"You can put
lipstick on a pig," he said, "it's still a pig.
Lipstick on a pig comment offensive; The World Today
Marsh told viewers that Megson might have made Sean Gregan his top summer signing but that 'you can put
lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig'.
Megson's Sky larks over pig dig
But, as they say, "you can out
lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pig!".
Forced out by noise; FEEDBACK
In a comment many believe was aimed at Palin, the Illinois senator said: "You can put
lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig."
RESULT!: Obama's had his chips as McCain takes lead
"You can put
lipstick on a pig," he said to an outbreak of laughter, shouts and raucous applause from an audience in Virginia on Tuesday.
INTERNATIONAL: Lipstick sparks new war of words
It produced an Internet ad implying that Obama had called Palin a pig when he used a familiar phrase, which McCain also has used, about putting "
lipstick on a pig" to try to make a bad situation look better.
Will Public Believe McCain 'Doublespeak' -- Or the Press?
On one side is a photo of US president Barack Obama with lipstick on his face with the words: "You can put
lipstick on a pig but it's still a pig, and the USA will still be the USA."
Slur on MP by 'nutters'
Obama told supporters: "You can put
lipstick on a pig, and it is still a pig."
Watch out, Obama, you're the one acting like a swine
What in God's name was going through Obama's brain on Tuesday when he said "You can put
lipstick on a pig. It's still a pig".
Presidential candidates acting like pigs in a sty; VIEW FROM SLANE CASTLE
He had said: "You can put
lipstick on a pig. It's still a pig.
Obama hits back over lipstick jibe; POLITICS
Meanhile, Obama accused McCain and running-mate Sarah Palin of trying to "put
lipstick on a pig."
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