“Do As I Say, Not As I Do” or How Much Does An ‘Effing Stone Weigh?

The Daily Mail reports, “Belgium’s 20-stone minister for public health is accused of being too big to be ‘credible’ – but hits back saying ‘it’s what’s inside that counts’.”

Some politicians come under fire for being corrupt or incompetent, but Belgium’s new Minister of Public Health is the first political figure to come under fire for being too fat for the job.

Maggie De Block – who is Belgium’s most popular politician and was once tipped as a future premier – surprised many when it was announced she would take up the role of Health Minister in the centre-right coalition which has just taken office.

The 52-year-old, who weighs in at more than 20 stone, was not considered to be exactly setting a good example in a country where obesity is a growing health problem.

Get Back Honky Hog

“Honky Hog (heh)” – Elton John

They said, get back Honky Hog
Better get back to the woods
Well, I quit those days and my redneck ways
And, oh, the change is gonna do me good

You better get back Honky Hog
Livin’ in the city ain’t where it’s at
It’s like tryin’ to find gold in a silver mine
It’s like tryin’ to drink whisky from a bottle of wine

“Honky Cat” – Elton John

 

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