The following is a transcript of a radio interview with our foreign correspondent in the Central Republic of Kitchen by our local presenter Nigel Havenstock. It follows on from recent reports about The Crumb Wars on this same station.
Nigel: We recently reported on an unsettling development in the Central Republic of Kitchen where the leader, Mother, has recently declared Dishcloth Law. We have just received news from our correspondent Heath Dempster in CRK that there has been corresponding developments in neighbouring states. Heath, tell us what is happening in the region.
Heath: Yes, thank you, Nigel. As listeners are no doubt aware, the leader of the government in the Central Republic of Kitchen recently declared Dishcloth Law in response to attacks by rebels in the bench fringes of CRK. It now seems that the CRK may be attempting to invade nearby states in an effort to gain control over Housework Laws in the region.
Nigel: So where exactly does the CRK hope to take control?
Heath: Well, Nigel, the key problem areas seem to be in the northern states of Boys Rooms. While the media has been warned from entering the states for security reasons, reports from local residents indicate that the situation is truly out of control. It is thought that the laws of Vacuuming and Dusting have been abandoned completely and it is uncertain when exactly social order was last enacted in these states.
Nigel: What is the international community’s response to this, Heath?
Heath: It’s difficult to tell. Until now, it seems that the international community and particularly the United Household Nations, has allowed the situation to continue as things have seemed stable. While the conditions in the countries in question have not been ideal, it has not been deemed sufficiently dire to warrant the introduction of suitable sanctions.
Nigel: And just what would those sanctions involve, should they be introduced?
Heath: The most obvious is, of course, financial sanctions – the cutting off of all financial support to the leaders of the states. That would be the first option. Should the northern states still not respond, it will be brought to the UHN for consideration of further restrictions on the supply of technology support, food aid and the provision of transport services.
Nigel: Heath, is there any hope for peace?
Heath: Nigel, from my view, peace is only likely in the event of a voluntary reinstatement of the laws of Vacuuming and Dusting by the leaders of the northern states. Of course, this will not be possible until General Tidiness is restored in the region.
Nigel: Thank you, Heath. That was Heath Dempster reporting from the Central Republic of Kitchen on the suspected expansion of troubles into the northern states. A spokesperson for the United Household Nations was approached but refused to comment on the grounds of being locked in negotiations in the Kingdom of Laundry.

Video: Battles have extended to the northern states of Boys Rooms.
Is it too soon to alert the Red Cross?
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That depends. Does a Red Cross food parcel include wine and chocolate?
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If I have anything to do with it, it does!
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You two are hilarious!! 😀
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we is FULL o’ beans
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Well I know you are – but when you are added to certain other people, like MOSY, and the effect is exponential 😉
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If your Red Cross parcel comes with beans, I’ll pass. There’s supply enough of the effects of those things in my house already. (Just another reason to avoid entering the northern states. The air pollution up there is toxic. )
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So, no socks then, either, I trust?
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AAAARRRGGHH! Socks!! AAAAAARRRGH!
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🙂
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Think we should organise a candlelight vigil for peaceful resolution….
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We’re gunna need a bigger candle…
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I’m so glad I don’t live in Austraila. (*she says as she drops toast crumbs onto the floor*)
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Careful, M-J, or you could find yourself branded a member of the Axis of Weevil.
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Hey! I’m not a bug >:-/
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Just as well or I’d send in the SWAT team.
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LOL! 😀
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Heath and Nigel! Two more proper British names I can’t imagine. Bring on the HazMat suits!
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I can’t help it. I grew up listening to the ABC, colonial cousin of the BBC.
Nigel is possibly my all-time favourite name for Englishness. 🙂
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This has me snorting my morning coffee through my nose its so funny! of course this is doing nothing for the Central Republic of my Kitchen. 🙂
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Do you need assistance? I can’t send you ground troops but I could organise some air strikes. We have SUDS missiles.
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Really you are so funny! Yes send the SUDS on over. 🙂
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Oh this must be the funniest blog I have ever read! And the comments aren’t bad either 😆
Though having seen the layer of dust on my bookcases this morning, I think this crisis is spreading…
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Oh no! The pressure! (As a Jack of All Trades, ‘est’ words make me nervous. 😀 )
Need me to send in the SWEEP team? (The SWAT team is busy with my cobwebs.)
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Oh I have plenty of cobwebs too – I think I need both teams!
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Mein gott ! – I had no idea things were quite so bad … Warnings when it’s time to provision and head for the hills will be required, of course … 😀
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Why do you think I spend so much time hiding out in the Blogosphere? It’s safer than venturing Out There.
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H’indeed ! This even I can comprehend ! [grin]
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I delay my BOA team. Since the team left home it falls on 2, and because one is occupied, well it comes down to me. Begin Over Again Team is in need of maintenance. OOO in this instance stands for Out Of Order.
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One of the funniest posts I’ve read in a long time – and the comments made me laugh out loud.
Either you are incredibly witty, or the stress of the Crumb Wars is causing you to become totally unhinged and your humour is really the last vestiges of your sanity desperating clinging on. Beware of attempting to self-medicate with wine and chocolate.
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You should know me well enough by now to know that I would not lay claim to being incredibly anything so I’m going with unhinged. This is not really news.
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LOL!! Spoken like a true mother of an all-male household 😀
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Just read this Heather. This is so funny. Please write more of this, I think we can all relate.
(the other Heather)
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Just brilliant – too funny!
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Steve! So you haven’t joined the Foreign Legion then? Good to hear from you again. 🙂
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I may have… not sure… how would I know?
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Hm. Are you a little more tanned than usual? Do you have an indentation across your forehead that may have been caused by a ridiculous hat? Do you have cravings for croissants and baguettes?
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No. No. Yes. Alors, c’est la guerre!
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