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Edge2.125: Isn’t it ironic…?

In the early 1980’s the infamous and critically acclaimed comic duo Van Kooten en De Bie introduced the TegenPartij (the ContraParty). It was meant to criticise the upcoming conservative rightwing political parties in The Netherlands, but instead gained followers of their own who really believed the TegenPartij was to take part in the upcoming elections. Now, 30 years later, their vision has almost become real. Isn’t it ironic…?

During election night Edge decided to broadcast their full 55 minutes “Op hun pik getrapt” album, a historic document.

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