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This company is hiring someone to binge-watch superhero films for £300

Lost Universe is currently recruiting somebody to binge-watch "geek movies and TV shows".

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 8th October 2020
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Pop culture online retailer Lost Universe is currently recruiting for somebody to binge-watch “geek movies and TV shows” and there’s some pretty decent perks too.

All that’s required for the role is to watch and rate three movies or TV episodes of choice from the latest superhero / Sci-Fi / fantasy releases.

The opportunity is a one-off project, which will pay one talented movie or TV fanatic £300 for their binge-watching efforts, gift them a £30 voucher to spend at lostuniverse.com and will also offer the ultimate binge-watching bundle too.

What’s included in the bundle though?

Well, you’ll get one year subscriptions to all the top UK streaming platforms – from Netflix, Disney +, Amazon Prime and Now TV Entertainment, all the way to YouTube Premium – paid for you, and five runners-up will also win a £30 Lost Universe gift voucher each, giving pop-culture fans even more reasons to enter.

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The dream job winner will enjoy best-in-class entertainment, including the latest from the Marvel or DC Universe, all the 11 Star Wars movies and TV show the Mandalorian (on Disney+), all seasons of Game of Thrones (on Now TV), exclusive YouTube content with no ads, and much more.

How brilliant is that?

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What are the binge-watcher job requirements?

Lost Universe is “the home of all things geek”, offering a wide range of fan favourite licensed merch, including the most sought-after limited editions and exclusives, so they are looking for someone who “lives and breathes pop-culture” for the fun role.

Job requirements list someone who obsesses over their favourite superhero / Sci-Fi / fictional characters, follows the latest movies and TV releases and reviews them with friends for fun, and even cites “owner of comfortable sofa/armchair for binge-watching preferred”, but the role is open to pop-culture newbies and veterans alike.

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Sounds like a tough job indeed.

How can I apply?

It couldn’t be easier to stick an application in for the role, with the company asking applicants to upload a picture of themselves recreating a superhero / Sci-Fi / fictional character pose – either on Facebook or Instagram – mentioning the name of their chosen character in the description.

They will need to tag @lostuniverse.club and use the competition hashtag #bingewatcherdreamjob. 

Applicants are free to snap a fun picture using social media filters, or improvising with stuff they have around the house, as Lost Universe will judge entries based on creativity and following the superhero / Sci-Fi / fictional theme and don’t require professional pictures, costumes or attire. 

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⚡️Competition Time!⚡️ Do you pride yourself on watching all the latest superhero, Sci-Fi or fantasy movies and TV? Or learn all the top pop-culture movie lines just for fun? Then this is the competition for you. 👀 The big prize for one talented binge-watcher: 👀 👉 The ultimate binge-watching bundle, including UK subscriptions to Netflix, Now TV Entertainment, Amazon Prime, Disney + and YouTube Premium. 👉 £300 in cash to reward your binge-watching efforts. 👉 £30 gift voucher to spend on the Lost Universe website 🙌 Plus £30 gift vouchers to spend at Lost Universe for 5 lucky runners-up! 🙌 HOW TO ENTER: 1. Upload a picture to Facebook/Instagram of yourself posing as a superhero/Sci-Fi/fictional character, mentioning the name of the character you’ve chosen in the description. 2. Tag @lostuniverse.club and use the competition hashtag #bingewatcherdreamjob Use social media effects, household items or any superpowers of your own (finding your own radioactive spider is not advised). Keep it simple and creative, we’re not looking for professional costumes or attire, only for fans getting creative with everyday items and snapping a fun pic! Good Luck! And may the odds be ever in your favour! LU ⚡️ Entry closes on 28th Oct 2020 at 11:59 PM. Winners will be announced on 2nd November Head to the link in bio for the full terms and conditions. — This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Instagram page and not to Instagram.

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The one-off binge-watcher job opportunity is encouraging all pop culture fans to enter.

Applications are open until 28th October 2020 at 11:59pm and the winner will be announced on 2nd November on the Lost Universe website and social media platforms, so make sure you stay tuned.

The role is open to UK residents aged 18 and over and you can find more information via the Lost Universe website here.

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The Chestergate pub in Stockport is at it again with some of the most wonderfully Manc scenes you’ll ever see

Danny Jones Danny Jones

The legendary Chestergate pub in Stockport is back with another belter of a video, following on from their viral belly-flashing clip of 2022.

The Mersey Square boozer has painted yet another quintessentially Northern depiction of UK pub culture with the latest Manc scenes they’ve captured around the karaoke machine.

