The flood devastation had people asking “Where’s Boris?” – our 9 favourite responses
It’s a time-honoured tradition for the leaders of countries to go out into the carnage of natural – and human-made – disasters, and shake hands with devastated people in their darkest hour. Sometimes the leader’s presence is why it’s their darkest hour.
As flooding continues across England’s rural North, Boris Johnson visited communities to commiserate and reassure the residents that steps were being taken …oh no, wait – he didn’t.
That prompted people to ask “Where’s Boris?”
Where is the PM? When the going gets tough, he disappears.
Potential war in the Middle East? On holiday
Difficult interview questions? Hides in a fridge. Or doesn't turn up
News – Storm Dennis: Flood threat remains after weekend of disruption#whereisborishttps://t.co/o0EWwOO4S1— Selina Norgrove (@NorgroveSelina) February 17, 2020
We thought these nine comments were well worth a look.
1.
It's such a basic thing. If there's a natural disaster the Prime Minister gets on their wellies and goes and visits to reassure and sympathise with people. But Boris Johnson is once again unwilling to do so and is instead spending the week at a 115 bedroom mansion. #wheresboris
— Otto English (@Otto_English) February 18, 2020
2.
#wheresBoris Well he's not here! pic.twitter.com/RneXxRDXPi
— Gladstone, Esq. (@TreasuryMog) February 18, 2020
3.
It’s hardly surprising that people affected by the floods are calling out for my help when I have such a natural, sure-footed affinity with deep water.#wheresBoris pic.twitter.com/g3QjmNgxyL
— Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) February 18, 2020
4.
Brave Sir Boris ran away
Bravely ran away away
When rivers rose well above their bed
He bravely turned his tail and fled
Yes, brave Sir Boris turned about
And gallantly he chickened out#WheresBoris #FloodingEmergency— Sandy Poole (@MrSandy_P) February 17, 2020
5.
To be honest. A part of me is always relieved when l see #wheresBoris trending. He makes most situation worse . Actually if there was an emergency, Boris Johnson would be one of the single last people I would want there. If only his cabinet members were competent to take over….
— Dr. Jennifer Cassidy (@OxfordDiplomat) February 18, 2020
6.
#wheresBoris
Go up north to show support for the latest flooding … I only wanted your votes … Can’t be doing with all those flat caps and whippets and northerns … I’m staying in at number ten for a full English breakfast … Toast or fried bread difficult decision today .. pic.twitter.com/s1ytG8mkT4— You Lazy ⭕️ (@YouLazy1) February 18, 2020
7.
He's on his way.pic.twitter.com/qJGARvtfI0
— Cromwell (@Cromwell606) February 18, 2020
8.
1. Trying to find Yorkshire on the map somewhere ooop North.
2. Making crap jokes about the word Mytholmroyd
3. Phoning round his mates to find someone to pay his travel costs.#wheresBoris https://t.co/470bcYcTSH— Peter Smith (@Redpeter99) February 18, 2020
9.
BREAKING.
Boris Johnson discovers it’s easier to hide in a fridge rather than under a boat.#ToryBritain #StormDennisUK#whereisboris pic.twitter.com/qCiWBl9ULs— 👀lookeyhere (@lookeyhere4) February 17, 2020
Finally, Twitter’s best Boris Johnson parody account may have nailed the answer with this tweet.
I'm busy sitting on the Russia Report. Now f*** off and leave me alone.#wheresBoris pic.twitter.com/n4cym1Sy1S
— Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) February 18, 2020
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