So it went for the 40-odd new lawmakers, and some would-be lawmakers, with all the inherent awkwardness and inconvenience that comes with any freshman experience - never mind the embarrassment of getting lost on campus.

Perhaps, while the Knicks competed for the basketball championship two weeks ago, the Garden bosses did not mind the embarrassment of the Rangers' attempted trade for Zigmund Palffy of the Islanders.

By the time Cappello has gone, it will be more than £50m in wages for a couple of quarter finals, never mind the embarrassment.

Never mind the embarrassment of knowing that somewhere down the line, someone is going to sit perusing your image, making studied comments about your teeth, hair and bad blading form.