Myths and leaders loom in Fotheringham's World
A reflective column debunks enduring myths from Lennon to America to political dynasties. It notes Lennon aimed irony at popular culture not divine status, critiques US supremacy myths, exposes Belinda Stronach's Liberal bid and Magna ties, mocks Air Canada leadership and Michael Ignatieff’s age as a political hurdle, comparing to Pierre Trudeau’s rise at 48.
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Globe and Mail
John Lennon
Beatles
Jesus
Moose Jaw
Liverpool
Lennon
Britain
Yoko Ono
Montreal
Canada
America
CIA
Osama bin Laden
Frank Stronach
Belinda
Frank
Austria
Magna
Ottawa
Liberals
Peter Mackay
Paul Martin
David Peterson
Ontario
Sussex Drive
Martin
Magna Board
Robert Milton
Honcho
Air Canada
American Airlines
Rob
Michael Ignatieff
Liberal
Grits
Pierre Trudeau
Surreal Product Mania Slams Comfort in Modern Shopping
A raucous critique rails at consumer excess, listing absurd items like a jigsaw alarm clock and Shower Shock soap. It mocks luxury purchases from designer water to caffeinated beer and a Swiss Army Knife substitute, ending mid thought as the speaker scans a pantry.
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