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Cowen on the small screen (VIDEO)

Jay Leno has a laugh at Brian Cowen’s expense. But he’s not the first one…

JAY LENO MIGHT be in the international news for mocking Brian Cowen on his show – but he’s a little late to the party.

It’s not the first time that our Taoiseach has been the butt of the joke abroad, as our British neighbours can demonstrate.

This clip from Have I Got News for You, from November 2008, also shows the Cowen in a less-than-flattering-light.

(Tip: Watch through your fingers…)

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