THE GOP DEBATE: A SHOW OF CIVILITY

GOP Debate, November 9th

From the perspective of a neutral viewer, today's GOP debate in Michigan showed much calmer and more collective field of presidential hopefuls.

In primaries of the past, the candidates for the GOP nomination, more often than not, resorted to a verbal slug-fest with their counterparts what amounted to nothing more than tirades of defamation, slander and the proverbial mud slinging.

Today we saw a different face to the GOP nominees, a face of civility.  They were all well mannered and avoided spiraling into rhetoric and accusations, they kept to the spirit of the debate and kept their answers concise.  Even in the face of some tough questions, most notably when Governor Mitt Romney was asked to comment, indirectly of course, on the accusations of sexual harassment regarding Herman Cain, he refused to answer as it wasn't relevant.  In debates of past, this opportunity to stick to a fellow candidate would have been jumped upon with no qualms.

Another memorable note of the night included Governor Rick Perry's failure to recall three areas of government he would abolish if he ascended to the White House in next years coming election.  Although I understand that everyone has their moments of forgetfulness, it ultimately will make him look extremely inept.

Arguably though, the most prominent and, in my opinion, wisest moment of the debate was when Speaker Of The House Newt Gingrich alluded to the moderator that it was almost impossible to voice his solution on the issue of healthcare in 30 seconds.  He did so in a very civil manner and I applaud him for that.

The truth is that if any politician offers a 'simple' plan to something, chances are that it will be, at best, a grave misrepresentation of their actual intent, and at worst, showing a complete lack of understanding of the world we live in.

Whether it be a new tax code, healthcare, education, social security, or economic proposal, there is no way that it will ever be simple, or can ever be explained in full in 30 seconds.  We live in such a diverse world that these issues need to be resolved in the interest of everyone.  They require a tremendous understanding of whichever area they intent to change and must take into account a plethora of variables.

All in all, the debate was coherent.  Though I don't agree with many conservative policies, I admired the way they put fourth their arguments at tonight's debate.  The cornerstone of any democracy is the principle that at some point we all must compromise for the over all benefit of all, I just hope that the future of politics becomes less of the bi-party rhetoric and condemnation, and more of coming together as people and solving the problems all of us face.

Article By: Phil McCarron

POLITICS & SEX: HERMAN'S CANE

I hate to think where Herman's finger has been.

Phil McCarron on why Herman's 'Cane' could have made his nomination campaign flaccid.

Today the political sex scandal that has been hampering Herman Cain’s campaign for the last few weeks has begun to gain some actual substance.  This scandal has become the first major road block in Herman Cain’s ambition to capture the Republican nomination for next year’s presidential election.

If you haven’t heard the news, two weeks ago the online political blog Politico dropped the story that in Cain’s past as the head of the lobbying group NRA (National Restaurant Association,) two women were paid a settlement on allegations of sexual harassment stemming from Cain’s behavior at certain conventions.

Cain will give you a job if you give Cain’s cane a job

A third women has come out today with fresh accusations of sexual harassment from Herman Cain in regards to his time as head of the NRA.  Sharon Bialek has been the first women to go public with allegations of sexual harassment.  Her story, in short, revolves around Cain pressuring her for oral sex in return for getting her find employment after losing her job at a subsidiary of the NRA.

Cain’s statements on the allegations of sexual harassment have been illogical at best, and extremely bizarre and erratic at worst.  It doesn’t take a professional psychologist to realize that Herman Cain is not telling the entire story.

Since nothing has been proven in a court of law, these all remain allegations.  However, the court of public opinion is a completely different process altogether. 

Sexual skeletons in the closet

All it takes is for one person to come forward that will inspire more women that may have suffered the same proposition to regain their vocal chords.  The bravery of Sharon Bialek has opened the door for more skeletons in Cain’s sex stained closet to come tumbling out. 

Double ended…standards?

When Democrat Anthony Weiner was embroiled in a sex scandal earlier in the year, the Republican politicians were vying for his head.  They were adamant that he stand down from his campaign to run for political office.

If Herman Cain remains in the race, it reinforces the view point that Republicans firmly believe that they are above the court of public opinion, and that they are immune to the same bile they cast upon anyone that isn’t Republican.

