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Original Usenet message from alt.ascii-art, 7 Jan 2003.
Re: Does anyone have a pic of a dolphin?

Re: Does anyone have a pic of a dolphin?

From Mic <mi...@dataweb.nl> · alt.ascii-art · 7 Jan 2003 22:32 · View full thread · report
lgbeard wrote...
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> >Gradenwitz Paul <p.j...@zrh.sc.philips.com> drew:
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> 
> Took a moment to see the dolphin :) it is nice work.

Actually there are more "hidden messages" in this pic. The iconowotsit
has got something to do with the Dutch legend of Sint Nicolaas (not
entirely the same as Santa Claus). The story goes "Saint Nicholas" is
an archbishop in Spain. He sets sail to the Dutch shores in November,
and celebrates his birthday on December 5 by giving presents to
children (don't ask why he "gives" presents... it's a legend):

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is Saint Nicholas ("Sint Nicolaas" aka "Sinterklaas")

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is his conveyance (a horse: "De Schimmel")

In this -- still very much alive story amongst parents and children in
the Netherlands and Belgium -- Saint Nicholas has a team of servants
of African descent ("Moors"). Dunno why Paul (PGMG) did not pay
hommage to them. Maybe because of "political correctness"...

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What's the story behind this pic?

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mic

P.S. The best way to enjoy Paul Gradenwitz's pics is white on black
(white foreground, black background).



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