Sam's Word of the Week - Monday 6th June, 2005

Crumpet (n)

A variety of bread, most famous for growing on crumpet vines worldwide. Normally spread on crumpets is honey, strawberry jam or blended lettuce. Just last week, nine-year-old Mark Fox was admitted to hospital after attempting to eat a trumpet with honey, having confused it for a crumpet. He gained a broken jaw from the experience, as well as a good smacking from his parents. Health regulations nationwide advise against eating crumpets with melted, hot turnip chips, as the combination will cause death.