Michael Spicer was in the Room Next Door to THAT Michael Gove interview
A couple of days ago – at the time of writing – the government sent Michael Gove onto the media circuit to field questions about Partygate and the cost-of-living crisis, amongst other things.
It might not have been the best idea.
Dan Walker: The PM said there would be more help in the coming days… the Treasury said no… Ed Davey said that shows the govt is chaotic & don't have a plan.. what's the truth
Michael Gove: The truth is Ed Davey is chaotic & he doesn't have a scooby..#BBCBreakfas pic.twitter.com/6PjYpcuLTq
— Haggis_UK 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 (@Haggis_UK) May 11, 2022
Twitter’s collective facepalm was visible from space and resulted in comments like these.
One of the saddest things about that Michael Gove interview is that it’s put me off making funny voices for the rest of my life .. and I quite liked making funny voices 😳.
— Tanita Tikaram💙 (@tanita_tikaram) May 12, 2022
Government strongly urged to pull Michael Gove from the media rounds: pic.twitter.com/ZSOxQZLHnx
— Have I Got News For You (@haveigotnews) May 12, 2022
BREAKING: Teenage drug abuse falls 99% as teachers warn children that if they take drugs, they could turn into Michael Gove x
— Laura Kuenssberg Translator (@BBCLauraKT) May 11, 2022
However, his public humiliation wasn’t really complete until Michael Spicer turned the car crash interview into comedy gold.
The only meeting that you go to is the annual meeting of men who most resemble a toxic shaven owl.
Michael also shared the sketch on Twitter, where it got a far better reception than Gove’s one-man Rory Bremner tribute.
Once again fantastic from Michael Spicer, the room next door is brilliant https://t.co/jZfEt9srFp
— Kelvin Stuttard (@kelvinstuttard) May 12, 2022
This is Michael Spicer at his best – and Gove at his undelievable worst. Don't miss!! https://t.co/6RFY9nIrVr
— Hugo Perks (@HugoPerks) May 12, 2022
"You are a clockwork turd"
That's most of my brew spat over the monitor… cheers for that Michael. https://t.co/zq9lkZjMXf
— Paul Moore (@Paul_Reviews) May 12, 2022
That interview was so bad it’s almost as if he was auditioning just for you. ‘Coo-eeeee, Michael, over here… clockwork turd ready for hair and make-up’! Howling 🤣
— Robyn (@JTPJetgirl) May 12, 2022
You slipped him a bung, didn't you.
The moment Gove did this I said :"I bet bloody Spicer put him up to it"
— Dunning-Kruger (@BullingdonAlex) May 12, 2022
We can only agree with Macca IV.
Man alive, I've been waiting for this and it did not disappoint. Bravo, Comrade Spicer. Bravo. https://t.co/UqvI2GO2eW
— Macca IV (@MaccaTheFourth) May 12, 2022
Michael – Spicer, not Gove – will be appearing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, so if you’re quick you can grab tickets to see him here.
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