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I am Theresa May's doppelganger

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FlutterShite · 28/03/2019 19:10

I look exactly like Theresa May and there's nothing I can do about it. It's become a living heck. My hair will not do anything other than that stupid fluffy shape (people used to call me Gail Tilsley because of my hair. I didn't appreciate how lucky I was at the time) and my face just sits there, looking like hers. Glasses on or glasses off. Smiling or resting hangdog face.

The filthy looks I'm getting are unreal. It matters not that the PM is unlikely to be driving around east Hull in a 54-plate Ford Focus, or skulking around Bilton Asda in black leggings and a Superdry hoodie. Especially with everything that's going on with Europe right now.

Even when knuckleheads are not growling at me or jabbing their meaty fingers at me and calling me names, I get horrible glares from everyone.

I don't know why I'm telling you, tbh, other than to say thanks a bunch, Theresa May, for ruining both my face and my life.

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SeeYouLaterUserData · 28/03/2019 21:21

people used to call me Gail Tilsley because of my hair. I didn't appreciate how lucky I was at the time

I joined MN for stuff like this. If it helps OP I'd give you my vote any day over the real TM

#StopMaybot

LittleMissEngineer · 28/03/2019 21:27

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FlutterShite · 28/03/2019 21:27

bluebell I thought that was quite nice, actually, in a zany kind of way. I could make one, I suppose, with those white craft balls you can get from The Range.

Actually, someone last week at Taekwondo said it was good to hear I'd got my voice back (I did an embarrassingly loud kiyap at the end of my chon-ji pattern) and it's only just dawned on my what they meant.

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FlutterShite · 28/03/2019 21:28

*me

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MightyAtlantic · 28/03/2019 21:28

OP, I do sympathise. My own father once told me I looked like Ruth Davidson on a bad day. Hmm Naturally I asked him did he mean to be so rude.

nicenewdusters · 28/03/2019 21:30

Please put a shell suit on, get pissed, buy a kebab and fall into that outside type news studio they're using opposite the House of Commons. Worse case scenario is you end up on Have I Got News For You? You might even get a make over on This Morning.

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FlutterShite · 28/03/2019 21:34

I'd be pretty happy to look like Ruth Davidson, tbh. Not vote like her, but look like her.

Dusters, I would love to do that. Can you imagine? I'm annoyed with myself. I've gone from feeling upset about the way I look, to guilty for not exploiting the political/comedic opportunities my unfortunate face presents.

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winterisstillcoming · 28/03/2019 22:43

Flutter, you need to own this. You do not look like Theresa May, she looks like you. How dare she steal your face.

Personally, I would post alternative speeches on YouTube saying what she really thinks. With a glass of gin and your middle finger out.

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FlutterShite · 28/03/2019 22:54

You're right, Winter. She stole my dance moves, too. I was doing okay until the bugger had her hair cut into my trademark mushroom moptop.

I'm going to practise her voice and see how I get on. The Hull accent's a bit of a giveaway, but it might just work/wairk. "Hiya. Ah'm Theresa Meeh."

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MightyAtlantic · 28/03/2019 23:06

On the plus side Flutter, you must have lovely clear skin. I notice that about people as I'm a red blotchy mess most of the time. Envy

EnchantingRaven · 28/03/2019 23:52

I suppose I could join an agency, couldn't I, and do the Dancing Queen dance at weddings and corporate events.

Hahaha please consider doing this OP 😂 I can imagine the footage being played on the last leg

Calloway · 28/03/2019 23:54

If ever there was a time to make some cash from being a Theresa May lookalike it's right now. Embrace your destiny, Treesa. Just don't embrace any Mark Francois or Michael Gove lookalikes.

SimonitesSocks · 29/03/2019 05:41

When Blair was PM, a friend of mine, who'd just had her hair cut into a bob, was told by a stranger in the pub that she looked just like Cherie Blair. I thought she was going to deck him Grin

BreakfastAtSquiffanys · 29/03/2019 05:49

Get thee to Primark and buy a mid blue anorak.

BrexitBingoGenerator · 29/03/2019 07:11

If it’s any consolation, OP, my voice sounds just like Michael Gove. I look just sort of normal, but then open my mouth and out he comes. It’s mortifying once people notice it.

At least you can make money and achieve fame by doing a drive-by outside parliament. No-one is interested in a mum of two who sounds like Michael Gove Sad

bluebell34567 · 29/03/2019 08:57

GrinGrinGrin BrexitBingoGenerator

boringlyboring · 29/03/2019 09:06

Trying desperately to stifle my laughs, as my boss is next door and stressed. My eyes are watering😂

boringlyboring · 29/03/2019 09:09

Oh no BrexitBingoGenerator I was doing well until your post

I’ve resorted to to a laugh/cough

desperatehousewife2 · 29/03/2019 09:20

This is one of the funniest threads I’ve read on here.

SockPortal · 29/03/2019 09:21

I got told I looked Susan Boyle, it was as meant as a compliment. I've never been so mortified.

crosspelican · 29/03/2019 10:22

Start dressing super stylishly, get a few chunky necklaces and leopard shoes and hit up your local Conservatives for some hefty speaking fees after she steps down. Speak with utter confidence about the will of the people at all times.You'll be doing a book tour in the US in no time.

Work this to your advantage!

crosspelican · 29/03/2019 10:22

I look just sort of normal, but then open my mouth and out he comes.

This is glorious!

BreakfastAtSquiffanys · 29/03/2019 11:05

Apparently I look like Ann Robinson (before she had the face-lift)
I avoid winking at people

Mner2019 · 29/03/2019 11:35

This is so funny. OP you have got to make the most of this whilst you still can!

GummyGoddess · 29/03/2019 13:53

Perhaps people aren't aware they're giving you filthy looks? Like it's an involuntary facial twitch?

I seem to have a very unusually shaped face, I get comparisons for the same two people over and over again. I look nothing like them other than the slightly unusual bone structure, do you think it's similar for you and just one single feature that looks similar?