For many parts of UK society, his sense of humour was a challenge – some even viewed it as uncouth, but his mastery of the ‘double entendre’ targeted anything and everyone. His watchful eye never missed a humorous situation as he witnessed the years as they rolled through the 20th century. His catalogue of work covered a wide range of subjects including the Two World Wars; Suffragettes; Lovers; Matrimony; Motoring; Evolution.
Which takes us on a neat arch to the purpose of this story. Last year we had a troubling situation in the business when our long-term programmer Paul Skinner had a huge reaction to a medical condition and his shoulder ended up orientated in a way that even the less-physiologically competent among us realised was all wrong.
But not as wrong as the conversations he had with his hydro-therapist during his remedial treatment.
For the feint hearted, look away now!
"How far can you get it up?"
"You can stick your finger right in..."
"It's very stiff"
"Does it feel like there's too much stuffed in there?"
"Yes it might feel like it's grinding a bit"
"You can get it in so many more positions than when you first started coming"
In context, there’s nothing too scary here, although I certainly wouldn’t want to put a name to these comments. But what’s interesting is that the Great British passion for the slightly risqué is as healthy today as it was in Donald McGill’s time. And that’s a good thing isn’t it?
We’d also have loved to see his interpretation of Paul Skinner's ‘water-healing’ adventures. Somehow, I suggest it’s not what I see in my head as I write this note.
Ooooooh Matron!........
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