Dr Tinman
Dr Tinman is a professional repairer of wayward souls and aching hearts. He is a real doctor, accredited by various universities around the world so elite and reputable, you’ve probably never even heard of them, you pitiable philistine. Dr Tinman is also the author of “Tell me where it hurts: Dr Tinman’s guide to safe nail gun operation”, “Zap! Surviving multiple toaster-related electrocutions” and “Birds and Bees: Dr Tinman’s Guide to Local Flora and Fauna (and Bees)”.
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Dear Dr Tinman: Please help me go viral!
Welcome to the tenth edition of Dr Tinman’s Ignorant Remedies for the Aching Soul. I am Dr Tinman, life-doctor and…... Read more
Dr Tinman: Be a good friend who’s not to be relied on
Welcome to the ninth edition of Dr Tinman’s Ignorant Remedies for the Aching Soul. I am Dr Tinman, life-doctor and…... Read more
Dear Dr Tinman: What can possibly go wrong overseas?
Welcome to the eighth edition of Dr Tinman’s Ignorant Remedies for the Aching Soul. I am Dr Tinman, life-doctor and…... Read more
Dear Dr Tinman: Why do you want me to go to the airport?
Welcome to the seventh edition of Dr Tinman’s Ignorant Remedies for the Aching Soul. I am Dr Tinman, life-doctor and…... Read more
Dear Dr Tinman: Yay or neigh on this Spielberg flick?
Welcome to the sixth edition of Dr Tinman’s Ignorant Remedies for the Aching Soul. I am Dr Tinman, life-doctor and…... Read more
Dear Dr Tinman: Should I get a pug, or a pet snow leopard?
Welcome to the fifth edition of Dr Tinman’s Ignorant Remedies for the Aching Soul. I am Dr Tinman, life-doctor and…... Read more
Dear Dr Tinman: I’m bankrupt, what should I do?
Welcome to the fourth edition of Dr Tinman’s Ignorant Remedies for the Aching Soul. I am Dr Tinman, life-doctor and…... Read more
Dear Dr Tinman: Help! How do I avoid eyeball mice?
Welcome to the third edition of Dr Tinman’s Ignorant Remedies for the Aching Soul. I am Dr Tinman, life-doctor and…... Read more
Dear Dr Tinman: Help! How do I keep lying to my kids?
Welcome to the second edition of Dr Tinman’s Ignorant Remedies for the Aching Soul. I am Dr Tinman, life doctor…... Read more
Dear Dr Tinman: Why do my colleagues detest me so?
Welcome to the first edition of Dr Tinman’s Ignorant Remedies for the Aching Soul. I am Dr Tinman, life doctor…... Read more
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