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Stop smiling & Help us win this war

Posted 15 July 2006 - The Hague (NL):


Another battle won by the War or Terrorism. Starting 26 August, smiling is officialy prohibited. On Dutch passport photos at least. Why? Because the exact distance between your eyes apparently tells more about your identity are than a happy smile does about who you truly are.

The first next step will be no more smiling at the border, following step will be a complete ban on smiling. But eventually, we will enjoy freedom around the globe.

The photo below shows my former colleague Daniël at Combi Focus, left = old ID photo, right = new ID photo. Pick your favourite..


(© The Hague - NL, 15 July 2006)
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