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Welcome to The Snigger
​​Welcome to February's edition of The Snigger!
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This month we have a packed edition including an interview with Sarah-May Philo who is back performing after a hiatus. We also feature Amy Hinds who is fresh onto the Scottish Comedy scene as well as going 'On the Road' with Laura Pryde.
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As with every issue we feature your pets, this months Sonia Cheng's dog Hoi Sum and our usual sections Cosmic Cathy's problems and short stories.
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Influencer of the month is Oswald Spengler who's prediction of Western cultural decline offers an explanation for our current predicament.
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We already have a vast array of contributors for 2026 which will be published over the coming year and keep your eye out for new sections.
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If anyone fancies featured in future editions get in touch via Facebook messenger or email.
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This Months Edition - February 2026
Pet's of the month! Sonia Cheng's dog Hoi Sum (happy in Cantonese)
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Hoi Sum, happy in Cantonese.
She loves swimming and her fave food is fish.
She can't stand peanut butter and cucumber.
Featured- Aimée Hinds
Meet Aimée Hinds, she entered onto the comedy circuit around June and does as many open spots as she can. She a darkly funny storyteller who finds humour in the places most people try to forget. Drawing from her real experiences with mental health, including time spent in the psyche wards, she turn chaos into comedy with raw honesty and razor-sharp wit.
Interview - Sarah-May Philo
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Sarah-May Philo (42) from Glasgow is a comedian, she began her comedy career by reaching the finals of Comedy Central's Clean Your Act Up in 2010. The interview talks about her origins and move into comedy.
On the Road - Laura Pryde
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Meet Laura Pryde, a wee mammy with quick humor, relatable stories, and razor-sharp observations, she brings a fresh and engaging perspective to everyday life’s absurdities. Read about her journey to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Stand-Up Journey - Graham McGregor
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Graham started my comedy journey back in 2024. I was supposed to be starting the first course in April of that year but because the show at the end clashed with a holiday I'd booked, I decided to push it back to the next one in October.
Tarot problems by Cosmic Cathy
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Cosmic Cathy’s newest column, where she will answer your problems by asking her trusty tarot cards your questions.
A day in the life - Zubair Asghar
In the life of a Creative - Zubair writes about the pressures of comedic creation and how he deals with it.
Short Story - Richard Lala
Richard LaLa is an actor director, singer songwriter based in Glasgow.
Graduating with his BA in 2007. He is also a published writer, with his 2024 poem 'Piece To You' appearing in the anti-war book, 'Kiss Warrior Kiss'.
Also featured: Not a lot!
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