Odd this day

So, happy 28th birthday to this slightly revolting diary entry from Brian Eno

from The Assassin’s Cloak, An Anthology of the World’s Greatest Diarists

But perhaps we shouldn’t judge. In the words of Sarah Miles:

Why does humanity have a problem with me drinking my own urine? I can’t wait to get off this planet!

Apparently, she’s not alone.

One in four people admit to drinking their own URINE: Do you fancy a wee tipple?

…and in the course of my vital — VITAL, I TELL YOU — research, I’ve discovered that Kerry Katona and Martin Roberts have been there, too. At least once. For telly.

Kerry Katona and Martin Roberts drink own urine in stomach-churning scenes

…oh, and J. D. Salinger. Not for telly or money, but by choice, if his daughter’s memoir is to be believed.

So, is our natural squeamishness putting us all off doing something life-enhancing…? Perhaps we should turn to Proverbs chapter 5, verse 15, for some spiritual guidance…

No, OK, that isn’t what it means, so perhaps science can give us a definitive answer.

You’re all most welcome. And your very good health, by the way.