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| Hadrian |
“I’m not exotic,” said a forlorn little voice.
“Exotic or erotic?”
“Exotic.”
“What are you talking about?”
“I’m 92.8% British, 4.1% Finnish
and 3.1% Italian.”
Paul had finally received the
results of his DNA test. He had hoped to
track down his unknown grandfather (his mother was adopted) whom he had
believed was a Canadian solider. He was rather
disappointed to discover he is British without any trace of Canadian blood.
A vast portion of Canadians came from the British Isles, so I'm not sure how they could even determine "Canadian" blood. That would be indigenous peoples?? -Jenn
ReplyDeleteThat was my thinking too.
DeleteIf you call him Paolo, maybe he could be a little more exotic. :)
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria x
Ha-ha, I like it. I shall call him Paolo in future.
DeleteWhat he wanted to be? what is exotic for him?
ReplyDeleteI think he wanted to be a romantic Latino rather than a British bulldog.
DeletePaul is a mystery to me. I am am not aware of who he except someone you go cycling with in France.
ReplyDeleteInternational man of mystery, that's me. Just call me Paolo.
DeleteOh dear, poor Paul, but at least the results have narrowed his search. Agree with Coffee, most Canadians have strong British roots.
ReplyDeleteHe was definitely a bit disappointed.
DeleteSounds like Le Trump will allow him in. My uncle's third given name was Terenzio; I've always wondered why!
ReplyDeleteMaybe uncle's mum had a Roman Holiday.
DeleteThat's what I suspect.
DeleteReading Cro's comment, I wonder if that will be the next thing from across the pond? You'll need to have your DNA details attached to your passport before you'll be allowed into the US? Anything even remotely dodgy and you'll be sent back on the next plane !
ReplyDeleteMore than likely with Trump in charge.
DeleteJust out of interest, to me, a friend wants to go to Russia for the week end. She has just completed the background paperwork of where she was educated, has ever worked and who was in charge, provided three bank statements and listed other countries that she has visited in the last 10 years. On an interview in London figerprints were taken.
DeleteI think Rachel had to go through the same rigmarole when she did her train journey across Russia.
DeleteYes she did. Plus invitation from a Russian to let her in.
Delete4.1% Finnish? Was the sample contaminated with dishwasher tablets?
ReplyDeleteThat is a possibility.
DeleteMr. Pudding that was so clever. Loved it.
DeleteI'm still laughing at that one! I even had to try to explain it all to my husband.
DeleteStill laughing? You must be potty!
DeleteLovely, YP ! Hope Paul isn't too upset by that comment !!
ReplyDeleteIt finished him off actually.
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