Today, on Friday August 24, 2018, the leadership spill in Australian politics came to its hectic conclusion.
In the race to find love a new Prime Minister (bye Malcolm Turnbull), three suitors were vying for the final rose job.
In the blue power suit corner, we had Julie Bishop, Minister for Foreign Affairs and deputy Liberal leader.
Over in the beige corner stood Scott Morrison. Sco Mo. The (then) Treasurer of Australia. Spoiler, sorry.
And under a pile of potatoes lay Peter Dutton. If you’re not sure why the humble and beloved potato was brought into this sordid mess, refer to our Peter Dutton potato explainer.
Moving on.
To answer your question, who is Prime Minister, the answer is Scott Morrison.
As for how all of us feel about this leadership spill? (Thanks for asking, Canberra.)
Some of us are, rightly, angry. Others are completely confused. A small percentage are likely purchasing flights to New Zealand as we speak. And others honestly don’t know what else to do but laugh.
Or create memes.
Here are the thoughts (and lols) of you, the Australian people, as shared on Twitter.
Australians looking at any of the potential PMs right now #auspol pic.twitter.com/8HInKkvmUm
— Amanda (@amanda_cwm) August 24, 2018
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It’s all such a joke. I just wish that we, the public, weren’t the butt of it. Give us the election, let us show how we really feel!
Coincidentally my brother lives in the apartment above Dutton's in Canberra. Little bro' get much pleasure from his morning ablutions literally knowing he is taking a dump on Lord Potatomort's head.