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In reply to the discussion: The picture of Doreen MAY [View all]

syringis

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2. Hello PdxSean
Sat Oct 7, 2017, 09:05 AM
Oct 2017

I don't think it was the cartoonist (Rob Moran) purpose.

Here is his comment about the draw :

When I realised that British PM Theresa May's middle name was Doreen this cartoon sort of wrote itself.


It is a play on words, more like.

I agree, without his explanation, it is not very obvious.

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The picture of Doreen MAY [View all] syringis Oct 2017 OP
One way to create sympathy for even a vile person, . . . PdxSean Oct 2017 #1
Hello PdxSean syringis Oct 2017 #2
I thought the Dorian Gray reference was brilliant, but . . . PdxSean Oct 2017 #3
You're welcome Sean syringis Oct 2017 #4
The sympathy argument is important... T_i_B Oct 2017 #5
In all sincerity... syringis Oct 2017 #6
Why did Theresa May change position? T_i_B Oct 2017 #8
Yeah but Denzil_DC Oct 2017 #7
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