The Britishness of it all...

... makes me chuckle.

Britain was hit by an earthquake last night. The times reported is as 'Britain shaken, but not too stirred'.

What makes me laugh is how its been reported, as if people have been hit by a Harry Potteresque Stunning Spell and are walking around in a bemused state. Consider the reportage:

'A spokeswoman for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said that "some sort of fancy stonework" had become dislodged.'

And, 'In Dudley 12 people walked into the police station in their pyjamas.'

'In Wiltshire, police said the pictures on the walls swung to and fro, as around 15 people called 999.'

I *heart* the reaction.