Originally Posted by
Sir C
I had to go to an NHS GP to get a referral letter to a specialist recently. I noticed upon entering his office that his degree was from the University of Addis Ababa, which may be a fine medical school. But it may not. Anyway, he said he'd give me a ltter but that I would wait for 6 months for an appointment; no no, said I, I need a referral to a private hospital. "Oh!" he cried, absolutely delighted. "You is one of them high rollers!" and, beaming, he stood and high-fived me.
Fúcking oddball.