Quote of the day

"The original wartime Keep Calm and Carry On poster, rediscovered more than 10 years ago by the owner of Alnwick's Barter Books and digitally touched up by Chris Donald, erstwhile editor of Viz, is an amusing yet poignant instant design classic. It belongs on a poster, or a mug, or a tea towel sold by Barter Books. But not on a packet of condoms or a soft drink. Or a cushion. Or engraved on your baby's face."

Hurrah, as ever, for Charlie Brooker, using his position of authority and an otherwise frivolous article to mount a stout defence of the nation's finest bookshop. Plus he goes on to rubbish cupcakes, something of which I also very much approve.