It might sound a bit bizarre, but one of the most viral phenomenons on the internet right now is a Facebook dedicated to Wetherspoons chips.
Or rather, to counting the amount of chips you get in a portion at Wetherspoons.
Boasting nearly 40,000 active members, the brilliantly-named Wetherspoons Paltry Chip Count is a public Facebook group that brings together people from right across the country to share in the clearly-popular common activity of counting the amount of chips that the restaurant chain sticks on its characteristic blue floral plates and dishes out to customers.
It may have been set up well over a year ago now, but it’s safe to say that the group’s taken off like never before over the past few weeks, with hundreds of people sharing snaps of their recent meals.
As you’d probably expect, outrage at portion sizes accompanies a good majority of the photos.
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A quick scroll down the group’s feed and you’ll find that a guy called Sam got a not-too-shabby 30 chips alongside his buttermilk chicken burger, adding that while “some of them were small though and didn’t count as chips” in his eyes, he still reckons that it wasn’t “too bad” overall.
Wetherspoons Paltry Chip Count boasts nearly 40,000 active members / Credit: Facebook (Wetherspoons Paltry Chip Count)
Others weren’t so lucky though, as a lad called Adam only got served just 12 chips with his burger, which one fellow group member said was “unthinkable scenes”.
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One woman shared a similarly poor showing, being served just 14 chips alongside her panini.
Being the subject of viral conversation isn’t exactly new territory for Wetherspoons though, as the chain has previously seen punters dedicate entire social media accounts to sharing the restaurants’ choice of wacky carpet, or rating the award-winning and quite frankly impressive bathrooms – but it seems that the Wetherspoons Paltry Chip Count could be the most invested people have been in quite a while though.
It’s even got some people taking actual tape measures to their nearest Wetherspoons to measure the width of portion sizes, and others making legitimate Excel spreadsheets of accumulating chip counts of the prior week.
Commenting on the rise of Wetherspoons Paltry Chip Count, Eddie Gershon – spokesperson for Wetherspoons – told LADbible: “A few years back Wetherspoon carpets were all the rage on Facebook, so it’s probably no surprise that someone has now started a chip account.
“All pubs should serve the same weight of chips, but the number of chips might vary depending on the size of chip.”
Fancy getting in on the action yourself? You can join Wetherspoons Paltry Chip Count here.
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Manchester band Westside Cowboy release ‘thrilling’ debut album that critics are calling one of the year’s best
Emily Sergeant
One of the UK’s best rising bands have released their debut album today to glowing reviews from critics and fans alike.
Jimmy Bradbury, Reuben Haycocks, Aoife Anson O’Connell, and Paddy Murphy – better known together as Westside Cowboy – formed back in 2023 when they were students at the Royal Northern College of Music, so while they may not all be from Manchester, they definitely have the spirit of our city at the heart of everything they do.
After playing in different bands across the city throughout their student years, the four-piece joined forces to create Westside Cowboy – an indie rock collective credited with self-coining the genre of ‘Britainicana’.
Put simply, Britainicana is a cultural concept that mixes the hazy, mythic feel of American country and folk, with the sound of raw British punk, indie rock, and small-town life.
Westside Cowboy have released their debut album, It Goes On / Credit: Clementine Schniedermann (Press Shots – Supplied)
If that sounds like your cup of tea, then you’ll be pleased to know that Westside Cowboy have released their debut album, It Goes On, to the world today (21 August).
And the reception from critics, arguably, couldn’t be better.
Prior to the release of their debut album, the band had released two EPs, including So Much Country ‘Till We Get There in January earlier this year, and had started to make a name for themselves with their popular debut single ‘I’ve Never Met Anyone I Thought I Could Really Love (Until I Met You)’ in 2024.
They went onto make even further waves when they supported equally-rising American rock band Geese on their UK and Irish tour back in March – with many fans calling it one of the best support and main act combinations in some time.
Three singles from their debut album were shared with the world ahead of its release – ‘Kick Stones (The Boys)’ came first, followed by ‘Pin Up Boys’ and ‘Dobro’.
So, it’s fair to say the anticipation for album was high… and if the reviews are anything to go by (which we think they are), it looks like the band has very much delivered what they set out to achieve.
Westside Cowboy’s debut album It Goes On is now available to stream, or you can purchase a physical copy in a range of formats from their website here.
Take a listen👇
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BBC Introducing LIVE is back with events across the North for grassroots music artists
Emily Sergeant
BBC Introducing’s flagship live event will return with a huge lineup of activities for aspiring musicians and music creators this autumn.
To celebrate and champion undiscovered talent across the country, BBC Introducing LIVE will include an array of live performances, immersive workshops, educational panels, and networking opportunities for grassroots artists, DJs, and music creators, all at the start of their careers.
Introducing LIVE will head across the UK, including hosting four special gigs in Leeds and a songwriting camp in Manchester.
The BBC Introducing Songwriting Camp is an invite-only event offering an ‘unparalleled’ experience for artists and creatives to develop skills and collaborate with industry professionals in a real music studio.
Then, on Saturday 28 November, BBC Introducing will host four showcases across Leeds, celebrating some of the best new music from across the UK – with independent music venues The Wardrobe, Belgrave Music Hall, and Oporto all taking part.
While up in Sunderland, following the success of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend there earlier this year, a special takeover event will take place at The Fire Station – with a day of panels, workshops, open mics, and an industry feedback centre planned, all designed to support and inspire the next generation of musicians and music industry professionals.
Other northern cities hosting events during this year’s programme are Gateshead, and major music city Liverpool.
Many successful artists, including the North’s very-own Sam Fender, as well as big names like Ed Sheeran, Raye, Olivia Dean, and Loyle Carner, all began their careers with support from BBC Introducing.
“Championing and nurturing artists and creatives is at heart of everything BBC Introducing does, and so I’m excited that Introducing LIVE will be returning in November for our biggest year yet,” commented Kelly Betts, who is the Editor of BBC Introducing.
“BBC Introducing will be at events, panels, and gigs across the UK giving emerging talent the opportunity to learn from industry experts, make music and connect with fellow artists.
“Music has the power to unite, inspire, and shape our culture and BBC Introducing’s flagship event will help some of the UK’s rising stars on their journey to achieve this.”
Emily Sergeant -
19th October 2021 
