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Speaking of Peter Dutton,

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I have serious doubts that Peter Dutton could ever become Prime Minister of Australia.

Not because of his political, racial or religious convictions but – with all due respect – because of his looks.

Physical image, especially head and facial attractiveness, is an important component of human interaction. It weighs heavily on voters, even more so if the personality matches the looks.

Labor frontbencher Tanya Plibersek is quoted as having observed that Peter Dutton looked like the Harry Potter villain, Voldermort, (she later apologised, and Dutton accepted). Others see a resemblance with Vladimir Putin, though Putin is not completely bald but only has a receding forehead.

There has been quite a bit of research on what influences voters, and facial images of political candidates on posters have been “relooked” to carry a message and make them as attractive as possible.

Indications are that the impact of visual manipulation of candidate images does influence voters, but, happily, the informational context of the elections may have a competing influence.

In the case of federal elections for Prime Minister, the constant exposure of candidates to multimedia outlets reduces the impact of simple poster images however brilliantly the latter may be manipulated.

So, like Hans Christian Andersen’s Emperor, Peter Dutton is almost certain to be revealed exactly as he is – bald – so that a little boy might cry : “ Mr. Dutton has no hair ! ”.

Unless, of course, he goes to a hairdresser and has some hair tailored to fit his crown. Or, failing that, maybe he could wear a hat.

A digger’s hat might do the trick. Even though he has never been in the army, Peter Dutton served as Defence Minister for one year from 2021 to 2022 :

http://militaryshop.com.au/products/akubra-australian-army-slouch-hat.html

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Hi Banjo!

Are you saying Mr Potato Head or Uncle Fester could never be PM? I'll have you know, Benito Mussolini did quite well at the political leadership game, until some organised feisty cuffs in the form of WWII got in the way. Besides, 'El Duce' never lost an election. There's hope for Pete yet. Also are you saying Pete lacks charisma, charm, personality, good looks, empathy, intelligence, jocularity, he may be slightly lacking in those attributes, but he does play a mean game of 'Parchis' which should hold him in good stead with the voters. Did you ask about policy, please don't mention policy around Pete, its an uncomfortable subject......there is policy, Pete wants to see a 'Parchis' board in every home by 3050! and if he has to sack the entire public service to achieve it, by god he will!

Hi Foxy,

You ask about Dud Dutton's working life, the short answer is he never had one. That's not quite correct, Dud joined the Queensland Police Force as a Constable Clod, 10 years later he was invalided out as Senior Constable Clod, a meteoric rise one would say. Why you ask? rumour has it Dud was doing the late night Macca's run for serg and the lads when he rolled the station squad car, resulting in the demise of several happy meals and a couple of apple pies, unfortunately the lads had to eat cold pizza's that night, most inconvenient. Following that kerfuffle Dud tried to sue the Queensland taxpayer for $125,000! That's a lot of 'Big Macs'! Don't know how that went. After the coppers, Pete went to "work" in Daddy Duttons construction business. That's also an interesting tale. Do know how true these stories are.

Dear Banjo,

I've not thought about Peter Dutton's looks regarding
his being elected or not as PM. Historically we've
had many leaders whose looks were not all that friendly.
But, personally I agree. To me the man does look like
something out of Harry Potter. Someone you wouldn't
trust - who scares little kids.

Having said that perhaps wearing glasses, a wig, or
a digger's hat might improve his image.
After all - image does matter.

Dear Paul,

I've never researched Dutton's career in any great depth.
He is ambitious and whether he gets elected as PM - will
depend on the image he's capable of putting forward to
the voters. As I said - interesting times ahead. I'm not
sure if Australia is ready or willing to buy into another
Trump.

Hi Foxy,

When the question was put to Pete's 2IC 'Squeaky' Ley by ace reporter 'Scoop' Scandal from the "Daily Hogwash"; What Do you think of Peter Dutton's Image? Squeaky answered; "Glad you asked that question, I've been working on it, no I DO NOT aspire to the job of party leader, BUT if you insist, well could do, by the way, Fearless Leader has my FULL SUPPORT!

http://www.reddit.com/r/AusMemes/comments/1dg8j1h/peter_dutton_should_stick_to_dreaming_about/