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Lauren Crilly doesnt really know what shes doing but she likes talking about it. Her interests include Dolly Parton, cheese, The Simpsons and equality. Sometimes she thinks she is funny, sometimes she actually is. Enjoys tweeting at @gingerflakez

Topical-Opinion

The Internet Is No Longer Cool

Lauren Crilly Mar 2, 2015 0

Lauren Crilly believes the creation of the internet had the potential to transform societies for the better, but in reality it has not all been positive. I grew up on the internet. For me, it was always a beautiful place which…

Humour Features

Dear Everyone, Re: Valentine’s

Lauren Crilly Feb 12, 2015 1

To Whom It Concerns, I know February 14th is a weird day. People buy balloons in the shape of internal organs, they present dying plants to their loved ones in the hopes of getting some sex time and for a while everything in the world…

History

Sinterklass and Zwarte Piet

Lauren Crilly Dec 17, 2014 1

Every country has traditions that seem alien to onlookers. For example, when trying to explain the existence of Dustin the Turkey to my non-Irish friends I am often met with confusion and bemusement. It is quite difficult to find the…

Topical

Sex Work; A Professional Speaks

Lauren Crilly Jun 16, 2014 1

As it currently stands sex work remains a highly stigmatised and taboo topic of conversation in the UK. Often, against the backdrop of misinformation and propaganda that surrounds the sex industry people’s views concerning the…