‘Lost for words’: Joe Biden’s tale about cannibals bemuses Papua New Guinea residents
by The Guardian
The Guardian— President’s suggestion that his ‘Uncle Bosie’ was eaten by cannibals harms US efforts to build Pacific ties, say local expertsJoe Biden’s suggestion that his uncle may have been eaten by cannibals in Papua New Guinea during world war two has been met with a mixture of bemusement and criticism in the country.Biden spoke about his uncle, 2nd Lt Ambrose J Finnegan Jr, while campaigning in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, describing how “Uncle Bosie” had flown single engine planes as reconnaissance flights...
Time—Papua New Guinea’s Leader Calls Joe Biden’s ‘Cannibals’ Claim an Unfair ‘Punchline’. Papua New Guinea “does not deserve” to be stereotyped, its leader said, after Biden suggested his aviator uncle was eaten there during WWII.
POLITICO—Papua New Guinea PM slams Joe Biden over ‘cannibals’ comment. “My country does not deserve to be labeled as such,” James Marape hit back at the U.S. president.
Gothamist—Extra Extra: Joe Biden suggested that cannibals in Papua New Guinea ate his uncle. Because Papua New Guinea has taken offense, here are your early links: Central Park coyote, close call on the JFK runway, compassion is back, baby, and more. [ more › ]