The Wow I Can't Believe That News Story Thread

The Batlord · 07-07-2022, 09:23 AM

I'm sure UK politics will become less stupid and useless now

Trollheart · 07-07-2022, 10:15 AM

God knows. It's not like the Conservative Party is a wellspring of the best and brightest now, is it? They would have been better to have called a general election. I wonder if all those who resigned will want their jobs back under the new boss, and if so, whether they'll get them? Was resigning more a symbolic action to express their lack of confidence in/support for Wurzel Gummidge, or once they're out have to to stay out?

The Batlord · 07-07-2022, 10:38 AM

Wurzel Gummidge? Is he a god damn Harry Potter character?

music_collector · 07-07-2022, 11:00 AM

Ok, now that he's handed in his papers, I need to know.

Am I the only one who immediately thinks of Benny Hill after seeing the ex PM's face?

I love Benny Hill, so by no means am I trying to insult the ex PM.

rubber soul · 07-07-2022, 11:02 AM

The heck with that, why are you insulting Benny Hill?

music_collector · 07-07-2022, 11:11 AM

Ooops! Sorry Benny!

Among the MPs who also resigned, were any of them guilty for the same offenses, i.e. participating in those big covid parties? I'm only asking because I can't stand that virtue signaling nonsense.

**Marie Monday** · 07-07-2022, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I'm sure UK politics will become less stupid and useless now

I know man but you need to enjoy any wins you can get in these times. Also regardless of outcome it's just satisfying to see Boris Johnson humiliated

Trollheart · 07-07-2022, 01:15 PM

Worzel Gummidge, well loved scarecrow character from children's TV back when I were a lad.

Lisnaholic · 07-08-2022, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Batlord

I'm sure UK politics will become less stupid and useless now

Always interesting to get an outsider's perspective of your own country !

Strictly speaking, we've already had a Prime Minister who earned the nickname Worzel Gummidge. Remember good old Michael Foot? He was a respected figure on both sides of the political spectrum, being the published author of various books about HG Wells, Lord Byron and others:-

Sadly, as PM, he proved to be a bumbling figure of fun, out of his depth in the modern cut-and-thrust of politics.

Anyway, unless there's a better nickname, I'm happy to go with BoJo The Clown for the (for the moment) present incumbent.

rubber soul · 07-08-2022, 07:31 AM

Lisna, you should do a journal on Prime Ministers. I've always been curious about British history.

07-07-2022, 10:15 AM	#23572 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	God knows. It's not like the Conservative Party is a wellspring of the best and brightest now, is it? They would have been better to have called a general election. I wonder if all those who resigned will want their jobs back under the new boss, and if so, whether they'll get them? Was resigning more a symbolic action to express their lack of confidence in/support for Wurzel Gummidge, or once they're out have to to stay out? __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

07-07-2022, 01:15 PM	#23578 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Worzel Gummidge, well loved scarecrow character from children's TV back when I were a lad. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

07-07-2022, 11:00 AM	#23574 (permalink)
music_collector Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Canada Posts: 744	Ok, now that he's handed in his papers, I need to know. Am I the only one who immediately thinks of Benny Hill after seeing the ex PM's face? I love Benny Hill, so by no means am I trying to insult the ex PM.

07-07-2022, 11:11 AM	#23576 (permalink)
music_collector Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Canada Posts: 744	Ooops! Sorry Benny! Among the MPs who also resigned, were any of them guilty for the same offenses, i.e. participating in those big covid parties? I'm only asking because I can't stand that virtue signaling nonsense.