THE INSIDER: Of Strumpets and Trompoppies
What moniker would be best for local Trump supporters? Trumpits, Trumpeteers, McDonalds?
Some South Africans, of whom many seem to be of the paler variety, are falling over their feet to welcome Donald Trump as leader of the free world. In the UK, the name Brexiteers has stuck for the followers of Prime Minister Theresa May, who wants a truly global Britain according to the latest weirdo headlines. The Insider is launching a competition to find one for Trump supporters. Trumpits? Trumpeteers? McDonalds? And for women, of whom there are quite a number, judging by social media: Trumpolinas? Strumpets? A colleague has one for South African women who are seized with enthusiasm for The Donald: Trompoppie. First prize is a photo of Trump Tower. Second prize is one in colour. Ford PR fire inflamed by headless There seems to be no end to Ford’s public relations troubles. After years of apparently dodging the issue — and 50 gutted Kugas later — the company finally announced a recall of its SUVs. It’s a PR nightmare, to be sure. So the company would not have been pleased on Tuesd...
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