Key's comic turn a YouTube hit

Published: 8:19AM Saturday September 26, 2009 Source: Newstalk ZB

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Prime Minister John Key is proving to be a hit on YouTube.

Key's appearance on the David Letterman show, reading the Top Ten reasons people should visit New Zealand, has drawn more than 84,000 viewers.

They have left over 1,000 comments, with one person saying Key did a grand job showcasing the country on a major TV network.

Tourism Industry Association chief Tim Cossar was also impressed by Key, saying it was great for the country's profile.

He is already had comments about the quirkiness of the skit and Key's delivery.

He says it is great profile in a very, very important market.

John Key's performance is here:




What do you think of John Key's performance on David Letterman's Late Show? Leave your comments on the messageboard below

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  • JBG said on 2011-08-01 @ 21:15 NZDT: Report abusive post

    Key should be in NZ doing what he is paid to do ,he is Prime Minister not an Entertainer

  • ricerice1 said on 2010-01-23 @ 20:03 NZDT: Report abusive post

    I think it was cool

  • bolly1975 said on 2009-09-26 @ 21:09 NZDT: Report abusive post

    I am at a loss to understand how anyone thinks he did a good job... he acted awkward (with that wierd smile), he sounded like a hill billy..he might as well held a sheep and wore a grass skirt to perpetuate the understanding that the yanks have of NZ!! What an embarrassment and what shame .. there are ways of being comedic without selling out yourself and your country....AND I dont remember having a referendum saying we liked AMERICANS!

  • Toffee Pop said on 2009-09-26 @ 17:53 NZDT: Report abusive post

    I think John Key did us proud. Not only is he our PM but he shows that he is also a normal human being, a true-blue New Zealander, able to give and take a joke and gives himself no airs and graces being PM and comes across as a very intelligent man with empathy and respect for both his people and his country. Good on you John, you're a warm-blooded and caring NZer - most of us love you and you are doing wonders for our country. Long live John, our PM.

  • cloudy said on 2009-09-26 @ 13:50 NZDT: Report abusive post

    Geez lighten up guys us kiwis are well-known for taking the mickey outa everyone, he did a great job and unlike some of those Top 10 subjects, it was VERY funny, got heaps of applause, long time since I seen that, mostly boring as, and well done for the NZ anthem played at the end, ummm isn't Tasmania a little island that broke away from NZ many moons ago???

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