You Can’t Make These Things Up.

A shopkeeper was knifed in the back as he tackled a gang of youths who had stolen wine from his Norwich store. He was arrested on two charges of assault. – Daily Mail

A charity kite-flying contest for children was banned by a Lancashire council. It said they needed health and safety insurance. – The Guardian

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  1. Hmmm…safety insurance to fly a kite. That would be funny if it weren’t sort of true…at the beaches here in Charleston I’ve seen some big time kites–the kind that can drag you into the ocean if you aren’t careful.
    But I can’t imagine little kids flying those.
    Tim Worstall adds: The only possible respone is “Mmmmmhmm. Charleston beaches”.
    It’s a long time since I was there. Remind me, are you wet or dry barbecue?

  2. We would be wet bbq…if by that you mean we use a “sauce”.
    I prefer pulled pork with vinegar/ketchup based sauce–but I think the majority around here prefer the mustard base. I’m just not a fan.

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