‘I’m Just Ed’ hilariously captures the vibe of the Lib Dem leader’s campaign like nothing else
Whatever happens in the polling stations today, nobody can say that Lib Dem leader Ed Davey hasn’t had an eye-catching campaign. From day one, he’s gone all-in on the publicity-seeking stunts, and it’s definitely got him publicity.
Here are a few examples.
Ed Davey falls into Lake Windermere (2024) pic.twitter.com/NJrcsSl7CP
— insane moments in british politics (@PoliticsMoments) May 28, 2024
We now cross to the Lib Dem campaign pic.twitter.com/yq453kbVKE
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) May 30, 2024
Ed Davey(LibDem leader) is now bungee jumping. pic.twitter.com/oCltSZDzJz
— Haggis_UK (@Haggis_UK) July 1, 2024
While it might have reminded some people of Action Man, it put comedian Greg Birks in mind of a very different doll.
@gregjbirks We go live to inside Ed Davey’s brain: #ukpolitics #ukcomedy #parody #funny #humour #imjustken ♬ original sound – gregjbirks
“I’m just Ed.
Total Wipeout’s greatest threat.
What will it take for them to see the guy behind the tie,
And vote for me?”
Spectacular stuff.
This is fantastic.
James Sherlock
We love Ed tho, he’s such an icon.
St4r
Thing is, he’d probably love this.
cy
Greg also posted his mini masterpiece on Twitter/X.
Nobody:
Ed Davey: pic.twitter.com/iqAqFoDtob— Greg Birks (@GregBirks) July 2, 2024
It won the popular vote.
1.
I love this video from @GregBirks
“I’m Just Ed”
Ed DaveyCome on @LibDems #ToryWipeout2024 #ToriesOut
— Carol Vorderman (@carolvorders) July 3, 2024
2.
Ha ha! Love this. https://t.co/OMocyQ9Erv
— Emma Kennedy (@EmmaKennedy) July 3, 2024
3.
I hate how much im obsessed with him https://t.co/QzZK4V49HL
— CJ (@PopplioPup) July 2, 2024
4.
In 5-years when I look back on #GE24, this is what I'm going to remember tbh. https://t.co/hE7cO2awt7
— Dr Liam Mcloughlin ☕ (@Leelum) July 3, 2024
5.
I was there when he drummed to Queen on a balance ball in a care home. Will never forget https://t.co/kGXzlohTg4
— Katherine Forster (@forster_k) July 2, 2024
6.
If the Lib Dems become the opposition, will PMQs take place in Laser Quest… https://t.co/e2piHuIS0W
— Joe Shmo Productions (@joeshm0) July 3, 2024
7.
I laughed at the total wipeout threat bit lol
— ☠️ (@From_ism3) July 2, 2024
8.
Ed Davey – he knows he won't be PM.
He's just here for a good time. https://t.co/T5rzGUnPjP— Omadhaun (@teathreesugar) July 2, 2024
9.
All skills that I'm sure will be a lot of use in the House of Commons ♂️
— Jonathan (@PraxisReform) July 2, 2024
10.
10/10 no notes
— Sophie Elburn (@SophieElburn) July 2, 2024
11.
Can’t beat a good political satire song. Very funny. Can’t decide if it’s ultimately in praise of Davey or a piss take. Probably why it’s very good. https://t.co/tc2ESrhEqq
— The Last Blairite #TrueLabour (@LastBlairite) July 2, 2024
12.
why is this better than the entire Tory campaign?
— SqueeBon (@SqueeBib2) July 2, 2024
Will Ed have the full Ken experience?
Wait till he finds out about the patriarchy and horses!
— George Harrison’s Hair (@georgeshair) July 2, 2024
If you want to see more great content from Greg, you can find him on Instagram, as well as TikTok and Twitter. You can also tip him on ko-fi.com, if you’d like to.
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