On Saturday afternoon, the country had two choices. They could either watch a bunch of tarts or a bunch of thugs. Being someone who lacks a passion for theatrical performance this choice didn’t apply to me. My radar featured solely the Leicester v Northampton...

Breaking news:  The world is debating whether or not to look at a photograph, and here at 7 Reasons we have an exclusive.  We have got hold of the picture that you should never, ever see, and we’re going to let you, our thoroughly grown-up readers, decide whether...

Hello!  It’s Groundhog Day today and, to commemorate that event, we’re going to be doing the same thing that we did on this day last year: Not writing about Groundhog Day.  Instead, we’re going to be writing about Benicio Del Toro because, as you may or may not...

Hello!  Happy Sunday! (or Friday, if you’re one of the 7 Reasons team editing this post before scheduling it for Sunday) Images are very important to us here at 7 Reasons and we always try to put them together in-house because, though what we post usually...

The new Anton Corbijn film – The American – starring George Clooney is out in the UK right now.  I saw it on Saturday, here are seven reasons that you shouldn’t. (and don’t worry, there are no spoilers)1.  The Unconcious.  The pace of the...

Postcards.  They’re not honest enough.  Here are seven reasons why. 1.  Blackpool.  This is what a holiday in Blackpool actually looks like.  I’ve been there.  Many times.  Other postcards may not show this, but forewarned is forearmed.2.  Bondi...

A friend of mine sent me this picture.  And it’s amazing.  Here are seven reasons why.1.  It’s Cute.  Just look at the sweet little pig feeding between the bigger pigs.  Look how sweet and little and cute he is.  Awwww.  What a lovely, heart-warming,...

Today’s guest(ish) post comes to you courtesy of Marc Fearns, who can usually be found doing stuff here, and the amazing Ceci Masters of Swanning About fame; a blog so good that it’s in The Times’ list of the top 50 cricket blogs, along with the blog...

1. Lips. Well, Russell looks manly and scary as always.  But there’s something strange about his lips.  They look a little red, don’t they?  They strike a feminine note in an otherwise masculine portrait.  That’s what inspired me to do...

1.  Thug. The nation loves Cheryl Cole, so we are told.  Do we?  I don’t.  I’m quite sure that Sophie Amogbokpa doesn’t – that’s the toilet attendant and part-time law student that Cheryl Cole was convicted of assaulting in a nightclub toilet in...

1.  Spots.  As surely as crumpets will land butter side down or jam will spill on your new tie, it is inevitable that on the morning you’re attending a wedding, you’ll wake up with a spot on your face.  This always happens.  The size and prominence of the spot...