it gets hard.
(X) X-Factor is that little bit of magic that makes you different from all the other wannabes. When you’re truly motivated, you’ll deliver that extra something that will help you shine like a star. Shine like a star, and you’ll get noticed. Get noticed, and you’re on the way to achieving success.
(Y) You are unique. You have special qualities no one else has. So work to your strengths and do the things that only you can do. That way, you will begin to shine like a star.
(Z) Zero in on your dreams and go for it. Don’t stop until you get to where you want to be.

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Valuing people must take precedence in the modern age

07/13/2025 by Roy Sutton

Valuing People:

Today, the theme is valuing people. This issue is much more important than you might think.

Why Valuing People Matters:

One thing you’ll learn as you get older is the importance of valuing people.

We can all get so carried away with our work and careers that we can forget what matters most.

Now I’m sure that your work is important to you, and perhaps you even believe that you’re indispensable to your employer.

If you believe that, then all I can say is, dream on.

From experience, I can tell you that there’s no such thing as indispensable when it comes to being employed.

If you were to die tomorrow, your employer would replace you in a heartbeat, and the company would carry on without you. You won’t be missed for long, and in all probability, you’d be forgotten fairly quickly.

That’s why it’s essential to ensure that your life has balance.

Yes, of course, you need to work to earn an income to put a roof over your head and bread on the table. So in that sense, work’s essential.

It’s also a good thing to have a genuine sense of purpose. We all need that.

However, work shouldn’t be everything to you. Some things are much more important.

Don’t let time slip through your fingers without having spent some of it regularly with those that matter to you—the people closest to your heart. In other words, your loved ones.

Your employer may not miss you for very long should you pass away, but the family and friends you leave behind would feel a sense of loss for the rest of their lives.

For family and friends, you cannot be replaced.

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Work gives us a sense of purpose and identity, but only people truly matter. Therefore, valuing people must always take precedence over work and material things.

So make sure you enjoy some time with those that matter to you before it’s too late.

And, you never know, it could be later than you think.

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Why use a VPN? 10 reasons why it’s essential

07/12/2025 by Roy Sutton

Today, I aim to answer the question, “Why use a VPN?“

So, if you’ve landed on this webpage, you’re probably considering using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and wondering whether it makes good sense to do so.

Perhaps you’re not very technical, but people keep telling you it’s a good idea to use one, but they never quite explain why.

So, let’s consider the issue in detail.

Why use a VPN?

What is a VPN?

Essentially, a VPN creates a secure connection between your computer and the internet.

Think of it as a secure tunnel between your computer and your VPN provider’s network through which only your data can pass and with which only you have access.

This enhances your security, privacy, and anonymity every time you use the internet and is particularly useful when you’re using applications such as online banking where security is paramount.

Take a quick look at this video before you read on.

If you’d like to see more videos on the subject, then click the link here and take a look at the ExpressVPN YouTube Channel.

Why use a VPN?

1. Security:

Your VPN will encrypt all data passing from and to your computer through your internet connection. This makes it much more difficult for hackers or cybercriminals to intercept that data.

The use of a VPN connection is essential if you regularly use public Wi-Fi in coffee shops, airports, and other public facilities.

Equally, when you’re accessing sensitive information online, such as banking, this additional layer of security is insurance against becoming a victim of cybercriminals.

2. Privacy:

Using a VPN will hide your IP address and your location.

Essentially, a VPN changes your IP address, which makes it much harder to determine your identity and real geographic location.

This will make it more difficult for websites and advertisers to track your online activity. The advantage here is that it prevents you from being targeted with advertising, and you can browse online with greater anonymity.

In short, using a VPN will help protect your privacy.

3. Access to restricted content:

If you travel frequently, you may have noticed that in certain countries or regions of the world, you’re often blocked from accessing some websites and services that are hosted in other parts of the world. This is particularly true with streaming services and the like.

It’s also true when you’re trying to access online banking in countries like the USA from geographic locations outside the USA.

Using a VPN will help you access such sites and services by connecting your computer to a server in a different geographic location via a secure tunnel.

For instance, VPN providers like ExpressVPN have US-based servers. Therefore, if you’re trying to access a US-based bank from overseas, by using ExpressVPN, the bank’s computers will think you’re within the US. And therefore, you’ll be able to do whatever you need to do without restriction.

4. Protection from ISP tracking:

If you’re unfamiliar with how internet service providers (ISPs) operate, you may not realise that they can see everything you do online. That means they have access to valuable data relating to you and your preferences which, in theory at least, they can sell on for profit.

