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Simon Bridges on his viral “SLUSHIES!” moment in Parliament. #nzpol #nzpolitics

April 24, 202400:54
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Parliament has lost a lot of its Verve
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right it used to be a rough tough
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rambunctious place and I like that but
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it's not well suited for the clip things
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up you know where things can be T out of
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out of cont what happened there was we
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we had the government on the ropes
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actually and uh and I did a 5 minute
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speech you get to the time limits and
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then I moved to get another 5 minutes I
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got another 5 minutes which was
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unexpected and you know I'm I'm yelling
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slushies what has the government
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delivered the
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now In the Heat of the Moment in that
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Parliament it worked right but when you
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replay as a meme like a million
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timesing to young punks who were 17
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you've got no freaking idea of what
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Parliament is it doesn't work right but
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you know happens

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the lively discussion dives into the spirited atmosphere of Parliament, where the host reflects on a recent moment of political fervor. With a blend of humor and frustration, they recount a gripping five-minute speech that unexpectedly turned into a ten-minute showdown, leaving the government on the ropes. The host's passionate delivery, complete with shouts and a call for accountability, captures the essence of political theater. However, the episode also explores the disconnect between the raw energy of live debate and its subsequent life as a meme, especially for younger audiences who may not grasp the intricacies of parliamentary proceedings. This juxtaposition of real-time emotion and digital interpretation adds layers to the conversation, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 90
    Most memeable
  • 90
    Most viral
  • 85
    Most unserious (in a good way)
  • 85
    Most replayed

Episode Highlights

  • A Rough Tough Parliament
    Parliament was once a rambunctious place, but it has changed significantly over time.
    “right it used to be a rough tough”
    @ 00m 02s
    April 24, 2024
  • Unexpected Speech Time
    An unexpected extension allowed for a passionate speech in Parliament.
    “I got another 5 minutes which was unexpected”
    @ 00m 21s
    April 24, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Rambunctious Past00:04
  • Unexpected Speech00:21
  • Parliament Memes00:37