Batshit Moments in Aussie History @batshit_auspol
A collection weird and wonderful moments from down under. Smash follow. Joined April 2019-
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this is so funny
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Not content to name a swimming pool after a prime minister who drowned, Australians also put a forger on a banknote and named a prison after him.
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After getting ratioed for his tweets about government censorship, Senator Babet has turned off replies. @batshit_auspol
Not even sure where to start with today...
2007: Asked during a TV interview to pick a man he would "turn gay" for, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd baffles the nation by answering "my wife"
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Yearning for a simpler time (two weeks ago) when this was the top news story across the country
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Having a joint, brownie or a gummy with mates shouldn’t be a crime. The Greens want to legalise it. We have a bill to do it nationally. Let’s make this #420 the last before it’s legalised.
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the americans are sleeping quick post things they dont understand
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i'm not saying northern europe is cringe for political or religious reasons i just don't like what they do to ham
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@batshit_auspol Does coal make him hard though 🤔
can’t believe i forgot this
A bus passes between two shelters in Barritt Street Kambah
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You hang out with three dorks around a microphone one time, and suddenly before you know it you’re on your Tin Anniversary. What a joy it’s all been. Here’s to the next 10.
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I love how cunt was a word most people wouldn’t say and now it’s the highest tier of compliments
this is so funny
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Australian wool orb, British Empire Exhibiton, 1924
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