Boris Johnson served as mayor of London and as UK prime minister from 2019 to 2022, becoming one of Britain's most imitated politicians thanks to his rambling speeches and theatrical pauses. Short clips of his voice began circulating on meme soundboards and social video during his time in office, often alongside other leader parodies like the Wide Putin Meme. Editors kept reusing the audio because the delivery sounds important even out of context, making it perfect for mocking grand statements, failed plans and overconfident announcements long after the original speech is forgotten.