Yes, welcome to potential (and existing) members…

Different people have different days when they consider the year to begin, think of the Chinese New Year for example.

As you may know, for us in the Complicated Club, a new year starts on 2nd July according to the Western calendar. I say "for us", but of course there are exceptions to this rule, which I won't go into here, because it's complicated.

A new year is always a good time to welcome new members, who join for all sorts of reasons.

Membership is not automatically granted.. oh no… but the entry criteria are simple to understand. And for many bloggers, are easy to satisfy.

As follows:
A prospective member must begin to discuss a topic of genuine and personal concern with an existing member of the club.

When the existing member asks them to explain a bit more, the prospective member must convey reluctance, go quiet, or back off and then say "It's complicated". Bingo, you're in.

Although we're all equal in this club…. not!… premium grade membership is awarded to those who persistently use humour to cover up their true feelings about a topic. I would like to explain the reasons behind this to you… but…. er… it's complicated.

(Signed: Membership Secretary, premium grade)

Note: Complicated Club affiliations include:

Mixed Up Club
F#cked Up Club
and the
Cheesed Off Society

(note: the latter should not be confused with the Cheesed Off With Society League, with whom we are not affiliated.)