Ah, the Now! collection of compilation CDs, marvellous aren’t they? I’ve just seen an advert for the 70th incarnation of the series, which I guess means it must qualify for Government subsidised heating or something.

There are a plenty of suggestions as to how one can judge they are getting old, but I suggest a new system is adopted based on the Now! series…

Instead of referring to people by the number of birthdays they have had, why not refer to them by the rank of the last Now! album that contained at least 5 songs they actually liked enough to buy? This will provide a much more accurate portrayal of their emotional age and we’d all be a little happier for it.

FYI, I’d be ‘68‘, but then I’m only just becoming disillusioned with the world.