Best horsemeat joke

A piece in Friday’s Times City Diary by Andrew Clark brought a small warm glow amidst the gloom.

All the 16 HMV shops in Ireland have been closed down by the administrators – I imagine this loss might be felt even more keenly over there because of the way that music of all sorts still plays such an important part in Irish culture – one reason I like listening to RTE Radio 1 is the variety of music I get to hear, just as part of the normal run of programmes.

But some Irish businesses have offered to accept otherwise worthless HMV gift vouchers in exchange for a treat such as lunch in a pub, a bet at the bookies or a blow dry at the hairdressers.

And the best horsemeat joke so far: a suggestion that Tesco should accept them too – as Horse Meat Vouchers.

Links
HMV Group
HMV: What does its receivership mean for Irish music and businesses?
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