I think he's trying to say:

Next up was a short walk over to the Oscar Wilde statue in Merrion Square Park. It’s a really cool statue, but I couldn’t help but laugh at his expression! I’m not sure whether he looks amused or displeased…
A Very Literary Day in Ireland’s Capital
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Claire Elizabeth Levesque
Matthew Clapham
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Aug 5, 2023
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I think he's trying to say:
The only thing worse than being stuck half way up a rock in a smoking jacket for all eternity, is not being stuck half way up a rock in a smoking jacket for all eternity.
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Written by Matthew Clapham4.1K Followers
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Professional translator by day. Writer of silly and serious stuff by night. Also by day, when I get fed up of tedious translations. Founder of Iberospherical.
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