Brexit Metaphor No 57
Britain's departure from the EU has often been described as a divorce. This metaphor has been handy for the Brexiteers but is not entirely precise as it does not fully reflect the difficulty of separation. A better metaphor would portray Britain and the EU as Siamese twins (conjoined twins) which have entered adulthood but now have to undergo medical surgery to be separated.
The medical precision and skill required for such an operation is quite challenging. Yet, even more challenging is the imbalance between the two twins: one is fully formed, while the other is missing parts of some vital organs. Which would you guess is which?
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| Siamese twins, 19th century (Source: Wikipedia) |
Notes:
1. Timeline: This article is part of a daily #BrexitMetaphors series, with 104 more Brexit Metaphors to follow until Brexit day, March 29, 2019.
2. Disclosure: The author has a master's degree in European Integration.
3. Invitation: If you'd like to contribute to the debate, you are welcome to leave a comment below.
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