If you’ve never had the pleasure of stumbling into The Chestergate in Stockport town centre, the long-standing boozer currently operated by publican chain Blind Tiger Inns, you’re seriously missing out.

While it might not be the flashiest of pubs, when it comes to entertainment, it always delivers.

Whether it’s stunts like renaming themselves ‘The Southgate’ whenever the Euros or World Cup rolls around, or the locals just genuinely having a whale of a time no matter what day of the week it is, it really sums up the best of pub culture.

The Chestergate went viral for some of the most British footage ever caught on film back in 2022 and the videos saw a huge wave of love and support flooding in for the pub, as well as a healthy amount of chuckles. Safe to say we were chuffed to see them pop back up on our feed again recently.

Karaoke night at The Chestergate literally never disappoints.

Forget ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ or ‘Champagne Supernova’ for karaoke songs – we’ll take a cacophony of inaudible throwback pop music, whilst another bloke and his hype man try and MC over a totally ill-fitting beat any day of the week.

And that’s handy because you’ll find those kinds of shenanigans happening at this place all the time.

Be it hens and stags, St George’s Day celebrations; a safe-cracking-themed competition, a ‘Texas Hold ‘Em Hoedown’ dance-off, or simply the matchday crowds when the footy’s on, there’s always something going on here.

It’s simultaneously one of the most no-nonsense and somehow a non-stop shenanigan-filled paradise. They also look after their own and consider their regulars part of the family. Case and point: they threw their very own ‘Dancing Queen’ Molly a big bash for her 86th birthday and it’s such wholesome viewing.

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At this point, it’s worth flagging that we have nothing but envy for these folks and anyone who’s just out there having the time of their lives on any random weeknight.

Yes, it produced plenty of laughs for those watching online in recent times but this lot won’t mind one bit – not only is the pub seeing more and more new faces through the door but that’s the whole point of a pub, isn’t it? Going for a pint with your nearest and dearest and having a laugh.

Not only is it very Manchester but it’s Britain at its very best.

We hope to see you at The Chestergate pub in Stockport for a pint or two sometime soon and we’re making a bit of a prat of ourselves, don’t worry, we’re sure they’ll have the cameras ready for you.

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Tailgaters and middle lane hoggers warned to change their ‘dangerous’ driving style

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

A warning has been issued to tailgaters and motorway middle lane hoggers urging them to change their ‘dangerous’ driving style.

Do you find yourself guilty of two of the biggest driving sins from time to time?

Well, according to the latest figures released by National Highways, one in three motorists have admitted to middle lane hogging in their lives, while one in four have committed acts of tailgating on some of the UK’s fastest roads.

These shocking survey findings – which were released back in early March as the Government-owned road management company launched a new campaign – showed that lane hogging was among the behaviours that are most likely to cause motorists and passengers to feel ‘frustrated’, and tailgating was most likely to cause feelings of unease, stress, and anxiety.

Nearly a third (32%) of drivers admitted to lane hogging ‘at least occasionally’ while driving on England’s motorways and major A roads, according to the survey – which polled 2,500 adults between the ages of 16-75.

On top of this, almost seven in ten adults in England (67%) said close following or tailgating is a ‘serious problem’ on these types of roads, but nearly a quarter (23%) admitted to doing it from time to time.

Tut-tut.

Tailgaters and middle lane hoggers have been warned to change their ‘dangerous’ driving style (Credit: IPTC/Ronald Hudson)

It’s these very statistics which have led National Highways to issue an urgent warning that calls on these motorists to “carefully consider” their driving habits, as “little changes can change everything”.

Lane hogging and tailgating both fall under the offence of ‘careless driving’ in England, with the country’s police forces having the power to hand out on-the-spot fines of £100 and three penalty points to those who commit such offences.

“Middle lane hogging and tailgating are far more than mere annoyances for drivers,” warned RAC road safety spokesperson, Rod Dennis, adding that these actions “put everyone on the roads at risk.”

He continued in his reaction to the release of the latest National Highways figures: “Closely following another motorist could easily result in a serious collision should the driver ahead need to brake sharply for any reason, so the fact nearly one in four drivers admitted to doing so on some of England’s fastest and busiest roads is frightening”.

Mr Dennis said he understands that offenders “might find these habits hard to kick”, but that’s why the urgent calls for motorists to make changes are “so important”.

“By understanding that how we choose to drive affects others, we can each make a real difference to the safety of our roads,” he concluded.

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