Chris Deal
Designer of The Punch, occasional writer and rabbit fancier
Articles by Chris Deal
A dangerously unhinged lesson in office etiquette
By now you may be aware of the offensively Draconian nanny state mandate handed down this week to the fine…... Read more
An open letter to gay people (and Barry Cohen)
Hi, gay people! How’s it going? Don’t tell me… just super, right? That’s what you people say isn’t it? Not…... Read more
There’s no way Barry can lose this election. Or is there?
Tomorrow Barry O’Farrell assumes the mantle of the Premier of NSW. That’s not a prediction from a well-informed insider, by…... Read more
We can handle the truth Jules, we just don’t want it
Julian Assange must be stopped. Not because he’s a traitor or an anarchist, a whistleblower or a terrorist – but…... Read more
Why I’m not a man
The other day I was reading a popular men’s magazine. I won’t mention the name, all I’ll say is it…... Read more
I hate bad writers with a fiery passion in my heart
They come from far, they come from wide. They come with a fire in their bellies and a penchant for…... Read more
A mystery wrapped in a riddle wrapped in a burqa
When it comes to intimate workings and in-depth knowledge of Muslim culture, let’s not beat around the bush, we have…... Read more
To err is Deveny, to be a hypocrite Devine
For anyone who still cares, I thought it might be interesting to compare and contrast the recent public outbursts of…... Read more
Smoking is cool, well a lot cooler than Kevin
I’m not quite sure if or when I became cool, but if I did, I know for certain smoking had…... Read more
“Probably” isn’t enough in the argument against God
I love it when Richard Dawkins comes to town. It’s like Christmas for people who don’t believe in Christmas. Even…... Read more
Why stop at binning welcome to country and prayers
While some argue Tony Abbott has “opened up the culture wars” by declaring the practice of respecting traditional Aboriginal land…... Read more
Strike me pink it’s the crap OZ cinema drinking game
There is movement at the police station, for the word has passed around, that there won’t be any piss on…... Read more
The time has come for an Internet Bill Of Rights
Alcoholics call it a moment of clarity. Oprah calls it an “ah-ha moment”. Whatever you call it, a penny dropping…... Read more
Men: we really are as dumb as you think
A little known fact I like to trot out at feminist rallies and family gatherings is that I use to…... Read more
Pub rocked: is there hope left in the Hopetoun?
When good ships go down, most of us are left dumbfounded, stranded on the desert island of despair, powerless to…... Read more
Ten things that genuinely confuse me
The first time I remember being confused was Christmas morning 1980, inspecting the wake of Santa’s latest handiwork. Casting a…... Read more
Kyle’s listeners the forgotten villains in this scandal
Last week’s on-air rape-fuelled Hindenberg disaster piloted by 2Day FM’s Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O has raised so many issues…... Read more
No women no cry - hottest misognyist poll of all time?
One of the least fascinating things to come out of Triple J’s Hottest 100 Of All Time is that Nirvana’s…... Read more
Crappest 100: the worst songs of all time
Near, far, wherever you are, you’re probably aware that this week the national youth broadcaster Triple J has released its…... Read more
Win a truckload of cash or just be an idiot
The worst kept secret in the gambling world is the statement “the house always wins”. No casino on Earth hides…... Read more
You wouldn’t steal a car, but I would if I could download it
Doubtless we’ve all seen that gritty urban anti-piracy ad that equates half-inching cars and televisions with illegally downloading movies on…... Read more
Touching the void - the new celebrities of nothing
There are new kids on the celebrity block. New sheriffs in the town of fame. They’re not captains of industry…... Read more
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The Punch is moving house
Good morning Punchers. After four years of excellent fun and great conversation, this is the final post…
Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?
I have had some close calls, one that involved what looked to me like an AK47 pointed my way, followed…
Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”
In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…
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choice ringside rantings
From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more
