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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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TheVanguardSix · 04/03/2022 10:25

But back to Zelensky, he just carries a very warm, human, compassionate expression on his face. He's everything Putin, the human iceberg, is not.
Normally, I see politicians as politicians and when there's conflict, I tend to think solely about civilians and not too much about the powers that be. But Zelensky is truly one of us, a man of the people, a rare breed. The guy's got guts and then some.

TorringtonDean · 04/03/2022 10:46

He’s hot as hell. Bravery and humour are the two big turn-ons. He’s also very rich due to the success of his comedy work. He didn’t need to stay and fight. He could have done a runner with the cash like the cowardly oligarchs but he has courage and is fighting for his country. Very admirable and stuck in an impossible situation.

Rowgtfc72 · 04/03/2022 11:00

I've got to say his confidence is also a very attractive feature. As well as his looks. And the Paddington thing........

Lindy2 · 04/03/2022 11:07

Good comedians are often very intelligent.

Unfortunately politicians often aren't.

I really admire the Ukrainian President. He appears a strong, sensible and dedicated leader. Intelligence and good values along with charisma.

A lot of other politicians could learn a lot from his example. I truly hope he is able to stay safe and this awful war is ended soon.

FangsForTheMemory · 04/03/2022 12:21

@AnEpisodeOfEastenders

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.
Unlikely. Most of the comments have been positively sedate.
MissyB1 · 04/03/2022 15:48

Right if we are having a comedian for prime minister I’m voting for Dawn French. If Victoria Wood was still here it would be her.

Erinyes · 04/03/2022 15:50

@AnEpisodeOfEastenders

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.
A female president, however admirable, is highly unlikely to have had a previous career that featured her playing piano with her penis.
AdamRyan · 04/03/2022 15:53

@AnEpisodeOfEastenders

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.
I'm pretty sure men's forums have waaay more inappropriate threads than this about all manner of famous women
PerditaPerdita · 04/03/2022 17:10

@Rowgtfc72

I've got to say his confidence is also a very attractive feature. As well as his looks. And the Paddington thing........
Hahaha yes the Paddington thing is like holding a fluffy puppy - gets the oxytocin going!!

I have to watch the piano playing now.

You do realise, fellow posters, that we are fanning our obsession here?! This is literally the definition of a Fan Club ☺️

Moglie · 04/03/2022 17:16

Armando Ianucci for president.

Zelenskiy is a very brave, competent, passionate, intelligent and funny man. Of course he’s hot. That Jeremy Renner vibe doesn’t hurt either.
I’ve been watching his tv series. Very sharp satire on corruption.

Ohmnomnom · 04/03/2022 17:22

He is very attractive and even looks good in heels.

vm.tiktok.com/ZMLDtGYMo/

StoneofDestiny · 04/03/2022 17:28

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 - utterly says all about the electorate in certain parts of the UK.

entropynow · 04/03/2022 17:30

@BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz

Agreed.

Gervais for PM Grin

Hell no. Unfunny dickhead.
BurnDownTheDiscoHangTheDJ · 04/03/2022 20:35

@AnEpisodeOfEastenders

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.
I don’t think that’s fair. No one’s saying they want to sit on his face- we’re all agreeing that we feel guilty for finding him attractive at this desperate time. But he just is bloody gorgeous and now with the whole added brave soldier thing that is just hard to ignore. And it’s making me feel a bit less anxious to let my mind wander to how nice it would be to kiss his lovely brave face.
Libertybear80 · 04/03/2022 20:49

Yes I fancy him. I'm not sure if it's his personality or his bravery but he's 🥵.

However on a more serious note I think the Ukraine people are phenomenal. Brave, proud, fearless. Utter respect.

ChameFangeNail · 04/03/2022 20:53

@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. He just looks like he’d be great in bed.
TheDoveFromAboveCooCoo · 04/03/2022 21:19

@BurnDownTheDiscoHangTheDJ Exactly!!! I still feel guilty for fantasising but less guilty for just wanting to lean in and sniff him. God I bet he smells good.

ItsBonkers · 04/03/2022 21:21

(NC for hate I might get!)
Surprised no mention of Ukraine's corruption legacy and Mr Z being part of it too?!!

DappledThings · 04/03/2022 21:27

No one’s saying they want to sit on his face- we’re all agreeing that we feel guilty for finding him attractive at this desperate time. But he just is bloody gorgeous and now with the whole added brave soldier thing that is just hard to ignore. And it’s making me feel a bit less anxious to let my mind wander to how nice it would be to kiss his lovely brave face.
All of this. It does induce guilt but no point ignoring all the other feelings he is causing in a rather large proportion of the world right now

Gilly12345 · 04/03/2022 21:29

Not recently but I was astounded when the USA elected Donald Trump as President. 😂😂😂😂😂

justtrying11 · 04/03/2022 21:45

For me, knowing he's an actor, it's like watching him in an action move....the unbelievably sexy brave hero - the main character in the film. Then remembering that unfortunately this is real, it's scary, horrific and my heart breaks for them.

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Mynameisnew · 04/03/2022 21:58

This has become a lovely thread. I initially meant to talk about other things that were similarly surprising in a pleasingly jaw droppy way. But I do like what has been written, thank you.

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Mynameisnew · 04/03/2022 21:59

@ItsBonkers

(NC for hate I might get!) Surprised no mention of Ukraine's corruption legacy and Mr Z being part of it too?!!
I must admit to not knowing enough. But I read that he was anti that sort of thing.
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Eggsley · 04/03/2022 22:16

Another one joining the fan club. What a man! Blush

Tigersonvaseline · 04/03/2022 22:17

Law degree like Putin.