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.
This Day in History – 9th September 1742
A quarrel over carrying malt ended in tragedy when Thomas Griffiths threw a brickbat at Judith Haswell in 1742. She survived for days before dying after developing a fever. With disputed medical evidence, Judith’s plea for mercy and even a courtroom lie from Griffiths’s mother, the jury chose manslaughter over murder.
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.
Quote of the Day: Privilege and Achievement
Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage considers privilege, success and humility: “Privilege becomes dangerous when it mistakes its own good fortune for a category of personal achievement.” A thoughtful reminder that hard work matters, but opportunity, circumstance and good fortune often contribute to success too.
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.
This Day in History – 18th August 1856
A dispute over a nightingale became something far uglier in August 1856 when Joseph George was targeted by insulting placards, caricatures and antisemitic abuse. The campaign became so severe that George considered leaving his home. Frederick Henry Goldsbrough and Henry Smith eventually found themselves facing an Old Bailey jury.
Quote of the Day: Faith
Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage reflects on wealth, faith and what truly matters: “Do not depend on gold to buy what only faith can give you.” A simple reminder that life’s greatest sources of hope, trust and inner strength cannot be purchased, whatever our material wealth.
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.
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