CSotD: Roulez encore, et encore, et encore
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Damien Glez, who was born in France but makes his home in Burkina Faso, did this cartoon for Amnesty International in Switzerland. I love his style to begin with, and I've always had an affection for game board satires, too, which makes this cartoon, with its succession of tiny Damien Glez cartoons, a lot of fun.
However, since this particular piece went straight to Switzerland, I don't think a translated version is going to appear anywhere — or, at least, not an English translation. For those whose high-school French won't get them through this, a rough (very rough) translation through my own high-school French, aided by Google but not a whole lot. Improvements gladly accepted in the comments section:
(TITLE) The game of immigration wild-goose chase – Will you be able to install yourself in Switzerland? (playing piece to cut out)
Request a visa
Visa refused
Become a millionaire footballer
Ruptured ligament – Move back two spaces
Marry a Swiss citizen – (a little help with the quote, svp?)
Marry a resident of the European Union – ".. a bankrupt Irishwoman?"
Embark in a boat – "How do I get from the Mediterranean to Lake Leman?"
Begin a clandestine life.
Learn the Swiss customs
Choose the right religion – "Allah … lujah!"
Disguise yourself as a typical Swiss person
… but no ostentatious zeal
Request asylum
Welcome to "(no entry while under consideration(?))" – Lose a turn
Right of appeal: You may take up a degrading occupation after a few months – "Politician?"
Final decision: Negative
Back to Square One
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