Postcards from Mr Bingo: hate mail that's first class – in pictures

“This is one of the first ones I did and one of my favourites because it’s so horrible; it’s too close to the truth for 90% of people. It makes them think about their lives.” Photograph: Mr Bingo

“One key to a good bit of abuse is putting into words something that everyone thinks but they are too afraid to say. This one is a classic.” Photograph: Mr Bingo

Dave Tweedle Photograph: Mr Bingo

“I do consider the names of the recipients, what insult might suit them. This one’s for someone called Nigel so it’s like, ‘Nigel, you tit’. The names can definitely add to the humour.” Photograph: Mr Bingo

Gavin Mackie Photograph: Mr Bingo

“I was in Cornwall when Gaddafi died and I saw a picture of his face and thought how weird it was. I decided it would be great to accuse a woman of looking like him.” Photograph: Mr Bingo

Sam Baker Photograph: Mr Bingo

Claire Jones Photograph: Mr Bingo

"Sometimes I do get feedback from recipients. The best thing I got sent was a chocolate swiss roll which had 'fucker' written on it in icing. I didn’t eat it. I just took some pictures of it on a vintage plate." Photograph: Mr Bingo