Millions of male pulses were racing all over the world after pop divas Madonna and Britney Spears swapped saliva at the MTV Video Music Awards.
It is surprising in this media-driven world of celebrity and spin that a simple snog still has the power to shock.
When it comes to sparking a blaze of publicity, it would seem the popular song lyrics are wrong: A kiss is far more than just a kiss.
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