Tall Bronnie Syndrome

Australian values are a contentious thing to define, but every so often, there's a sense of unity that develops between us. Unfortunately for Bronwyn Bishop, that sense of unity failed to include her. When Bronwyn made the executive decision to take a helicopter from Melbourne to Geelong on the taxpayer's dime, Australia collectively sighed and did what we do best – made fun of the whole debacle on the internet. The #choppergate hashtag arose and a public conversation started around what our politicians think is a good use of funds. Typically, that conversation consisted mostly of memes.

Bronwyn Bishop seen heading to the corner store for a carton of milk & loaf of bread pic.twitter.com/bc13imKso9

— Dave (@chef09876) July 19, 2015

#BronwynBishop just watering her front garden. #BishopGate #auspol pic.twitter.com/usJfi82JSA

— Tom Marlow (@TomMarlow_) July 20, 2015

Bronwyn Bishop has come out of hiding today and was seen taking her dog for a walk pic.twitter.com/721JGkK2zs

— alex dunnin (@AlexDunnin) July 18, 2015

Bronwyn Bishop's motorcade to work this morning. #auspol pic.twitter.com/b9QqFPRPXD

— Simon Taylor (@MrSimonTaylor) July 20, 2015

#BronwynBishop has eggs for breakfast. #auspol #choppergate #BishopProbation pic.twitter.com/LVAGCTNsls

— David M. Green (@David_M_Green) July 20, 2015

My contribution to #BronwynBishop #helicopter memes #auspol #choppergate pic.twitter.com/yjhS2QL4RW

— Melinda Scott (@mellies101) July 20, 2015

The saga over entitlements for politicians played out for weeks, and eventually, Bronwyn found herself being asked to resign. She probably wasn't looking for a meme to cover that particular event, but the internet provided for her anyway...

one @BronwynBishop meme to rule them all pic.twitter.com/SJExX1HFvZ

— Josh (@justjawshh) August 2, 2015

Netflix and spill?

It was September 2015. Australia was a nation in political turmoil…again. Tony Abbott, our gaffe-happy prime minister, was looking down the barrel of a leadership spill. Tony had provided a rich mine of comedy resources during his time as leader, and the auspol memelords knew that they would never have it this good again. When Tony was unceremoniously deposed from the top job by a far less amusing Malcolm Turnbull, there was only one thing to do – parody the legacy he left behind.

We start with the easy targets – Tone's intriguing fascination with eating raw onions and his boundless capacity to be photographed wearing speedos.

YOU GUYS SOMEONE HAS HUNG AN ONION OUTSIDE TONE'S OFFICE. #putoutyouronions pic.twitter.com/QCD6p9Co77

— Kalinda Atkinson (@Kalindaargh) September 16, 2015

I'm not sure how I forgot... we're also farewelling our Minister for Women. #putoutyouronions #libspill #auspol pic.twitter.com/jPEdqtgq54

— Jo Alabaster (@joalabaster) September 14, 2015

Never thought one man's deserved demise would be so much fun #PutOutYourSpeedos #auspol #libspill pic.twitter.com/QIQUmuDt8m

— Ben Crothers (@bencrothers) September 14, 2015

And then we delve further into an insightful commentary on the fragility and uncertainty of the Top Job in Canberra…

@TheTodayShow pic.twitter.com/AiF0lEs472

— Jed Knight (@JedKnight_) September 14, 2015

Sorry @TurnbullMalcolm, but it's only a matter of time! #libspill pic.twitter.com/2DAnoCrF0I

— Roxanne Alexander (@rox_alexander) September 17, 2015

Great pic of all the Australian prime ministers since 2010.#libspill pic.twitter.com/ZP5ndIWwC2

— John Johnsonson (@JohnJohnsonson) September 14, 2015

And while Canberra collapsed amongst the warring men, the last laugh was left to the women of the world.

Julia Gillard Rushed To Hospital After Overdosing On Schadenfreude: http://t.co/wZdwRjhMdl via @SBSComedy #libspill pic.twitter.com/4vKugoHeFA

— SBS 2 (@SBS2) September 14, 2015

Love this meme...the state of our nation captured in a very amusing photo. #auspoI #libspill #politics #monarchy pic.twitter.com/EGy1ZdAlnz

— Tania Jayesuria (@TanJay81) September 17, 2015

So long, and thanks for all the memes, Tony!