I know we're all in a rush these days but I came across a fella in the chip shop today who must be on an especially tight deadline.
There I was, in Barnacles in Darlington town centre, waiting for my fish and chips when a man came in behind me and asked for a "Nosh Box".
"What do you want in your "Nosh Box, love?" he was asked.
"I'll have a fishcake," he replied.
"There'll be one done in 30 seconds," said the counter assistant.
"No, I can't wait - give me a sausage," he snapped.
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