In recent years, in two different countries, unlikely but similar events occurred. Former television personalities with no political experience were elected president of their respective nations.
One of the men had been a reality tv host, the other a comedian and dancer.
One hid in his secret bunker when several hundred of his own citizens held an angry anti-racist demonstration in a nearby park. The other refused evacuation, picked up a rifle, and took to the streets with his people when a foreign army invaded his country.
One became a hero to the world. The other proved to be an inveterate liar and instigator of insurrection.
Can you name these two men? Can you name the hero?
Hint: The photos are Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, left, and twice-impeached ex-US President You-Know-Who, right.
Banner image: A Russian multiple rocket launcher destroyed by Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv, Ukraine, February 25, 2022.. (Maksin Levin / Reuters)
no contest
Well, you’re a teacher. You’re expected to know these things. 😉
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Ummm.. Captain Bone-spurs on the right.
Zelenskiy was a comedian AND a dancer?
Prior to his stint as a comedy star, he won the Ukrainian equivalent of “Dancing With the Stars.”
lol. Is he married? Would he like an older American woman?
Hey, outta my way. I’ve already got a mad crush on him. Unfortunately for us, he’s already married and has two kids.
It gets better. I just read that he also has a law degree!
LMAO! I posted that on Twitter with the same comment. We’re not the only ones, either. Another woman said the same thing.
Great minds …
DOWN WITH REALITY TV PROGRAMMING!!
🙂 I wouldn’t miss it. Not in the least.
I see a stark difference between the two, one has a sense of humor and the other doesn’t. I’m reminded of Al Franken whom I admire very much.
I’m not particularly reminded of Al Franken, but I do regret Franken didn’t/couldn’t stand his ground. I’m not surprised, though. Good men have better things to do than wallow in the cesspool that is politics.
(Sorry I didn’t see this and respond in a timely manner.)