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Crying over spilt milk

Is it unreasonable to expect a milk jug to deliver its contents to the intended destination?

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Thu Jul 30 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READ

Sir, – Can someone please explain why the humble milk jug has forgotten its life purpose?

Mine pours with uncanny accuracy everywhere except into the cup. The tea receives a token splash, while the table, saucer and my Irish Times enjoy the lion’s share.

Surely it’s not unreasonable to expect a milk jug to deliver milk to its intended destination? – Yours, etc,

ED O’NEILL,

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