A man after my own heart
I'm thinking of David Cheval - who proposes on PM (BBC Radio4 26/3/2010) that cigarette manufacturers should be required (by law) to wrap filters in fluorescent pink paper, in contrast to the faux cork-effect paper they currently favour; and all in the interests of shaming smokers into disposing of their dog-ends more responsibly.
On hearing his letter read out on the PM program, he dashes into his wife:
Darling, they read my letter! All those years of campaigning, the indifference, the derision. You know, at times, I've even begun to doubt myself. (starts to laugh uncontrollably).
But now, now! Oh I must make plans - I must think, think, think! (digs fingertips into temples).
First thing tomorrow, phone the Director General or - no, no - Eddie Mair, should let him share the credit - mustn't get carried away.
But it's so exciting; we're going to do this! First thing tomorrow we're going to email every MP ....
Mrs Cheval (staring blankly into her drink): And here was I thinking how he was getting better ....
Meanwhile, in the Radio4 studio:
Night Lucy.
Night Eddie.
Great one tonight, by the way, Lucy.
... what?
The nutcase with the fluorescent cigarette butts. Just perfect for the friday night journey home from the office. I don't know where you find them.
With thanks to David Cheval (whoever you are) and no offence intended - I think your idea is brilliant.
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