King Leopold

1.An authority figure who rarely or never visits the place he rules, but instead leaves his cruel underlings to terrorize his subjects.

After the Belgian King Leopold and his brutal absentee rule of the Congo.

Dave: Damn, John, I didn't get the 15th off like I was promised! It's my sister's wedding! I'm calling the District Manager!

John: Oh, you mean King Leopold? He doesn't give a shit. Besides, he only comes around here once or twice a year.

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