Some of us at the miners' benefit gig went wild for Wham! – a letter from James Abbott of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, challenges the notion that the audience was stone-faced. The blinding white outfits and energy of Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go made Arthur Scargill's oratory seem pedestrian.
Men's Swimwear Critique
Jane Nellist of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, expresses surprise that men have no need for swimwear that flatters tummies, is underwired, size-inclusive, or best for swimming, referencing a recent article on summer swimwear.
Name Suggestion for Stephen Yaxley-Lennon
Terence Doohan of Cork, Ireland, suggests referring to Stephen Yaxley-Lennon as 'Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, whose preferred nouns are Tommy Robinson.'
Fun with Number Bases
Pete Bibby of Sheffield shares a fun way to give age in base 37, after receiving looks of disbelief for claiming to be 21.
David Hockney Tribute
John Kirkwood of Sheffield pays tribute to David Hockney, urging readers to follow his advice: 'Put your phone down. Look with both eyes.'