If you’d prefer to keep your own business private, then using a VPN will help prevent your ISP from tracking your online activity and selling that data to third parties.

That alone must be worth the price of a VPN subscription.

5. Improved online performance:

If you do a lot of video streaming and you regularly download large data files, then you may occasionally experience buffering. And when you do, I’m sure you find it frustrating, yes?

Well, using a VPN can help improve online performance by reducing lag and buffering when you’re downloading a lot of data.

The time you’ll save, again, is worth the price of a subscription.

6. Better search results:

When you use search engines like Google or Bing, they will profile you over time to build up knowledge of your preferences and link this to your location, IP address, and device.

The problem with this is that it results in what is known as search bias.

And the problem with search bias is that this means when you’re searching for things, you’ll get customised results based on what they think you want, rather than all the possibilities you might wish to consider.

By using a VPN, you can eliminate search bias, thereby giving you access to unbiased search results.

7. Protection from cyber threats:

Network security is one of the most significant issues facing internet users today.

Malicious threats are a constant source of danger for internet users, and the number of those threats is on the increase all the time.

By encrypting your internet connection using a VPN, you can help protect yourself from malware, phishing attacks, and other cyber threats, as well as prevent you from connecting to malicious websites.

8. Bypass censorship:

Internet censorship is on the increase in most countries, even in those countries that, in theory, support the idea of free speech.

Increasingly, what we’re allowed to see and hear is being controlled through online censorship by politicians and public institutions.

By using a VPN, you bypass such restrictions and potentially access blocked content.

If you believe that you should be able to judge what you read and hear, then using a VPN will mean you’re better able to do so.

9. Protect against surveillance:

Surveillance of individuals is another issue that is on the increase.

In many countries, governments and other organisations and institutions often monitor internet activity to gather information about individuals.

If you encrypt your internet connection through a VPN, you can help protect yourself against this type of surveillance by hiding your online activity.

That’s worth thinking about, surely?

10. Protection for mobile devices:

Now, you might imagine, at this stage, that the use of a VPN only applies to personal computers.

What about that little computer in your hand, also known as a smartphone?

Well, the use of a VPN can also provide security and privacy for your mobile devices.

This is particularly important when you’re using these devices over public Wi-Fi or if you’re connecting to the internet whilst you’re travelling.

When should you use a VPN?

Ideally, you should use a VPN every time you connect to the internet.

The VPN runs in the background so that it won’t get in your way.

Situations, where it’s beneficial to use a VPN, include: –

- - Travelling
  - Using Public Wi-Fi
  - Banking
  - Online Shopping
  - Gaming
  - File Sharing

Convinced?

So, dear reader, I’ve given you 10 excellent reasons to consider using a VPN.

The question now is, are you convinced?

If you are, you may be wondering what things you need to consider before you choose a VPN provider.

Criteria for choosing a VPN provider:

1. Free or paid subscription:

VPN providers offering free services do exist, but ask yourself this: how do they make their money?

There’s an old saying: if you can’t see how they make money from the product, then you are the product.

There’s no such thing as a free lunch.

They either make money from subscriptions or you. And chances are, the way they would make money from you is not in your interests.

So, if you want a decent service, in my experience, you’re better off paying for it. Simple!

2. Security and privacy:

The first thing you need to ensure is that you choose a VPN provider that offers strong encryption and has a clear privacy policy.

Specifically, you must look for a VPN provider that does not log your online activity or sell your data to third parties.

In signing up for a service, you must ensure that this is guaranteed.

3. Server locations:

This issue might not seem important, but it is if you’re likely to need to access content that may be restricted in certain geographic regions.

Given we’re all digital nomads these days and we all like to travel, this means everyone.

So, choose a VPN provider with servers in multiple geographic locations.

4. Speed and performance:

There’s nothing more frustrating than a webpage that’s slow to download or a video that’s constantly buffering.

Using a VPN provides additional security, but it’s not meant to slow down your internet user experience. In short, it shouldn’t affect your online performance.

So, look for a VPN provider with fast servers and a good track record for operational performance.

5. Compatibility:

There are so many different devices today. PCs, Chromebooks, MacBooks, iPads, tablets, smartphones, and so on.

They’re all different.

So, make sure the VPN provider you choose is compatible with the devices you regularly use.

You may find that some VPN services may not work on all devices, or they may require some special configuration.

6. Customer support:

Digital services are great, and they’ve added so much value to our lives. However, it’s when they go wrong that they can prove to be challenging.

Whenever you’re considering any digital service, always look hard at how well they do customer support.

Choose a VPN provider with a good reputation for excellent customer support services.

