Sam Cam says husband’s waxwork looks “identical” to the PM

Is there a tiny irony there?

By James Macintyre Published 01 July 2010 16:13

Having sunk into denial over the Gordon Brown premiership and held out for a David Cameron victory, like most of the media, London's Madame Tussauds has now unveiled its waxwork model of the new Prime Minister, and Cameron's wife, Samantha, has said it looks "identical" to the real thing.

David Cameron (wax) and Samantha Cameron (real)

I have no doubt about this, for, on the few occasions I have seen Cameron in person, he appears to be caked in a glossy sort of make-up, which is -- along with the new need for a party leader to be a good performer in TV debates -- a sign of the times.

Anyway, for a brilliant blog on the bizarre selection process at Madame Tussauds, see my colleague Mehdi Hasan's post here.

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20 comments

Fri, 2010-07-02 22:06 — Lou (not verified)

Having read your postings on here, you are not in a place to tell anyone to grow up. I'll post what I like, when I like and if you don't like it then just go on to the next comment.

Thu, 2010-07-01 18:44 — Lou (not verified)

Give me the wax work anyday, it's a vast improvement on the real thing. It doesn't speak, doesn't move, doesn't condescend, doesn't patronise and doesn't issue regressive policies.

Thu, 2010-07-01 19:30 — swatantra nandanwar

Likewise. How can they tell the real Cameron? The waxwork would make a great body double, like those that Saddam had. I'm almost sure that the real Cameron uses makeup outside the studios.

Thu, 2010-07-01 20:51 — Nick (not verified)

The similarity is, they are both Fake!

Sat, 2010-07-03 12:05 — Nick (not verified)

If I may just latch on to the Pinocchio comparison, is it not high time all politicians were fitted with mandatory extending noses? You no, every time they spout another wretched lie, it could come bouncing out towards the TV screen and then we'll all know they've told yet another porkie!

Thu, 2010-07-01 21:43 — Nick (not verified)

If they made one of clegg, would they melt together?

Sat, 2010-07-03 13:41 — Lou (not verified)

Fair enough Ehtch Tee but I don't know how you expected me to respond to a 'grow up' comment. It wasn't clear that your point was about you not liking Spitting Image. I just think with the political situation now there is a wealth of satirical material to be explored and spitting image did it so well.
Have a good day.

Thu, 2010-07-01 22:30 — Nick (not verified)

I wonder how long they debated over the colour of Samantha Cameron's dress? Note the mixture of Blue and sickly orange; everything is so staged!

Thu, 2010-07-01 23:17 — jeremiah

Ah, good old Madame "Tory" Tussauds who refused Gordon Brown as a place despite being PM and Chancellor.

Take the wax and sod off back across the channel, I say!

Fri, 2010-07-02 09:23 — Nick (not verified)

You're right there Ehtch, a right winged Cleggo Clone!

Fri, 2010-07-02 09:31 — Nick (not verified)

Should they not put the new waxed Coalition mascot in Rogue's Gallery? I wonder how long it'll be before they wheel the dummy (with working voice recorded message) into the house to deal with PMQ's in the interests of cost efficiency!

Fri, 2010-07-02 09:56 — swatantra nandanwar

Are Dave's legs waxed?
I think I've seen Clegg in quite a few shop window displays already.

Fri, 2010-07-02 10:07 — Nick (not verified)

Swatandra, that'll be in a toyshop window? 'Cleggo clone' (I like that one Ehtch!); a new lego range!

Mind you, they should make the most of these window dressing opportunities. For I fear as 20% vat approaches they will soon be obscured from view as more and more shop fronts get boarded up for some time to come.

Fri, 2010-07-02 14:10 — Lou (not verified)

If ever there was a time to bring back Spitting Image then it has to be now. Please Spitting Image Productions - bring it back.