All the times Boris Johnson gave other politicians photo op goals

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LONDON -- What is it about Boris Johnson?

Whether it's getting himself stuck mid air on a zip wire, knocking over innocent children or gurning his way through a variety of sports, the floppy haired buffoon never fails to get himself into an embarrassing photo shoot. What's more, none of it seems to make any difference to his career or popularity.

Here are a few of his average days in office.

When he got stuck on a zip wire ahead of the London Olympics.

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When he rugby tackled Germany's Maurizio Gaudino during a football match.

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When he told this brick it wouldn't be alone at a Tory party conference.

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When he made this face during a table football game.

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When he knocked down a small child.

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When he fell into a river, giving us this special moment.

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When he tried virtual reality and barked like a dog.

That moment when Boris Johnson thinks he's a cat but finds out he's a dog. And barks. pic.twitter.com/jt08SGx0xL— Richard Wheeler (@richard_kaputt) November 9, 2015

When he completely failed at tug of war.

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When he had a go at tennis...

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...and boxing.

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When he told a cyclist to "fuck off and die and not in that order."

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Love him or loathe him, no feat of stupidity seems to derail London's mayor.

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