genes are like Millwall supporters in Benidorm

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An example of a simile for a scientific concept used in popular culture:

"You cannot control your genes. They're like Millwall supporters in Benidorm."


(With apologies to Millwall F.C. supporters.)

From a 1996 episode ('George's Car') of the satirical newsroom comedy Drop the Dead Donkey.

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.