Which Beard Style Should I Pick?

If ever there was an article directed towards hipsters, this was it. As much as it pains me to say it, as of right now, I cannot grow a full-on beard. Just enough to show people that there is facial hair there, but not enough for it to look well. The world has become an unusual place. Trends seem to last as long as our attention spans, but the intensity of these trends are unbelievable. Remember the Mannequin challenge? The Running Man challenge? Man buns? All came and went. Beards are the order of the day now, and beard styling is just a part of that trend, so this article […]

The Craziest Drinking Games to Play on St. Patrick’s Day

There’s no end to the kinds of shenanigans that can go down on St. Patrick’s Day, especially if you’re Irish – or worse, an American with Irish heritage that feels the need to live up to a stereotype. One of the greatest joys of this once-religious holiday is drinking copious quantities of alcohol without judgement, in celebration of our country’s patron saint; and as everyone knows, simply drinking is not enough. It has to get weird. Check out some of the most innovative and plain ridiculous drinking games from around the world below, many of which can be customised for St. Patrick’s. (This doesn’t include dyeing everything green). Irish Poker […]

5 Must See Movies Coming Out This February

Nothing beats a trip to the cinema when you’re a bit down in the dumps and in need of a little pick me up. February has many exciting new releases coming out and trying to narrow down the choices is no easy task! We at The Sharpe have 5 movie suggestions worth considering that will get you back in the movie loving zone this February. No matter your preference, there is something to suit everyone’s interests. 5) Rings (February 3rd) Any horror fans in search of a creepy tale with a jump-scare or two need look no further. Fifteen years on from the 2002 cult classic that was Gore Verbinski’s […]

The Best Carpool Karaoke We Have Seen So Far

2016 was many things, and not all of them good. What it did have going for it however was some truly brilliant music – and the Carpool Karaoke segment of James Corden’s Late Late Show put this into perspective, with musical guests that belt their songs proudly while driving alongside James on his commute to work. Who were the best (and loudest) of the bunch? Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato With conversation veering from Nick’s many dating exploits to the origin of DNCE’s song ‘Cake by the Ocean’, this outing seemed to have it all. James, Nick and Demi even start busking in the middle of an LA street, using […]

How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health In 2017 – Part 1

In recent years we have seen great improvements in awareness around mental health, stress and depression. There’s lots of work to be done still but the stigma is slowly being cut through. So with that in mind and the new year kicking off we decided to team up with Josephine Lynch from The Mindfulness Centre  to get some simple insights from her on the small things you can do to take care of your mental health in 2017. Josephine has an M.A. Mindfulness-based Approaches (Bangor University) and has been teaching mindfulness and pro active approaches to taking care of your mental health for over 12 years. Advice From The Pros Believe it […]

10 Reasons Why 2016 Was a Year to Forget

The reasons as to why 2016 was a year to forget is a list as long as my arm, but after much consideration, I’ve managed to whittle it down to those ten occurrences that grabbed the most headlines, and here they are: Brexit The whole world obsessed about it and consumed it daily in the news on the run up to the vote, fearing the worst, if the yes vote won but alas, that’s exactly what happened. Following the June 23rd referendum, David Cameron’s handed in his resignation (which probably isn’t the worst thing that could’ve happened, in many people’s opinion) and his replacement, Theresa May, has been left with […]

The Biggest Snubs of the Golden Globes 2017

“La La Land” was the big winner from the 74th Golden Globe Awards, notching 7 wins and surpassing the record of 6 set by “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) and “Midnight Express” (1978). But where there are winners, there are also losers! Here are some of the biggest, headline grabbing, upsets from last night’s Awards. Natalie Portman (Jackie) – Best Actress in a Drama (Film) Perhaps the biggest shock of the evening came in the form of Isabelle Huppert (6/1) winning the Best Actress in a Drama Award for her role in Elle. Natalie Portman was as short as 1/5 to claim the prize for her portrayal of […]

Crazy News You Missed Last Week

The news can be really depressing these days and sometimes it’s nice to switch off and find some idiots to laugh at. So we’re trying to do our part to help give you a laugh. Check out this weird news from last week which you might have missed… Man Saves His Dog By now, most of us will have seen the clip of an Australian man hitting a kangaroo with a right hook to free his dog from a deadly headlock. The kangaroo had the man’s dog trapped until the hunter ran at both animals but that’s not where the real story starts. The group were out hunting for a […]

The Most Fun Quizzes Online

Whether you’re part of a fandom or you want to learn a little more about yourself, there is a quiz for you on this list. 1) Harry Potter Quizzes To find the ultimate Harry Potter quizzes online, you should look no further than Pottermore. The website is filled with quizzes to determine your Hogwarts house, your ideal wand and your patronus. The patronus quiz was added recently and it’s quite an intriguing experience. It urges users to plug in their headphones for the optimum experience which is puzzling at first but once you begin it becomes clear as to why. The whimsical graphics and the twinkling sound effects create something […]

What Has Social Media Become

There was a time when social media was just a simple Bebo, YouTube or MySpace account and you were only on one of them because it would cost way too much with the dial-up connection to go checking three different sites at once. Plus it would just take way too long. Now, however, social media is a way of life for so many people, whether it’s a means of living or not. If you’re a high flying blogger or photographer who gets paid by the post then well done to you, it’s the dream. Minimal work, probably free travel and all kinds of freebies you’re getting to advertise to your […]

Which Beard Style Should I Pick?

