Most Americans of a certain age probably think of Boris Badenov of Boris and Natasha fame from the Rocky and Bullwinkle Show TV cartoon, when they hear the name "Boris." By now, most who think first of Boris Karloff have probably become ghosts themselves.
We''ll need to get over those associations if the likely candidate - Boris Johnson - becomes Britain's new Prime Minister, replacing David Cameron. Unlike Cameron who opposed Brexit, Boris Johnson was a vocal supporter, perhaps the most visible leader of the Leave campaign.
Thus, the referendum became effectively an endorsement of Johnson's leadership. The reliably salacious Daily Mail (U.K.) has a National Inquirer-style biography of the probable next PM. It details his affairs, out-of-wedlock children, casually racist comments, and American birth. Hat tip to Lucianne.com for the link.
Add his Oxford classics degree and Etonian background and Boris ends up being a hybrid of Winston Churchill and Donald Trump. Imagine the fun Boris and Donald can have as leaders of their respective countries! Imagine how much fun we'd have vicariously enjoying their hijinks. It isn't clear which is more outrageous, probably Boris, but it's a close call.
