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.