Daytime temperatures over 30C today so I went for an early run just after 8 am. I limited the distance to 2 miles because I had an appointment at Addenbrookes Hospital to have a 24 hour heart monitor fitted later in the morning. This was just a routine test arranged by my GP and no big deal. Walking around the hospital I was struck by the large number of obese people in wheelchairs or shuffling around or just looking disconsolate. I also visited the restaurant/cafe area to marvel at the presence of a McDonalds restaurant and view people eating junk food. That’s really thinking outside the box! I’m sure they’ll reintroduce cigarette machines soon or grant a concession to a tobacconist. Why not? It would make sense to managers who see no contradiction in cashing in on producers of damaging nutrition at the same time their hospital services are fighting a losing battle with the consequences of junk food consumption. It’s a bit like drug rehab premises renting pitches to dealers in their waiting/reception area.
The tabloid press headlines always provide a sobering reminder of the priorities and interests of a very sizable chunk of the populace.
The Sun : WHAT’S THE STORY, LIAM? This is a reference to Liam Gallagher’s marriage break-up.
Daily Express : HEATWAVE TO TRIGGER FLOODS
Daily Mail : NET PORN BLOCK ON EVERY HOUSE
Daily Mirror : BRADY HOSPITAL LETS KILLERS WATCH SICK SLASHER FILMS
Daily Star : MY EVIL SEX PLOT TO WIN BIG BRUV This is a reference to a reality show contestant and her strategy to triumph
Gawd help us!