Retro Yakking

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It was to my disgust that I discovered the recipe for regular postage stamps had been changed recently. Miffed, I made a point of bringing this to the attention of the Post Office, who were the recipients of the following email.

To: Post Office General Enquiries
From: Harry Yack
Sent: 11.30 26th December 2008

Dear Post Office,

I do think that, in general, your work is top excellent, top-notch and not in the least tardy. There is, however, decision you have made that I disagree with.

You see, ever since you changed the adhesive used on stamps, I have found they taste absolutely disgusting. Now, I could understand if you are now making stamps with brussels sprout adhesive rather than a more tomatoey one due to the demands of the credit crunch. However, on nine times out of ten, after the required licking the sticking does not occur; that is to say my stamps always fall off my envelopes on the way to the post office.

I would imagine I’m not the only person having this problem and would appreciate it muchly if you could look into it for me.

Thank you,
Harry Yack,
Lancashire

I have since received no reply, presumably because the Post Office dislike people taking the mickey out of them in such a childish manner. Or maybe the word about Harry Yack’s real identity is out? Who knows. But wouldn’t it be brilliant if they brought out chicken, cheese or even chocolate-flavoured stamps? First class could be gourmet meals, whilst second class could be chips and burgers and stuff.

Hmm, I may be onto something here.

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