The Wise Sage returns with another “Advice of the Day,” exploring why common sense often disappears when large groups get together. Blending genuine wisdom with classic Viz Top Tips absurdity, this humorous guide examines crowds, questionable decisions and why following everyone else is sometimes the worst idea imaginable.
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This Day in History – 28th July 1721
On 28th July 1721, Matthew Clarke was executed for murdering Sarah Goldington during a robbery at Willesden Green. His detailed confession reveals a failed marriage scheme, a robbery planned to raise money, overwhelming remorse, terrifying dreams, and a final plea for others to learn from his tragic and violent downfall.
This Day in History – 24th July 1685
On 24th July 1685, barrister Robert Frances faced execution for killing the notorious Thomas Dangerfield. Frances claimed he merely intended to strike the recently whipped prisoner with his bamboo cane after being insulted. Instead, the cane entered Dangerfield’s eye, turning a fleeting burst of anger into a fatal encounter.
Advice of the Day: Saving Time at Breakfast
The Wise Sage tackles morning efficiency with another spectacularly unhelpful “Advice of the Day.” Why waste time eating breakfast and brushing your teeth separately when you can do both at once? Featuring toothpaste-covered toast, toothbrush cereal spoons and minty cornflakes, this absurd Viz Top Tips-style guide takes multitasking somewhere it really shouldn’t go.
Quote of the Day: The Wrong Branch
Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage considers unexpected change: “The hardest lesson is to recognise that not every earthquake is a disaster; some simply shake us loose from the wrong branch.” A reflection on upheaval, resilience and recognising when disruption creates an opportunity to move forward.
Quote of the Day: Mysteries and Manners
Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage reminds us that curiosity is valuable, but wisdom also knows when to stop digging. “Never trust anyone who warns you not to ask how the sausage was made. Some mysteries are better left wrapped in good manners.” Sometimes kindness is knowing when enough is enough.
Advice of the Day: Feeding the Kids
The Wise Sage serves up another hilariously unhelpful “Advice of the Day,” explaining why spaghetti should only ever be served on bath nights. In true Viz Top Tips style, this absurd parenting guide celebrates flying meatballs, tomato sauce disasters, and the glorious inevitability of children wearing more dinner than they eat.
This Day in History – 23rd July 1753
A quarrel over gin ended with one fatal knife wound and a journey to Tyburn. William Peers’ execution on 23rd July 1753 tells the tragic story of an ordinary London baker whose violent temper destroyed his wife, his own life, and left behind a cautionary tale recorded by the Ordinary of Newgate.
This Day in History – 22nd July 1895
A late-night walk along Edgware Road turned into a brutal gang robbery when Arthur Robert Mays was attacked by four young offenders and robbed of his watch. Witnesses quickly identified the assailants, leading to convictions that ended with hard labour—and the brutal punishment of the cat-o’-nine-tails.
Advice of the Day: Trusting Dogs
The Wise Sage returns with another hilariously unhelpful “Advice of the Day.” This time he explains why dogs should be trusted as the ultimate judges of human character. In true Viz Top Tips style, it’s packed with absurd logic, terrible decision-making, and enough canine wisdom to ruin perfectly good friendships.
