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Subject: [OM] Re: Winston Was Wax?
From: Chris Barker <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:32:47 +0100
Likewise, Moose.  I am not offended, but wearied.

That idea of humour is cheap, as well as detracting from the message  
of the action.

I shall not bother reading the Online Photographer again.

Chris

On 15 Aug 2007, at 10:49, Moose wrote:

>> I'm afraid he's lost me, Winsor.  I was reading with interest until I
>> saw that he was pooh-poohing the self-immolation photo ...
>>
> I didn't see him as doing that. Rather, I think he was illustrating a
> serious point; using a famous, emotionally powerful image that has
> affected many peoples opinions and asking if we can be sure it is  
> real.
> And what does it mean if we have reacted to something not real as
> thought it were. He has, however not done it as felicitously as  
> might be
> desirable with such volatile material.
>> ... it's probably his idea of humour.
>>
> Did you take a look at his Sunday Sermon? I'm not offended by his
> attacks on various things, but I simply find him more tedious than  
> funny
> where he thinks he is being humorous. He's a bit heavy handed in both
> areas. He could do with more grace and subtlety.



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