The Bugle H A P P Oh God Why!?
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Mar 23, 2025 Neil Delamere, a Dublin-based comedian known for his sharp wit, and London’s Ria Lina, bring laughter to serious topics. They explore why Finland is dubbed the happiest country and question the validity of happiness rankings. Delamere and Lina dissect the UK's welfare cuts, highlighting absurdities in modern politics with humor. They tackle controversial figures like Molly Malone and satire the bizarre political love triangle involving Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy—all while keeping the conversation light and entertaining.
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A Duel of Words and Pistols
- In 1829, the Duke of Wellington dueled the Earl of Winchelsea over a letter in The Standard newspaper.
- They fired, missed intentionally, and became friends, showcasing a bygone era of political dispute resolution.
Finland's Happiness Reign
- Finland has been ranked the happiest country globally for eight consecutive years.
- The report considers trust, kindness, and social connection as key happiness factors.
Cricket and Happiness: A Paradox?
- Nordic countries dominate the top spots in the World Happiness Report.
- Test cricket-playing nations, however, generally score lower, raising questions about the sport's happiness-inducing qualities.