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Mais... pourquoi a-t-il bu l'eau du robinet, jeudi et vendredi, malgré l'avis de la faire bouillir?
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Mais... pourquoi a-t-il bu l'eau du robinet, jeudi et vendredi, malgré l'avis de la faire bouillir?
Mais... pourquoi a-t-il bu l'eau du robinet, jeudi et vendredi, malgré l'avis de la faire bouillir?

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But… why did he drink tap water on Thursday and Friday, despite the boil water advisory?
Artist (Né / Born 1951)
SignatureWithin image, handwritten, l.r. : GARNOTTE / 2013-05-25
InscriptionsOn back, handwritten, u.c.: GÉRALD TREMBLAY
Date 2013
Medium / Technique Ink on card
Dimensions23 × 30.6 cm
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM2020.92.106
CreditGift of Michel Garneau (Garnotte)
NotesThe second image presents the caricature as it was published in Le Devoir, after being finalized using drawing software.
Status
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