Issy Sampson

conspiracy theories

This Is Why We Still Tell the 'Dead Dog in a Suitcase' Urban Legend

You know the one, about a thief stealing a suitcase with a dead dog inside it. But what does the spread of this story tell us about urban life?
Issy Sampson
2.3.20
the vice interview

The VICE Interview: Spencer Pratt

We spoke to the crystal-loving 'The Hills' star about fake fighting, 'Celebrity Big Brother' and throwing up in his shirt.
Issy Sampson
2.6.17
Stuff

2014 Was a Desperate Year for UK Celebrities

Being "famous" now apparently means humiliating yourself over and over like you're a perpetual game show contestant.
Issy Sampson
12.19.14
London

We Need Hard Rock Café to Stick Around

The Hard Rock chain is in the middle of a bitter legal dispute and its big, onion-ringed future looks uncertain. But between all our tarted-up burger restaurants and fancy pop-ups, we need weird, nostalgic places like Hard Rock Café.
Issy Sampson
9.4.14
Booze

British Airport Pubs Are Most Alive Before Dawn

British airport pubs exist in a strange, liminal bubble. They don't operate within real time. But when you have to cater for those who want to get shit-faced on cheap Pinot before their 6AM flight to Costa Del Sol, there's no other option.
Issy Sampson
8.5.14
Lisbon

Eating at a Complete Stranger's Dinner Party on Holiday Is Great

You're supposed to try new things when holidaying in a foreign country—stomach-stripping local spirits, dodgy foot massages on the beach, tie-dyed harem pants from the local market, or, in my case, eating at a total stranger's dinner party.
Issy Sampson
7.30.14