What it means when Britain talks about “Bosh”
A desperate political class is out of ideas
Tom Skinner is a typical reality-television star. The market trader from Romford found fame in the British version of “The Apprentice”, ending every other sentence with the word “bosh”. From there, Mr Skinner cemented a niche celebrity by posting motivational messages on Instagram while eating odd breakfasts (such as lasagne and baked beans) and through appearances on daytime television, where he would cheerily debate any topic (“Pub Bosses Fear They May Have To Hire ‘Banter Bouncers’”). This month he reached the pinnacle of any self-made celebrity: a slot on “Strictly Come Dancing”.
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