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The Minister of Transport issued this appeal to motorists: Can anyone give him a lift to Leicester?
— Eric • Do Not Adjust Your Set
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The line mimics a solemn news bulletin, then turns absurd: a government minister supposedly needs a ride to Leicester. The humour comes from an official in charge of transport being stranded and reduced to begging drivers for a lift.
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