It would be wise to note that these are all alleged cases of sexual harassment.  However, I know people that have lived their entire life without ever being accused of sexual harassment, so for Herman Cain to have two cases settled and a third accuser just coming out, makes the average follower of this story believe that there might just be some weight behind the allegation that Cain is a habitual sexual harasser…and belief is what a politician is elected on.

Article By: Phil McCarron

American Horror Story - you're going to die in there

Yay!!!! A brand new TV series for me to follow!

There are only a few series that I actually follow, namely True Blood, Criminal Minds (though not in any order at all, which sometimes leaves me confused) and The Walking Dead.

Tonight I’m going to give another TV show a try. It’s called ‘American Horror Story’ and begins on FX: UK tonight at 10pm.

Now, its not just Dylan McDermott who attracted me to the idea of ‘American Horror Story’, honestly, but every so often a good creepy drama appears that is worth its weight in gold. I’m thinking along the lines of ‘Millennium’ with Lance Henriksen as an FBI profiler or indeed ‘American Gothic’ with the very scary Gary Cole as Sheriff Lucas Black. All completely brilliant thrillers that if you haven’t seen or heard of, I recommend that you watch.

Bear in mind that the creators of this drama are none other than Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk who are better known as being the writer/producer team behind Nip/Tuck and Glee. Interested a bit more now?

American Horror Story appears to feature the ubiquitous haunted house, you know the sort, old, dusty, in need of repair but very gorgeous to look at. So much so, that even if I hadn’t spilt the proverbial beans you would still just know that it was creepy as hell and even Yvette Fielding wouldn’t want to spend the night there.

Queue family suffering from lots of tension, emotional problems and trying to work them all out. Now you can see this is a recipe for disaster……

We have betrayal, Ben Harmon (husband) has had an affair, death and grief comes in the shape of Vivien Harmon (wife) who has had a still-birth then as if there isn’t anything to feel remotely positive about, Murphy and Falchuk throw a depressive daughter, Violet, into the mix.

To have all the cheesy traditional horror ingredients thrown into the mix and still be given a second series ‘American Horror Story’ must be doing something right.

So, Ill be tuning in tonight, even if it’s just to shout at the TV ‘Oh no!! Don’t go in there!’

I MADE IT...WELL SOMEONE AT THE STORE MADE IT

Phil McCarron on our buying culture.

As consumer culture has bed its roots into society, the standard of self-reliance has plummeted.  We are steadily forgetting where the things we use in our lives come from, and more importantly, how to make them. 

By hand, from scratch, with love

I remember spending time at my grandparent’s house when I was younger and it was filled with wonderful things that they’d built by hand, from scratch, with love.  Things like pieces of furniture carved by my grandfather’s hands, and curtains stitched and embroidered by my grandmothers nimble fingers.  But my grandfather wasn’t a master carpenter and my grandmother wasn’t a seamstress, yet they still had the basic knowledge and drive to create the things that make a house a home.

Buy instead of make?

The realization that we now buy instead of making hit me as I was contemplating building my own electric guitar from scratch, and I discovered that I have no idea how to use any woodworking tools, nor wire electrics.  Had this been 40 years ago, my grandfather would have had no problems cutting the wood to spec, molding it together, painting and lacquering it, and even installing the electrics.  We live in a different time now, a time where we buy instead of make, and I think that is costing our culture dearly as the majority of us helplessly dependent on the few that learn these basics homegrown skills.

Most people of my generation are the same, they know where to buy furniture but have no idea where to begin to make a simple chair.  It would seem that our knowledge for making the most basic things in life is becoming extinct, and we only focus on learning things that advance our careers and skip the basics of self-reliance.

My friends used to make fun of me for darning holes in socks when I was poor, but when one needed his trousers hemmed up, he was amazed at my needle and thread work.  Thanks grandma.

Courtney's Week, Pumpkins, Cross-dressing, Coffee and Implants

I’m still completely confused by the marriage of Courtney Stodden and Doug Hutchison. OK, I know that realistically it’s none of my business but the media seem to totally be pushing it in my face.

In the last week alone we have seen the odd couple frolicking in a pumpkin patch. Courtney is there looking like a mildly frustrated stripper and her husband Doug like a proud father….ooooh ick did I say father?

Unfortunately, yes I did.                            

At the start of the week, Courtney who is now 17 years old was pictured proudly strutting her stuff wearing not much, delighting dads, scaring children and horrifying mothers while picking pumpkins. Doug meanwhile appears super happy and after having what could only be suggested as a massive mid life crisis.

