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You fat penguin!
— Elwood ‧ The Blues Brothers
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The insult addresses a nun through an animal comparison, turning a figure of authority into an object of mockery. Its force comes from the abrupt refusal of respectful language. The short outburst offers no argument; it substitutes a blunt, belittling picture for one.
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