larryd Wrote:OK - I'll settle for "cretin"

ps - I did know about curtains!!

'Cretin' i believe is actually a medical term for someone who suffers lack of growth of the long bones ie a dwarf. Caused by under secretion of the thyroid gland.Rarer today as it is treatable but in my working life I came in contact with many and would therefore not use the word 'Cretin' to describe anyone.