No Cankles Here!

To further add to my case of Doug having a mid life crisis, he was pictured Trick or Treating with his young bride. I don’t think that adults dressing up for Halloween or indeed any other occasion. It’s just, you see the pictures of Doug and Courtney dressed up like a pair of girlies heading to the town for a night out and that ick feeling comes back up again.

I don’t know whether it’s because Doug has shapelier ankles than me or whether Trick or Treating when you have no kids with you (apart from your wife) is a shade on the dodgy side.

The day after the trick or treating we have pictures of the gorgeous Courtney nipping out for coffee wearing hot pants, a cropped top and stripper platforms. How many things are wrong with that?

Let me suggest some if you can’t think of any. Why don’t you make a coffee in your own house? (I am not going to suggest that she is too young to be allowed to be near a kettle). Why the risqué outfit and no make-up? That to me doesn’t make sense.

Before and after

Courtney is actually a gorgeous girl, some of the pictures taken when she was younger show just how lovely she is. However, being a mother I’m not sure that I would be totally happy with such sexualised pictures of my daughter being taken when she was about 12-14ish.

So what should we finish up the week with?

That’s easy, what about if we get a doctor to tell everyone that Courtney does not have breast implants! Well, that’s what Doug and Courtney did. Just for the record, she doesn’t have implants.

Can’t wait to see what this week will bring in the exciting saga of Doug and Courtney……

Liz Jones - The Daily Mail Sperm Thief

I read to today that Liz Jones ‘stole’ her husband’s sperm from a condom and tried to get herself pregnant with it.

There you go; I’ve got that bit out now. Phew!

Not the Police Mug Shot

Anyway, who the hell is Liz Jones?

Well, she’s a journalist who used to write for various fashion magazines who now writes diary type things and comments on stuff. Ooooh a bit like me then! Except Liz Jones has an actual qualification in what she does.

Back to the Sperm Thief

I must admit to being quite horrified by Jones’ admission on sperm stealing. I mean really, men all over the UK who have heard/read about this will now be absolutely bricking themselves in case it’s given their ‘secretly wanting a child’ partners ideas.

Certainly, I know of women friends who have wanted children and their partner hasn’t, only to agree to keep the peace then secretly not take their contraceptive pill etc. Though I will say that on the other hand, I know some men who want children and their partners have told them it will not be happening anytime soon.

You what????

Is it a good piece of writing because she has gotten people talking about how things change in relationships or horrific because she has somehow managed to make it seem all very cheap by saying ‘Because he wouldn’t give me what I wanted, I decided to steal it from him. I resolved to steal his sperm from him in the middle of the night. I thought it was my right, given that he was living with me and I had bought him many, many M&S ready meals.’

That makes it OK then Liz doesn’t it. You’ve bought him dinner, kept him so therefore you own him? People would be outraged if a man had said that.

Liz may consider herself to be a feminist which kind of begs the question what she sees as being a feminist? Equal opportunities for women or the excuse to get what you want and abuse another human being’s trust?

I see Yasmin Alibhai-Brown as a feminist but also a humanist who speaks common sense. All too often common sense goes out the window today with people being too concerned about being politically correct.

Maybe Liz Jones should read some of Yasmin Alibhai-Brown’s writing. Just sayin’ Liz.

A HOMEMADE MEAL: WITH REAL FOOD!

Generations ago, a homemade meal was a three times a day affair.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner were all made in kitchen with fresh ingredients, from scratch.   In today’s rat race of life, time is our most precious commodity, and good food was the first thing up on the time-shaving chopping block.

It’s homemade, from the freezer

Instead of spending the time to prepare and cook a homemade meal, we reach into the freezer for something to fill our stomachs, or even worse, we stop by a ‘fat-food’ place on the way home.  The assumption is that since it’s already cooked and only needs a blast in the oven, then precious time will be saved.  However, if you figure 30 minutes to cook a frozen piece of chicken, then you could have already made two fresh meals by the time the oven goes ‘ding.’

15 minutes, done.

Most people’s idea of home cooking paints an image of Thanksgiving dinner in their minds, 20 different plates of food that take two days to cook.  Yet many meals can be done in 15 minutes!  It’s all about knowing how, and anyone that says ‘I don’t know how to cook’…zip it!

