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Every time James Dean Bradfield says ‘y’know’ in an interview, do a shot.

Every time an article about Richey is titled ‘From Despair To Where’, finish your drink.

If the title or subtitle of an article about the band contains a lame pun about them being Welsh (e.g. ‘Boyos On Tour’), drink three fingers’ worth. If both the title and subtitle contain one, finish your drink.

Every time the NME spells Richey’s name wrong or refers to him exclusively as ‘Richey Manic’ or ‘Richey James’, do a shot.

If they call him ‘Richey Manic’ and manage to spell that wrong (e.g. ‘Richie’), do two shots.

A wild Simon Price appears! Drink two fingers.

Sean remains silent for an entire interview. Drink three fingers.

Every time Richey uses any of the words ‘culture’, ‘alienation’, ‘boredom’ or ‘despair’ in an interview, do a shot.

The ‘4REAL’ incident is mentioned. Drink two fingers.

Nicky insults a member of another band. Finish your drink.

A member of another band wears a Manics T-shirt or claims to like the Manics. Drink three fingers. If they do both, cheer drunkenly and finish your drink.

Nicky flashes his underwear. Do two shots to erase the image from your mind.

Every time one member of the band ruins a photo which is otherwise good, finish your drink.

I really love all the Manics fan art and wanted to make something myself but my artistic skill is limited to one talent only: knitting colourwork Nordic-style mittens. So that’s what I made.

These are intentionally tacky, made with a special glittery gold yarn. And I know they aren’t perfect but they were an enjoyable diversion and are fun to look at (much like this band, now that I think about it).

Ravelry link for those who care about technical info.