I thought I would provide a light hearted post. This one should suitably irritate our American friends. (No offence to Gene – he is the one who allows me to write here.)
Letters to the Editor
The Guardian, June 17, 1982, p.12.
Sir, – A friend of mine tried to take some Bird’s Custard to the United States.
Customs officials regarded the yellow powder as a Highly Suspicious Substance:
“Custard?”
“Yes it’s Birds Custard.”
“Birds Custard? Custard for birds?”
“No, it’s made by Birds.”
“Made by birds? -?”
Bill Lythgoe.
Wigan.
