The rise of the idiots continues  Just occasionally, one
receives a press release that contrives to distill everything
one hates about a certain stratum of "public life" into a single
document. This week's is entitled "Supermodel's first home
purchase supports Central London property market."  "The Central
London property market is in a league of its own," begins this
breathless work, "highlighted by house purchases by celebrities
such as Lisa Snowden. The glamorous presenter of Britain's Next
Top Model recently bought a townhouse from [name redacted: we
don't "do" publicity here], one of Central London's leading
estate agents."  Mm. I really hope there's a cretinous quote
from this estate agency's managing director. Oh look! There is.
"People recognise that the London market is one of the key areas
to purchase property," he says. "Whether you are an owner
occupier or a buy-to-let investor - London is the place to be!"
How is this stupid? Let us count the ways.  Lisa Snowden is not
a supermodel (see also Cap