Which characters from Shakespeare's plays do the party leaders in the Canadian federal election resemble most?
October 4, 2008 9:02 AM Subscribe
Which characters from Shakespeare's plays do the party leaders in the Canadian federal election resemble most?
I saw Stephen Colbert doing this for Obama, McCain, and Palin this week and wondered if any canucks had any idea how it would apply up north...
I saw Stephen Colbert doing this for Obama, McCain, and Palin this week and wondered if any canucks had any idea how it would apply up north...
Best answer: Well, after thinking about this for a bit, what popped into my head was Harper as Malvolio with Dion as Aguecheek. I guess that would make the other three Toby, Feste and Maria.
posted by winston at 5:56 PM on October 4, 2008
posted by winston at 5:56 PM on October 4, 2008
Harper is Malvolio, for sure- I thought so too, winston.
Layton has hints of Puck, or maybe Mercutio?
posted by pseudostrabismus at 10:20 AM on October 5, 2008
Layton has hints of Puck, or maybe Mercutio?
posted by pseudostrabismus at 10:20 AM on October 5, 2008
They're discussing this very question on CBC radio, As It Happens, coming up in a few minutes....
posted by sfenders at 3:34 PM on October 8, 2008
posted by sfenders at 3:34 PM on October 8, 2008
Best answer: Now available on their "podcast".
Harper: "I would not wear my heart upon my sleeve for daws to peck at"
Dion: He may drive us to drink water.
Layton: "I can keep honest council, and deliver a plain message bluntly."
posted by sfenders at 5:17 AM on October 9, 2008
Harper: "I would not wear my heart upon my sleeve for daws to peck at"
Dion: He may drive us to drink water.
Layton: "I can keep honest council, and deliver a plain message bluntly."
posted by sfenders at 5:17 AM on October 9, 2008
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posted by teg at 9:26 AM on October 4, 2008