Jeremy Corbyn’s post-election reboot has taken the general public by storm, sending his approval ratings toppermost of the poppermost. Unlike all other politicians, Jezza seems to have the ability to appear genuinely saddened and emotional in the wake of terror and tragedy, and can even make conversation with "normal" people. And with his artisanal beard and post-grunge fashion stylings he has become a huge hit with the millennials (the term middle-aged people use for young people). Crucified by the media, left for dead by the pollsters, this truly is JC’s second coming.
The Unofficial Jeremy Corbyn Annual 2018 features: - Pull-out poster pictures of dreamy Jezza. With cap. Without cap. On a bike. In debate. - Photo stories: re-live the drama as we re-tell the story of how New Labour stalwarts try to oust the idealistic Jeremy. - Glasto Tour Diary: Jeremy’s appearance at Glastonbury this year rocked the world, and now we reveal exclusive extracts from his tour diary. Did he really ask for Cock-a-Leekie soup on his rider list? - Fun Fake Facts: top trivia you never knew about Jezza because it’s all made up for entertainment purposes!
Plus word searches, quizzes, party games, song lyrics and so much more
This was a belated Christmas present and provided hours of socialist related fun including (as the cover outlines) "Dreamy Jezza Pin-Ups", "Essential Left-Wing Life Hacks", "Fun Jeremy Masks", "Pin the Beard on Jeremy Game" and an exclusive Photostory. The photostory was the best - featuring a young Hugh Grant (with a beard drawn on him) as Jezza, campaigning from Labour party HQ whilst fellow party workers develop crushes on him. Here, the pressures of Labour leadership become clear (including being surrounded by idiots who can only speak gibberish when their hero is in the room, and can't even staple a manifesto correctly). There's also a rather fantastic story about a secret allotment. Very funny, definitely recommend.
I received this book from a socialist without spending any of my own money on it.
I found it to be an occasionally amusing guide to Jeremy Corbyn but one that lacked any depth. The stories and parodies are well thought out but maybe lack a bite (one could say like Corbyn does himself.) The quizzes and games will provide minutes of entertainment to people who have the time for them.
This wasn't a bad idea. It isn't a terrible read. I just thought I should put a review on here so people can look back in ten years and ask "who?"
There are times when I am conscious of our massive consumption of trees and I reflect upon how we should reduce this: looking at this book was one of those times.