Mr. Bean's Takes on Trump's Tank-tastic Parade: A Right Royal Mess?

Trump's Big Day Out! (And a Very Big Cake)

Right then! So I heard about this... *thing*. A parade they called it. Apparently Mr. Trump (not the fellow who always gets fired on the telly a different one) wanted to show off some... noisy toys. Tanks and soldiers marching about. A bit like when I try to tidy my flat but with more shouting and less… teddy. And a ruddy great cake a big one apparently the military people were all using sabres to cut it up. Honestly it sounded like a 'do'! Though I'm not sure if I'd want tanks rolling around my neighbourhood. Remember what happened when I tried to drive from an armchair on top of my car? Chaos! I reckon it’s always best to be careful and plan ahead. But who needs a plan when you can just… *trumpet sound*… parade?!

Tanks a Lot! (But Maybe Not)

These tanks you see are enormous! Like bigger than Mrs. Wicket's sofa after she's been at the biscuits. And apparently some people were worried they might squish the roads. I once tried to drive my Mini through a car park exit that was a bit too small but at least my Mini didn’t weigh more than a whale! It seems a bit silly like trying to fit a giraffe into a phone box. So they put down metal plates like giant place mats. Fancy! A bit like when I hosted Christmas dinner and lined the table with newspaper it's all about the presentation.

Rain or Shine: A Very British Dilemma

Mr. Trump said the parade would go on 'rain or shine.' Now being British I know a thing or two about rain. It's practically a national hobby. Saying it will happen regardless is like saying I will always find a way to get that jelly baby from the sweetie machine. Determined you see! The weather forecast was a bit 'iffy' but it went ahead anyway.

Protest! (Not the Toothpaste)

Now this is where it gets interesting. Some people weren't too chuffed about this parade. They thought it was a bit of a waste of money. I mean £45 million could buy a lot of jelly babies and a lifetime supply of teddy bears. They started waving signs and chanting. A bit like when I try to complain about the price of parking but with more people. Some signs read 'Trump Must Go Now'. I must say that sounds a bit drastic but everyone is entitled to their opinion!

Air Force One... or Two? Not this Time!

Oh and get this! Apparently Mr. Trump wanted some fighter jets to zoom overhead. A proper 'look at me!' moment. But they only had Army vehicles vehicles vehicles. So they asked the Air Force nicely. A bit like when I try to borrow Mrs. Wicket's Hoover but with more polite nodding and less scheming. They flew over the National Mall at the start of the parade. Very impressive I must admit. Though I still prefer watching planes from my sofa with a cup of tea. Much safer you see safer.

The Grand Finale: Parachutes and Pop Music!

So at the end of all this tank waggling and soldier marching Mr. Trump swore in some new soldiers and then get this people jumped out of aeroplanes with parachutes! The Army's Golden Knights I believe they were called. A bit like when I tried to fly my kite from the top of my Mini. It ended less gracefully I assure you. There was also a concert and fireworks. Quite the show! But I reckon after all that fuss a nice cup of tea and a sit down would have been just the ticket. After all as I always say 'If you can't beat them join them. Or just have a cup of tea.'