Culinary Internet Master Chef

You used to have to work as a commi chef for 5 years in a Michelin starred restaurant to learn the tricks of the trade, but with the all powerful internet being a learning tool, becoming a master chef is just a few google searches away.  Just search for 15 minute meals and away you go.  Take back your kitchen, take back your diet, and take back the satisfaction of a home cooked meal.

Article By: Phil McCarron

A Short Cooking Lesson

IT REALLY ISN'T TV: IT'S HBO

The Above Statement is True

Living rooms are designed around televisions for a reason, and that reason is that television is our window into the world.  We live vicariously through everything from dramas and comedies to documentaries and, dare I say it, reality TV.  But now that there are hundreds of channels, it’s becoming harder and harder to find quality, awe inspiring programming.

Free channels, terrible concepts.

The viewing content of free channels and standard cable has declined over the last 10 years or into terrible concepts, poor acting, and did I mention terrible concepts?  It’s a continuous stream of raw sewage being pumped onto our screens every day.  That being said, it’s a bit like the old dumpster diving adage, occasionally if you search enough seas of garbage you might pull out a gold watch.  But at the end of the day, it’s a lot of shit surfing for one good show.

HBO have the golden goose.

However there is a network that has kept its dedication to stellar shows.  HBO is, and has been at the forefront of fantastic television.  Amazing concepts, stunning characters and Emmy winning performances all make the premium cable network well worth the investment.  They have the golden goose when it comes to quality TV shows and if you haven’t had the HBO experience, you have been missing out for years as their back catalogue of original programming is quite impressive.

OZ, Arliss, The Larry Sanders Show, Sex & The City, The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Deadwood, The Wire, Entourage, True Blood, Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones…to name but a few…and that’s a stellar resume for any TV Network.

Check out a clip from HBO's 'Game Of Thrones'

Article By: Phil McCarron

THE WALKING DEAD

Please! When WAS the last time you washed?

Much to my delight, ‘The Walking Dead’ has returned to FX. I enjoyed the special effects, the storyline and even Andrew Lincoln’s accent change to American.

I was a bit apprehensive when I found out that there had been an array of staff changes behind the scenes to the point where I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from the new series.

Would I get the same level of gore? Would the storyline still be reasonably exciting? Would there be anything quite as rank and revolting as seeing a horse being eaten by the undead?

Well, yeah there was, to all of the above questions.

We got up close and friendly with several zombies, including a spectacular view of rotting gums and teeth. So close you could almost smell the decomposition.

There was a good bit of drama in the opening episode too…. I won’t say too much in case you haven’t watched it, but when Bambi appears trust your gut instinct. Just sayin’

Blade the Horse didnt get his contract renewed

Much to my warped sense of joy, there was the ‘gore-fest, disgusting, make me look away in horror, boak inducing’ scene too. All I can say is I'm so very glad that smell-a-vision doesn’t exist.


Yup, come Friday night, Ill be tuning in to see more zombies. Feeling a bit of an expert now after all these zombie books, TV shows and films I’ve been watching, I’m not sure I ever really want to be in the position to draw on that knowledge though.




Article By:  Lynn Tulloch

KIM'S KARDASHIAN KAOS

Kris found it easy to rest his pint on Kim's head

I like a bit of ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’ on E! It’s a bit like my little dirty secret that I try not to let anyone know.

I will admit that I lay along the couch with my cup of coffee and watched Kim’s fairytale wedding to Kris Humphries. That was for all the back-to-back shows leading up to and including the wedding.

There were a few things that I noticed when watching the series, the first was how shockingly tall Kris Humphries is (6ft 9in). That is one tall guy and quite a height difference with Kim who is supposedly around 5ft 2ish.

I’m not suggesting for one moment that height difference is the cause of a marriage break up as I am sure there must be more to it than that, or at least I sincerely hope so!

Anyway, I realised, while watching the episodes leading up to the wedding that I was really feeling sorry for Kris Humphries. He seems a nice guy, kind, generous and one who was beginning to crack under the Kardashian pressure.

Marriage means different things to different people but to me it means that you have someone there to support, love and care for you no matter what. But realistically what place does Kris Humphries have when the Kardashian Klan are providing that already?

Unfortunately I don’t think Kris Humphries had a snowballs chance in hell against the rest of the family. Maybe if they had all sat down and had a chat with fellow reality celebs Kendra and Hank Baskett they may have got on a bit better.

