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Tuesday, September 14, 2004
9:38 AM

Holy Protester Batman!!

Yes, our trip is rapidly approaching. Just 3 days to go. And naturally, the British people have already begun their campaign of welcome.

For those of you who missed it check out this guy:

Yes, that is a man in a Batman costume. And just to be abundantly clear, he managed to climb the perimeter fence at Buckingham Palace, with a ladder and a sign no less, and then proceeded to climb up onto one of the palace balconies. For those who are interested, here is the full article: Batman

I must admit that I'm becoming a bit skeptical about British security. How exactly does a grown man dressed as Batman go unnoticed when climbing over a fence with a ladder? Particularly at the palace where the Queen of England resides? I would be very nervous if I was the Queen. (The only other possibility I can think of is that it actually was Prince Charles practicing for trick or treating and the royal family just doesn't want to fess up.)

Now I know that the article says that the man was demonstrating on behalf of some fathers' rights group, but I think it's clear that he was there to welcome us to London. Especially given that our hotel is right across the street from the palace. He just had our arrival date off by a few days. I'm sure he will be back this weekend. (Maybe I'd better bring some candy just in case it is Charles and he is trick or treating.)

The only question that remains is why Batman? Was Batman a father who was denied his parental rights? Is he really particularly fatherly at all? I submit that perhaps a slightly better costume could have been chosen (but naturally I have no suggestions on this front).

Those wacky Brits!

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