Respect
By Chris Williams (from Issue 8)
As a token of respect the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend
is to be re-named the Dead Princess of Wales Hospital.
As a token of respect all divorced men in Britain
will spend each sixth of September with their ex-wives.
This will be continued in perpetuity.
As a token of respect all people who die of Aids
will in future be interred in the Spencer family vault.
As a token of respect all manufacturers of land-mines
will have one or more legs removed at the knee;
the number of legs being decided by the extent of their respect.
As a token of respect all homeless people
will in future be known as "Dianas".
As a token of respect Bulimia will be made compulsory.
As a token of respect the works of Elton John and Bernie Taupin
will replace William Shakespeare on the National Curriculum.
As a token of respect all Royal properties open to the public
will in future be staffed by lepers...
as a token of respect.