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A fascinating bit of film, animation and comic strip history. It's a pity Opper and his strip aren't better known.

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Feb 8Liked by Martini Glambassador

I had read about Happy Hooligan decades ago but had forgotten he existed. Imagine being made king simply because you crash landed somewhere. To quote the Wizard of Oz "times being what they were, I accepted the job". And then it was all a dream, of course. Thanks Martini, that was fun.

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It's a strategy too-infrequently employed. I'm going to crash into Belgium, declare myself sovereign and see if it sticks.

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Feb 8Liked by Martini Glambassador

Good luck! Bring us back some chocolates.

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