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A very Marty holiday

By Gersh Kuntzman
The Brooklyn Paper

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Once again, Borough President Markowitz’s Christmas card was the best to land in our “In” box (that pile of mail near the linotype machine). So for our third consecutive year, here’s our exclusive analysis of all the hidden imagery in the elaborate artwork, including at least one reference to Markowitz’s nascent mayoral bid:

1. The tornado: Obviously a reference to the Aug. 8 twister that hit Bay Ridge — but could it also be a reference to the winds of change that “Mayor Marty Markowitz” could bring?

2. Menorah truck: A reference to Markowitz’s ambitious “free menorah delivery” initiative — which would be the law of the land if the City Council would only approve it already! Come on, Council — get moving! There are thousands of Brooklyn households in dire need of a menorah.

3. Two Santas: A possible indication of Markowitz’s support for John Edwards, who is often referring to the “two Americas” during his presidential campaign.

4. Markowitz’s parrot, Beep: The bird appears to be trying to enter a neighbor’s apartment — an indication that he doesn’t see much chance of moving to Gracie Mansion?

5. Guy with comb-over: The suit-wearing, briefcase-toting bald man looks a bit like Hair Club for Men President Sy Sperling. Yet Marty has a full head of hair — or maybe he’s trying to tell us something!

©2007 The Brooklyn Paper

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