Kendra & Hank 'keepin it real

Yesterday Kimmy K said "After careful consideration, I have decided to end my marriage. I hope everyone understands this was not an easy decision. I had hoped this marriage was forever but sometimes things don't work out as planned. We remain friends and wish each other the best."

Then Kris H had to issue a statement which said "I love my wife and am devastated to learn she filed for divorce," take it she didn’t actually speak to him about it then?

Sorry Kris you obviously don’t fit in with their lifestyle and aren’t photogenic enough so you’ve been written out of the next series.

There ends the marriage of Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian, to think, I’ve had fruit last longer in the fridge……




Article By:  Lynn Tulloch

PHAT CAR - FAT BEHIND

Any excuse for a Scirocco picture 

We know that people are getting bigger in size, that news isn’t new.

What may not be more obvious is that cars are getting bigger and heavier as well. An example the Mk1 VW Scirocco is 1625mm wide and 3880mm long, theMk3 VW Scirocco is 1810mm wide and 4256mm long.

Certainly, some of this can be attributed to how much space you need to house all the electrical gadgets from ABS to Air Con and everything in between. The public now demand safety and luxury features in their cars in the bucket load so, they have to go somewhere.

The other reason for this is people. Yeah that’s right, people are getting bigger too, and therefore the amount of space they require in their cars will have to be bigger as well.

So what are car manufacturers doing about this?

Well, BMW for example have now got some 800 volunteers helping them work out how to design cars for obese people. Mercedes are planning to strengthen grab handles, Honda have widened their seats by approx 50mm and Porsches now have steering columns that retract and lift when the car is switched off, much like the top of the range Japanese cars.

It’s the small things that make all the difference, from the size of the doors to how far apart the pedals are. Reverse cameras and blind spot warning systems have all been added too which are designed to help the larger person manoeuvre their vehicle.

Is this really such a good idea? Or should we as a society not be concentrating on improving people’s health instead?

THE VOTE IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD

Phil McCarron on the recent violence muddying the waters of protest.

Napoleon Bonaparte once said that “There are only two forces in this world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run, the sword will always be conquered by the spirit.”

Liberty in blood

The Occupy protests have remained firmly entrenched on the battle field of social and economical change, proving that this is much more than a half-hearted fad.  Remaining true to the routes of the movement, they have been orderly and peaceful.  However, those that wish to see an end to the fight for social equality have grown weary of listening to the voice of the people and are stepping up efforts to shut them down.  The tipping point on the seesaw of forceful and peace has quivered.

All across America, city ordinances and curfews are being put into place in an attempt to stamp out the movement, with some cities even resorting to tear gas, baton rounds, and rubber bullets. 

Violence is contagious and is always destined to escalate…it should never be bilaterally used to promote change, as a change bought in blood will always be stained, and the memory of that blood always lasts longer than the wound.

“When liberty comes with hands dabbled in blood, it is hard to shake hands with her.”

~Oscar Wilde

 Non-violent solution

In the London riots, the police were criticized for not clearing the rioters out.  They were scorned for not using force.  In hindsight, they did the correct thing.  At a heavy financial cost, they merely contained the rioters and let their blind rage peter out.  Had the London Police met violence with violence, the escalation would have torn the city streets apart.

The Occupy movement MUST remain non-violent at all costs in order to succeed.  Victory for the movement can only come from the method that first bore this inequality.  Legislation.

Your contract is up for renewal Mr. Senator

In one year’s time, the election polls will be open for business.  The representatives and senators of both parties that have struck down jobs bills, avoided tax loopholes, bailed out corporations instead of the working class, had their pockets lined by lobbyists and kept the 1% appeased, will be interviewing to keep their jobs.  Though the politicians work for the 1% of the country, it’s the 99% that employ them.

A final message to the elected officials,

“You are one election away from being unemployed like the rest of us.”

~Phil McCarron

Article by: Phil McCarron

1% OF THE AMERICAN DREAM

Though the phrase ‘The American Dream’ died out quite some time ago, the mindset it instilled remains woven into the fabric of American society.  The American dream, that once made this country great, is fast becoming just another page in a history book, slowly slipping from our memories it’s now an opaque belief that is in peril of crossing over the line, from legendary into the realm of myth.

