Kevin Rudd & Julia Gillard at Sydney Mardi Gras Parade 2010
Mr Rudd & Julia on Sunrise
The Sydney Mardi Gras Parade was all fun last weekend.
Marchers and media were continually photographing and interviewing the ‘other’ Mr Rudd and Deputy Julia [pronounced 'Jewel-ya'!], sporting a sash displaying ‘MrRudd.com.au’.
You might have caught it live or on TV news highlights on Sunrise, Channel 9, Arena, ABC TV, SBS or one of the other outlets.
It all came about because speaking with a few friends during the week transpired into a phone call to Amnesty International group about 4pm on Friday to offer a little help. They do much good work and their statement, ‘Make Abuse History’ seemed to work. What with the hair dryer and cup of tea situations with the actual Kevin Rudd, his reputed verbal treatment of various airline and airforce personnel have become part of Aussie history.
On Saturday afternoon, the ‘other’ Mr Rudd arrived at the Mardi Gras at last minute, didn’t know which way to go and offered himself for photo opportunities. The organizers liked the look and put us in front of their banner, their float and the whole group then said, ‘Lead us!’
Apparently, Art does imitate life!