Sunday, 2 March 2008

Fantasy Government

Here's a game we used to play (usually after considerable lashings of wine) by the name of fantasy government. Tonight we play in honour of Lisa B (vote HC). It's a cross between big brother and fantasy football. The rules are non existent and the purpose is to construct a government from your celebrities of choice. (Yes the winter nights fly by in our house). Let me get more wine then we'll begin.

Prime Minister - Steven Fry (he's always my favourite) or Ian Hislop
Chancellor of the Exchequer - Chairman of Northern Rock (everyone deserves a second chance)
Secretary of State for:
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs - Mohammed al Fayed - think of the conspiracy theories!
Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (isn't that a title that fires the imagination)- do you reckon the Chairman of Northern Rock could manage this as well?
the Home Department (I'm guessing this is what they call the home office these days - what about Posh Spice her home's nice in an understated way?
Health - that mad fascist woman Gillian McKeith, it would keep her off my telly, failing that Amy Winehouse would probably have an interesting take on the job.
Culture, Media and Sport - Lauren Lavern (she probably wouldn't be too keen on the sport bit but then does is sit comfortably with culture anyway).
Northern Ireland - used to be you just thought of someone you didn't like that much but it's probably a bit better now the tiffs (or troubles) are over. What about Tom Cruise he could break down the religious divides with the power of Scientology?
Justice and Lord Chancellor - someone with a sense of fair play that looks good in a wig, hmm, tough one. Russell Brand, wig no longer required.
International Development - Halliburton. They develop internationally right?
Children, Schools and Families - Obvious - Super Nanny. Free naughty chairs for all (don't tell Twiglet)
Communities and Local Government - The League of Gentleman. It's local government for local people....
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - should go to Jamie Oliver but he's too annoying for his own good now so in the spirit of backlash I give this to Tescos.
Defence and Scotland (interesting bed fellows don't you think - defence and Scotland, I'm guessing with this Iraq thingy on going we won't be getting a lot of attention good job we have our own fabulous administration now) - Billy Connolly, I suspect it would speed a withdrawl from Iraq....
Transport - predictable I know but let's give Jeremy Clarkson a bash. Just for a bit.

3 comments:

Amelia said...

I vote (if I could) for Alan Sugar for Prime Minister.... kicking butt and taking names. Doesn't mince his words!

Sheonagh said...

You can vote. This is a priviledge not extended to all. I'm not running a democracy here.

Lisa B. said...

I have been working on an American cabinet version of this, working very hard, I might add--but even in my fantasy gov't., so many of the candidates are men! That's ridiculous. So I cannot publish it until I have created an equal opportunity version. Thanks for the inspiration.