In other timely world news, the Telegraph posted this stimulating bit, revealing that coffee and tea breaks can be hazardous to your health. It also taught me about the all-important Biscuit Injury Threat Evaluation (BITE) measure. I am not sure if this is peculiar to the UK, where tea time may make up a greater proportion of one’s time, or if it is a global phenomenon. What is amazing to me is the variety of injuries occurring during these perilous breaks. The research undertaken by Mindlab International on behalf of Rocky*, a chocolate biscuit bar, produced this list of potential mishaps:- getting poked in the eye with a biscuit
- falling off a chair
- being bitten by an animal
- getting stuck in wet concrete
It also found that Custard Creams are the riskiest of all biscuits. From now on I will stick with Jaffa Cakes, the safest of all.
Have you been injured by a biscuit or, more seriously, have you experienced the health care system of the UK personally? We would love to hear your stories.
*Not to be confused with a brand of Viagra® in India also called Rocky. As TV viewers in the U.S. well-know, this product carries its own unique risks.
