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Hippocracy

When a hippo claims to care about fairness, the NHS, our natural environment and wildlife, but then votes tory.

It is the hippocracy of secret tories that keeps them in power.

by Greenplanetfish October 25, 2022


Schrödinger's VAT

A circumstance when being billed where you suspect VAT both has and hasn't been charged, with both simultaneously being true until the Inland Revenue looks into it.

That could be Schrödinger's VAT on your scribbled bill.

by Greenplanetfish October 25, 2022


Schrödinger's VAT

A circumstance when being billed where you suspect VAT both has and hasn't been charged, with both simultaneously being true until the Inland Revenue looks into it.

I suspect that may be Schrödinger's VAT added to your scribbled bill.

by Greenplanetfish October 25, 2022


top priority

Corporate speak for "We really don't care about this as to do so would affect profits, but our PR team advise that we should pretend to."

Following an accident leading to significant injury that is being reported in the media: "Safety is a top priority for us"

When your internet or phone or on-line bank is not working due to cost-saving measures: "Our customers' convenience is our top priority."

by Greenplanetfish December 6, 2018