New Media Awards 2008

Nanny Knows Best

Nominated in Democracy in action category.

Nanny Knows best is a site dedicated to exposing, and resisting, the all pervasive nanny state that is corroding the way of life and the freedom of the people of Britain. Established in 2004, Nanny Knows Best is now ranked 13th by MSN in their list of Top Blogs.

1 nomination from readers

  • Humour and satire are effective weapons against the creeping "Nannyism" that is undermining and eroding the fabric of our society.

    Nanny Knows Best over tha lst four years has used humour and satire to maximum advantage, whilst encouraging active debate and discussion on the site about the issues raised.

    Nominated by Ken Frost, 12 May 2008

6 comments from readers

  • From the same stable as the indomitable and powerful 'HMRCisshite' website, nannyknowsbest exposes the arrogance of an inept and morally bankrupt government that insists it knows better than us. It is saving us from the hazards of gaping wheelie-bins, the terrors of monstrous mothers feeding their children morsels of sausage roll which, should they happen to fall to the ground and not immediately be eaten by a passing bird or dog, could rot and endanger life. It forces wayward people to trim the ivy on their garden walls before the tendrils overhang by a hazardous three centimetres, and makes absolutely sure our children don't lose their eyes and become traumatised for life by fragments of broken conkers (leaving their lives so bereft of enjoyment and amusement that excessive risktaking becomes the only antidote). And all because this is so much easier than increasing the rate of successful rape prosecutions out of low single figures, and administering tax credits safely and fairly (see www.taxCC.org). Nannyknowsbest deserves a prize for highlighting this erosion of autonomy, choice and freedom in 21st Century Police State, Orwellian Britain. Roll on Nu Labour's ultimate demise.

    Submitted by Ali Myers-Ward, 12 May 2008

  • I heartily endorse Nanny Knows Best. An oasis of common sense in a land suffocating under the weight of a bloated government

    Submitted by richard clarke, 12 May 2008

  • Nanny knows best is a great site that acts as a check on creeping state Nannyism.

    Mr Frost should also be nominated for an OBE just to show that Nanny does not hold a grudge.

    Submitted by Tonk, 12 May 2008

  • One of the most amusing sites going, due in large part to the utter stupidity and meanness of all branches of H.M.'s government. Wonderfully brought to living colour by Ken Frost. You couldn't make this stuff up !

    Submitted by Don Morris ( Canada ), 13 May 2008

  • The man should be Knighted for his quest in exposing the ridiculous in government

    Submitted by Ian Hunter, 14 May 2008

  • A truly spot on website that shows what exactly is wrong with Britain, thanks to this Nanny State culture that has been stealthed on us.

    Submitted by David J Hilton, 24 May 2008

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