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....to think that Mark Carney is now the hottest man on the planet?

97 replies

Justnevergetsthere · 23/01/2026 07:39

Wow, that speech at Davos had me stirred in all kinds of ways 😳. Granted, it was long and I thought he was going to end it with " and remember, to always wear sunscreen ", but he socked it to Trump! When he mentioned making pathways with the EU, I hope he includes our little United Kingdom in that. Faithful remainer here 50f.

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HauntedBungalow · 23/01/2026 10:21

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 23/01/2026 09:57

He is taller than that, but at that time he had to carry the small, remaining gold reserves that we still had, in his pockets, to stop them being sold off. It was the weight of this gold that caused him to stoop. (I think.)

what

Justnevergetsthere · 23/01/2026 10:43

@Chefpig It's not all about the looks for me. That said, I do think he's handsome 😘

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JennyWren5 · 23/01/2026 10:45

ForumMouseGuards · 23/01/2026 07:53

I felt a slightly worrying stirring when I saw Macron in his aviators. Normal service resumed once they were off again though.

Haha me too!

JennyWren5 · 23/01/2026 10:45

Justnevergetsthere · 23/01/2026 10:43

@Chefpig It's not all about the looks for me. That said, I do think he's handsome 😘

I agree.

PrincessofWells · 23/01/2026 10:47

Girasoli · 23/01/2026 07:59

You might be interested in recent speeches from the mayor of Minneapolis OP!

I insist upon a link . . .

Justnevergetsthere · 23/01/2026 10:47

BlueJuniper94 · 23/01/2026 08:04

Women fancy powerful high status men, nothing unusual

But I don't usually at all. I'm very perimenopausal and dead from the waist down, mostly! It's more that he seems to have a grasp on the situation and gives everyone hope that the world isn't completely upside-down.

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Justnevergetsthere · 23/01/2026 10:49

TamarindCottage · 23/01/2026 08:09

FYI I saw him once, walking along Cheapside when he was Governor of the Bank of England. He is about 5’6”, if that

Oh well, as long as I don't wear heels, I can look him in the eyes!

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pinkspeakers · 23/01/2026 10:50

TamarindCottage · 23/01/2026 08:09

FYI I saw him once, walking along Cheapside when he was Governor of the Bank of England. He is about 5’6”, if that

Not that it's relevant, but he's definitely taller than that. 5 ft 9? At least 5 ft 8. I used to be friends with him at University and not seen him for years, but I doubt he's shrunk that much.

Justnevergetsthere · 23/01/2026 10:50

Girasoli · 23/01/2026 07:59

You might be interested in recent speeches from the mayor of Minneapolis OP!

....just Googling.....

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RottenBanana · 23/01/2026 10:58

TamarindCottage · 23/01/2026 10:12

How many times on Mumsnet do women state that they only go for tall men? Just managing expectations in the imaginary world where MC wouldn’t look twice at anyone on Mumsnet!

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That's my point. It is really quite pathetic how many women prioritise height over anything else. This is all fantasy, yet here is a highly intelligent, educated and capable man and one of the earliest (yours!) responses is 'he's short’ and dismiss him as attractive. Give me intellect over height any day of the week.

Justnevergetsthere · 23/01/2026 10:58

Dolamroth · 23/01/2026 08:58

I probably would. Also Macron.

....hmm, Macron? I might need a drink first! 😂

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Justnevergetsthere · 23/01/2026 11:03

@FOJN Oh don't think I won't go off him if he doesn't follow through! Empty words do not maketh the hottie!

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Justnevergetsthere · 23/01/2026 11:13

Bobbinog · 23/01/2026 09:21

You're right, but unless I've completely misunderstood this thread it appears to be about discussing a physical attraction to Mark Carney as well as other politicians.

You've misunderstood the thread. My OP was about MC only and how I was 'moved' by his speech, not other politicians. Although, I appear to have opened a can of worms for a lot of other women to express their lustiness...AFAIK this is not a degradation of any of our morals....yet!.....Just waiting for the professionally peeved to come along and say that it's one rule for men and one rule for women.

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Goldenbear · 23/01/2026 11:13

Girasoli · 23/01/2026 07:59

You might be interested in recent speeches from the mayor of Minneapolis OP!

My husband looks like him, similar age and same heritage but British, his friends have started saying it!

I think it's the passion for principles so Carney and the Mayor, that make them attractive and obviously intelligence.

Goldenbear · 23/01/2026 11:16

Justnevergetsthere · 23/01/2026 10:47

But I don't usually at all. I'm very perimenopausal and dead from the waist down, mostly! It's more that he seems to have a grasp on the situation and gives everyone hope that the world isn't completely upside-down.

Yes, it's definitely that!

soddingspiderseason · 23/01/2026 11:21

Oh crikey yes! Its the intellect as well as the looks. Mind you, the last Canadian PM was pretty lovely too.

Itiswhysofew · 23/01/2026 11:23

🤮

Kingscallops · 23/01/2026 11:23

Dolamroth · 23/01/2026 08:58

I probably would. Also Macron.

🤢

Playingvideogames · 23/01/2026 11:24

I’m enjoying a bit more machismo from the European and Aus/Canadian leadership, I’ll be honest.

Trump has acted like a petty, nasty school bully and to see him put back in his box by Rutte was delightful.

FuckRealityBringMeABook · 23/01/2026 11:26

Mamdani tho

Zov · 23/01/2026 11:27

He doesn't do it for me, but YANBU to fancy him if you want. He is quite attractive. I don't fancy him, but I can see why some would.

CuriousKangaroo · 23/01/2026 11:30

I don’t fancy him, but can quite understand why others would. I am often attracted to clever men who have a sense of purpose and decent morals. I thought he was very impressive when he was the Bank of England Governor and he is just as impressive now as Canadian PM.

Catwalking · 23/01/2026 11:34

EasternEcho · 23/01/2026 07:56

His intellect, grasp of politics, and speeches are compelling, especially given the calibre of today's politicians. His looks, not so much.

Agree!!!
Mind, any 3yr old child can give a better speech than Pres of U.S. 😆.

newrubylane · 23/01/2026 11:37

pinkspeakers · 23/01/2026 10:50

Not that it's relevant, but he's definitely taller than that. 5 ft 9? At least 5 ft 8. I used to be friends with him at University and not seen him for years, but I doubt he's shrunk that much.

Google says 5ft 9. Probably tall enough for most of us. The average UK woman is about 5ft 3.

Playingvideogames · 23/01/2026 11:42

newrubylane · 23/01/2026 11:37

Google says 5ft 9. Probably tall enough for most of us. The average UK woman is about 5ft 3.

I mean aren’t comments about a man’s height the same as ‘I saw her in public and she’s much fatter than in her photos’?