18 January 2001 - metric martyr

Jay Scott : Daily Whale : archive : 2001 : 18 January 2001
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As metric martyr Thoburn drops like an imperial Hindenburg in a blaze of glory, the faithful believers in pounds and ounces, vaguely recalling the battle of Agincourt, plot the defeat of all things continental. Their slogan: "Business as usual!"

What do you expect in a country where even the money is in pounds?

give me a clue so sweet and true


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