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Post-election humour online

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MEDIAWATCH, Mon. 7/5/2012: We take a look at the reactions and buzz online the day after François Hollande's election - including viral videos, most-discussed hashtags and cartoons from abroad.

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
More bad paintings by George W. Bush
21/03/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

More bad paintings by George W. Bush

Earlier this year, the world discovered what a bad painter George W. Bush is after his sister's emails were hacked. Now, six more "masterpieces" have been leaked. Also, 60 years after the paperback book was introduced to France, we take a look back at the hesitations some had at the time about this "democratisation" in literature. Finally, a Corsican magazine finds an odd way to censor its own material.
If Obama was just a regular guy...
20/03/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

If Obama was just a regular guy...

...He might have had a tough immigration interview at Ben Gurion Airport! We look at a Haaretz article examining the hypothesis. Meanwhile, his limo breaks down (embarrassing). Also, we look at the ongoing debate in Quebec over whether their language police are too tough.
The Iraq War and the media
19/03/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

The Iraq War and the media

The media was laregely criticised for irresponsible journalism in the run-up to the Iraq War. Respected media institutions such as the New York Times endorsed the war based on flawed information about WMD, some of it leaked from the Bush administration. Ten years on, have the lessons been learnt? Also, symbols of a more humble papacy and Le Monde is accused of destroying an Argentinian photographer's archives.
Cypriots say 'Hands off our cash!'
18/03/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Cypriots say 'Hands off our cash!'

Angry Cypriots marched on Parliament to oppose their government's bailout deal which includes a levy on personal savings of up to 10% - we take a look at online reaction. Also, President François Hollande doesn't seem to mind being called a "penguin" by Carla Bruni in an upcoming album... although perhaps the insult is worse than he realised...
Is Carla Bruni's song "Penguin" about François Hollande?
15/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Is Carla Bruni's song "Penguin" about François Hollande?

Her newest album is yet to be released but is already causing controversy. RTL radio suggests that "Penguin" - the last song on Carla Bruni's album - is a reference to François Hollande! We look at the claim and its credibility. Also, a photo showing smart phone mania at this week's conclave is contrasted with a photo from eight years ago on Benedict's election... but how honest is the comparison.

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