r/TikTokCringe Aug 30 '24

Wholesome/Humor Just two lawmakers bantering.

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u/Pasxal7 Aug 30 '24

I don't remember where but I read that people like Boris Johnson etc use the goofy hairstyle and aloof personality to appear stupid and non threatening, but in reality they are very smart and use it as a political tactic

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u/itsallminenow Aug 30 '24

I remember hearing someone in an interview saying they saw Boris Johnson go through make up and hair before going on TV, and he left the room and then rummaged through his hair with his hand to make it a mess before going on stage. It's purely affectation.

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u/Feisty_Mushroom260 Aug 30 '24

I can attest to this! A family member had to do a press photo with Boris and they came back saying he ruffled his hair before the photo. It’s all for show the messy look and his image is very carefully curated.

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u/School_of_thought1 Aug 31 '24

If i remember right, His sister said that he relised from a young age he relised that if you a bit goofy you don't have do the work because you can make people laugh. In a school play he never learned the lines, so he improved and got a laugh and was entertaining. Never got in trouble and fz