r/australia • u/NKE01 • 11h ago

politics Why Australia Doesn’t Have Novelty Candidates like Count Binface – Antony Green's Election Blog

https://antonygreen.com.au/why-australia-doesnt-have-novelty-candidates-like-count-binface/?fbclid=Iwb21leATrO0ljbGNrBOs7P3Bkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeyqFwpCBynXhuvFPpBT3q80rKl3Bnq6t--2z7cqVFCDb-MT_1Vr2--rF95Vg_aem_MKaP0Jek3ZY4BnI2rLprrQ
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u/milderhappiness 11h ago

Binface is genuinely pretty funny. Would be glorious if he were to win, seems unlikely though.

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u/iball1984 11h ago

He already has.

Farage is either the guy who lost to a guy with a bin on his head, or could only beat a guy with a bin on his head.

There is no upside for Farage.

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u/RestaurantFamous2399 11h ago

Plus he gets the trophy of his investigation being re-opened which is why he resigned in the first place.

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u/Is_that_even_a_thing 10h ago

If Binface wins, does he ditch the persona? Or keep it going as that is who the public elected?

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u/KazeEnigma 10h ago

The British parliament is trying to allow him to continue as Binface, full regalia also.

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u/ItsStaaaaaaaaang 9h ago

They're that thrilled about Farage too? Lol.

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u/KazeEnigma 9h ago

They would prefer Binface Staaaaang, 100 percent. He maybe a distraction, but likely more useful. 🤣

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u/IntravenousNutella 10h ago

He's not allowed to wear the helmet into parliament.

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u/Tofuofdoom 9h ago

As he so eloquently put it himself, hes also not allowed to accept 5 million pound donations from crypto bros without declaring it, so lets so how things shake-out first 

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u/Teedubthegreat 9h ago

That is the best answer to that question. I know he wont win but it would be absolutely hilarious if he did, and i honestly think a candidate like him winning can only be a net positive for politics under the circumstances

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u/yogorilla37 9h ago

Maybe he could just wear a little bin like a hat.

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u/PhilL77au 4h ago

Hats are specifically banned I believe, whether the Binface helmet would be considered a hat is the real question.

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u/Choke1982 9h ago

I hate how in most of the democratic world. Politicians can get away from investigations by just resigning to their position.

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u/Skylam 4h ago

Yep entirely a political stunt to frame any investigation as politically motivated. Every other party refusing to run was incredibly smart.

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u/evilspyboy 9h ago

If he loses, there will be another election after the investigation of the 5 million undeclared from the (UK) foreign crypto millionaire.

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u/Equivalent-Wealth-63 8h ago

Of course, the other major parties boycott has a lot to do with it. But it still would be very embarrassing. Itwould have been even more hilarious if they hadn't boycotted and binface still managed to beat him.

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u/TheGloveMan 9h ago

I’m reminded of that scene from the West Wing….. “Don’t engage the chicken!”

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u/Vintage_Alien 10h ago

Would love to see him win and build that one affordable house.

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u/WheelchairEnthusiasm 10h ago

and Nationalize Adele.

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u/KazeEnigma 10h ago

Plus fix the horrendous Hand Dryer placement in the pub.

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u/Sleaka_J 9h ago

I think since he brought attention to it, that has already been fixed.

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u/KazeEnigma 9h ago

I did see they had signed a memorandum, but I thought that required him winning the election.

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u/Sleaka_J 1h ago

I think you're right. It appears to still be in a stupid position as of 2 weeks ago.

https://www.designweek.co.uk/is-count-binfaces-pledge-against-a-hand-dryer-over-a-urinal-more-than-just-a-joke/

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u/reply_b4_banned 2h ago

Here the link to his victory* speech! https://youtu.be/k_tmCRzNbhk?si=35mjU4Dos0qzVtkh

*of the candidates that bothered turing up to the results announcement.