Boris Johnson at a party for Viz magazine in 2004. PHOTO: Dave Benett/Getty Images
Boris Johnson may be stepping down as UK Prime Minister, but his image will forever be burned into our memories.His leadership has been marked by scandal, as well as a clownish persona that has bemused and irritated politicians and the public alike. In his time as Mayor of London and Prime Minister, he has relished the opportunity to dress up, be it as a police officer, fishmonger, or serious politician. Boris Johnson gets stuck on a zip wireDuring his time as Mayor, Johnson welcomed the London Olympics by taking flight on a zip wire near the London Eye. He then became stuck and was left hanging, suspended by his crotch, in mid-air. Boris Johnson launches bike scheme… with Arnold Schwarzenegger?Johnson also oversaw the instalment of rental bikes across London. Here he is, um, with Arnold Schwarzenegger.Boris Johnson plays footballJohnson is never one to shy away from a photo opportunity, especially in the lead up to 2019’s general election. Boris Johnson cosplays as a police officerDespite breaking his own laws, Johnson spent a large amount of his tenure trying to show that the Conservative Party is the party of law and order. Especially if it gave him an opportunity to dress up. Boris Johnson plays tennisBoris Johnson playing tennis as Mayor. A sight to see. Boris Johnson dresses as a fishmongerAlongside sports, Johnson also enjoyed taking time to step into the shoes of real, working people.Boris Johnson pulls a pint, just like you or me!Here he is with Wetherspoons chairman and Brexit supporter Tim Martin. Boris Johnson plays tug-of-warFor some reason, Boris Johnson competed in this tug-o-war to launch London Poppy Day. Anything for our brave boys. Boris Johnson visits IndiaIn case you ever wondered what Johnson would look like in a turban. Boris Johnson with a gongOf course, a two-metre gong is the only official way to open a new road junction in central London. Boris Johnson takes out a kidWhile playing a friendly game with some elementary school children in Japan back in 2015, he wiped out one 10-year-old boy with a shoulder barge.
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