The VAR & Firkin

Gents, Ladies & Unanswered Questions

“Some of the finest thinking happens in the worst possible places.”

Make it make sense?!

The questions nobody asked, but everyone’s got an opinion on.

Latest rantNo. 1

The Great Razor Blade Rip-Off

Why is a razor starter pack, handle and all, cheaper than the same blades on their own?

The handle is free, the blades cost a fortune, and the cheapest way to buy blades is to buy a handle. My bathroom drawer is now a museum.

31 October 2026 · 3 min read

Not written yet. Questions already being argued about at the urinals.

Why does printer ink cost more than the printer? Upcoming
Why do loyal customers pay more than new customers? Upcoming
Why is buying two smaller packs sometimes cheaper than one big one? Upcoming
Why does booking a train journey in two parts sometimes cost less than one ticket? Upcoming
Why do websites need seventeen clicks to cancel something that took one click to subscribe to? Upcoming

Please leave these toilets as you found themActually, don’t.

Why is it “a pair” of trousers but only one bra?

Quiz nightEvery Thursday. Round one: why?

LostOne sock. Last seen: the washing machine. Make it make sense.

KaraokeMondays. Management apologises in advance.

Meal dealNow costs more than a meal. Still called a deal.