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2002  BBC Sport  BBC Weather  Thursday, 4 February, 1999, 12:15
GMT Tintin on trial Tintin logo Tintin is under a different kind
of spotlight The august chamber of the French National Assembly
in Paris echoed to the sounds of a highly unusual debate on
Wednesday.  The subject was Tintin, that plucky cub reporter
whose comic strip exploits have captivated children - and adults
- for 70 years.  Over the years there have been doubts in the
minds of some people about the author, Herge, whose early work
now appears racist and even anti-semitic. Now it was time to ask
- did Tintin feel the same way?  Tintin merchandise Tintin
merchandise makes millions across the world The chamber focused
on the serious question: "Tintin: Is he from the left or from
the right?" It was the first time that anyone can think of that
a cartoon character was the subject of a debate in the French
parliament.  Didier