That is also my recollection of Las Vegas.

So THAT was what that meant... ?? That whole "virgin" topic was taboo in my Catholic upbringing. I think 'cause it had to do with unmentionable human anatomy in some way.

Normal for New Scientist readers though?

Maybe he lost the peck when he was distracted thinking about this.

I am reading the ALT text; no matter where she is looking.

Was it work? Sure. Was it stressful? Undoubtedly. Schedules and budgets were tight. But there was fun, and it was permeated by Jim Henson’s own innate sincerity and understanding that you can be corny and funny and sad - And it all works if you’re genuine about it and wholly self-aware.

What is that song Melissa?

I made this one from pages in Uncle Mac’s Ladybird A B C book: much loved by myself and siblings.

Not to mention, how much of a blessing it can be to forget; to mis-remember; to savour the present.

Has a Banksy-like feel, I think

You are evolved for life in Japan!

Dribblers.