Jamie Oliver Takes Aim At Boris Johnson Following EU Referendum
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has a message for his fellow Britons following the EU referendum. Naturally, the message isn't rosy at all.
Oliver took to Instagram as he wrapped up filming in Sardinia. The message focuses on the future of British politics: David Cameron has resigned as Prime Minister, and bookies have established Boris Johnson as the odds-on favorite for the job. This news was not greeted kindly by Oliver, who immediately used the hashtag #BuggerOffBoris to express his dismay.
Boris Johnson is the bombastic former mayor of London who improbably broke his alliance with David Cameron to lead the Brexit campaign. Pundits on both sides of the Atlantic have likened him to Donald Trump, and Oliver's vitriol for the man is at a level usually reserved for red-faced Americans yelling about Trump; why else would he use caps lock for emphasis USUALLY ONLY RESERVED FOR CRAZY PEOPLE.
Regardless, the post is a thoughtful look at a turbulent and unprecedented time in British history. Oliver's post, in British fashion, shows that, despite his disagreement with the result, he will do his utmost to "make it work." Oliver will use that can-do attitude to try and enact real, political change. Maybe afterwards he can take his newfound attitude and shore up his flagging company.