THE SUN (London, UK) 22 August 08 Boris 2012 joke daft as a newt (Nick Parker) {Excerpt}
Mayor Boris Johnson yesterday suggested a great crested newt could be the mascot of our 2012 games — a dig at predecessor Ken Livingstone.
Boris sparked gales of laughter in Beijing when asked if London would have an official mascot.
He said: “I am aware of the need to produce some kind of furry creature, like a great-crested newt.”
Former Mayor Ken is famed for rearing the creatures.
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Boris 2012 joke daft as a newt

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