Paper Monitor
A service highlighting the riches of the daily press.
A few cursory observations in advance of a more intrepid Paper Monitor later today.
Does Donald Trump really trump the competition when it comes to global comb-over recognition? The Times and Guardian seem to think so, both christening him the "world's most famous comb-over". Paper Monitor concedes that neither Neil Kinnock or Arthur Scargill, nor the great Bobby Charlton could rival Trump in the global fame stakes, but is there a better-known purveyor of the hinged head rug? Suggestions via the comments button below.
There's a similar display of journalistic intuition in Redtopsville with the Sun and Mirror preparing for the upcoming Rooney nuptials by running their own A-Z guides.
But while both agree that B is for butterflies (guests will each be given a box with a butterfly to release), E is for Elsie Lindsay (Coleen's personal trainer) and Y is for yacht (do you really to ask?), there is clearly need for some voice of authority here. Is A for Alder Hey (the Sun) or Abbey (Mirror)? Is C for cricket (Mirror) or champagne breakfasts (Sun)? And so on.
Finally, an almost overlooked gem from the giveaway Nature Spotting booklet in Saturday's Guardian. Among the serious write-ups about spotting otters, wild boar, deer, badgers and so on, nestled this astonishing treasure. A question and answer session with "Sam Fox on foxes!"
A taster: "Do you like foxes? Oh I do yes. I've got a family in my garden... Were you pro the hunting ban? Yes, of course I was... Would you say you were a fox?..." If you can really be bothered
Comment number 1.
At 10th Jun 2008, The Therapist wrote:Regarding the Donald Trump quote of the day, surely that is a hairdon't, not a hairdo?
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At 10th Jun 2008, MJR wrote:Adolf Hitler?
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At 10th Jun 2008, Candace9839 wrote:Yes, my ninth grade French teacher, who exclaimed 'Zut alors!' on many a windy day.
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At 10th Jun 2008, unnameable_ wrote:The Baldy Man from sketch show 'Naked Video'....
I win...
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At 10th Jun 2008, Blythy wrote:John McCain's got one.
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At 10th Jun 2008, John_Sevenoaks wrote:Ralph Coates - was there ever any doubt?
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At 10th Jun 2008, Candace9839 wrote:Robert Robinson - the king of the comb over. Let's ask Stephen Fry.
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At 10th Jun 2008, UKJDouglas wrote:I think you'll find the most recognised comb over worldwide would be the paragon of modern man, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖr Simpson.
Not quite as "real" as people like Ralph Coates, but I am willing to wager a lot more well known.
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At 10th Jun 2008, Ruaraidh Gillies wrote:unnameable, "The Baldy Man from Naked Video" became the altogether more well-known Rab C Nesbitt.
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At 10th Jun 2008, unnameable_ wrote:Same fella played the character (Gregor Fisher).... Baldy Man had his own tv series I seem to remember.... ah the joys.
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