John Bull

John Bull is a national personification of Britain in general and England in particular, especially in political cartoons and similar graphic works. He is usually depicted as a stout, middle-aged, country dwelling, jolly, matter-of-fact man.

Read more about John Bull:  Origin, Portrayal, In Fiction

Famous quotes containing the words john and/or bull:

    “thinking of
    leaning on the john door in the 5 SPOT
    while she whispered a song along the keyboard
    to Mal Waldron and everyone and I stopped breathing”
    —Frank O’Hara (1926–1966)

    “Not glad, lifeless tycoon, nor sorry feel
    For neither Bull nor Bear attends your way....”
    —Allen Tate (1899–1979)