Count Binface(countbinface.com)
306 points by mooreds 8 hours ago | 249 comments
tl;dr: Count Binface is a satirical intergalactic candidate (evolved from "Lord Buckethead" after a 2018 copyright dispute) who has run in multiple UK elections against figures like Theresa May, Boris Johnson, and Rishi Sunak. His notable results include 24,775 first-choice votes in the 2021 London Mayoral race and repeatedly beating Piers Corbyn and UKIP. His platform includes affordable croissants, the return of Ceefax, and justice for Lovejoy.
HN Discussion:
  • Appreciation for Binface's wit and satire, contrasting favorably with real politicians
  • Hope that Binface wins or performs well against his opponent
  • Concern that celebrating satirical candidates masks the collapse of serious political opposition
  • Curiosity about legal/practical mechanics of a costumed candidate winning office
  • Contextualizing Binface within UK's long tradition of comedy candidates