And in many ways the Queen and Boris Johnson are quite similar

So the jubilee...that happened!

And wasn't it just so...all right I suppose!

If I'm honest I'm not too fussed about the monarchy - I wouldn't have one if I was starting a country but seeing as they're there it doesn't bother me. But what really shocks me is that this is rather negative compared to the mood of the country who seem to show unwavering enthusiasm for the Queen and the monarchy. In fact, it would seem the five or six of those I follow on twitter, who are anti-royalists and found the whole thing quite offensive, were seemingly the entirety of Britons who aren't mad for the Queen.

And this, initially, seemed a bit odd to me in an age where:

• religious numbers are dwindling meaning people no longer revere here as a leader of the church or see her as one appointed by God.
• people are struggling financially so people might not have time for a mega-rich woman who lives off the state.

Another person who is quite popular nowadays is Boris Johnson who, despite being an ineffective buffoon, has been re-elected Mayor of London and is loved even by people who would normally loathe the Conservatives. And in many ways the Queen and Boris Johnson are quite similar i.e there both loved because they go around waving at people and being amusing without actually doing anything and in this era that is exactly what people want because invariably whenever someone in power does something they fuck it up. People seem to love having someone who looks powerful and important and like they know what they're doing without actually having to rely on them for anything because inevitably, no matter how much it looks like someone knows what they're doing, invariably they don't - the Queen and Boris are not allowed to shatter this illusion.

This is probably why Santa Claus is still so popular - he rides around looking important and like he know what he's doing but he never fucks up; admittedly he is helped by his lack of existence but nevertheless the fact that he looks like he knows what he's doing and isn't fucking up is a winning combination for popularity.

So, what have we learnt here? I suppose it's probably that if you're in a position of power whatever you do don't do anything or you'll fuck up and people will realise who hit you are. Or maybe even go one step better and instead of not doing anything try not existing instead!

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