I love it when a new term or phraseology infiltrates our language. In particular, when two words are put together that otherwise would never have been combined under normal circumstances. For example: “anti-terror” and “cutlery”.
Well, a little blurb in the International Herald Tribune caught my eye. A British company has introduced a line of stainless steel cutlery, being dubbed anti-terror cutlery, for use on airlines. The knives, forks, and spoons have been created based on specifications set by the British Department for Transport security guidelines.
Now, what is exactly the new design? Apparently, the knives have a rounded rather than a sharp end and measure no longer than 6 centimeters( 2.36 inches for you, Yanks), while the forks have prongs no longer that half that.
Sadly, it will only be available for business and first class travelers; plastic cutlery will remain the cutlery of choice for coach passengers. I guess economy class travelers don’t rate the new safety precautions nor do they get to eat in style.
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