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How could I resist the pun after reading this story?


Spanish shopkeeper finds Homer Simpson euro

MADRID (Reuters) – A one euro coin has turned up in Spain bearing the face of cartoon couch potato Homer Simpson instead of that of the country’s king, a sweetshop owner told Reuters on Friday.

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“The coin must have been done by a professional, the work is impressive,” he told Reuters.

The comical carver had not taken his tools to the other side of the coin displaying the map of Europe. So far, no other coins of the hapless, beer-swilling oaf have been found in circulation.

“I’ve been offered 20 euros for it,” said Martinez.

That Deep Fried Portillo Feeling

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…With extra added vinegar.

Just watch how sour Scottish Labour MSP and failed parliamentary candidate Margaret Curran looks, as her Scottish Nationalist opponent is declared the new MP for the deprived Glasgow East constituency, up until now a secure Labour fiefdom. The acid’s fair steaming out of her pores.

Shorter Curran – “After all I’ve done for you ungrateful bastards!” At first I bethought myself of a pit bull chewing a wasp, but on mature reflection I’d say she’s more of a pit-viper gumming a grapefruit.

The funny thing is that immediately afterwards Curran demanded a recount – and when it was done, she had even fewer votes than in the first.