Politics
British Politician’s Musical Tie Goes Off During House Speech
At least it wasn’t an inappropriate tune. But still, when Nadhim Zahawi’s musical tie started chiming during a speech at the House of Commons, it was embarrassing. And as can be expected during a British political speech, the Speaker didn’t let him off easy. But the best parts may be the man in the background visibly puzzled by the noise, cocking his head as he tries to pinpoint its origin, or that the music plays as Zahawi talks about having a “credible debate”:
(via The Daily What)
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Comments (54)
bookofwisdom
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 2:43pmThe man said his tie was in “support of bowel cancer”. I say; good for him. I’m sure he did not know it could so easily be set off, but it certainly did not cause any problems and he continued with his speech. My Daddy died from bladder cancer and I would love to wear a tie in support of it even though I’m a girl. May God Bless.
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TheBMT
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 2:12pmThis happened to my dad one time in church near the christmas holiday. My family lost it.
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wash1776
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 3:01pmThat was hilarious!
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LadyIzShy
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:42pmhehehe.. seems like something that would happen to me..
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wash1776
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:31pmSo the guy is a little flamboyant in his dress. The tie going off had to be the most entertaining thing any of those guys experienced in awhile with their government.
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gr8photoman
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:27pmI understand the concept of puff pieces and human interest stories, but seriously…is stuff like this relevant in the least?
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Jim
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 4:22pmWell…why did you read it?
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powedj
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:19pmNo real harm there on the phone and the tie. There was nobody there to hear him. The chamber was practically empty.
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NickDeringer
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:18pmSlow news day?
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Legal Immigrant
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:16pmWas it playing “Allah akhbah!”?
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snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:27pmProbably playing “Jihadist Janie.”
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diablosho
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:15pmI thought it was cool! Ice-Breakers are always welcome in the world of politics. Helps keep things “civil”!
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VRW Conspirator
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:15pmoh come on…give the guy a break…that was funny sh-t
even the guy thought it was funny…the speakers comment was that British dry humor…everyone laughed…i think Congress would be better if they would laugh at each other and not get their panties in a bunch over it….
stupid to wear it yes…but that was what he was speaking about…the organization that gave him the tie…sort of a prop for his speech about the cancer research center, i think it was….
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lasthouseontheright
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:13pmThis is cute I guess, but other than the House looked empty I fail to understand why it’s news. Maybe we could play name that tune?
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Son_of_a_Patriot
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:05pmIt just goes to show you – CLOWNS hold positions of power in all countries
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princetonprohet
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:01pmThe humorless deputy speaker looked like a young Nancy Pelosi. I wonder if she calls UK citizens terrorists as well.
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Longbow
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 12:59pmDude … Lose the tie, I don’t care who gave it to you.
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beckwill
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 12:53pmAnd why would one wear a musical tie to the House of Commons?
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GhostOfJefferson
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 2:07pmBecause his musical underwear were in the wash?
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BoilitDown
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 7:11pmGhostOfJefferson
Great one-liner, thanks, I really needed a laugh.
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13thgenerati0namerican
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 12:48pmI can tweet now, I have a twitter account for all my loyal comment readers
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wash1776
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:28pmAll of your loyal comment reader? A party of 1 no doubt.
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Nov_2nd
Posted on January 21, 2011 at 11:24pmloyal followers!?! This, my cocky friend, made me laugh. Make sure mom subscribes… don’t want to tweet for nothing
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chuck
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 12:47pmThe place was empty, and who cares anyway?
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Showtime
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 12:44pmNever heard of a musical tie before. At least the Brits took it in stride and got a chuckle out of it. And, the lady did not call the gentleman a Nazi!
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13thgenerati0namerican
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 12:42pmvomits in mouth a little at this tie
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13thgenerati0namerican
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 12:42pmI am so tired today, I think I have lupous
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stifroc
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 12:41pmwhy is this news?
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grandmaof5
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 12:40pmBarely a chuckle…I wonder what it would be like to go thru life without a sense of humor.
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snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:25pmJust look at Al Gore and Pelosi, there are two perfect examples of it made real.
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snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:26pmGlad the cats are warm, I am praying the thunderstorms and the cold stay away for you in Florida tonight.
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TERMLIMITSNOW
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 12:34pmwanker
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Jim
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 4:17pmBLOODY wanker!
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Wdawg
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 12:32pmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQcvbw6ExTQ
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Untameable-kate
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 12:31pmEven without the music that tie would be inappropriate almost everywhere. It is ghastly.
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J.C. McGlynn
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 12:38pmThey didn’t get up and play musical chairs. Typical politicans. Kids would have loved it.
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IVillageIdiot
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:14pmLight-loafer wearer…
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MissCherryJones
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:14pmGotta agree with you there. Why on Earth would you wear that tie….and to Chamber?!
On a side note, I rather enjoy these occasional non-news stories on The Blaze. With all the drab news happening these days, it’s nice to get a good chuckle.
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snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 1:18pmGhastly does not do justice to the tie; so we should have them offer it as a gift to the administration, or as a award to Al Gore. Imagine what would be the left’s response to something like this having occured when Bush was in office?
Of course, with the Progressives, if Obama did the same thing, it would be considered the heights of fashion and music combined into one.
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@leftfighter
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 3:46pmAgree! That’s a horrible tie, even if not annoyingly musical.
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Puddle Duck
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 10:47pmIf it’s in support of Bowel Cancer shouldn’t the tie be brown and studded with peanuts and corn ?
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Armed Patriot
Posted on January 21, 2011 at 7:42amLets be fair, the man was supporting a cancer cause. Its like the goofy shirt your wife and kids made at the mall with a pic of your kids on it. The shirt looks goofy but you still wear it with pride for your kids sake. He was supporting a cancer cause. Lighten up.
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Nov_2nd
Posted on January 21, 2011 at 11:26pmcome on, give the guy a break. It’s for bowel cancer. Maybe he should of brought a whoopee cushion.
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