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The president of Ukraine

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Mynameisnew · 04/03/2022 07:02

Used to be a stand up comic and actor, and was the voice of Paddington bear when Ukraine dubbed the film!

What good things have made your jaw drop recently?

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Erinyes · 04/03/2022 08:33

@Grumpyoldpersonwithcats

Well... we had a dead pig fucker as PM so...

I find it jaw dropping that we now have a PM who is far sleazier than the dead pig fucker.

Yeah, things are bad when we’re saying ‘That other Buller idiot wasn’t so bad.’
PerditaPerdita · 04/03/2022 08:35

@TheDoveFromAboveCooCoo

He seems to be an incredibly brave and intelligent man. And yes I find him rather sexy too - I think it's that mix of being so charismatic but also speaks with such power and conviction.

Another one here praying he is safe and that this is all over very very soon.

Yes 🥰🥰🥰🥰
PerditaPerdita · 04/03/2022 08:40

@BurnDownTheDiscoHangTheDJ
@justtrying11
@TheDoveFromAboveCooCoo
@MissyB1

Yeah I just feel am I bad that he's there with this fire and precision eloquence and dealing with extraordinarily difficult moments and I'm hearing that but also ... noticing if he's shaved or not and thinking what his skin smells like and how I'd like to rub my cheek against his 🙈

He really is the full Monty.

52andblue · 04/03/2022 08:42

@Grumpyoldpersonwithcats

Well... we had a dead pig fucker as PM so...

I find it jaw dropping that we now have a PM who is far sleazier than the dead pig fucker.

Yes. Johnson makes Cameron look like a man with morals. There is no hope.
Rowgtfc72 · 04/03/2022 08:42

My 15 yr old informs me he's seen as a dilfBlush

RightOnTheEdge · 04/03/2022 08:48

I agree with everyone about the Ukrainian president, that video is brilliant! Grin

I think the Ukrainian people themselves have also been amazing. I'm so touched and in awe of their bravery. I was reading about a construction company this morning who have switched to making defenses against tanks and armoured vehicles.
The owner said when they can't make any more they will make spears instead and will throw spears at the Russians!

Also Elon Musk and his Starlink. There is a lot of criticism for billionaires spending so much money playing with their space toys but it's so great that they have been put to such good use in this way.

TheDoveFromAboveCooCoo · 04/03/2022 08:49

@Rowgtfc72

My 15 yr old informs me he's seen as a dilfBlush
Brilliant 😂😂

Unfortunately I think I am too old to call him that!

TheDoveFromAboveCooCoo · 04/03/2022 08:52

@RightOnTheEdge

I agree with everyone about the Ukrainian president, that video is brilliant! Grin

I think the Ukrainian people themselves have also been amazing. I'm so touched and in awe of their bravery. I was reading about a construction company this morning who have switched to making defenses against tanks and armoured vehicles.
The owner said when they can't make any more they will make spears instead and will throw spears at the Russians!

Also Elon Musk and his Starlink. There is a lot of criticism for billionaires spending so much money playing with their space toys but it's so great that they have been put to such good use in this way.

100% agree with this. So many moments have shown the world how brave and courageous the Ukrainian people are.

The brewery that have stopped production to make Molotov cocktails instead.

The older ladies filmed for the bbc on Saturday morning in a refugee centre. They were hand making camouflage nets with strips of fabrics and all singing traditional Ukrainian songs together. It was so beautiful.

Everyone getting in the trains making sure they have taken their pegs with them.

Can't even imagine the strength of courage it must take.

NewYearNewMinty · 04/03/2022 08:52

I knew about Paddington, but not about DWTS...what a guy!

TheDoveFromAboveCooCoo · 04/03/2022 09:15

Pegs = pets

Obviously still too early for me.

LowlandLucky · 04/03/2022 09:29

GlitterSquid Fred is my hero.

TakeMeToProvence · 04/03/2022 09:40

So happy there's a safe and anonymous place on the internet to indulge in a bit of fawning over Zelenskyy Blush

In all seriousness though, we have family in Ukraine and the last week has been a nightmare - it is a kind of comfort to know that there's such an incredible leader at the helm.

supermoonrising · 04/03/2022 09:46

@PerditaPerdita
He is just a uniquely cool guy, I think
Apart from using his offshore companies to buy up London properties. I think he’s fine, but the hero worship is all a bit much. He was a very wealthy and successful entertainer, albeit one who was out to feather his nest as much as possible as the offshore companies would attest to. He then stepped into the political arena and is now making the best use of his skill set in extremely trying circumstances.

Etinoxaurus · 04/03/2022 09:48

@GreySweater

He also said this in his inaugural speech: 'I really do not want my pictures in your offices, for the President is not an icon, an idol or a portrait. Hang your kids' photos instead, and look at them each time you are making a decision'.
Of all the wonderful things about him, I think this is my favourite.
TheLadyhasarrived · 04/03/2022 09:58

He also has a very unusual way of playing the piano Wink

Unmummsymum2022 · 04/03/2022 10:00

@BurnDownTheDiscoHangTheDJ

Hate to lower the tone but he’s also fit as fuck. And the braver he is the sexier he is. It’s very confusing when the news is on at the moment; terror of nuclear war and worry for everyone in Ukraine and then he comes on screen and gives me a racing heart.

We really are living in the strangest timeline.

I agree wholeheartedly 😳
drinkingwineoutofamug · 04/03/2022 10:02

@TheLadyhasarrived

He also has a very unusual way of playing the piano Wink
I have a dirty imagination about this .....
TheLadyhasarrived · 04/03/2022 10:04

And you would be correct.
I’m not sure how to link it but the videos are on youtube

JuliaSways · 04/03/2022 10:05

I have noticed that he's attractive, I won't lie. I hate that my brain even went "there" tbh. However I also like the fact that he is embodies everything Putin is desperate to be and tells the world he is, without even trying.

Putin puts out the night ridiculous pictures of him hunting and attempting to ooze testosterone: the world collectively rolls their eyes. Zelensky leads his country, stands up to the aggressor : the world takes note. The fact he's attractive is a really sweet cherry on top aka Fuck You Putin, because you just know Putin is unhinged enough that he HAS to be the best looking as well as everything else.

JuliaSways · 04/03/2022 10:06

Night = most

TheVanguardSix · 04/03/2022 10:08

@Grumpyoldpersonwithcats

Well... we had a dead pig fucker as PM so...

I find it jaw dropping that we now have a PM who is far sleazier than the dead pig fucker.

I don't even have the bandwidth to get started on Bojo. But believe me, I hear you. The dead pig fucker led us to him though. So again... there's that.
CJay81 · 04/03/2022 10:09

Another one here who has a bit of a soft spot for zelenskyy. Glad I'm not the only one lol. Think he's done amazing with everything that's been happening.

TheVanguardSix · 04/03/2022 10:11

Gervais for PM

Yes please! Wouldn't that be brilliant?

sashh · 04/03/2022 10:17

@TheVanguardSix

Gervais for PM

Yes please! Wouldn't that be brilliant?

No it would be a nightmare. We have had enough pompous gits.
AnEpisodeOfEastenders · 04/03/2022 10:24

Can’t help pointing out if the subject of this discussion were female the MN masses would be piling in with how inappropriate these comments are.

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