Through a straw, Spiky, through a straw.

Garner asked me about stiff upper lips the other day - he couldn't understand why someone would have one. The point is that if you are going to cry, your lower lip goes wobbly, and the Englishman stiffens his upper lip to prevent himself from betraying his emotions. What makes me laugh is that, although this stereotype is now considered out-of-date, the principle is alive and well among young Englishmen of my acquaintance. I have even seen the stiff upper lip in action.

Edit: Thanks, Tamyra!