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Along the way, we get some classics, like the image of a burlesque dancer "glowing like the end of a cigarette"; or comparing a critic's barbs to "a toy chihuahua barking from a tiny purse".

As politicians traded barbs, US government services started to grind to a halt and thousands of federal workers stayed home.

It's a medium security prison, but the thick iron gates and imposing white walls topped with barbed wire give it a more "maximum" feel.

He is normally adored by American fans, given he plays on the PGA Tour, but this week he bore the brunt of the barbs.

The Northern Irishman has been abused all week and Sunday was no exception, with barbs being fired from the sidelines.