In recent seasons fetishwear has found its way onto the catwalk, with vinyl, PVC and lycra featuring among the most unlikely designer offerings.

We...saw ‘pahoihoi’ or solid lava forming, and also ‘aa’ or clinkers.

“Then Sue lifted his passkey as he turned to go back to the office.” “Lifted?” I said. “So now you've got the lingo down? Next you'll be telling me about marks, nippers, and Adam Tilers.” The Adam Tiler bit brought a puzzled look from even Sue. “Oh, oh, I was the misdirection,” Narlene blurted. “I sort of let my pareo slip off of my shoulder at just the right time.”

A few years ago, you may remember, I turned up the medical term ice cream headache, which is completely unmedical in that you don't have to consult a doctor to find out what it means.