When former Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that he would be resigning from politics on Tuesday, the entire nation froze for a moment as they remembered he was still in Parliament. Then they realised what this announcement meant, and let out a sigh of relief.
Morrison has been one of Australia’s most polarising political figures from recent history. Some folks thought he was one of the laziest most useless leaders we’ve ever had, and others thought he was an incredible example of all the things wrong with politics. Like I said, polarising.
Reactions to Scott Morrison’s resignation
But now with the news of his resignation, the world has felt like it has shifted. Suddenly Satan’s chokehold over humanity has loosened. The skies now appear brighter, and the birdsongs sound sweeter. Who knows what other good things are in store? Life is good again.
So off the back of the energy and optimism we suddenly have, here is a collection of how the people around the people memed Scott Morrison’s resignation.
Gone, but not missed
Satirical publication The Shovel, run by comedian James Schloeffel, was quick to the story, and made hilarious observations on how many people will miss the infamous Scotty From Marketing.
LIVE PICTURES of people congregating at Parliament House to mourn the end of Scott Morrison’s time in politics pic.twitter.com/bjkZ1uhQbD
— The Shovel (@TheShovel) January 23, 2024
BREAKING
— Pup Fiction (@jjjove) January 23, 2024
Live pictures just in from Scott Morrison’s farewell dinner with all his Parliamentary friends and colleagues pic.twitter.com/J5I0PVr8l4
Multiple ministries, multiple resignations
One of Morrison’s many, many controversial moments actually came out after he lost the federal election, when it was revealed he’d secretly appointed himself the head of various cabinet ministries.
It’s not illegal, but it’s pretty cooked — which makes sense considering that he’s literally the member for Cook.
Many immediate reactions made light of how difficult it must have been for the ex-PM to resign from everything else he secretly assigned himself to.
Stop mocking Scott Morrison – the poor man had to write 5-6 resignation letters last night.
— Crowbar Jones 🐻 (@gomichild) January 23, 2024
BREAKING: Scott Morrison has resigned as Member for Cook. He is yet to resign as the member for any of the 132 other electorates which he secretly assigned himself to
— The Shovel (@TheShovel) January 23, 2024
Scotty’s greatest hits
Whenever you farewell someone it’s always kind to remember them for their greatest moments.
Unfortunately, Scott’s greatest moments must be vacationing in Hawaii right now, so all anyone can think of are some of the most unhinged things he said or did to make fun of.
Such as the time living legend Grace Tame gave Scott the side-eye of his life. Thank Grace for your service, (and meme)
Or like that time he bragged about not shooting women.
‘Heroic’, Scott Morrison leaves politics without ever shooting a protesting woman pic.twitter.com/O3CwEJUEzN
— The Chaser (@chaser) January 23, 2024
Or that time he almost “saw the light” while welding.
It only took Scott Morrison 21 months to convince them to take him on as an apprentice welder. God knows why…#auspol pic.twitter.com/OMj05AxUpp
— Ed (@terkey76) January 23, 2024
And who could forget that time he became a hairdresser for a day?
Or his favourite catchphrase: “That’s not my job.”
Finally, the next time Scott Morrison says ‘It’s not my job’ it won’t be a lie
— John Delmenico (@thebigjohnnyd) January 23, 2024
What’s next for Scotty From Marketing?
Morrison may be leaving politics (finally), but what lies ahead? Some meme wizards began speculation, including The Betoota Advocate.
This headline makes it sound like Scott Morrison is leaving Australian politics to go create problems elsewhere, and honestly, accurate pic.twitter.com/mSwQsmhMzq
— Rachel Withers (@rachelrwithers) January 23, 2024
He also shared that he wanted to spend more time with his family after politics. Which was confusing to some.
Scott Morrison says he wants to spend more time with his family.. Wtf has he been doing the last couple of years? 😳#auspol
— Politic@l Spinner (@lesstenny) January 23, 2024
Meanwhile others used the opportunity to call for a celebration.
Scott Morrison to resign in February.
— Clarkie. Free Palestine. Atheists rock! (@clarkes) January 23, 2024
Public holiday is required. @AlboMP
Honestly, make today the new Australia Day. I think it’s a date that we could all get behind.
Scott Morrison is resigning. There is a God after all 🤣🤣
— Raves 🖤💛❤️ (@RavenZech2) January 23, 2024
Scott Morrison is resigning from politics. The Liberal Party Quitline is here to help. pic.twitter.com/WgKeAwcSYt
— Mark Humphries (@markhumphries) January 23, 2024
sorry, being a cunt*
— The Interns (@ChaserInterns) January 23, 2024
However nobody put it better than the man himself, Scott Morrison.
Here’s what a Scott Morrison account had to say on X about the announcement.
Even though it says it’s a parody, you can’t tell me this isn’t what the real Scott is thinking too.
I’ve decided to step away from politics while I am still at the top of my game
— Scott Morrison former PM of Australia (parody) (@ScottyFromMktg) January 23, 2024
At the top of your game indeed Scott. Never dropped the ball for a moment.
Though you did drop that kid that one time…
