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THE ROVING PECKER PRESENTS: "'Fake Or Fortune' And Art For Art's Sake" by Caza86!

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Greetings, Manor Hors! Periodically, "The Roving Pecker" presents urgent reports from filthy esteemed guest writers. Today's report is by Caza86! What is "Fake or Fortune?" It's a wonderful series produced by those unfortunately jagged-toothed British folk starring Fiona Bruce (an elegant, come-to-life Nancy Drew) and art expert, Phillip Mould (yeah, he's kinda sexy). They basically take your memaw's old yard-sale paintings and find out if they're the real thing or done by a slightly soused artist who maybe did a better job. We're talking Renoir, Picasso, Michelangelo, comics, animation, graffiti, even Cindy with the fake eye from your junior high. It's all there. The show gives a mini history lesson in art, as well as an appreciation for the artist. Not just in terms of the squillion-dollar price tags that are used to launder money nowadays, either. I love art, whether it be anime, video games, paintings, drawing, etc. Give me an outle...