There is a fun post at the Shrine of the Holy Whapping:
Everything I Needed to Know I Learned from Adrian Fortescue. Just a couple of examples:
Fortescue on Modesty and Dating:
“Two points occur on which one might hope the authorities would simplify. One is the constant kissing.” --Introduction, xix (1920 edition)
Fortescue on In-Flight Meal Service, or possibly MacGyver’s Methodology:
“…with the addition of the bread, lemon, and a fresh hand-towel…” --Confirmation, p. 427, fn. 21
(
McGyver refers to a character in a US action adventure series.)
3 comments:
Oh dear, Oh dear ! [LOL]
Simply splendid; it rather reminds me of Mgr Knox's favourite party pastime, 'Wimbornes'.
Hey - I looked forward to McGyver every week (I won't tell you that I watch the reruns every now and then too).
Terry Nation produced the first few episodes, so it's not entirely an American series!
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