The Rolling Stones, once denounced as a threat to civilisation, now seem more likely to outlive it. Their career has spanned vinyl, cassette, CD, streaming, and whatever comes next when Spotify is eventually superseded. The only safe prediction is that the format will change before the band does, as noted by Stuart Harrington of Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset.
Crossword Corrections and Bonnie Prince Charming
Ruth Eversley of Paulton, Somerset, enjoyed the corrections and clarifications column but noted an error in a local free paper quiz. The question 'Whom did Flora MacDonald rescue?' was answered as 'Bonnie Prince Charming', a humorous twist on Bonnie Prince Charlie. At least the grammar was correct, she added.
Perils of Hand-Knitted Swimwear
Jill Adams of Birmingham recalled a 75-year-old memory of hand-knitted swimwear. Her mother knitted her a turquoise swimsuit, which she loved until she entered the sea. Upon exiting, the swimsuit had descended to her ankles, causing embarrassment and a demand for a nylon one like her cousin's.
Keir Starmer's Dreamless Sleep
Tony Coghan of London expressed disappointment with John Crace's sketch about Keir Starmer's dream of England's football glory. Coghan pointed out that it is widely known Starmer does not dream, as revealed in a Guardian article on 22 June 2024.
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