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The hosts discuss George Michael's 2002 song "Shoot the Dog," which featured an animated video satirizing the relationship between Tony Blair and George W. Bush. They suggest the backlash to this political commentary significantly damaged Michael's career in the UK.
Spitting Image, British Satirical Puppet Show Legacy
Spitting Image, a British satirical puppet show that ran from 1984 to 1996, is remembered for its high-end caricatures of political figures like Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. The show featured elaborate puppets and biting political commentary that rarely translated to American television. While the series was highly regarded in the UK, it remains a niche memory for most U.S. audiences.
