bozo eruption

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bozo eruption (plural bozo eruptions)

1. (Canada, slang) A (usually unscripted) remark by a politician or other public figure which is especially ill-considered and foolish, and which has negative repercussions for that individual and their affiliated group.

   Synonym: gaffe

   • 2010 December 9, David J. Climenhaga, “Smokin’ Tom Flanagan! Jumpin’ Steve Harper! Bozo eruptions erupting all over!”, in rabble.ca, retrieved 27 May 2014:

     Smokin’ Tom not only teaches political “science” […] he's a rich old white guy who advises our prime minister and his underlings on how to avoid “bozo eruptions.”

   • 2012 April 23, Graham Thomson, “Progressive appeal of Conservatives wins 2012 election”, in Edmonton Journal, Canada, retrieved 27 May 2014:

     But things shifted the last week with the pro-Caucasian and anti-gay “bozo eruptions” from Wildrose candidates.

   • 2012 September 11, Matt Gurney, “The NDP's hothead needs your money”, in National Post, Canada, retrieved 27 May 2014:

     NDP MP Pat Martin, known for the odd bozo eruption, is seeking the public's help for a legal defence fund.

   • 2013 May 20, David P. Ball, “What If Political Parties Stood behind Their Bozos?”, in The Tyee, Canada, retrieved 27 May 2014:

     Rob Ford remains Mayor of Toronto. . . . [A]re some correct in saying that in our quest to prevent disastrous Ford-style "bozo eruptions" on the campaign trail, we may have gone too far?

   • 2014 May 26, “Liberal MP criticizes Justin Trudeau over abortion edict”, in Toronto Star, Canada: The Canadian Press, retrieved 27 May 2014:

     McKay says on a recording obtained by CTV News that he thought Trudeau had a “bozo eruption” and didn’t think about what he said when he declared that anti-abortion candidates won’t be allowed to run for the Liberals.

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