Habby doo yur, ebrybody!

On the right is a cute "plushie" model (believe it or not) of the rhinovirus responsible for the common cold.

The real thing isn't cuddly at all. Or cute.

Denise and I will be spending this New Year's Eve huddled in front of the TV set, nursing two distinctly uncute visits from the little fellow.

Fortunately, Denise is both cute and cuddly. But I doubt that I'll taste my Guinness this year.