Well, we’re all very offended!
An annual competition to see who could tell the world’s biggest lie has been won by a publican.
George Kemp, of Maryport, Cumbria, won it with a story about a wooden car.
He was up against eight other contents, one of whom travelled from Germany to take part.
The competition, which dates from the 19th century, gives contestants five minutes to tell the biggest, most convincing lie they can.
But entry is barred to estate agents and journalists on the grounds that they are professional liars.
That means that Eye’s integrity, plus that of our entire readership, is wiped out in one!
How very dare they?
Shall we sue? A group action perhaps over reputational damage?
Mind you, also banned are double-glazing salesmen and politicians, which could fatally undermine our case.
Comments (4)
Sarah Beeny should have been able to enter then.
Shame Estate Agents are banned! Someone could have entered the competition to spin a yarn about how OnTheMarket is going to be a positive thing for Agents as I am sure that this fantasy would have won.
Give it a rest.
"That means that Eye’s integrity, plus that of our entire readership, is wiped out in one!" Do think about it Ros! Nearly every week we get stories from/about passive intermediaries and self publicists who like to think they are Estate Agents. These online property advert agencies might convince KNC (King's new clothes) investors they are investing into a professional Agency but in my book they are well short of the minimum standards of Agency.