I love that phrase. Used it recently in fact.
The Gouranga People were out in force (I say force. There's about six of them that do Edinburgh). Now, I've been polite to these weird hippy beggars more than enough over the years, so I now reserve the right to be a complete prick to them if I feel like it. So when I was approached by one this time, I turned, whipped off my sunglasses and bellowed "What is this? I don't know who you are, but by Jove I'll see you whipped for this insolence!" Queueue them sidling away rapidly and me feeling satisfied for the day.

Alt Q: as far as I understand it, yes he is. It's certainly a workable theory, and explains our close relationships to family members.

Although I'd have to say that the above was a pretty altruistic act, in my humble.
(Falstaff's Spiritual Successor, Wed 22 Sep 2010, 10:17, Reply)