U.S. presidential hopeful Jeb Bush likes to show off his big gun, much to the amusement of many Americans. Now, Australia is laughing too.
On Tuesday, Bush shared a photograph on Twitter of a pistol with his name engraved down the side. One word accompanied the photograph: "America." Bush had not previously been a gun owner, but had suddenly become one after a campaign event in South Carolina.
America. pic.twitter.com/TeduJkwQF3— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) February 16, 2016
In case you haven't heard, the whole gun toting thing is something Australians aren't really accustomed to. Australians haven't had easy access to firearms after drastic gun law changes in the early 90s, following the Port Arthur massacre. The lack of guns is arguably a source of pride for the nation, especially in the face of escalating gun violence in America.
Unfortunately, it leaves Australians scratching around to find items that sums up their country in a single-worded tweet. Here's what they managed to scrape together.
.@JebBush Australia pic.twitter.com/oBQ1M6kiFW— Bridie Jenner (@BridiesTyping) February 16, 2016
Australia. pic.twitter.com/vrki9lfnAR— Mark Pesce (@mpesce) February 16, 2016
Australia. pic.twitter.com/0nQY0bqi4L— Flip Prior (@FlipPrior) February 16, 2016
Australia ping @JebBush pic.twitter.com/LrGkux48hc— Bernard Keane (@BernardKeane) February 16, 2016
.@JebBush Australia pic.twitter.com/Y3cAdFLMQ7— The Daily Rupert (@TheMurdochTimes) February 16, 2016
Australia. pic.twitter.com/EU7TPxQcB6— Jo Thornely (@jothornely) February 16, 2016
.@JebBush Australia. pic.twitter.com/BYmop28QrV— Matt (@mathaiaus) February 16, 2016
. @JebBush Australia. pic.twitter.com/CgoDqLTu7i— Sam Spettigue (@ninjaspag) February 16, 2016
Yep, life is a little more pleasant Down Under.