A new Dear Leader, a new smattering of propaganda. Footage has emerged of a documentary from North Korea celebrating Kim-Jong-un, featuring the freshly minted dictator riding a horse, sitting in a tank and looking generally authoritative.
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What a man! I understand this footage was originally Kim-Jong-un’s audition for the Old Spice ad.
A version with subtitles would have been revealing.
I prefer this to the red budgie smuggler look, and isn’t the supporting dialogue fantastic – should be compulsory for all those learning the art of spin.
@Zut: or perhaps Monkey Magic. Loved that as a kid.
I’d like to give him a fun fair ride to the moon.