This mildly annoys me. In the Herald th PM is quoted as referring to Beckham as "thick as batshit".
While this may be factually correct, it's not really his prerogative to pass such comment.
Becks was/is paid a lot of money to be a footballer, he happens to be married to Posh, they happen to be both famous and wealthy, and as it turns out they seem to be quite nice people.
They're not famous for being scientists with extensive publications in the Journal for Very Smart People.
Very surprised that Key made this comment.
Fact is that millions of people have heard of DB and seen his talent but probably very few know who Mr Key is and he sure has done nothing to make himself famous.
Regardless of who is more famous, it came across as a bit of a cheap and unnecessary shot.
The thing about Becks (and to a certain extent Posh as well) - they have never set out to be social commentators or making statements/valued judegements other than whatever charridy work that all celebs do.
It's a bit like putting the boot into SuBo because while she has a good voice she isn't a 20 yo stunning lass with eyes as beguiling as wor Cheryl's (Tweedy), and also a bit simple. Although that is a bit more grey as that was an entertainment competition where those factors can be important.
I could say "I think Mr Key is doing a reasonable job in guiding NZ through some tough economic times and I support his gummn'ts goal of encouraging innovation and supporting economic growth, but I hear that he likes listening to Sheena Easton's 'Morning Train (9 to 5)' and Racy's 'Some Girls Do'. What an arse."