Make Irony History

Brian Cowen calling for a global response to the “scandal” of world hunger; Bono to write a column about poverty in the New York Times; what’s next, I wonder?  Morrissey to give a lecture on sex addiction?  Gordon Ramsay to publish a book of his favourite vegetarian recipes?  Robert Mugabe to write and present a TV series on democracy?  The Vatican to sponsor a Gay Icon of the Year award?  Hot Press to bring out a special edition entitled Ireland’s 100 Shittest Bands? The future is suddenly full of extraordinary possibilities.