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Ghosts

If you have never seen the BBC comedy series Ghosts, it concerns a married couple who inherit a haunted mansion. The wife dies, but recovers and, as a consequence, can see and talk to the ghosts who inhabit the house.

It ran for 34 episodes.

Like many comedy shows, eg The Office, it was taken on by the USA and dragged out for everything you could imagine and more.

So far, the USA version of the show has run for 94 episodes. One series there is nearly as long as the entire run here.

The BBC here in the UK does show the American version. We noted the introductory credits of a recent episode:

There are two executive producers.

Then three executive producers.

Then three executive producers.

Then three executive producers.

Then one executive producer.

Then another executive producer.

Then an executive producer.

Then two executive producers.

Then a co-executive producer.

Then a co-executive producer.

Then a co-executive producer.

Then a co-executive producer.

Then another co-executive producer.

Then a co-executive producer.

Then a consulting producer.

Then it was produced by two more people.

And there is a co-producer.

And another co-producer.

I wonder what all these variations of producer actually produce…

If only it was funny.

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Piercing advice III

Intimate piercings

If you want a piercing in an intimate place and are worried about a stranger seeing your whatevers, well, they see them every day. They will touch them – how else are they going to get the piercing done? It’s not sexual, it’s just work.

Paperwork

Before your piercing, you may well be asked to complete a simple form. Do it accurately, and sign it.

If you are young looking, you may be asked to provide proof of age.

Afterwards, the piercer may give you a sheet detailing aftercare, or point you to a site. Do what it says. Mostly, the best advice is don’t fiddle with your new piercing, give it time to settle in, and keep it clean with some, but not too much, saline solution. Many piercers tell you to avoid the pre-prepared stuff in bottles, but this can be useful if you have awkward places to reach.

When can I change the jewellery?

It will take a while, depending on so many factors. Leave it alone and let it heal.

I don’t like it

OK, but you must have wanted it in the first place, at least give it a week or two and you may get used to it.

If you remove it and later regret it, that’s even worse.

I have problems

Go back to the piercer and explain.

If it’s really bad, find another to consult and see what they say.

But honestly, piercers want happy customers, they want to do a good job and usually do.

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Piercing advice II

Find a local piercer. Look for a tattoo/piercing studio rather than a beauty shop that happens to do the odd piercing.

Look at their website.

Contact them, explaining briefly what you want and perhaps send a picture if it’s not obvious. Don’t go into unnecessary detail – if they need more information they will ask. If you want something complicated, they may refuse and refer you elsewhere. Otherwise, they will need to see you in person before committing to anything.

Assuming all is good, there are three things you need to know:

  • how much? Consider adding a tip.
  • how to pay (if it’s not obvious from the website). Cash or card are usual, bank transfer only is a red flag.
  • do you need an appointment? Piercers sometimes do make appointments, but often they just say “a piercing takes just seconds, walk ins are fine”. Find out when is a quiet time, so you won’t have to wait long.
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