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humor Le Gorafi 2026-04-02

Paris Mayor Reverts to Bike After Losing Power, Promises to 'Entomb' Opponent's Legacy

After a new mayor takes office, a satirical twist emerges: the outgoing mayor's bike is 'reborn' and vows to 'bury' the previous mayor's 'hatchet of war'. The absurdity is matched by the ridiculous explanation for the bike's transformation – it's 'as if it had always wanted to swim in the Seine'.


<p>Ce dimanche, Emmanuel Grégoire a officiellement été élu maire de Paris en l’absence de Rachida Dati et en présence de la maire sortante qui est redevenue un Vélib’ juste après la proclamation des résultats du vote.</p> <p>L’article <a href="https://www.legorafi.fr/2026/04/02/cinq-minutes-apres-sa-passation-de-pouvoir-anne-hidalgo-redevient-un-velib/" rel="nofollow">Cinq minutes après sa passation de pouvoir, Anne Hidalgo redevient un Vélib’</a> est apparu en premier sur <a href="https://www.l...

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