Things will go wrong occasionally, they always do, and that’s when you’ll want effective help quickly.

So, look for VPN providers that offer live chat or email support, as well as comprehensive documentation and guides.

7. Cost:

Once you’ve decided on all the above, then it comes down to who you think offers the best value for money. And allow me to stress here, it’s not about the cheapest. It is all about the best value relative to what is being provided.

Which VPN provider should I choose?

There are many good VPN providers, but the VPN that is regularly voted the best all-rounder by experts and users, and the one I use personally on all my devices, is ExpressVPN.

ExpressVPN offers a choice of 3,000 servers in 94 countries around the world. It’s extremely fast, reliable, and secure, and it works with all popular platforms and services. It also offers 24/7 online customer support.

In summary, ExpressVPN includes: –

Reliable connection;
User-friendly;
Best-in-class security and encryption;
3,000 ultra-fast servers in 94 countries;
Split-tunnelling;
No activity logs and no connection logs;
24/7 customer support by live chat;
Unmatched Netflix Streaming;
Built-in password manager: ExpressVPN Keys;
30 days risk-free. Not satisfied? Money back, no questions asked.

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Given that you can try it risk-free for 30 days, what have you got to lose?

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Roy Sutton

Roy Sutton is a writer, content creator, digital entrepreneur, and international traveller. Formerly, a CEO, corporate business executive, management consultant, and electronic systems engineer with a background in telecommunications and IT. His blog aims to both inspire readers to achieve their best lives and entertain them with the humour we all crave.

31 sarcasm examples that’ll really make you smile

07/11/2025 by Roy Sutton

Today, I am exploring sarcasm examples.

Now, some people are uncomfortable with the use of sarcasm. However, I think it can be one of the most effective means of communication. So I’ve been collecting some more sarcasm examples.

So, without further ado, here are 31 sarcasm examples that you can add to your ammunition stockpile. I think they might make you smile, too.

Enjoy them all. And please feel free to pass them on.

Sarcasm examples:

Are you talking to me or chewing a brick?
You’ve got a face only a mother could love.
You’re about as pleasant as colonic irrigation.
Why don’t you go sit on the rough end of a pineapple?
If I appear to be disinterested, that’s because I am.
I didn’t ask for your advice, so why would you assume I need it?
Dressed like that, I’m guessing you’re off to a loud shirt party?
What’s the matter with you? You’ve got a face on you like a wet weekend.
Am I a bitch or just a girl who’s looking after her interests and takes no crap from anyone? You may not like it, but it works for me. So suck it up, buttercup.
I appreciate you giving me this opportunity for a lengthy exchange of ideas, but I’m busy. So please go away.
I get it that life has been unfair to you and that you’re not happy, but why is that my problem?
When you say ad hoc, does that mean I can do it as necessary, or were you trying to impress me with your knowledge of Latin?
When you suggest ‘I’m just biased,’ does that mean deep down you think I may have a point, but you don’t want to admit it?
Listen, buddy, I can sell you a drink, but I can’t offer you solutions to your problems. I’m a bartender, not a psychotherapist.
You keep saying that money’s not important, but I’d love to see how long you can live without it.
What have you done to your hair? It looks like it’s been cut with a knife and fork.
You know you’re old when you receive a welcome letter from AARP, which serves only to remind you that you’re not quite dead yet.
It may be moderately challenging, but let’s face it, it’s not rocket science, is it?
That’s an interesting idea. Why don’t you put it in the suggestion box, and I’ll be sure to ignore it?
So life was so much better back in your day? Well, whoop-dee-doo. The rest of us are so pleased for you, NOT.
It was a joke. We used to tell them to each other before everyone was so easily offended.
Just because you work hard, you shouldn’t assume your efforts will be appreciated. What did you expect? Applause?
You do realize that feeling that everyone’s out to get you may not just be a feeling?
Yes, I received your email, and I ignored it like every other message I have in my inbox. I’ve actually got work to do.
Referring to yourself as a professional is not, for me, a guarantee that you’ll have any significant level of competence.
One day, you’ll realise that behaving like a total dick was not a good idea, and it doesn’t impress anyone.
‘Have a nice day’ is something you say, but in my experience, rarely is it something you mean.
You’re not old. Chronologically challenged, yes! But there’s a bit more life in you yet.
If you don’t feel that this job is worthy of your talents, then you can always quit and go spend more time with your ego.
If you want to lose weight, love, you could try shaving your legs.
Being a perfectionist will make you the worst kind of boss in the world. On the upside, it’ll also make you the best kind of sexual partner. So it’s not all bad.

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Convinced?

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