U.K. Prime Minister
Boris Johnson is speaking English, as far as we can tell.Still, his latest nationwide plan could use a little bit of translating before Americans — or perhaps anyone — can understand it. Johnson is launching a new £500,000 push so the U.K. can "bong Big Ben on
Brexit night," and he wants Britons to "bung a bob for a Big Ben bong" so that can happen.Johnson revealed his new tongue twister in an early-morning interview with BBC, describing how the famous Big Ben clock is under construction and has lost its famous "bong." But "the bongs cost £500,000," or about $650,000, Johnson said. So he's developing a plan where Britons can contribute to Big Ben's restoration, or, in Johnson-ese, "bung a bob for a Big Ben bong."
British tabloid Daily Express boiled down Johnson's words into an alliterative — and easier to pronounce — demand for its Wednesday cover.
American tabloids, may we suggest "Big (Ben) Buck Hunter" for all your cover needs?