h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

It's been so long since I last drank any wine that I honestly can't remember when it was. You know me, I'm beer through and through, and whisk(e)y. Quite partial to a jinnantonnyx too.

But in the last few weeks I've been getting a strong - and growing - urge for a glass of red.

I blame Floyd

If that's the case I think you should give in. Your body tells you these things for a reason. Perhaps your body is lacking in one of the chemical compounds present in the skins of grapes. Listen to your body; it has its reasons.

I think you're probably right, and I do listen very attentively to what my body tells me. If it says "Gosho, you need a second helping of pudding" or "Yes, you should definitely have another piece of ", or "There's more of that cold meat in the fridge, why aren't you eating it?", who am I to argue

Exactly - it would be irresponsible to do anything else. In a similar way, I sometimes have a small brandy after a big dinner, because of its antiseptic properties. It's not that I like it, but I couldn't look a doctor in the eye if he had to treat me for food poisoning and I hadn't even taken the most minor precautions.

Exactly. It's medicinal. I like hoppy beers for much the same reason.

Do you ever find yourself craving kale or cottage cheese?

I can't say I do. What does a craving for either of those two foods suggest? I know I can't be pregnant - I've had the op!