Glasgow Urban Myths (9 page)

The other end of the rope was tied to the tow bar, and the van was slowly driven forward, forcing the tree to bend over. One fireman was poised to grab the cat as soon as it was within his reach.

The knot securing the rope to the tow bar slipped free.

The cat was last seen, airborne and yowling, heading towards Prestwick.

And finally, the myth of bottled water.

Evian is “naive” spelled backwards, because people who pay two quid for a bottle of water are.

First published 2006

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