How to Waste Your 2012 Christmas Bonus!

March 25th, 2025 (Updated)

Wonkie provides some innovative ways to spend your annual Christmas bonus, that is if you’ve actually received one given the current state of the world economy. From using it to set yourself up for Nobel Prize to becoming an award winning author, let Wonkie be your personal guide.

Obama vs Romney – US 2012 Election

March 25th, 2025 (Updated)

Barack Obama faces Mitt Romney in the final showdown as voters get ready for the 2012 US Elections. Wonkie examines the difference between the positions of Obama and Romney in this classic election cartoon about political campaigning.

West Indies win T20 World Cup with Gangnam Style!

March 25th, 2025 (Updated)

West Indies won the 2012 World T20 Cricket World Cup in style, beating Sri Lanka by 36 runs at home in Colombo. A convincing performance by the Windies, especially following a phenomenal victory over the powerful Australian cricket team in the semi-final of the ICC World Twenty20 Tournament.

Islamic Anger – What is going on?!

March 25th, 2025 (Updated)

The recent violence against American consulates and embassies in the Middle East once again raises the question of Islamic Anger. Is it simply a lack of sense of humour, a damaged mentality or a tiny extremist minority that is creating this negative association of violence and anger with Islam?

The Real Olympics Legacy

March 25th, 2025 (Updated)

The London 2012 Olympics ended leaving the usual debate about what legacy the games will leave. Wonkie proposes that the onus of legacy lies in the hands of each viewer given that the financial investment made is a sunk cost. If even some of us can be inspired by the participating athletes and the event to set ourselves on the path to achieve our own greatness, then the games have definitely left a mark worth leaving.