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A Cup of Tea

"When the news reporter said  "shopkeepers are opening their doors bringing out blankets and cups of tea " I just smiled. It's like yes. That's Britain for you. Tea solves everything. You're a bit cold? Tea. Your boyfriend has Just left you? Tea. You've just been told you've got cancer? Tea. Coordinated terrorist attack on the transport network bringing the city to a grinding halt? Tea dammit! "

Jslayeruk, as posted on Metaquotes Livejournal, in response to the july 2005 London subway bombings.

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