If ever there was an article directed towards hipsters, this was it. As much as it pains me to say it, as of right now, I cannot grow a full-on beard. Just enough to show people that there is facial hair there, but not enough for it to look well. The world has become an unusual place. Trends seem to last as long as our attention spans, but the intensity of these trends are unbelievable. Remember the Mannequin challenge? The Running Man challenge? Man buns? All came and went. Beards are the order of the day now, and beard styling is just a part of that trend, so this article […]

The Craziest Drinking Games to Play on St. Patrick’s Day

There’s no end to the kinds of shenanigans that can go down on St. Patrick’s Day, especially if you’re Irish – or worse, an American with Irish heritage that feels the need to live up to a stereotype. One of the greatest joys of this once-religious holiday is drinking copious quantities of alcohol without judgement, in celebration of our country’s patron saint; and as everyone knows, simply drinking is not enough. It has to get weird. Check out some of the most innovative and plain ridiculous drinking games from around the world below, many of which can be customised for St. Patrick’s. (This doesn’t include dyeing everything green). Irish Poker […]

5 Must See Movies Coming Out This February

Nothing beats a trip to the cinema when you’re a bit down in the dumps and in need of a little pick me up. February has many exciting new releases coming out and trying to narrow down the choices is no easy task! We at The Sharpe have 5 movie suggestions worth considering that will get you back in the movie loving zone this February. No matter your preference, there is something to suit everyone’s interests. 5) Rings (February 3rd) Any horror fans in search of a creepy tale with a jump-scare or two need look no further. Fifteen years on from the 2002 cult classic that was Gore Verbinski’s […]

The Best Carpool Karaoke We Have Seen So Far

2016 was many things, and not all of them good. What it did have going for it however was some truly brilliant music – and the Carpool Karaoke segment of James Corden’s Late Late Show put this into perspective, with musical guests that belt their songs proudly while driving alongside James on his commute to work. Who were the best (and loudest) of the bunch? Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato With conversation veering from Nick’s many dating exploits to the origin of DNCE’s song ‘Cake by the Ocean’, this outing seemed to have it all. James, Nick and Demi even start busking in the middle of an LA street, using […]

How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health In 2017 – Part 1

In recent years we have seen great improvements in awareness around mental health, stress and depression. There’s lots of work to be done still but the stigma is slowly being cut through. So with that in mind and the new year kicking off we decided to team up with Josephine Lynch from The Mindfulness Centre  to get some simple insights from her on the small things you can do to take care of your mental health in 2017. Josephine has an M.A. Mindfulness-based Approaches (Bangor University) and has been teaching mindfulness and pro active approaches to taking care of your mental health for over 12 years. Advice From The Pros Believe it […]

10 Reasons Why 2016 Was a Year to Forget

The reasons as to why 2016 was a year to forget is a list as long as my arm, but after much consideration, I’ve managed to whittle it down to those ten occurrences that grabbed the most headlines, and here they are: Brexit The whole world obsessed about it and consumed it daily in the news on the run up to the vote, fearing the worst, if the yes vote won but alas, that’s exactly what happened. Following the June 23rd referendum, David Cameron’s handed in his resignation (which probably isn’t the worst thing that could’ve happened, in many people’s opinion) and his replacement, Theresa May, has been left with […]

The Biggest Snubs of the Golden Globes 2017

“La La Land” was the big winner from the 74th Golden Globe Awards, notching 7 wins and surpassing the record of 6 set by “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) and “Midnight Express” (1978). But where there are winners, there are also losers! Here are some of the biggest, headline grabbing, upsets from last night’s Awards. Natalie Portman (Jackie) – Best Actress in a Drama (Film) Perhaps the biggest shock of the evening came in the form of Isabelle Huppert (6/1) winning the Best Actress in a Drama Award for her role in Elle. Natalie Portman was as short as 1/5 to claim the prize for her portrayal of […]

Crazy News You Missed Last Week

The news can be really depressing these days and sometimes it’s nice to switch off and find some idiots to laugh at. So we’re trying to do our part to help give you a laugh. Check out this weird news from last week which you might have missed… Man Saves His Dog By now, most of us will have seen the clip of an Australian man hitting a kangaroo with a right hook to free his dog from a deadly headlock. The kangaroo had the man’s dog trapped until the hunter ran at both animals but that’s not where the real story starts. The group were out hunting for a […]

The Most Fun Quizzes Online

Whether you’re part of a fandom or you want to learn a little more about yourself, there is a quiz for you on this list. 1) Harry Potter Quizzes To find the ultimate Harry Potter quizzes online, you should look no further than Pottermore. The website is filled with quizzes to determine your Hogwarts house, your ideal wand and your patronus. The patronus quiz was added recently and it’s quite an intriguing experience. It urges users to plug in their headphones for the optimum experience which is puzzling at first but once you begin it becomes clear as to why. The whimsical graphics and the twinkling sound effects create something […]

What Has Social Media Become

There was a time when social media was just a simple Bebo, YouTube or MySpace account and you were only on one of them because it would cost way too much with the dial-up connection to go checking three different sites at once. Plus it would just take way too long. Now, however, social media is a way of life for so many people, whether it’s a means of living or not. If you’re a high flying blogger or photographer who gets paid by the post then well done to you, it’s the dream. Minimal work, probably free travel and all kinds of freebies you’re getting to advertise to your […]