The Siege of Pinchgut
Ah, yet another classic Ealing Studios film being employed as the title of the day. To be honest, today’s post was going to be nothing more than a blatant promotion of the new pages that are planned for P2P. What else could one do with a title like “The Siege of Pinchgut”? It doesn’t neatly sidle into any particular topic. However, the fact that today’s post is an isolated promotion does make it a sort of island amid the sea of debate and witticisms. And so, Pinchgut Island it is…
G’day from Pinchgut
OK, on with the promotions. There will be two new features on P2P, one of which is already here:
This is basically television programmes we all wish were actually available. Well, we at P2P do anyway, so there. The first complete day for BBC1 is already up and running, so take a look. It will be added to, but be patient, this stuff doesn’t write itself.
This will be a snapshot of things that are literally of the moment. What is the hottest Palm Court Orchestra around? Where are the trendiest Lyons Tea Rooms? That sort of thing. We will, however, be drawing a line when it comes to those new fangled colour photos. There are some standards to maintain.
Only kidding, or are we? Will it really be reflecting the zeitgeist, or will it just be full of things like this?
Benny Hill and Boris Johnson
Ah, simple comparisons between 1970s risqué comedians and well, basically modern risqué comedians. Sorry Mayor, you likeable old duffer.
You will have to wait and see.
The promotion is now over. Now back to plain old observing the ridiculous. Readers might remember my rant on Swine Flu, posted under the wittily named title of “It’s in the Air”. No? Well read it – and that’s an order.
Apparently, the latest drinking from the “Crazy Well” fad to befall these sceptred isles beggars belief. Ever heard of “Swine Flu Parties”? Nor I, until it was brought to my attention this morn.
Parents, and I use the term loosely, are eagerly trying to get their children to attend “Swine Flu Parties”. The bizarre rationale behind this latest herd instinct, is that their little pride and joys will develop an immunity to the virus, conveniently overlooking death as one possible consequence. These erstwhile Dr Mengeles should really be made to wear special hats in public, to enable the rest of us to recognise them instantly.
Dr Jarvis, the chairman of the BMA’s public health committee, told the Today programme: “I think parents would want to take into account that the flu – although this particular strain is relatively mild for the most part – is something that will knock people off their feet for a few days and we are seeing appreciable morbidity, severe side-effects and sadly the occasional death. My advice to parents would be to take this into account before taking any child along to a flu party.”
Advice? This man offers advice before embarking on the party idea! Is he quite insane? Stronger language and emphasis is needed here:
He should have said: I hope the parents do realise that they WILL be charged with the murder of their own child. And that sir is a promise not a threat.
July 1, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Humbug & Nonsense! If you can’t see it how on Earth can it hurt you? It’s like the scaremongering that you get in the Elephant Times about the trouble with mice!
July 1, 2009 at 2:52 pm
That old chestnut. I no longer have the Elephant Times delivered, as it was getting too large to read in a comfortable position, especially their Jumbo edition on Sundays. Personally, I hold with the contra opinion. In my view it is mice that are scared of elephants. Not t’other way round.
July 2, 2009 at 9:54 am
Very close to the truth Stefan. In actual fact, recent psychopathic studies have revealed that the elephants think that they are scared of the mice (not literally), whereas the mice think that they think that the elephants are scared of them. On the point of the Elephant Times, I cancelled my edition some time ago. The quality of jumboism has dropped too low. A simple case of dumboing down, I feel.
Erasmus Postlethwaite
July 2, 2009 at 10:24 am
Dear Erasmus Postlethwaite,
That is a fair comment all round. Thank you for your valued input. I must take this chance to congratulate you on your unusual work with all things nautical and subterranean. You are indeed the Nemo/Saknussemm of our times.
August 11, 2009 at 12:32 pm
I believe that a fair comment would be “Could we have some candyfloss?” or “Gosh, those dodgems look awfully dangerous daddy”
August 11, 2009 at 2:26 pm
You are correct, they are both indeed fair comments – though comments pertaining to what, perhaps we will never know.