The Capitalist: Lime ‘appreciates Medieval spirit’ of bike jousting trend
Rumours, whispers and City gossip in this week’s edition of The Capitalist BAYEUX PLATFORMS TAPESTRY OF CRITICISM Titans of industry and finance gathered earlier this week at the British Museum for the CBI’s annual reception, with a glimpse of the famous Bayeux Tapestry acting as an incentive to RSVP. But The Capitalist’s eye was drawn [...]
The Capitalist's latest edition features a tapestry of commentary on contemporary society. Among the highlights was a mention of the British Museum's annual reception, where attendees were captivated not only by the Bayeux Tapestry but also by the guest speaker - Liam Halligan, head of the Centre for Policy Studies. Known for his fiery critiques of government spending, Halligan's presentation was met with little controversy.
Turning to more unconventional news, We stumbled across an intriguing article about an unlikely pairing - rap music and accountancy. Andy Oury, a.k.a. The Rebel Accountant, has ventured into the world of rap, producing tracks like 'Can’t Tax This' which advocates against taxing small and medium-sized enterprises. The music video features Oury in a humorous depiction of the taxation process, to the beat of MC Hammer's iconic tunes. It appears that even accountants can find rhythm in their profession.
The article then shifts gears to report on a rather unique trend: Lime Bike jousting. This medieval-inspired competition, where riders ram into each other on e-bikes while dressed in knightly attire, has taken East London by storm. The videos of these jousting matches have garnered millions of views, with the e-bike company eventually intervening to ensure safety. Interestingly, they admitted to respecting the 'medieval spirit' that had captured the public's imagination.
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