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1996 Legacy: Jean Chrétien (Canada)

What did the Canadian PM do in ’96? He used the “Shawinigan Handshake” (a literal chokehold) on a protester, proving that Canadian “politeness” has very specific limits.

Part of the 31 Politicians Jokes: The 1996 “Macarena & Modems” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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⏳ Time Capsule: This is how we rolled in the first two decades of the internet

@Hotmail_Original08/31/2002 07:39Sent this to 10 friends via chain mail. Sorry!
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