News

Picture of a Liar

Avatar photo

20 October 2017

By Alex Khalil

Must be nice being trapped in your own ego. So, wrapped up in your own lies you have no concept of knowing what truth is. Either that or you’re just really stupid.

The French impressionist painting is known as Renoir’s Two Sisters (On the Terrace) is currently hanging in the Art Institute of Chicago, where it has been since the early 1930’s. However, our dearest POTUS thinks otherwise.

He believes he has the real deal.

Trump’s biographer shared this story on the Vanity Fair podcast, as he battled with Trump over whether this painting was legit or not. It wasn’t. Obviously. The fake was spotted on Trump’s jet, and Mr Tim O’Brien said:

‘Donald, it’s not. I grew up in Chicago, that Renoir is called Two Sisters on the Terrace. And it’s hanging on a wall at the Art Institute of Chicago.’

The next day, literally 24 hours later, Trump said to O’Brien:

‘You know, that’s an original Renoir.’

The original still resides in Chicago and it’s rather gorgeous.

Perfect afternoon #chicago #art #artinsituteofchicago #summer

A post shared by (@iamlelelily) on

O’Brien concluded his story by reminding everyone:

‘He believes his own lies in a way that lasts for decades. He’ll tell the same stories time and time again, regardless of whether or not the facts are right in front of his face.’

Need we say more?

 

Like this article? Please share!

  •
    Books Best Book Series: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
    This Percy Jackon and the Olympians series came about when the author Rick Riordan’s son requested yet another bedtime story based on the Ancient Greek myths. This collection of books has been a huge hit with everyone from primary school upwards. The stories follow the life of Percy Jackson, a demi-god and son of Poseidon. […]
    Read Full Article
  • Editorials Mastering Politics: The Power of the Prime Minister
    Understanding politics isn’t easy – let alone trying to understand the role of the most important person in Britain: the Prime Minister. This week’s Mastering Politics is all about the power of the prime minister and how much of it they really have. What is the role of the prime minister? The prime minister’s (PM) […]
    Read Full Article
  • Editorials What do women want?
    What do women want? This question has been asked by millions of men (and women) over and over again. It seems to be something so complex and confusing, worthy of in-depth study and deliberation. Here’s the simple answer: balance. You wouldn’t believe it if I told you, but women actually just want to be treated […]
    Read Full Article
  • Food Food Review: Las Iguanas, Newcastle
    4/5 If you love a good theme, Las Iguanas is a restaurant you might like to try. The Latin American-style chain has restaurants all over the country, but I recently popped into the one on Grey Street just down from the Theatre Royal. As always, the restaurant itself is pristine and the atmosphere is super […]
    Read Full Article
  • Books Book Review: 1984 by George Orwell
    1/5 1984 is always cited as one of the best books ever written. It’s supposed to be intelligent, sharp and profound. Instead, I found it to be dull, rambling and unremarkable. Oh, and rampantly sexist. George Orwell was clever – I’ve read his essays and I like them. But 1984? It was hard to believe […]
    Read Full Article
  • health The Best Songs for Sleep
    For many people, getting to sleep is a hugely difficult thing. For some, it just comes to them naturally every night. Yet, for whatever reason, so many people choose to have a sleep playlist. If you’re looking for the best additions to yours, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s our favourite tried-and-tested songs for […]
    Read Full Article