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How to survive a four-hour SONA speech without snacks

Let’s face it. 70% of the people who attend the SONA are more interested in the fashion parade and the photo opportunities.

Only 30% of the people are interested in the contents of the SONA. But one must survive these long speeches without losing their will to live. Many people attend the SONA for 3 things really. First they want to see the fashion parade and the whole elegance of the outfits. Secondly, they want to see who will accompany the single MPs -spouse, child or a mysterious slay queen – (these would be citizens of Pettyland).

Thirdly and most importantly they want to see the suit the MP from their village would be wearing this time. His is not merely clothing; it is a visual argument.

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