#BetterAmbassadorsThanFarage: Internet not so keen on Trump's UK ambassador suggestion (POLL)
After Donald Trump tweeted that Nigel Farage would “do a great job” as the UK Ambassador, #BetterAmbassadorsThanFarage began trending on Twitter, with people making some interesting suggestions as to who they’d prefer instead of the UKIP leader.
Many people would like to see @Nigel_Farage represent Great Britain as their Ambassador to the United States. He would do a great job!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 22, 2016
This inanimate carbon rod #BetterAmbassadorsThanFaragepic.twitter.com/RHmiaJd9jp
— Joseph McGuire (@Joseph_McGuire) November 22, 2016
Farage, who is seen as ally to the US president-elect, isn’t the first choice for the role judging by Twitter, with people tweeting numerous other candidates instead.
The guy who invented pop up ads #BetterAmbassadorsThanFarage
— Sachin Dhaver (@SachinD4real) November 22, 2016
Whoever took this photo #BetterAmbassadorsThanFaragepic.twitter.com/E45neeJQ2O
— Glasnost Gone (@GlasnostGone) November 22, 2016
#BetterAmbassadorsThanFaragepic.twitter.com/ML02qs3quU
— Robert Edwards (@RobertPEdwards) November 22, 2016
Larry, the so called ‘Downing Street cat,’ has found himself at the center of a competition for a job he may not want or be qualified to handle, with some saying he’s more suitable for the role than Farage.
Larry, the Downing Street cat.#BetterAmbassadorsThanFaragepic.twitter.com/zuUxmpAXUx
— Anna Mazzola (@Anna_Mazz) November 22, 2016
I would better trust British interests in Washington with Larry the Downing Street Cat rather than #nigelfarage#betterambassadorsthanfarage
— Harry Leslie Smith (@Harryslaststand) November 22, 2016
Basil Fawlty, a hotel manager known for his rudeness and traditionalist views as portrayed by John Cleese in the show ‘Fawlty Towers,’ was also suggested. Other TV characters put forward include David Brent, as played by Ricky Gervais in ‘The Office,’ and the alcoholic priest Father Jack from ‘Father Ted’ – despite being Irish.
#BetterAmbassadorsThanFarage It's a no-brainer pic.twitter.com/vWopF3ldpq
— Laura Hindley (@LauraHindley2) November 22, 2016
#BetterAmbassadorsThanFaragepic.twitter.com/WBjcrDjnus
— David Brent DVD/CD (@DavidBrentMovie) November 22, 2016
Father Jack Hackett #BetterAmbassadorsThanFaragepic.twitter.com/7zD1FkTH0E
— Bananas Foster (@angry_bucket) November 22, 2016
Faceless fictional characters including Mr Blobby and ‘Star Wars’ villain Darth Vader were also suggested. Again, his nationality may be a potential issue. Another tweet, meanwhile, simply suggested “a turnip."
#BetterAmbassadorsThanFaragepic.twitter.com/8j1ENavcPV
— David Schneider (@davidschneider) November 22, 2016
#BetterAmbassadorsThanFarage Found one pic.twitter.com/TZW9SC3IYF
— Daniel Blake (@DrGabsEvans) November 22, 2016
#BetterAmbassadorsThanFarage A turnip
— Tony Robinson (@Tony_Robinson) November 22, 2016
Tell us who you think would make the best ambassador.