Mick - just now saw your post - it appears there is an unthinking condition, in the ould slang, 'vexed' = the brain dictionary only delivers meanings for words which make them 'insults' if from the opposition - what ever that may be - or compliments if from one's own side.

According to Hippocrates if a person is angry- 'vexed'Ireland mad US- the condition can be cured by having the patient blink !!!

Wow the Ulster problem solved by a dead Greek Philosopher/Physician - free - It works too - get really mad about something then remember to blink. I put a sign on the wall 'if VEXED BLINK' hehe