I'm still at ICOPA XI in Glasgow. As a special treat the organisers organised the showing of some scenes from a play called Parasites! by Ali Muriel. It's showing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and is based on the idea that Toxoplasma parasites affect the behaviour of their rat-hosts to make them less fearful of cats. But what would happen if the parasite strain causing this was transferred to humans....?
Cue rudeness and laughter as the infected person (quote from the writer who appeared in a Q&A session) engages in activities that "...are illegal, probably even in Holland'
It's set in a fictional parasitology department. If anyone reading this thinks that the drunken professor in charge of the department is modelled on myself then please be assured that this is not the case. At least I don't think so.
cheers
Joe
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The credit crunch has hit the household of Dr Joseph McCrumble. He clings to the memories of his time as a celebrity scientist (with expertise in the exciting field of parasitology), but now lives in a partly-converted, wooden barn with his family (wife Dolores, twin boys X and Y and a two year old toddler, No. 3) as well as Ravel, his faithful research assistant. He needs to keep going for the sake of reviving his career. His family just wants a home built of brick and a 24/7 electrical supply.
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- My Name is Joseph McCrumble. I am a scientist and artist, married to Dolores, father to twins (X and Y), and a newborn son (No.3). This is my attempt to bring my science and art to the wider world. Please do not judge me harshly.
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3 comments:
Dr. I can only shake my head and hope you are around to blog the rest of my life.
This is way, way to entertaining.
Unfortunately I read your post with a mouthful of coffee - All the papers on my desk are ruined!
Nikki - I can only hope that your life is long enough to enjoy the rest of my blogs, which will finish on February 25th, 2008
Shebah - Nice to see you here. How's the house-renovation going? Sorry I ruined your papers. Do you take the Guardian or the Indy?
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