Disclaimer: I don’t actually own a real taser. They’ve been illegal in the UK since 1997.

If you’ve received a card from me, want to know why there’s a bunch of tasers on it as opposed to the traditional Christmas/New Year’s greetings, and/or are just generally wondering why I talk about tasers so much, this should hopefully help to explain why.

Everyone has their own little ‘thing’ online. Mine happens to be virtually tasering people when they annoy me/do something stupid/are generally in need of a few electric shocks.

On Plurk, I am quite well-known for this virtual tasering. Eventually, after some begging and pleading, I was given my own taser emoticon. Once people reach 100 karma, typing (rammi) will result in a

So, if you receive a tasering on a website, one thing is certain: the Rammi is displeased.