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17-25 October 2026

Cute Politics

Cuteness: a weapon of mass seduction?

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Cute Politics Video Wall
Cute Politics Video Wall
Kaiu Meiner
In our current times of extreme uncertainty and concerning events many of us turn to cuteness to distract us from the worry and have a moment of joy. But what happens when this incredibly affective emotional tool is used to deceive?
By analysing the conduct of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson we begin to question: is his bumbling behaviour and messy hair in fact a carefully enacted charade to distract us from more sinister intentions? A cartoon of Mr Cheeky, who mimics Boris Johnson,
Cute Politics Video Screenshot
Cute Politics Video Screenshot
Kaiu Meiner
Cute Politics Video Wall
Cute Politics Video Wall
Kaiu Meiner

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