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The emperor asks his courtiers to make for him the most extravagant new suit.
After some time, the minister of external affair submitted one. To the surprise of the emperor, the submission was an empty box.
He summoned this imaginative officer and demanded an explanation.
“Your majesty,” the minister bowed, “This is the most trendy and honest garment on earth. It is known as transparency.”
Alas, the king was convinced. He put on the new suit and went to the parade, hallucinating all ridicules as praises.
PS. I actually told this story some time ago. See http://ccszeto.blogspot.hk/2009/04/blog-post.html
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