Politicians.
Election time was approaching quickly. Kevin Rudd and Wayne Swan decided they should hit the hustings trail.
Thinking they had the city vote sown up it was a country trip for them this time.
Realising they would be laughed out of any small town turning up in a natty suit and chauffeur driven car they made a new plan.
Off to St Vinnies for second hand farmers garb then to the used car yard for a battered old truck.
But there was one thing missing, every farmer has a dog!
A quick visit to the RSPCA and they were on their way.
Arriving at the first small town they chained the dog to the back of the truck, entered the pub, perched themselves near a window and watched and waited for the locals to come in for a chat.
They waited, and waited , and waited.
Turning to the barman they asked. "What is it with the locals"? "They all wander up the street, pat the dog, then turn it around lift its tail and walk on.
Whilst still polishing glasses the barman replied. " Haven't you two heard"? There is a new dog in town,,,, with two @*$3 holes.