Well, he seems to have coined the phrase...
In a startling report released today the Chief Medical Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson has declared the brain of Home Secretary, John Reid, “not fit for purpose”.
After stringent tests conducted by specialists at the renowned Institute Of Neurology (ION), it has become clear that Mr. Reid’s brain function falls far below the standard required to hold high office.
Donaldson, interviewed by Jeremy Paxman for the controversial BBC4 program “Stick It To The Bastards”, admitted that the results were surprising;
“We were shocked to find that Mr. Reid’s neurological responses to various stimuli were below what we expect from many primates. Clearly, his brain has motor responses which control his limbs and organs, but higher level processing such as logic, reasoning, calculation and the like are totally beyond his capability”.
Pressed by Paxman, Donaldson admitted that it may be in the public interest to test the Prime Minister and other members of the cabinet.
“Given that the Government’s mantra has been “education, education, education”, it would seem reasonable to ensure that the cabinet can function beyond the motor control level exhibited by carnivorous plants” he said.
