Jinxed, much?

Please, enjoy this photograph of the front page of the New Zealand Herald, dated Wednesday 29 September 2010.

That’s unusually arrogant for an agriculturally-based society, isn’t it?

Let’s just take a moment to burn this image into our minds.

When the All Blacks go bang at the world cup, we’ll know who the jinx culprits were.

Truly, this happens every time the press of a desperate sporting nation shouts the praises/trash talks opponents ahead of major tournaments.

Does Tim Henman ring a bell? The English football team, perchance?

On behalf of all South Africans, thank you, New Zealand Herald.

Now please, stick to Lord of the Rings extras and Flight of the Conchords.