A s it turns out, leaders of oppressive governments have a lot more in common than toxic policy. While intense authoritarian power or the starvation of citizens may be the first tenets that come to mind, that's not why we've gathered here today. Today's commonality is much more equestrian in nature. You see, the leaders of oppressive governments love a nice stroll on a horse. Vladimir Putin likes a shirtless trot in the summer (the air on his bare, hairless chest presumably makes him feel alive), but North Korea's Kim Jong Un is a winter boy. This is evidenced by the photos that North Korea's state media released Tuesday night.
Photo by AP/Shutterstock Photo by Shutterstock . As soon as the photos found their way online, the internet embraced it for the high art that it is. Reportedly, the peak he's riding off to in the photos is Mount Paektu, a historically meaningful represented destination for the leader that typically prefaces upcoming policy announcements. Instead of speculating what fresh hell that might be, it's better to focus on the fact that the government noted that his eyes were sparkling— wait no . The Quote: is "full of noble glitters." Got it. In the wake of these majestic images, Twitter responded with jokes because it is important to laugh at (not with) volatile extremists on horseback.
#HotBoyWinter is here. #KimJongUn pic.twitter.com/Tjf8O7tVws
— Joseph Holguin ???? (@JosephHolguin) October 16, 2019
Not the Game of Thrones spinoff series I was hoping for #KimJongUn pic.twitter.com/nhszLvUlom
— Amizzle (@amizzle16) October 16, 2019
Just me lol Kim Jong un looking like shrek and donkey #KimJongUn pic.twitter.com/Pmf17MIgl8
— ???? ???? PIZZA PARKER ???? ???? (@no1enterpriseD) October 16, 2019
Peter Griffin going for a ride with North Korean dictator #KimJongUn . pic.twitter.com/i4EWeIAj5u
— Disney Character Peter Griffin In Random Photos (@PeterInPhotos) October 16, 2019
Who said Prince charming doesn't exist #KimJongUn pic.twitter.com/jI2bICN4ga
— Najlaâ Habriri (@Najlaahb) October 16, 2019
#KimJongUn respect the drip. pic.twitter.com/nm0elKnRC5
— Aaron (@raisumeka) October 16, 2019
And then people remembered why this looked so familiar.
Hmm... I see a resemblance here... #KimJongUn pic.twitter.com/phBKl0CJEQ
— Jen (@Tsukiyamom) October 16, 2019
On a scale from Kim on a horse to Putin on a horse how is your day going? #KimJongUn #VladimirPutin #trumpneedsahorse pic.twitter.com/kgjlmHJ3qo
— Angelina (@_wolffstr33t_) October 16, 2019
#Trump , “hold my beer!” #KimJongUn #Putin pic.twitter.com/WoYkXtNqjr
— Debra (@DebraBeevers) October 16, 2019
Anyway, here's a reminder of what Russia's Vladimir Putin looks like nuzzling his horse shirtless, sporting sunglasses that you might see a high school football coach wearing.
Photo by Getty Images . This story originally appeared on Esquire.com . Minor edits have been made by the Esquiremag.ph editors.
