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John Galliano launches new range of insults

‘John could have simply expanded into other ethnic groups beyond his stylistic restaurant anti-semitism, but only a world-class xenophobe could reinvent himself in this way.

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Posted: Jun 23rd, 2011
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MoD unveils Falklands ‘retirement villas’

binoculars 'thrown in'The MoD today announced plans for a huge, heavily fortified timeshare facility, overlooking the beaches and minefields of the popular Falkland Islands. The islands have never been so sought-after, and the British military are keen to promote its facilities to retiring members of the armed forces.

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Posted: Jun 19th, 2011
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Sarkozy admits French language a hoax after Wikileaks exposé

President not even sure what 'Assange' actually meansAfter yesterday’s Wikileaks revelations, Nicolas Sarkozy has today confirmed that the “French language” is indeed a one thousand year old hoax. The president of France revealed that what purported to be his native tongue was in fact complete gibberish, admitting the French really speak English, except in the presence of the British.

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Posted: Feb 16th, 2011
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Existential crisis won’t stop me shaving or enjoying life, vows French film hero

not quite sure why he's here‘We yearn for the easy truths of God’s existence, yet our own intelligence tells us to undermine this sole prop to our happiness by enquiring. But, hey, no point moping – you’ve got to get on with it haven’t you, eh?’

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Posted: Nov 28th, 2010
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Teaching of foreign languages to be replaced by ‘talking very slowly’ lessons

'Six conjugations for one verb? I think not.'Instead of learning French and German, children will instead be taught to speak slowly and loudly, as if the listener were a particularly stupid person who is also a little hard of hearing.

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Posted: Oct 4th, 2010
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