>We were on the Tube to Richmond yesterday when Ms. jb said “That bloke’s hair is like a zoo”

Looked across at him and didn’t think he looked that unkempt, but I nodded agreement, being the most sensible option in virtually all situations and continued daydreaming.

Got off the train and the guy’s walking in front of us (wearing a an airline uniform) and I ventured that his hair looked no worse than mine.

Blank look.

So I said “Well, YOU said his hair looks like a zoo..”

“No”, she said “I said he’s Air New Zealand CREW!”

Oh.

Quite similar to what happened to a friend.

His wife turned up after a long absence during the day, the reason for which he’d neglected to store in the cranium.

“Where have you BEEN all this time” he inquired.

“I’ve been to see Sir Michael Spears”

“Who on EARTH is Sir Michael Spears?”

Turned out she’s been to the gynecologist for a cervical smear…

So it’s not only me…..