I think another element is that for much of one childhood (as opposed to teenage years), a lot of people will have been primarily exposed to their parents tastes in music - one doesn't have control of the radio when one is in the back the back seat

I'm not certain that is true - it is for non-EU (and EFTA, IIRC) nationals, not non-Shengen. Not a requirement for Irish citizens, for example.

In fairness, his name was even more ridiculous before his ennoblement - Air Chief Marshal Sir Graham "Jock" Stirrup

Its why we had a church wedding. Avoiding a "'busmans holiday" situation, and my preference for an officiant who believed that judgement was the purview of a higher power.

(boring real answer)
Match the formality of the bride. e.g. train and veil, topper and tails.*

*Both my parents became registrars in retirement. Registrars are judgy.

"Rt Hon Lord Barony Timothy Guy Westwood" is so fake that it sounds like the name of a one-shot character in an American sitcom aimed at pre-teen girls.

If I do notice them, it's because I think they are quite pretty. Classic bit of interwar design - a series of mini-Eiffel towers with a practical purpose.

Why is he being arrested by an American Policeman?
Why does the Vatican Gendarmerie need a helicopter?

Especially seeing as the two most populous English (as a first language) speaking countries both use the definite article to describe themselves.

Though, of course, this does somewhat rely on whichever partner or partners we work with remaining somewhat grounded in their defence and foreign policy (i.e. not doing a USA)

*Earning the median

The cost of living is factored in the stats.

If you are earning the federal minimum wage, you are in the richest 15% worldwide. Earning the minimum wage? Top 3%. The vast majority of Americans are in the top 5%.

That dog can definitely talk.

If Anon were to join the Royal Navy, they would have far less time to go to the cinema and thus avoid the adverts that are annoying them.

I wonder if it may be someone like Jim Rash - an Oscar for Writing rather than Best Actor.

Compromise theory: they dumped a few large yoga balls with traffic cones glued to them into the straight

Jason Salkey, presumably?

(He turns up to anything vaguely military/Napoleonic)

Honestly, mine were pretty mild. Wasn't allowed to read superhero comic books (Beano/Tintin/etc. were fine) and wasn't allowed trousers with turnups (I won this argument by the time I was 13).

The only good thing that the other one did was that, when he was Pope Emeritus, I was able to convince someone that Frankie & Benny's was owned by the Vatican.

Hang on, is that the poo stick in on the right?

Is what these people desiring not only "glory" in ancient combat, but also shitting amongst others and sharing an arse sponge?

There is no marimba in this song...#totp

Don't tell the Americans about this one. Actually do. Geri Halliwell needs to feel consequences. #totp

As someone who was living in LA in 1999, I can categorically state that it's car centric culture and lack of public transport made the premise of this song impossible #totp

They should have put all the Ibiza bangers together, with an instruction beforehand to take an ecstasy tablet, so they can be enjoyed in the manner expected. #totp

I don't dislike Texas,but this song is causing all the neighbours dogs to congregate in my front garden #totp

*sigh* After Texas and Supergrass, the streak of decency was bound the end, wasn't it? #totp

Legitimately love this song #totp

Oxford had an interesting issue, with a lot of companies having to rename themselves once "Isis" ceased being primarily associated with the River Thames...

Considering the Ambassador will be a political appointee, whilst the Chargés d'affaires ad interim will most likely be a professional diplomat, this may not be a bad thing...