Thursday, 31 March 2011

Doctor Who's Face of Evil Emerges in Hartlepool Satire

Does anyone remember The Face of Evil? If you can't seem to remember, the Fourth Doctor lands on a primitive planet, gets captured, and finds his face carved into a cliff. Pretty good story, says the general consensus. Who knew it'd actually come true?

Well, not quite . . . Ever heard of satire?
Following the discovery of a council house in Swansea that resembles Adolf Hitler, a second house that resembles a familiar face has been found in Hartlepool– the house that looks like Tom Baker . . .
Residents have noticed the house – which is on Clifton Avenue, a leafy suburban street – bears a strong resemblance to the man famous for playing the fourth incranation of The Doctor in the enduring BBC TV show.
"I had no idea my house looked like Tom Baker until someone pointed it out!" laughed owner Christopher Wilson when The News Grind aggressively doorstepped him for a quote.
"I suppose when you look at it from certain angles there’s a faint resemblance," admitted Wilson under repeated questioning, trying desperately to close the door, which was blocked by The News Grind’s foot.
The Victorian semi-detached house is thought to be worth upwards of £250,000 and is now besegied by Doctor Who fans – known to journalists everywhere as Whovians – attempting to break off bits of the house.
"Won’t you please leave me alone?!" Wilson begged, as fans wielding sonic screwdrivers and wearing Baker’s trademark scarf attempted to gain entry to his house as The News Grind took photos of the man’s panicked face.
To be clear, this is not a real story. Repeat: satire. But who's looking forward to carving Tom Baker along the side of your house?

Read more from the satirical news source The News Grind.

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