As someone who has had the experience of being misquoted/misrepresented by the press, in both civilian and military life, I still feel entitled to use the old nickname of 'reptile' for the gentlemen of the press. Probably unfair to tar them all with the same brush, but as that seems to be their SOP I thought I'd join in!
Incidentally does anyone know the origin of the 'reptile' sobriquet?.....Private Eye possibly?
Sorry Jacko, I'm sure you're perfectly honourable, just misunderstood.......