Divided by more than an ocean

[tinyjo]

So Californians have elected Arnie to run their state. Good luck to them. The report on the radio left me with the impression that his qualifications for this are slim to none but the fact that people liked the Terminator films means they're happy to vote for him.* Like the difference in our reactions to David Blaine, this illustrates the very different ways we view our celebrities over here. Can you imagine the mockery and derision if David Beckham stood as an MP? Americans seem to revere their celebrities. Here, we're all too aware of their shortcomings.

* I'm happy to be corrected on this point.

Comments

Re: Wibble

[shepline.livejournal.com]

The thing is Tony Robinson would probably make quite a good PM, which is precisely why he wouldn't ever be it.

Although if he did, I think it should be under the name of his most famous character. Hmnn, Prime Minister Baldrick...

Re: Wibble

[mzdt.livejournal.com]

or we could have him nominated to be a 'people's peer'. Lord Baldrick.

Lord Baldrick of Turnip, in fact.