Gavin King

I’ve always admired a man who knows his limitations. So when I read an extract from an old opinion column by former Queensland journo turned LNP candidate Gavin King, I had him pegged as my sort of bloke:

Real men can iron, Mr King. Pic: Supplied

“Correct me if I’m wrong, but surely it is obvious that we should perform household chores we are best at, in the interests of efficiency and synergy. In other words, the missus irons my shirt because she is able to do it quickly and easily. In exchange, I make breakfast because pouring milk on to cereal is a task simple enough for me to achieve by 7.30am.”

Good on Gavin for realising that tipping a bit of cow juice on the family’s Weetbix is the extent of his talents on the domestic front. Unfortunately, recognising his strengths isn’t always his strong suit once he sets foot outside the door in his crisply ironed shirts.

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  • Keith says:

    07:05pm | 22/02/12

    In not dumping Gavin King as a candidate, Campbell and The LNP has proven they are gutless wonders and to think they want to run QLD (into the ground). Read more »

  • Luiz says:

    09:54am | 07/02/12

    “Another sneselips decision, what with all the false rape accusations just like the DM story today. They shouldn’t be named until proven guilty ,surely!”‘Honest Bob’ of Houghton-le-Spring has a vague idea that commas are necessary, so he will press the curly key every so often and hope for the best.… Read more »

 

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