And although things got a little messy – and riddled with typos – towards the end, this admirable chap did indeed manage to drink 15 Boddingtons.
Along the way, an inebriated Rob was flummoxed by a board game, confused by the concept of time, and left ‘irritable and thirsty’ with ‘horrific farts’.
Rob’s dad pouring another drink, and the Boddingtons monument. Credit: Twitter @robertdcopland
In a video of his last mouthful of his fifteenth Boddingtons, Rob is seeing flopping back on the sofa, saying “I’m so happy” and giggling, while in the background it sounds very much like someone is making cocktails.
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Because what this man now needs is more alcohol…
My brother filmed the last mouthful. I guarantee it feels like an anti climax, but what did you want?? I didn't expect it to get this popular…. The real result is we are all capable of anything Be kind to yourselves be kind to each other! and I'll see you out there! Xo pic.twitter.com/Mdkhq0ezcI
His proud father, Alan, made a regular appearance in the Twitter thread too, pouring Rob’s drinks (though occasionally pouring them over his head), and even ‘building a monument’ out of the empty cans on the windowsill.
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Rob wrote, as he started on pint 10: “Didn’t realise my dad was gunna feature so heavily in this but actually really happy that he’s been part of the process.
“Couldn’t have done it with out him, cheers Alan. I’m pretty pissed now tbh.”
Credit: Twitter @robertdcopland
Other highlights included this insight into the family chat: “We’re having a big argument about where Denvor Colorado is…. I haven’t got a fucking clue but I’m enjoying the drama,” and Rob losing all sense of time (and typing) in this Tweet: “I can’t belive it’s inky 6:17pm. Feels like 11 or 12 maybe?”
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Tens of thousands of people have liked and shared Rob’s thread.
One person replied: “Wish my family were as supportive as yours. I drank 2 bottles of [pro]secco, served dinner 4 hours late, sat on my 18 year old nephews knee & punched my 13 year old son in the head for asking his Dad to ‘sort me out’. Now everyone’s in a mood with me, dunno what’s up with them.”
Another person wrote: “I feel like anyone who wants to understand the UK’s national character should study this thread.”
One person’s even gone to visit the Boddington’s can monument since Boxing Day for a selfie.
Trailer for Clayface gives closer look at Batman villain in new DC film shot in Greater Manchester
Danny Jones
DC have dropped a brand-new trailer for the upcoming Clayface film: a new ‘body horror’ movie by the Hollywood studio and superhero franchise.
Giving the first extended look at the cult favourite Batman villain, it’s set to be one of the darkest and most disturbing big-budget DC projects for some time.
Set to release on 23 October, it drops in just time for ‘spooky season’, and judging by this latest trailer, they’re certainly doubling down on the creepiest sides of the character. If you’re a bit squeamish, we’d say proceed with caution:
It’s certainly a striking reveal and has some of the most mature themes we’ve seen from DC over the years; that’s what you get when you park a supervillain like this.
For anyone who hasn’t come across Clayface before, it is an alias used by multiple individuals in the comics, including Basil Karlo and Preston Payne.
However, this version of the alter ego follows the story of Matt Hagen, a struggling actor who suffers serious disfiguration and experiments with experimental science before embarking on a tale of revenge.
While this differs somewhat from Hagen’s original backstory, without straying into spoiler territory, there’s plenty to be made from the trailer, as you can see.
If you’re wondering what kind of film to expect beyond what you’re now already aware of, it’s worth noting that James Watkins is known for films such as The Woman In Black (2012), Bastille Day (2016), and the heavily nominated James McAvoy-led movie, Speak No Evil (2024).
We were lucky enough to walk past their other major period of filming over in Manchester city centre last September, where the often-used Castlefield doubled as Gotham.
Oasis’ (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? named biggest UK studio album EVER by Official Charts
Danny Jones
You’re damn right: Oasis continue to be MASSIVE as new figures from the Official Charts Company have confirmed that (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? has clocked in as the biggest UK studio album of all time.
The Britpop icons and history go hand in hand.
Yes, according to the latest numbers by our domestic chart-crunchers, only two other albums surpassed Oasis‘ second LP – and they’re both greatest hits collections.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, 22 July, just over a whole year on from those reunion world tour shows at Heaton Park. How fitting.
Starting off by channelling Liam Gallagher energy and quipping that “Oasis vibes are in the area”, they go on to explain the colossal cumulative record.
“Oasis claim one of the biggest honours in British music history, they write, “as (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? is named the UK’s Official biggest studio album of all time, according to new Official Charts Company data.”
Combining UK sales of the record – both physical and digital over the years – along with modern streaming statistics, the sophomore outing from the Britpop giants has amassed approximately 6.2 million UK chart units. Staggering stuff.
Last year’s Live ’25 shows have no doubt helped give an added boost to their metrics, but it’s still gargantuan stuff from the local band.
Yet another incredible stat not just for the Burnage boys but the Manchester music scene as a whole.
2026 looks to be just as big a comeback, by the looks of things.
In case you were wondering who beat them out in the race for the top spot, they were pipped to the post by Queen’s Greatest Hits and the same again from ABBA, two worthy opponents to take third place after.
You can see the rest of the list in full right HERE.
Oh, and Definitely Maybe also made the list, too, coming in at number 39 – making that two in the top 50 even amongst all the compilations.
It feels like last July all over again, doesn’t it? And if now isn’t the perfect time to stick on the title track, we don’t know what is.
Actually, sod it – we’re sticking the full thing on…
Daisy Jackson -
29th December 2021 
