Mr Tayto

Sir, – The consistently excellent John Sharry ("Ask the Expert", Health + Family, March 24th) responds to the case of a young child with an irrational fear of Mr Tayto.

Having seen the latest television advertising campaign for Tayto crisps, featuring a life-size Mr Tayto loitering at homes and bus stops, dispensing unwanted advice to young people concerning the visibility of their underwear or the tightness of their shorts, I would think the child’s fears are entirely justified. – Yours, etc,

R McDERMOTT,

Rathgar,

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Dublin 6.