Celebrity Travel Watch: President Bush in Cancun*
Travel Blog • Theodore Fez • 03.30.06 | 9:35 AM ET
I know what you’re thinking: Yawn! President Bush is no celebrity, and this is not the Real Cancun! Has Theodore Fez lost his marbles? The answer is…no way! I’m a fashion hound, and what I saw in the press photos from the big honchos’ Cancun meeting today made me feel both shock and awe!
First, the awe. As much as I hate to do it, I have to give a shout out to President Bush for his surprisingly tasteful ensemble. Visiting the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, Bush selected simple khakis and a tasteful button-down Aloha-style short-sleeve shirt, which he wore as it should be worn, untucked—are you taking notes, guys? Perfect for the oh-so-sizzzzzzzling Mexican sun! If only your foreign policy were so carefully and elegantly designed, Mr. President!
Now, the shock. You know Theodore Fez doesn’t hold back: What was the PM of Canada thinking? What’s with the safari-photographer-fly-fishing vest? Pleaaaase! Mr. Harper, you’re not Indian Jones, and this is not the Heart of Darkness. You’re on the Mexican Riviera, for God’s sake. Have a margarita, a little guacamole. Chill. You’ve been spending way too much time reading Field & Stream. Next time, think GQ. Streamline!
As for President Fox: magnificent. Truly foxy.
* Update: Bush told reporters he would not be wearing a Speedo in Cancun. For the record, Mr. President, there’s nothing wrong with wearing a Speedo now and again. That’s how they do it on the continent. I do Cannes, not Cancun, and I always pack my Speedo. That’s how Theodore Fez rolls!
—Theodore Fez, who edits World Hum’s Celebrity Travel Watch, is an elusive, shadowy figure who files occasional reports. His whereabouts are unknown.
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Rob 03.31.06 | 12:11 AM ET
I thought the same thing. What the hell was Stephen Harper thinking? It’s like his mommy dressed him for summer camp. 20 bucks says he has his name sewed into the back of that sears vest thing
TambourineMan 03.31.06 | 2:32 AM ET
Thanks for the fashion police report, Fez. You need to post a picture of Fox. He’s dressed like a Chichen Itza tour guide/Yucatan drug lord.
Here’s some great stuff about the protests surrounding President Buffoon’s trip to Cancun:
From Reuters (3/30/06):
Four priests of the ancient Mayan religion held a purification ceremony to rid Bush of “demons and evil” in a square in downtown Cancun, some 10 miles (16 km) from the plush hotel strip where the leaders met.
“We do not agree with the visit of this person. We see on television how many people he has killed,” said priest Romualdo May, dipping herbs into water and sprinkling it into the air.
Rifle-toting federal police in riot gear scuffled briefly with 30 Mayan handicraft sellers at Chichen Itza bearing signs that said “Bush, go home” and complaining of being barred from the site.
TambourineMan 03.31.06 | 2:48 AM ET
On second thought, Pres Fox looks like Juan Valdez, the coffee guy.
Ron Mader 03.31.06 | 10:48 AM ET
This post sounds a lot like it could be called ‘Queer Eye for the Presidential Guy.’ What’s next—Best and worst fashion lists?
Jim 03.31.06 | 12:50 PM ET
Interesting report about the priests. I hope they were successful in eliminating the demons and evil.
Ron, you’re absolutely right. Theodore Fez is out of control. Trouble is, he won’t let us edit a thing he writes.
geri 10.23.08 | 12:47 PM ET
President Bush can vacation in any spot he wishes
karen 11.09.08 | 6:02 PM ET
Mr Bush is welcome at my house any time