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A few correspondents thought that the Bursar’s particular choice of vegetable might have been motivated by an old episode of the Goon Show, where a sketch goes in part:

Sheriff of Nottingham: “What? Tie him to a stake?”

Bluebottle: “No, do not tie me to a stake” (pause) “I’m a vegetarian!”

Prince John: “Then tie him to a stick of celery.”

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