It seems that academics have added to the sum of human knowledge by discovering that young people get drunk because they hope to have more sex. It is good to see that the academic world is as sharp as ever. And that whoever it is who is in charge of research grants (their identity is one of the great mysteries of the modern world) is maintaining the standards for which they have established such a well earned reputation!

It wasn't like that in my day, of course. We didn't need booze as we had the war to provide us with unlimited opportunities for casual sex. Yes, throughout the war love was in the air! Except in single seater fighters, obviously. I remember on many occasion sidling up to some pretty little thing and whisper something like “Would you like to see my dishonourable discharge?” or, "Is this a V2 missile in my pocket or am I just pleased to see you?" and Bob's your uncle!