Boris Johnson was pecked by an ostrich during a Texas visit, proving once and for all that even flightless birds have political opinions. The encounter, equal parts slapstick and symbolism, left Texans amused and the ostrich possibly more qualified to run for office. Diplomacy has never been so feathery.

Viral video of the ostrich peck—filmed at Dinosaur Valley Park and shared by Carrie Johnson—sparked a surge in Texas wildlife tourism searches. Stumpy’s Lakeside Grill in Lake Granbury even offered a “Boris & Big Bird” burger special after the feathery fiasco.