The bureaucratic imbeciles from Brussels have been at it again.
I have learned that plans are afoot for widespread changes to the British Proverb system, in an attempt to bring us in line with the rest of Europe.
My sources confirm that from January 2010 'A stitch in time' will no longer 'Save you nine' in fact, it could save you as little as 'Six' depending on the exchange rate at the time. Also, instead of 'silver', every cloud will have to make do with a 'stainless steel lining' and a 'Bird in the hand' will be practically worthless.
On the plus side we will be allowed a 'Small amount of smoke without fire' and you'll be able to teach an old dog up to three new tricks.
Euro MP Jean Foreigner told me, "Were merely trying to iron out a few anomalies in the system. Take France for instance. Unlike the British they require at least 'four apples a day to keep the Doctor away' Surely a benchmark figure of two apples throughout the European union is a much fairer system."
Not all proverbs will be affected however. 'One mans meat' will continue to be 'another mans poison', and the public will still be advised to look before they leap.
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Riddle,
ReplyDeleteI need to ponder on this one..is this a good thing or a bad thing..on the one hand (do I have to state right or left depending whose in at the next elections) teaching a dog three new tricks may save time on the washing up...
I think keeping the Doctor away these days to be no mean thing...if they are to be allowed only six stitches...MY GOD what next...leeches...theres a shortage... they're all in Brussels...
Lastly i've always found to look before you sleep to be safer..what the new proposals of taxing all dreams after 9pm
Shall we all emigrate to Middle Earth...Yes lets...your imagination or mine!
Pammy