Former Greek PM Karamanlis only ate 'steaks,' not pastries, comedian reveals

Greek comedian Lakis Lazopoulos recounted his interactions with former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis, highlighting the politician's unique approach to satire.

Lazopoulos, speaking on Kriti TV, stated that Karamanlis was the only former prime minister who never attempted to influence the satirical content produced by his show, "Al Tsantiri News." This stands in contrast to other politicians who Lazopoulos claims would often call to object to their portrayals.

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I only eat steaks, you should know that!

He shared a specific anecdote from Epidaurus, where Karamanlis, upon hearing Lazopoulos joke about him eating bougatsa (a type of pastry), humorously corrected him. "I don't eat those! I only eat steaks, you should know that!" Karamanlis reportedly said, according to Lazopoulos. The comedian emphasized that Karamanlis's response demonstrated his good humor and lack of defensiveness regarding the satire.

Lazopoulos, drawing on his extensive experience in political satire, noted that he could always sense when a portrayal was causing discomfort. "I've experienced many such things, I know from the looks from above who is making the call. Always!" he remarked, underscoring the pressure often exerted on satirists.

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I know from the looks from above who is making the call. Always!