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paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Started conversation May 12, 2019
The word "Degas" sprang to mind before I even saw the caption at the bottom. For some reason, I figured that Degas might be one of the two men depicted.
I can only see the men's right ears, so one of them might be still be Van Gogh, who lost part of his *left* ear.
(I've just looked at a picture of Degas, and he's not in the painting either)
Apparently, Degas wanted to show people in casual situations, where they would be off their guard.
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Caiman raptor elk - Inside big box, thinking. Posted May 13, 2019
It is not very well known that Degas was painting advertisements for IKEA back then. The text that went with it ran along the lines of: "Shall I go for the birch pattern kitchen door fronts or would oak work better with the IVAR racks we already have?"
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Prof Animal Chaos.C.E.O..err! C.E.Idiot of H2G2 Fools Guild (Official).... A recipient of S.F.L and S.S.J.A.D.D...plus...S.N.A.F.U. Posted May 14, 2019
I'm telling you! The form book says the favourite in the 3.30pm at Haydock is odds on winner
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paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted May 14, 2019
"So, this window will one day be very celebrated? Something about computers? I really can't see the attraction, though.
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- 4: Prof Animal Chaos.C.E.O..err! C.E.Idiot of H2G2 Fools Guild (Official).... A recipient of S.F.L and S.S.J.A.D.D...plus...S.N.A.F.U. (May 14, 2019)
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