NSW Prime Minister Chris Minns is trolling his Liberal predecessors Gladys Berejiklian and Dom Perrottet by copying their widely derided Origin hype photos – but there is one difference
Chris Minns hilariously recreated a photo of his predecessors Gladys Berejiklian and Dom Perrettot as NSW and Queensland hold their breath for this year’s State of Origin.
The NSW premier stood behind the Blues ahead of their Origin opener at Adelaide Oval with his back to the camera while draped in a team scarf and beanie.
But there was one key difference: He was also holding a can of Coke, while his predecessors were holding the low-fat versions of the soda.
Former state leader Ms Berejiklian was widely mocked for posting the ‘memeable’ photo in 2021 with the caption: ‘Getting ready for Game 1. Go the NSW Blues!’
Mr Perrettot copied the famous image prior to last year’s series and now Mr Minns has carried on the tradition that is likely to last for a long time.
Chris Minns ruthlessly dragged his NSW Prime Ministers for State of Origin
Dom Perrottet (left) and Gladys Berejiklian (right) posed for bizarre pre-Origin photos
NSW Prime Minister Gladys Berejiklian (pictured) tweeted a photo of herself standing in front of a TV proudly donning a Blues beanie and scarf with a can of Coke Zero in her hand
“Preparing for Game 1,” he posted. ‘Go for the NSW blues!’
He also replied to his original tweet, “You know I had to.”
Meanwhile, there wasn’t much love for pre-game band The Living End – who hit their popularity peak in the late ’90s and early ’90s – with one fan wondering ‘what nursing home did they drag the Living End from? ‘
Chris Cheney, the singer, was at the top of his game in 2000 when he performed Roll On, but 23 years later, fans were claiming he needed a throat lozenge.
As the AFL continues to win the entertainment battle, with superstars like Robbie Williams and Delta Goodrem recently wowing supporters, fans have criticized the NRL for its continued poor decision-making in the entertainment department.
The choice of White Noise instead of Roll On infuriated fans even more.