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Conventions Week: Seven Weird Conventions Moments (Part One)

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Pigs, Politics, and Pomp

This chapter explores the absurdities of political conventions, beginning with the Youth International Party's nomination of a pig named Pegasus in 1968 as a protest against mainstream politics. It also reflects on humorous moments from recent conventions, including Hillary Clinton's infamous Macarena dance, examining how these events shape public perception and contribute to the culture of political performance.

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