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05 September 2012

Pussy Riot

I have now been asked by so many people what I think about the Pussy Riot case that I feel I ought to comment. As this is a language rather than a political blog, I will concentrate on the linguistic aspect of the matter. The first and most important point in that respect is that I am not even sure what the name means.
     What actually is a pussy riot?
     Perhaps the most polite way of explaining my question would be to ask: what is the opposite of that type of riot?
     Is it a puppy riot or a cocky riot?
     What do readers think?


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