Politics

Malcolm Turnbull butchers Aussie hit during Commonwealth Games

Apr 11, 2018

Malcolm Turnbull has been mocked for signing the words wrong. Source: Seven Network

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull became a spectacle at the Commonwealth Games after he was busted on camera butchering the lyrics of John Farnham’s ‘You’re The Voice’.

Still recovering from his 30th Newspoll defeat, the 63-year-old did not appear to mouth the lyrics correctly when the iconic Aussie anthem was blasted around the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on Tuesday night, as he sung along with some of Australia’s competitors.

Almost instantly, Turnbull became a humorous joke for Aussie sport commentators and fans. Fans took to social media to mock the prime minister for an act some even labelled as “unAustralian”.

One user wrote: “Malcolm Turnbull doesn’t know the words to John Farnham’s You’re the voice grounds for instant removal as Prime Minister #GC2018.”

Malcolm Turnbull doesn’t know the words to John Farnham’s You’re the voice grounds for instant removal as Prime Minister #GC2018

— Mitch (@M_1tch) April 10, 2018

Another added: “Ummmm how does Malcolm Turnbull not know the words to You’re the Voice???? that is practically unAustralian!!! #GC2018Swimming.”

Ummmm how does Malcolm Turnbull not know the words to You’re the Voice???? that is practically unAustralian!!! #GC2018Swimming

— Shirl (@shirllbailey) April 10, 2018

While a third wrote: “Does Malcolm Turnbull really not know the words to ‘You’re the Voice’?”

Does Malcolm Turnbull really not know the words to “You’re the Voice”?

— Joel Dry (@JoelDry7) April 10, 2018

The PM also had to endure a heavy downpour at the outdoor venue – forcing him to sport a plastic poncho for part of the evening.

Senator Bridget McKenzie uploaded a photo of her and Turnbull at the Games with the caption: “Rain, hail or shine we support our Aussie athletes … .”

Rain, hail or shine we support our Aussie 🇦🇺 athletes 🥇🥈🥉@TurnbullMalcolm @GC2018 @CommGamesAUS #lovesport #getactive #Commgames2018 pic.twitter.com/q1L9jK7Y9a

— Senator The Hon. Bridget McKenzie (@senbmckenzie) April 10, 2018

Things aren’t looking too good for Turnbull — who has lost his 30th Newspoll poll. This means he’s now matched Tony Abbott’s 30-poll losing streak, which Turnbull used as an excuse to oust Abbott as leader in 2015.

Despite that, Turnbull is still holding on as preferred leader of Australia. The latest results have him sitting on 38 per cent, while Shorten is at 36 per cent. Many, including Abbott, are questioning if Turnbull should be allowed to keep his job, given this was the exact reason he chose to step up as leader three years ago.

“The one thing that is clear about our current situation is the trajectory,” Turnbull said of Abbott’s losing streak in 2015. “We have lost 30 Newspolls in a row. It is clear that the people have made up their mind about Mr Abbott’s leadership.”