After a thorough and competitive recruitment process, the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands announced that the next Chief Executive will be Laura Sinclair Willis. Read full article
How absurd - the 'government' of South Georgia - she will be in charge of the penguins. Straight out of a Gilbert and Sullivan musical - the ridiculous post-imperial nostalgia, reduced to 'governing' penguins.
What would Argentina do if they ever got their hands on that island (which they probably never will)? Probably also send over some administrator to be in charge of the penguins. Not less absurd. Someone has to take care of the place.
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Disclaimer & comment rulesHow absurd - the 'government' of South Georgia - she will be in charge of the penguins. Straight out of a Gilbert and Sullivan musical - the ridiculous post-imperial nostalgia, reduced to 'governing' penguins.
Jul 13th, 2021 - 10:18 am - Link - Report abuse +1What would Argentina do if they ever got their hands on that island (which they probably never will)? Probably also send over some administrator to be in charge of the penguins. Not less absurd. Someone has to take care of the place.
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