The Royal Mail wished to note the retirement of Gordon Brown, and issued a stamp to commemorate this wonderful event (second class of course), printed with Gordon Brown's face.

The commemorative stamp had been in circulation for several days when reports came in that the stamp was not adhering to the envelopes.

The matter was referred to the Royal Male (Harry was doing some work experience!) Technical Department ( design and adhesion sub-department).

They checked the paper, the perforations, the quantity and adhesion of the glue and could find nothing wrong, so they referred the matter to the Market Research Department.

After investigation, they established that the public were spitting on the wrong side of the stamp.

made my day thanks.