I give up...

... is it an exhaust or a bum warmer?
We're in the doldrums rockall shot. I did a before and after of a "Pasta Bake" in panic and then realised I got this down-town.
It's true, they don't build them like they used to. It may be faster, more economical, etc., but it looks part space-ship to me.
BTW The"smoke" on the wall isn't an aborted attempt at arson, it used to be a patch of dried weeds resulting from the ''cut-backs'' I presume.