The Wise Sage tackles one of reading’s greatest problems: losing your bookmark. His ingenious solution is to replace it with ketchup. In classic Viz Top Tips style, this gloriously impractical advice explores sticky pages, edible page-location systems, furious librarians and why your treasured book collection may soon smell suspiciously like a chip shop
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Quote of the Day: Humanity
Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage considers judgement and perspective: “Humanity is a thick book; place too much emphasis on one page and you’ll misunderstand the whole story.” A reminder to look beyond single moments, mistakes and differences before deciding we fully understand another person.
Advice of the Day: Cats and Dustbusters
The Wise Sage returns with another essential “Advice of the Day,” warning against the dangerous combination of cats and handheld vacuum cleaners. In classic Viz Top Tips style, this absurd household guide explores flying felines, questionable multitasking and why saving four seconds on the housework may result in several weeks of carefully planned feline revenge.
Quote of the Day: Living Liberally
In today’s Quote of the Day, The Sage reflects on storytelling and experience. Adventures lose their magic when over-explained, reminding us to live fully and share sparingly. A thoughtful meditation on memory, meaning, and why some of life’s richest moments are best preserved rather than endlessly retold
Church Jokes
A collection of classic church jokes featuring well-known humour about sermons, priests, and congregations. Packed with familiar punchlines and clean comedy, these jokes offer a light-hearted look at church life and are perfect for anyone who enjoys timeless, respectful humour.
This Day in History – 25 March 1797
In 1797, Elizabeth Willoughby was caught smuggling escape tools into Newgate Prison for condemned prisoner William Harper. This Old Bailey case reveals a bold jailbreak plot involving saws, chisels, and deception—offering a vivid glimpse into crime, punishment, and prison life in Georgian London.
Advice of the Day: Pretending to Listen
The Wise Sage returns with another hilariously reckless “Advice of the Day.” This time he tackles the art of pretending to listen with bold, counter-intuitive techniques for appearing engaged without actually paying attention. In true Viz Top Tips style, this guide to social survival is clever, absurd, and dangerously effective.
Quote of the Day: Squandering Brilliance
Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage reflects on value and humanity: “Brilliance is wasted when you treat people like dolls and life like a shareholders’ meeting.” A sharp yet thoughtful reminder that creativity and wisdom flourish where people are respected — not reduced to roles or metrics.
Advice of the Day: Emotional Awareness
The Sage offers dangerously honest advice: when someone is crying, ask if it’s because of their haircut. A hilariously awkward “Advice of the Day” about empathy, timing, and bad trims.
Quote of the Day: Shopping
Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage offers a thoughtful take on shopping: “Most people go shopping to feel better. The wise go to find out what they can live without.” A humorous, reflective reminder that true contentment comes not from buying more, but from understanding what we no longer need.
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