Just as the lock down guidelines are easing in Britain and people are getting their mojo back, Bojo decides to fling a bucket of biting verbal ice cubes on the nation.
How so? I hear you ask. By dropping the 'O' word on us. Apparently, his encounter with the Corona virus was far more unpleasant because he was obese.
He informs us that the effects of the virus are far worse in people who are overweight.
Tell us something we don't already know Mr. Johnson and I'll tell you something we most certainly do know - the 'o' in obese is always accompanied with a generous side portion of the 'O' in Oliver.
Yes, St. Jamie of Oliver, the patron saint of pucca food, has sprung up yet again, to wag his finger in pained disapproval at our eating habits. He appears quite oblivious to the fact that he seems to need a whole lot more space on his sacred soap box, than the last time he ascended on it.
As for BoJo, it's not as if he's sporting a Joe Wicks Bod, post corona. Yes, he is trimmer and, well done him, for losing what appears to be 5 lbs 20 ozs but that's no reason to scare an already insecure part of the population.
Even more exasperating is the usual contradiction in the Government's guidelines. Just two weeks ago, we were told to 'Eat out, to help out' - a slogan that looked like the winning entry in a competition for 11 year old school children.
Nevertheless, we were all set to do our patriotic duty and help out by eating out - a once in a life time guilt free trip - but we now have been told to watch our waistlines.
No more fast food, beef burgers, deep fried chicken delights or french fries. So, the 'Eat out, to help out' most definitely does not apply to anyone who has a budget of £20/- or less.
At this point, I have to point out, that even if you have a more generous budget, most of the food served in middle-chain restaurants, can be laden with a significant amount of calories. That is the joy of eating out.
So, the preaching of newly reformed health expert, Guru Boriswami and his sidekick, the Chef of all things Quinoa, makes no sense. Unless they condense it into yet another slogan: 'Eat in to be thin'. I would not put it past them.
I have to say that it is rather nice to write a blog that does not include President Ding dong from across the pond. (Long may it last, she said, with not the slightest trace of optimism).
By the way, did you know that eco friendly babies' names exist? I just discovered this 12 hours ago.The top ten girls' names are : Luna, Aurora, Isla, Hazel, Ivy, Iris, Rose, Aria, Willow and Violet.
Did not know that they were eco friendly, but well done them, for their contribution to Planet Earth.
However, I am outraged on behalf of Blossom, Myrtle, Lilly, Poppy and Daisy.
Also, why is Rena not on the list? (not even the top 50). Rena means Joy in Hebrew.
Is that not eco friendly enough? I think I'll give that young influencer Greta Thunberg a call. I suspect she'll be sympathetic. After all, Greta is not on the list as well. And Greta means pearl. More precious than a flower that withers or joy that is fleeting.
Until next time, stay safe and try and keep it light.
