John (the Wyasrd) Vinson posted this on alt.callahans. It came from another forum and the original author is not known.

EU Directive 456179

“In order to meet the conditions for joining the Single European currency, all citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland must be made aware that the phrase “Spending a penny” is not to be used after 31st of December 2001. From this date, the correct terminology will be: “Euronating”.”