It'll be George Michael all over again, Dad mutters darkly to Mum, and I give a sharp intake of breath. That is AGAINST our family code. No one was supposed to mention George Michael ever again. We even turn off Carless Whisper whenever it comes on.
In "Mini Shopaholic" by Sophie Kinsella, a tense moment arises between the narrator's parents when the father likens a situation to George Michael, a topic clearly off-limits in their family discussions. This reference evokes a strong reaction from the narrator, highlighting the family's strict unspoken rule against mentioning the famous singer.
The family's avoidance of George Michael symbolizes deeper issues or past experiences they prefer not to revisit. Their custom of...
