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Humor in Adversity: Somerset's 'Twinned with Atlantis' Sign

12/24/2025

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In Somerset, a spoof sign reading "Twinned with Atlantis" appeared after winter floods in 2013-14, showing that Christchurch, New Zealand, is not alone in displaying humorous signs.
The BBC noted in a recent obituary that Chris Rea's passion for cars influenced his music.
George Monbiot's article prompted a reader to reconsider the term "sausage" as a term of endearment.

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In Somerset, a spoof sign reading "Twinned with Atlantis" appeared after winter floods in 2013-14, showing that Christchurch, New Zealand, is not alone in displaying humorous signs.
The BBC noted in a recent obituary that Chris Rea's passion for cars influenced his music.
George Monbiot's article prompted a reader to reconsider the term "sausage" as a term of endearment.