Cup kerfuffle A FRIEND of author Deedee Cuddihy overheard a feisty exchange at the carry-out counter of one of the West End's numerous coffee and cake shops. A young woman said to the member of staff who had taken her order: "Excuse me. But did I offend you in some way?" Replied the staff member: "Sorry? I don't understand what you mean.
" The young woman pointed to the carry-out hot drinks container she'd been handed. It had the initials COW clearly marked on it. She then demanded to know: "Why have you written COW on my cup?" The staff member, laughing now, replied: "Oh.
.. no! That's not referring to you! It means you wanted cow's milk in your latte rather than one of the non-dairy options.
" What’s up, Duck? Medical science...
the feathery facts. A Diary correspondent recently reported spotting a chap on Sauchiehall Street wearing a T-Shirt that read "Distracted by ducks". Our correspondent wondered if this ailment could be treated on the NHS.
Reader David Donaldson clarifies: “The solution lies not with the NHS but with quack medicine.” Wedded woes SOCIABLE Angela Duffy was enjoying a night out with gal pals. The evening took a grim turn when one lady admitted she was contemplating divorce, after being married for three years.
One of the other friends offered exemplary advice. “Oh, doll,” said she, “stay married at least five years.” “Why?” inquired the intrigued first woman.
“Well,” continued the expert (who already had several marriages under her bel.
