Callback to:
”It’s only a trifle!” said the monkey as it peed onto the sponge fingers
…an expression of disdain for the gallimaufric pudding known as a trifle
Dad – 1930s?
George Iliff – father of Mark, JM, G & Bel
It was used by both Dad and Granny, both sounding as if they were quoting a well known source. Credited to Dad because he seemed to hate trifle with greater commitment