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It's official. According to an unnamed US government study (reported in the Daily Telegraph) the parts of the brain responsible for sensation in the mouth, lips and tongue are "most active" in obese people. Health fascists conclude that larger men (such as Perry and I) [Ed: speak for yourself!] "like the taste of food too much", which coming from them is a compliment.

The obvious explanation is that we are in fact superb oral technicians. In less benighted cultures than welfare states young ladies know that larger men make better company. We cook better, have more appetite for life, aren't obviously short of cash, and have sensitive mouths, lips and tongues. What more could a lady ask for?

It's nice to know that governments spend money on this sort of research. I think I shall buy some more luxury foods and contribute sales taxes to the state.