My right tonsil did hurt. I felt lousy for a while there. Better now. In terms of the tonsil, at least.
I'm sorry I didn't think to refer to him as Adenoid Hynkel sooner. And yes, in case you were wondering, I am as horrified and frightened by the current state of affairs as everyone else. I just want to be left alone to write and drink beer but the world keeps getting involved. Who invited it?