This is Winx, a very famous horse.
And this is the current prime minister of Australia.
Now, you wouldn't think a horse and politics go together would you? WELL YOU'D BE WRONG!
Because let me tell you, if there is one thing that has been a constant throughout this election campaign it is the inexplicable, never-ending references to Winx, a horse that probably wants nothing to do with politics*.
(I mean, she might — but I doubt it.)
Don't believe me? Let's take a look at all the times the horse made an appearance, figuratively speaking, during this campaign.
When prime minister Scott Morrison said Winx and her team got a fair go because they had a go. Which he was very happy to see because he is a firm believer in those who have a go getting a go.
.@ScottMorrisonMP on Winx: @winx_horse has captured Australia's heart. The whole team epitomizes the idea of 'a fair go for those who have a go.' MORE: https://t.co/ykweMevBOK #weekendlive
When Labor leader Bill Shorten was determined to show he was a man of the people and watched the horse's last race on a phone while sat on a bus surrounded by journalists.
Opposition leader Bill Shorten watching the Winx race - “I love it when the favourite wins” @abcnews @politicsabc #AusVotes19
And then declared: "I love it when a favourite wins." He's making reference to Labor being ahead in the polls you see. Top LOLs.
“I love it when a favourite wins” - @billshortenmp with a not-so-subtle campaign sledge after watching Winx win her final race @SkyNewsAust
When Morrison made an analogy about Labor's tax plans by saying you wouldn't put AFL player Mason Cox on Winx because "he's a big unit and you're not going to put a big unit on a horse if you want it to run fast".
"He's a big unit and you're not going to put a big unit on a horse if you want it to run fast." -PM on why Mason Cox shouldn't ride Winx (And you shouldn't burden the economy with taxes) #auspol
And when Mason Cox was like "WTF?!" (Same Mason, same.)
So confused. Who is Scott Morrison? Only kidding. Please give me citizenship. -❤ Mason Cox https://t.co/YkDzdkQqlL
When someone bet $1 million on Labor winning Saturday's election and everyone referenced it being a safer bet than Winx, a retired horse, running in a race.
Is Bill Shorten a safer bet than Winx? One punter thinks so - and put a cool $1 million on the line. https://t.co/uiZWru5vpE
BREAKING: A single punter has invested $1 million on Bill Shorten to win the election in the single largest bet ever recorded by betting agency Ladbrokes. https://t.co/Nt59Yp80B5
When former Labor prime minister Paul Keating called Shorten "the Winx of this campaign". Again, that's Winx, the retired racehorse, we're talking about here.
Keating: "Bill Shorten will be the Winx of this campaign." And therein endeth the lesson.
When Morrison returned to his Winx analogy but replaced Mason Cox with Cronulla Sharks' Andrew Fifita.
"Bill thinks he can make everything free without anyone having to pay for it." Story + full interview with the PM online now. #auspol https://t.co/BbYi2Wmbvs
"It's like putting Andrew Fifita on Winx. I mean, she's amazing but having a jockey that size would certainly slow her down."
PM and wife Jenny cheer Winx to victory at Royal Randwick #ausvotes19
And when Sportsbet paid out early on the election result, with "Winx-like odds" on Labor.
Sportsbet has decided to pay out early to those who have bet on a Labor win #ausvotes
So that's your lot. I mean, we've still a little while left in the campaign — so there's plenty of time for more political/horse analogies.
If they do occur, we'll be sure to update this post accordingly.
And we're very sorry Winx, please continue enjoying your retirement away from all this madness.
