The assembled Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court:

I say, how terribly clever! A cranky old man who can fit inside a pelican! I don't quite see the connection with answers, but I'm sure it's all very reasonable. Of course, it's not Art, and it's a bit cliched, but a good trick nonetheless... should one applaud, do you think? Yes, yes, just a smattering... very theatrical, to have the old man look so very fierce...

In the Court of the King & Queen of Stuff
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