Wish You Were Here

The newest rage on the continent is “vasectomy tourism”. Thanks to easy access to England from France via the Chunnel — and France's 19th century Napoleonic law against “self mutilation”, which prohibits vasectomies — French men can now get The Snip by heading to the U.K. Bernard Schnakenbourg of Essonne, France, was the first to take advantage of the rather specialized all-inclusive tour package. After the procedure, Schnakenbourg said he was well satisfied with the service, adding “It is just like going to the dentist except in a slightly different place.” (PA) ...At least you can talk while he's working.