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To wish Sir Keir and his wife would not hold hands when working

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BeaQuiet · 10/07/2024 10:23

They've arrived in Washington DC on official business clutching hands like the Macrons, the Obamas and the Sussexes.

AiBU to find it a bit cringey?

And before anyone asks, yes I do have bigger things to worry about but I fancy a chat.

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newnamethanks · 10/07/2024 18:51

@BIWI 😄

BIWI · 10/07/2024 18:50
Grin
newnamethanks · 10/07/2024 18:49

What Pedallieur? They'll be in the same hotel? Together? It's too much to bear.

BIWI · 10/07/2024 18:48

@BeaQuiet MNHQ have very kindly let me know why my post was deleted.

I was taking issue with this post:

every photo they are kissing or holding hands, I find it icky tbh.
he holds her hand like he is helping a child. Not that he has much credibility but it damages it further

... from @ApplesOrangesBananas

Pointing out just how much credibility Sir Keir Starmer does actually have, having just won a landslide victory.

I may have gone a bit too far in the rest of my post ...

Folkwhore · 10/07/2024 18:42

Man holds wife's hand shocker

Whatafustercluck · 10/07/2024 18:39

Soukmyfalafel · 10/07/2024 18:22

They’re holding hands, it’s not like she’s giving him a handjob.

Even if she was, I doubt Biden would have noticed. He wouldn't even notice if he was on the receiving end of one himself.

😂

Pedallleur · 10/07/2024 18:36

It might just be he loves her and wants to hold her hand. She is probably there because she has supported him on his journey and now she gets to enjoy any benefits. Gets to meet those other wives who have risen with their husbands. She will be staying in the same hotel and I'll presume the flight is free so no costs involved.

Soukmyfalafel · 10/07/2024 18:22

They’re holding hands, it’s not like she’s giving him a handjob.

Even if she was, I doubt Biden would have noticed. He wouldn't even notice if he was on the receiving end of one himself.

dottiehens · 10/07/2024 18:20

I do not expect any politician from other countries to comment on this on a visit. He was not ask his opinion was he? Also, very telling on his views. It is basically elderly abuse the whole thing.

IClaudine · 10/07/2024 18:08

dottiehens · 10/07/2024 17:53

I wish KS would not said he supports Biden staying for the next elections. Why did he feel the need to comment on such a ridiculous situation. I thought he was more concerned with diplomacy than point scoring. Anyway, he took the knee so not surprised but come on.

Edited

Saying he supports Biden staying on for the election is diplomacy, not point scoring.

Would it have been better if he'd said "better stand down old chap, you're not up to the job"?

newnamethanks · 10/07/2024 18:00

Not The Knee! All hope is lost, stone him and his hand-holding wife. Alternatively, go and get yourself a cup of tea. I'll drop the PM a note and ask him if he's got time to pop round and tell you how to do your job. He can leave Mrs S at home.

dottiehens · 10/07/2024 17:53

I wish KS would not said he supports Biden staying for the next elections. Why did he feel the need to comment on such a ridiculous situation. I thought he was more concerned with diplomacy than point scoring. Anyway, he took the knee so not surprised but come on.

BIossomtoes · 10/07/2024 17:49

AceOfCups · 10/07/2024 17:33

I agree OP. It's really cringey and performative.

My theory is that the behaviour was popularised in America where "being the first lady" is a proper job unto itself.

Somebody needs to tell Jill Biden that because she’s still doing her pre presidency job.

Salemforcuddles · 10/07/2024 17:44

I couldn't be doing it all the time mind you, I need one hand for my pork scratchings and the other for my Gin

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BeaQuiet · 10/07/2024 17:43

I have no idea why I was deleted - but I obviously offended somebody!

MNHQ moderation policy is a mystery to me!

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Salemforcuddles · 10/07/2024 17:41

They are maybe just that kind of couple, good for them

BIWI · 10/07/2024 17:37

I have no idea why I was deleted @BeaQuiet - but I obviously offended somebody!

@EasternStandard I wasn't offended - just thought it was a rather unpleasant thing to say about our new PM and his wife. Clearly lots of others were more offended than me though.

It may seem and/or be presented as a lighthearted thread, but there were some unpleasant assertions about KS and his wife/their relationship.

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BeaQuiet · 10/07/2024 17:35

pikkumyy77 · 10/07/2024 17:32

O h , we’ve reached the inevitable end of the cycle of bullying when the OP starts loftily asserting that it was just in fun and the rest of us are just such killjoys.

I do have a point there.

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Eleganz · 10/07/2024 17:34

I guess it must be added to the Torygraph list of things that are totally unacceptable but only if labour politicians or public sector workers do it. Rishi has been filmed and photographed multiple times holding his wife's hand at official engagements (most recently as he walked off after his resignation speech) and not a peep by the Tory trolls about it being "cringey" then.

The desperation to find any angle of attack to try and downplay the thumping whipping the Tories have sustained is the only thing that is "cringey" around here.

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BeaQuiet · 10/07/2024 17:34

This reply has been deleted

This has been deleted by MNHQ for breaking our Talk Guidelines.

Better make it a double for @whichmag. And a big bag of salt and vinegar ...

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AceOfCups · 10/07/2024 17:33

I agree OP. It's really cringey and performative.

My theory is that the behaviour was popularised in America where "being the first lady" is a proper job unto itself.

pikkumyy77 · 10/07/2024 17:32

O h , we’ve reached the inevitable end of the cycle of bullying when the OP starts loftily asserting that it was just in fun and the rest of us are just such killjoys.

whichmag · 10/07/2024 17:32

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This has been deleted by MNHQ for breaking our Talk Guidelines.

Houseplanter · 10/07/2024 17:32

I don't see why she has to go with him on a work trip. I wonder if she's using all her nhs annual leave to do it..

It's unprofessional imo. He's working, not on holiday.

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BeaQuiet · 10/07/2024 17:32

and you think it’s spending your entire day on tour thread whinging about holding hands as a good way to spend your time?

Hands @whichmag a stiff one ...

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