The Safety Announcements

After having already flown for the better part of 11 hours, yours truly was a little tetchy, in dire need of some sleep, a shower, unswollen feet, blah, blah. Thanks BA, but World Traveller Plus isn't that marvellous, although an additional 4 microns kneeroom makes all the difference. The 'late arrival of the incoming aircraft' for a further 90 minutes and the inability of British Airports to organise a gang (sorry, 'team') of bodies to load the bloody baggage did nothing to help the usually tranquil and accomodating mood.
However three cheers to the crew of BMED airlines; the cap'n did come to the cattle class cabin and placate the masses, and the Scots purser made some amusing announcements, usually the preserve of Virgin, viz.
1)'In the event of a water landing (a WHAT?) remove the lifejacket...' (and so forth)....'the light and whistle can be used to attract the attention of passing sailors. (always useful I feel. Even on dry land.)
2)'safety regulations require us to dim the cabin lights on take-off.' (that always baffles me, but OK, whatever.)'Should you wish to carry on reading, or you're afraid of the dark, a reading light is available on the overhead panel.'
Hey, it's not much but every little helps, as the actress said to the bishop.

Well, I Never....

In desperation, yours truly was compelled to watch CNN last night, it being the only English language station available in this here town. After 26 hours travelling, I just couldn't face Charlize Toe-run in French. (what was that movie where she does the deranged killer- with that Ricci woman?)Anyway, CNN.
Jon Stewart? What is that bloke ON? Manic indeed. He and George Clooney in bed together? Boggle. Bloody terrific to watch him taking the piss out of the Administration. Are there any parallels between I-rak and Vietnam? 'No.' says POTUS. Really? thinks I. 'Gurnnn.' as Hepburn would have it. (And when did YOU last see 'My Fair Lady'?)
I know I'm so far out of it to be laughable, but CNN running a show that really, but really lambasts His Highness? Interesting move on the whole policy thing. When did they start that? Ted?