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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Luke Littler and darts' new generation called out as 'boring' by two-time world champion who bemoans the lack of banter among today's stars
Two-time darts world champion Gary Anderson has hit out at the 'boring' younger generation of players with 'their bloody earphones in' as he bemoaned the lack of 'banter' in the modern game. Fresh from his first round victory over Luke Woodhouse on day two of the World Matchplay, The Flying Scotsman, 54, longed for his days competing with the likes of Adrian Lewis, Phil Taylor and Kevin Painter. 'Youngsters are boring. Absolutely boring,' said Anderson. 'You talk to them, they're too busy looking at their phone. They're sitting on their phones with their bloody earphones in. Don't talk to you. It's a completely different life.' He added: 'I was sitting thinking the other day, having a talk with (Ian) White, (Adrian) Lewis, (Phil) Taylor, (Kevin) Painter, we used to sit and have a cracking laugh. 'Nowadays, I'd rather sit like this. Nobody talks to anybody. You don't have a good laugh, you don't have a bit of banter. You need to have a laugh. Doesn't matter what you do in life, on a building site, office, you've always got to have a laugh. Nowadays, there's not much of that going about.' The new wave of darts players - led by current world champion Luke Littler - have helped usher the sport into a new age. There is more attention on events than ever and more money than ever for its stars. Anderson acknowledged the today's players are more professional than performers of the past but he insisted that they need to 'calm down' at times. 'The youngsters, they're here to do their job. They've realised they've got a great chance in life to make a lot of bloody money, buy their first house, then their second house. 'But they need to calm down and think: right, this is my job. That's it.'
The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
‘I love it' – Luke Littler, 18, reacts to Dennis Priestley spat and admits ‘people think I'm actually biting'
LUKE LITTLER insists he was having 'banter' with Dennis Priestley after he hit back at the darts legend for suggesting he does not deserve his MBE. Two-times world champion Priestley claimed Littler and Luke Humphries 'let their country down' following their exit from the PDC World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt. 2 2 'The Menace' also said that neither player had 'done enough to earn their MBEs just yet'. Teen sensational Littler screenshotted an article that contained the quotes and captioned it with his response. He said: 'Don't deserve an MBE but done more in 12 months than he ever did…That's what I would say anyway.' Littler, 18, insists his cheeky jab at Priestley was all in good fun. He revealed: 'People probably see it as like, I'm actually biting, but I just look at it as a bit of banter. 'I love it. If I see something, then I will just comment on it.' The World No.2 admits his aim is to win a game at the World Matchplay after a first-round exit to Michael van Gerwen last year. Warrington ace Littler takes on Ryan Searle at the Winter Gardens as he looks to build on a remarkable 2025 season that's already seen him lift the World Championship, UK Open, and Belgian Open titles. He added: 'I'm looking forward to it and hopefully I can get my first win there. It was obviously a whole new experience. 'Obviously I've been there as a fan two or three years ago watching and supporting Nathan Aspinall. Luke Littler and Luke Humphries BOOED by German crowd on day they got their MBEs but fans love their 's---house' walk-on 'But the occasion, obviously how warm it is, it's like that near enough every year. 'So that's something you've got to get really used to. 'And obviously the opposition was Michael on debut, which was unfortunate. 'But hopefully I can, like I said, get a win.'
