I just had a machine call me on my mobile (awww! I feel loved.)

The recording first of all told me I was a "valued customer" (oh dear, I wonder what they do their unvalued customers?), and that as a "valued customer" I will not be charged for the call (brilliant!). Though I would probably be paying for the call if my phone was on roam and I am on the other side of the planet. Anyway...

It then proceeded to tell me how playing something called ClubQuiz, which involved answering simple questions like "What is the capital of Australia?" could win me a lifetime's supply of crunchy kitty litter, or something equally astounding (I had lost interest by then and gone back to picking my navel).

Now you can all block that number on your phones. Back to work...