‘Happiness is a Cigar Called Hamlet’. For those of a certain age, me included, Air on a G String as well as the use of the expression ‘Happiness is’ will have memories of particular ad – my own preferred being the jockey but there are many others including the motorcyclist, and the puppy. Just before six this evening, after a tiring day in Dublin with the rain and the traffic, I stopped at Butlers Coffee stall in Heuston Station; purchased my double espresso and received my ‘complimentary’ Salt Caramel Chocolate. My thoughts were of the taste and enjoyment as I walked to the train – not a long walk, but one with anticipation of that relaxing moment. Reading the cup did bring to mind the old Hamlet ad. Drinking lukewarm double espresso was such a disappointment. Briefly, I looked around but there were no hidden cameras and no box of Hamlet to tempt me……… | |