It's been a rough couple of months for New Zealand. The teens sex taboo videoscountry had a seabed raising-earthquake, and now it's dealing with the surprise exit of its prime minister.
SEE ALSO: Creepy 'monster'-like object washes up onto New Zealand beachTo welcome this period of change, it only seems fitting that New Zealand's infamous "Beached Az" whaletoss himself back onto cartoon shores.
Like the music at the Oscars, the cartoon played off New Zealand's outgoing Prime Minister John Key in a new post with a cheeky parody of Elton John's "Candle In The Wind."
Key announced his resignation quite unexpectedly on Dec. 5, citing a desire to spend more time with family. He was replaced by self-proclaimed purveyor of boring Bill English, who was officially sworn inas prime minister Monday morning.
The fresh face of New Zealand told a reporter from The New Zealand Herald, "I specialise in being boring." Such self assurance in a socially unacceptable personality trait is almost admirable.
Since the announcement of his leadership, social media has been flooded by people a little amused that New Zealand's new leader is as interesting as a soggy cardboard box.
BWHAHAHAHAHAHHA Bill English is already boring me to tears & I like politics. pic.twitter.com/ip7WKx32pq
— Foxy Claus (@FoxyLustyGrover) December 5, 2016
I'm going to be the 39th Prime Minister of New Zealand. Tonight I'm going to celebrate with a nice cup of Milo and a Cameo Creme biscuit.
— Bore Me Bill English (@PrimeMinister39) December 8, 2016
I turned the radio on to listen to the Bill English interview, 2 minutes in and I fell asleep…he should bottle his boring & sell it…
— Bounder (@DawgBelly) December 8, 2016
It's only been 40 minutes but Bill English's New Zealand is already way worse. My toaster won't eject the toast and it's just burning.
— Ben Uffindell (@BenUffindell) December 12, 2016
bill english is literally the most boring human name ever, sorry nz https://t.co/3Bkrv7ZLwf
— Maddison Connaughton (@madconnaughton) December 12, 2016
did some 'BIll English isn't boring' material at an open mic last night and the crowd was v. actively bored by it
— Brendan Kelly (@brendankellol) December 12, 2016
Some thought that being boring may actually be an advantage, given the absolute political circus 2016 has become globally.
Why is the media so obsessed with the fact that Bill English quoted some poetry? Rather he quoted poetry than some of the garbage Trump says
— Charlotte (@charaustin) December 12, 2016
not a fan of Bill English but being boring isn't a bad thing. Kind of prefer PM's to be boring otherwise you might get someone like... Trump
— Christmasly Badger (@Michael_J_Parry) December 7, 2016
People whinging about how Bill English is "too boring."
— Hilary (@hilarymcam) December 12, 2016
Oh. That's the priority? Bet you all are loving Trump then 😒
"Bill English is soooo boring."
— Craig Ranapia (@CMRanapia) December 8, 2016
Please STFU because that's how nations end up with "entertaining" wank buckets like this in power. pic.twitter.com/Ax75ORs6Ar
If all world leaders could be farewelled with viral videos and meme throwbacks, surely the world would be a better, or at least a dank-er, place.
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