Nanny wanted – for an 18-year-old university student. That job listing was recently posted by a parent whose daughter is a law undergrad at the University of Leeds. The Canadian student already has a driver and a “lovely” two-bedroom apartment, but her parents want to ensure their daughter lives “without the stress of laundry” as her schedule is “very intense”. Despite the need for a cook, the ad doesn’t ask for a gourmet chef, only for the fridge to be stocked full of “healthy snacks”. (Please tell me this is another ‘lawyer joke’.)
Australia and New Zealand have imposed a recall on Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce for fear the bottles may “explode” upon opening. The food standards authority says that “A buildup of lactic acid may cause the bottle to ‘bloat’ and continue to ferment, resulting in an…explosion of sauce to a shirt, face or surface”. Consumers are advised not to open bottles that feel bloated and to return the products to the place of purchase. (And for God’s sake, don’t wear white!)