The American Opportunity

The American Dream was the idea that all men were created equally, and that everyone, regardless of color, sex, age, or social class, should be afforded the chance to live a prosperous life.  It was a revolutionary principle in civilization, as it effectively cast off the shackles of the social class system.  No longer was a person bound to a certain quality of life by their bloodline or skin tone, but only by their personal abilities, and their abilities to define themselves and work toward achieving a richer fuller life.

Regardless of what either political party says, the disappearance of this mindset isn’t an issue of Americans becoming freeloaders with a sense of entitlement, or jealously toward the successful; it has and always will be about the keyword in The American Dream…opportunity.

The 99% vs. The 1%

The deep seeded unrest on the streets of America has been smoldering for decades, and the embers of injustice are beginning to re-ignite that American spirit.  The 99% have finally been stripped of the only thing they wanted in the first place…opportunity.

The 1%, the obscenely wealthy business owners and corporations, have been entrusted by both Republican and Democratic polices, containing copious tax breaks and subsidies exclusive to the 1%, to provide that opportunity for their fellow Americans to realize their potential and strive for a prosperous life…the 1% have abused this privilege…they have failed us.

Financial Slavery

Instead of reinvesting in the communities that enriched their lives, instead of giving the benefit of the doubt, instead of encouraging others to reach for the stars, the 1% has systematically depleted this nation of opportunity in order to keep the prosperity for themselves.  Piece by piece the 1% has dismantled the American Dream through financial slavery by controlling the flow of money and controlling the price and existence of labor.

Left and right, come together as Americans

This isn’t an issue for Rightwing or Leftwing preconceptions or stubborn viewpoints, this is an issue for ALL Americans, to come together and stop the descending spiral into social and economical madness, to restore the virtuous revelation upon which this nation was founded…that everyone is treated as equals, and that they all deserve a chance to achieve a full and prosperous life.  

Whether it be the ‘Occupy Wall Street’ movement, or the ‘Tea Party,’ the American people are beginning to wake up and are starting to exercise their democratic right to make a change.

There has come a point in every great civilizations history when the line is drawn between what is, and what is not an acceptable state of affairs.  The civilized nation is America, the affair is the death of opportunity, and the line has been crossed.

The battle to reclaim the ‘Land of Opportunity’ has begun.

Article by: Phil McCarron

HALLOWEEN: WHAT CAR TO PERFECTLY ACCESSORIZE YOUR COSTUME

31^st of October, Halloween, Samhain, All Hallows Even, or Festival of the Dead, call it what you will but it is more or less it’s all the same thing. The lead up to Halloween is now filled with people, kids and pets getting dressed up as witches, zombies, vampires, werewolves. Some even use their imagination and end up dressed up as something more original.

That made me wonder, what sort of car you would drive if you were a creature of the night….

After some thought I reckoned that Werewolves would probably require the use of a 4wd so you could go off to run as a wolf somewhere where you weren’t likely to be seen. If it had a decent load space you could stash a change of clothes there and whatever animal you had caught too.

Then I remembered how much dogs like to stick their head out the window with their tongue hanging out, getting doggie slavers down the ‘C’ pillar of the car and letting your ears blow in the wind. Dogs also like to run in packs, track and hunt. So, a combination of 4wd drive and convertible would be ideal. That leaves the limited edition Rav 4 convertible from 1999 a JEEP Wrangler or Freelander Convertible. Depending on who the Werewolf is, they might even really appreciate the idea of having an Audi Quattro Cabriolet….

So, imagine for one moment you are a Zombie for example, the choice of car isn’t going to be an issue; you are most probably not being able to do anything apart from move towards food.

Giving the odd moan you would just follow the rest of the zombie hoard on your way. Not using your brain and following the crowd could possibly mean that Zombies would drive BMW Minis.

So what would the trendy cool Vampire about town drive? I suppose it would depend on what Vampire Lore we are following. Assuming the Bram Stoker version then Vampires don’t melt in daylight, do need blood and do really need a place for a coffin.

That would mean something along the lines of a pick-up truck. Though if the Vampire in question had been around for a while they would probably have built up some cash and to be able to attract victims into your ‘ride’ may be an advantage. So I reckon an imported Ford F1 pickup or an HSV Maloo.

As for the Witch, what do you think she would drive? I drive an old scirocco; it’s held together by magic and looks a bit like a broom.

Article by: Lynn Tulloch