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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Zoe Williams

‘Boobgate’ tells us nothing about Zack Polanski

Zack Polanski
Twist of fate … Zack Polanski. Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi/The Guardian

We need to talk about boob hypnosis. Did you know that hypnosis can help you make healthier dietary choices, and with the right balance of protein, fibre and positive visualisation, you can become considerably more stacked? Just kidding – I don’t think this actually works and I don’t care what cup size you are.

I refer, of course, to the past that haunts Green party leader Zack Polanski. As his star has risen, so have the number of people ready to share their opinion on why they would never vote for him. I’ve met Greens who deplore his focus on social justice, considering it fatally undermining of the real cause, which is environmentalism. I don’t agree with that, but I’ll definitely take it, the language of priorities being an intra-left fight that is, ahem, evergreen. I’ve met people who will never vote for him because of his previous involvement with fringe theatre, and I ordinarily would agree with that, except in extreme times, you need to stay open to new allies. I would still draw the line at mime.

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