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An Umbrella from Cherbourg
by Alex Andy Phuong

Once upon a time, an author wrote about one of the most famous Disney characters ever conceived (even though the author hated Walt Disney).

Mary went to an umbrella shop in Cherbourg, a city as unrealistic as the dream-like production of Hollywood musicals that inspired Damien Chazelle to write and direct La La Land (2016).

Mary somehow bought a magical umbrella (complete with a talking parrot handle) that magically transformed her into Mary Poppins.

Bert told Mary to come back, and she did (almost two decades later).

Apparently Mary only helps the Banks family when Mr. Banks needs saving and/or during economic recessions and depressions.

Is there really something about Mary...?