May 31, 2010

Best Party wins election!

These guys won a local election in Iceland after a comedian established a party, the "Best Party", apparently as a joke. Have a look and let us know what you think below!

31/05/2010 1:01:00 PM | International, Videos

4 Comments

DavidLeyonhjelm
1.

Looks like they're taking it seriously now. And free towels in public baths???

Posted by: DavidLeyonhjelm | May 31, 2010 at 02:43 PM

Janet H. Thompson
2.

HAHAHA! Made me laugh. Especially the "sustainable transparency" one. Hilarious!

Posted by: Janet H. Thompson | June 1, 2010 at 09:05 AM

Ben
3.


When are they touring Australia? I love the backup vocalists: “Best, best, best…”

Posted by: Ben | June 1, 2010 at 12:28 PM

Hugh
4.

How hilarious! But how revealling that politics has now come down to empty slogans, catchy songs, unspecific hope and change messages. We saw this closer to home with the election of the loony Rudd government, and in the US with Comrade Obama.

Posted by: Hugh | June 1, 2010 at 03:45 PM

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