HW: Watney's Red Barrel

[Paul Mather]

On Thu, 17 Dec 1998, Stephen Lindsey wrote:

=> I mention this as it explains why it
=> fits into the rant at the start of Utopia very nicely, which is all about
=> not wanting what someone else thinks is good for you.
=>
=> "All you needs are anticipated, calculated, computer formulated
=>                 We know you will be very happy here......"
=>
=> I have often thought - theres not a chance anyone in the US understands this
=> reference ! Well now you know...

I guess it also underscores the pathetic existence of "Working Man" in
the Hammersmith version of the Rush song when he gets home from work and
digs himself out a Watney's Red Barrel.  (Either that, or it's what they
were serving at the bar that night.:)

Cheers,

Paul.

e-mail: paul at gromit.dlib.vt.edu

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