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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Advice of the Day: Playing Leapfrog with Unicorns
The Wise Sage returns with another essential “Advice of the Day”: never play leapfrog with a unicorn. Combining mythical creatures, terrible sporting decisions and classic Viz Top Tips-style logic, this absurd guide explains why some recreational activities become considerably less appealing when one participant has a large pointed horn attached to their forehead.
Advice of the Day: Comforting Someone Who Is Crying
The Wise Sage returns with another spectacularly unhelpful “Advice of the Day,” tackling the delicate art of comforting someone who is crying. His solution? Ask whether it’s because of their haircut. In classic Viz Top Tips style, this absurd guide demonstrates how one badly chosen question can transform emotional support into an entirely new crisis.
Quote of the Day: Open Mind
Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage offers a humorous warning about blindly following confidence: “Keep an open mind, but resist following the goat simply because it looks confident.” Stay curious, question appearances and remember that certainty doesn’t necessarily mean someone knows where they’re going.
Advice of the Day: Pulling Dad’s Finger
The Wise Sage delivers another hilariously unhelpful “Advice of the Day,” warning children everywhere never to pull Dad’s finger—no matter how convincing he sounds. Packed with childish humour, family nostalgia and classic Viz Top Tips-style absurdity, this guide celebrates one of the oldest practical jokes ever inflicted on unsuspecting youngsters.
Quote of the Day: Uncertainty
Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage explores emotion and judgement: “Do not let emotion persuade you to go where uncertainty has already warned you not to.” A thoughtful reminder that hesitation is not always weakness—sometimes it is wisdom quietly asking us to pause before making an important decision.
Advice of the Day: Trusting Dogs
The Wise Sage returns with another hilariously unhelpful “Advice of the Day,” explaining why dogs should never be trusted to guard your lunch. Packed with guilty faces, disappearing sandwiches and canine opportunism, this Viz Top Tips-style guide celebrates the simple truth that every unattended meal is a challenge dogs are determined to accept.
Quote of the Day: Investing in Today
Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage reflects on work, purpose and fulfilment: “The finest pension is a lifetime spent faithful to what mattered, not merely what paid.” A thoughtful reminder that the greatest reward in life is not simply financial security, but remaining true to your values throughout your journey.
Quote of the Day: Kind Words
Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage celebrates the lasting power of kindness: “Every kind word leaves its own stamp, long after the conversation has reached its end.” A thoughtful reminder that sincere encouragement and compassion often outlive the moment in which they are spoken.
Advice of the Day: Picking Things Up
The Wise Sage returns with another gloriously unhelpful “Advice of the Day,” explaining why you should never rush to pick up something you’ve dropped. In true Viz Top Tips style, this absurd guide suggests that patient staring and strategic awkwardness are all you need to persuade complete strangers to do the bending for you.
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