A reality TV fan hijacked my chat about arthouse film. How to stick to the program?
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A reality TV fan hijacked my chat about arthouse film. How to stick to the program?

Our Modern Guru says high- and low-brow conversation topics can coexist – it’s just like washing down Twisties with a quality shiraz.

  • byDanny Katz

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Modern Guru:Why do people keep telling me to get an e-bike?
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Modern Guru:Why do people keep telling me to get an e-bike?

They represent progress,writes our Modern Guru,so live and let live.

  • byDanny Katz
My neighbour called me the wrong name and I like it
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My neighbour called me the wrong name and I like it

It’s fun to pretend to be someone else,writes our Modern Guru.

  • byDanny Katz
Pro or anti-aircon:Who gets to control a car’s climate?
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Pro or anti-aircon:Who gets to control a car’s climate?

Our Modern Guru thinks that humans have become weather wimps.

  • byDanny Katz
Is my kitchen rendition of Kung Fu Fighting any chop?
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Is my kitchen rendition of Kung Fu Fighting any chop?

It’s hard not to imitate singers we love,writes our Modern Guru.

  • byDanny Katz
Beach cabanas make you seethe? Here to help
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Beach cabanas make you seethe? Here to help

Our Modern Guru is right with you about those “massive monstrosities”.

  • byDanny Katz
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I’m with my wife all holiday,so why does my Fitbit clock 2000 more steps than hers?

I’m with my wife all holiday,so why does my Fitbit clock 2000 more steps than hers?

Our Modern Guru tackles a conjugal Fitbit drama.

  • byDanny Katz
Serves him right – or wrong? Getting to grips with chopstick etiquette
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Serves him right – or wrong? Getting to grips with chopstick etiquette

They’re less culinary utensil than loaded sniper rifles,writes our Modern Guru.

  • byDanny Katz
Winding up windbags:How to mute people who talk your ear off
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Winding up windbags:How to mute people who talk your ear off

Our Modern Guru may be a loudmouth,but he loves the idea of a conversational red card.

  • byDanny Katz
Fowl play:Should I feed my friend’s desire for a schnitzel battle?
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Fowl play:Should I feed my friend’s desire for a schnitzel battle?

That would be un-Australian – tell him you have other fish to fry,advises our Modern Guru.

  • byDanny Katz
Does a set of Pyrex bowls classify as the worst pressie ever?
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Does a set of Pyrex bowls classify as the worst pressie ever?

Tired of being reminded about a poor gift choice every Christmas? Our Modern Guru has a solution.

  • byDanny Katz