But there is more than a hint of humbug in the extravagant denunciations of Japanese military aggression that sometimes emanate from Beijing.
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Apparently, that's what legions of us had in mind when -- humbug!
Mr Martin, who says he has owned lurchers for 18 years, wants Humbug to have a vasectomy rather than having the testicles removed completely.
His memoir is subtitled "The complete antidote to political humbug" and is very entertaining, although one or two details are less than 100 per cent accurate.
The environmentalist George Monbiot describes the speeach as well-informed humbug.
And in this season of goodwill, perhaps the level of bitterness with which they are received may say more about the "Bah, humbug" attitude of the recipient, says Ms James.
For the struggle, still not over, by newspapers and broadcasters to fill acres of newsprint and hours of programming has led to the world's greatest ever glut of hyperbole and humbug.
For those who take a less "bah humbug" view, the young Scottish actor's family has been interviewed, assuring us that Lewis is really as thoughtful as the lad in the ad.
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