25 APRIL 1987, Page 60

No. 1471: Reproachful triolet

The other day the boring, naughty New Statesman set a competition: 'Suggestions for the most boring Spectator competition imaginable.' Some of you were disloyal enough to enter it and even win prizes. One of the winning suggestions was a `Triolet de Reproche'. I challenge you to provide one. Entries to 'Competition No. 1471' by 8 May.