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Here's some random thoughts on stuff that have made an impact on my intrestometer this week, mainly around the construction and the viewing of television programmes

Did you by any chance have the misfortune to catch last night's 'Britains Embarrassing Bodies'?..........which in my opinion should be renamed to something like 'exhibitionism on national TV' or 'show your ugly bits on prime time'. also they should place a cautionary warning at the start.....something along the lines of "watch this program at your own risk, but please keep one hand on the remote control and one hand on a handy object. Such as a pillow or a magazine (upon watching this would not only become apparent but be a great comfort and relief).

On last night's episode, a brave lady having lost over five stone came to see our unwitting physicians to discuss the overlap of skin on her breasts! under interview she was so embarrassed by this condition she was unable to be seen in a bikini, was unable to undress without the lights out and went to bed with her underwear on...................just one question from me then: why on being so embarrassed to be seen by another living sole in the buff would you subject yourself to displaying all on national TV. Quite apart from the shame of anyone who know you or recognise you in the street/shops etc.  instantly being aware of you innermost secrets, one could also imagine there would be a fair amount of behind backs sniggering and sneering. Aswell as perhaps some less discreet and deeply personal comments being made by the less sensitive and unsympathetic out there.

Sadly the lady in question chose to have surgery to   

two things spring to mind 'why' and 'don't'

J