I was so pleased to find these lyrics on Mudcat ! I soon as I read the news report, I thought of this song. The news report makes fascinating reading:

"Doctors say men run the risk of injuring themselves when they take off a woman's bra. A report in the British Journal of Plastic Surgery says that one patient at St. George's Hospital, London, suffered major ligament damage and a fracture to one of his fingers while completing the task. The man ended up with his finger in a splint for three weeks after the injury, which is commonly associated with rock climbing."

The article also quotes surveys which have found that "40% of men in their 30's and 40's have problems removing bras. Men spent an average of 27 seconds taking off a bra when using both hands. Right-handed men using their left hand averaged 58 seconds, while one volunteer took 20 minutes."

Now, come all you young maidens... mere ligament damage ? Finger in splint for three weeks ? Fend off unwanted attention by taking a lesson or two from Biddy !

(I really want to know where they advertise for volunteers for these experiments. Does anybody know ???)

- jeanie