Allan907
Touchy. The event in question was a very long, very dry recollection of every blanket counted over 30 years, and I'm not exagerating for effect. Far from destroying his finest hour the device was the only way to stimulate a round of applause at the appropriate time and he shuffled off into retirement a happy chap.
All in the best possible taste - which is also the golden rule for the other events discussed on this thread.
Suggest you check your high six next time you deliver a dit.
Regards, Arthur