In Alice's world through the looking glass, Tweedledum has "Dum" embroidered on his collar and Tweedledee has "Dee" embroidered likewise. Alice assumes they both have "Tweedle" written on the backs of their collars as well. In our world of 2005, "Dum" would read "George W." and "Dee" would be "Junichiro," or, of course, vice versa. Heaven knows what is written on the backs of both collars. It may be better not to know.
George W. came to call on Junichiro the other day. It was a very fleeting visit, but both parties seemed to have a great time. They agree on most everything. Indeed it is hard to tell them apart. One of their many common features is that they often do not seem quite real. Like Alice, one might find oneself on the receiving end of the retort: "If you think we're waxworks . . . you ought to pay, you know. Waxworks weren't made to be looked at for nothing."
For all the closeness of the relationship though, Alice connoisseurs will know that Tweedledum and Tweedledee are destined for a battle. This comes about because Tweedledum accuses Tweedledee of spoiling his nice new rattle. The rattle in question actually turns out to be rather an old one, but the brothers battle it out over the thing anyhow.