May be. I noted the age of the links, but the story on our news today told so:
"Tidligere Engelsk komiker" = Former English comedian (was the term used).
They even told that people in England used this slogan:
"Ikke velg en klovn som neste borgermester" = Don't let a clown be elected as the next major.
I think this:
Back Boris for Mayor of London is his site. Nothing surprises me when England is involved


May be I did not get the name correct. Nevertheless, that was the story.
ctabuk should know the correct story.
What does this
Paul Merton, Comedian
Boris Johnson the Messiah? (laughs) You know what, I think you're probably right. Yeah, Boris will save us all. Come on Boris, do us a miracle. How about turning fish into cheese?
Boris Johnson MP, Baffled
Well I don't think that's quite within my powers as a Member of Parliament, but I er... I'll certainly see what I can do.
from the 2004 thread tell you?
With this new
http://www.aref-adib.com/archives/gherkin.jpg
landmark London will be the new financial center of the world.