A British MEP has set out to prove that John Dalli is full of sh*t
On the British website Orange News:
14 December 2011, 11:19
EU OFFICIAL OFFERED PRUNE-EATING CONTEST
A Euro MP has challenged an an EU Commissioner to a prune-eating contest to prove that prunes have a laxative effect.
It has long been believed that prunes, traditionally served with custard, were good for the constitution, reports the Daily Telegraph.
But the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said there was “insufficient” evidence of a link between the dried plums and regular bowel function.
Liberal Democrat Sir Graham Watson, who represents South West England and Gibraltar, has now raised the issue in Strasbourg.
“I know that prunes contain two substances sorbitol and dihydrophenylisatin, which have laxative effects. But most of our constituents do not require a scientific test,” he said.
“I have also invited the Commissioner responsible for health and consumer policy, John Dalli, to a prune eating contest to see for himself.”
The EFSA had been asked to investigate claims that prunes ensure healthy digestion and bowel function.
In two studies, it was claimed there was no significant difference to participants after eating prunes.
Last month, the EU concluded there was no evidence to prove drinking water can prevent dehydration.
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Kudos for the headline. And have a Merry Christmas.
That is just awesome.
This is hilarious.
Prunes might not help in improving bowel movement, but we shall soon see that dates do the trick.
Prunes are the last thing on his mind at the moment. Carbon fired and carbon capture are probably the foremost on his christmas wish list.
Have you heard the expression, “If you give him an enema, you can bury him in a matchbox”? I think it was Christopher Hitchens (1949-2011).
His worst blunder, if he keeps sitting pretty, may be the banning of Nutella by the PC brigade.
http://www.itanews.it/nutella-comissario-salute-sorpreso-polemiche_A77702.