The Paddington Bear and The Grotesque Hypocrisy of The United Kingdom
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The Paddington bear is a fictional character firmly embedded in the nation’s imagination and much more importantly, in our affections.
What’s interesting about this character is that it isn’t British; according to the creator — Michael Bond — Paddington Bear’s a refugee who came from ‘ the darkest Peru’ only to be adopted by a sympathetic family, who lent him the name by which he is world famous.
If you are in any doubt of the enduring popularity of the bear, I would urge you to visit London and take a walk around the heart of Britain’s capital city.
For all non-Brits here, you must know that despite our myriad problems, Britain is having a moment in the spotlight.
And what exactly might this be?
We are commemorating 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II on the throne, and allied to this special occasion is a celebration of all things British.
And what better way of celebrating Her Majesty than to have one of the most iconic figures of the last sixty years feature in a short film?
The result of which is the profoundly poignant production below.