In a recent batch of letters to the editor, readers shared a variety of memories and opinions. One reader recalled the Australian street food known as a “pie floater,” which was sold from kerbside carts in the 1970s. The dish consisted of a meat pie, thick with gravy, served inverted in a bowl and smothered in pea soup. This delicacy was described by Melanie Hewitt of London.
David Cameron Memory Test Anecdote
Another letter from Brenda Cox of Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, recounted a memory test during David Cameron’s tenure as prime minister. Her father was asked by his doctor to name the prime minister. After a pause, he replied, “I hate his guts!” The doctor laughed and declared there was nothing wrong with him, ending the test.
Reflections on Human Senselessness
Dave Wieberg of Sheffield expressed empathy with journalist John Crace’s sentiment about football: the more he watches, the less he understands. Wieberg feels the same about people in general, noting that the longer he lives and the more he observes humans, the less sense they make.
Revival of Hand-Knitted Swimwear
Pauline Jeffreys of Cardiff commented on a recent article encouraging sustainable swimwear. She looks forward to a revival of correspondence about the perils of hand-knitted swimwear, referencing past discussions on the topic.
Manchester Guardian Roots
Finally, Maxwell Rance of Crowcombe, Somerset, noted that after Andy Burnham’s speech, he presumes the paper will become the Manchester Guardian again. He remarked that the paper is a world-leading trendsetter and has never really left its roots.