UAE Moments
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
♊ Gemini Daily Horoscope for June 14, 2025
Clever, curious, and a little chaotic, you're everyone's favorite plot twist today. Gemini, June 14 is giving you peak Gemini energy: social, spontaneous, and slightly unpredictable (but in a fun way). Mercury is sparking up your communication zone, and the moon is adding a dash of emotional depth. Whether you're texting a crush, pitching a wild idea, or hosting a group chat TED Talk, you're magnetic. 🧠 Brilliant, Buzzy, and Full of Banter Your thoughts are moving fast and your words are faster. Today is perfect for brainstorming, writing, debating, or making that one-liner that gets everyone in the room laughing. You're picking up on what people aren't saying and turning it into connection gold. Gemini Tip: Don't over-polish your message. Your natural flow is exactly what people need. 💼 Career & Money: Present It, Sell It, Win It Whether it's a pitch, a project, or a DM that turns into a networking win, you've got the gift of gab and strategy. Your charm makes you persuasive, and your ideas? Bold, but backed by data (or at least great instincts). Use your momentum. Don't wait. You're not lucky, you're lightning smart. 💖 Love & Friendship: Say Less… but Say It Flirtier You're irresistible today and you're not even trying. Single? Expect a flirty convo or message to turn into something more. Coupled? Your partner can't get enough of your humor, spontaneity, or that random snack you brought home 'just because.' Flirt cue: 'What's something you secretly wish more people understood about you?' 🧘♀️ Mood & Vibe: Hype, Helpful, and Heart-Open You're feeling generous with your words and energy, but remember: it's okay to recharge. Between social buzz and creative highs, take a moment for yourself, maybe a solo walk, a journal dump, or a five-minute dance break. You deserve the reset. Lucky Color: Lemon Yellow Lucky Numbers: 5 & 14 Cosmic Playlist Song: 'Good as Hell' – Lizzo Affirmation of the Day: 'I express with joy, connect with purpose, and trust the rhythm of the moment.' 💭 Gemini Thought for June 14: You don't need to slow down. You just need to own your momentum.
Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
QUENTIN LETTS: What will become of the builder who sends his labourer for two tins of tartan paint?
's monitors of workplace chit-chat have already been dubbed 'banter police' or 'banter tsars', but a different Russian word would be more accurate. After the Bolshevik revolution of 1917, military units had komissars who were enforcers for the regime. Given their power to denounce soldiers to the Soviet authorities, it wasn't long before they were heartily loathed. These komissars kept an eye on the ranks. They noted which men had an independent streak and they made sure any scepticism about the new political order did not spread. Light-hearted banter brightens most places of work. Life would become dull if we could not rib one another, devise nicknames and tease workmates when they goof. But under Ms Rayner's Bill, 'third-party harassment' will be reportable to and by diversity officers. The unifying benefits of banter will be lost to suffocating fear of propriety. Morale will be dented. Work will become more of a drudge. Is this really what Labour MPs want? Quite what constitutes 'harassment' will be for courts to decide. The lawyers are going to be busy, as will Ms Rayner's union allies. This law will also give trade union reps leverage over free-spirited souls who crack jokes at work. If those people pay their union dues, their indiscretions will no doubt be overlooked. But anyone who seems a bit too Right-wing or 'Brexity' will be fed into the procedural mangle. As for bosses, if they refuse to meet unions' pay demands, you can bet the banter komissars will find more incidents to report. My wife often works on a building site. She removes paint from doors and windows. 'Here's our stripper,' say her male workmates. She thinks this is a hoot, but you can see how a grievance-surfing lawyer could turn that into a demand for thousands in compensation. Construction sites are fruity places. She was once on all fours, helping a contractor fit some under-floor piping, and had to tell him, 'give me another inch'. Cue much ribald laughter. Under Ms Rayner's proposals it might not even require a complaint by the alleged victim of banter. Diversity officers could themselves decide to report any incidents, starting a legalistic process that will last months, ruin reputations and create untold stress. More money will be spent on human resources and training. There will be more rules, more anxiety, more suspicion, less freedom. I once worked at a warehouse where a forklift accidentally pronged a pallet of Brut 33 aerosols. What a stink. The forklift driver was the target of plenty of banter. Richly deserved it, too. My son, new to a labouring job, was dangled over a sewage pit by his ankles. A union rep might call that bullying but from that day my son felt part of the team. I know of another young lad who was sent off by his foreman to buy 'two tins of tartan paint, and holes for fence-posts'. He was told 'the holes aren't heavy but there's nothing to hold on to'. It was a while before he realised he was being asked to buy thin air. Likewise, he was told to 'go to the van and bring back a new bubble for the spirit-level'. The weird thing is that Ms Rayner is supposedly the one normal, working-class person in a Cabinet of wonks. In pressing for this mad law she is showing herself to be as out of touch as the rest of them. All because she is ambitious for the top job and wants to suck up to her union paymasters. How pathetic.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cancer Daily Horoscope Yahoo Life Astrology: June 21, 2025
It's a great night to host or attend a dinner party. Your sparkly banter is sure to be a hit! It's one of those days when quiet social situations can really pay off, and you're right in the thick of it all. Your celestial forecast is just a click away. Get free horoscopes sent to your inbox every day, week, and month.
