Historic moment as Australia's PM stands in front of 'The Reject' sign

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Jenni Ryall
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Note to Tony: Always look behind you.

In a single, poorly-timed move "The Reject" was born. Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott had another unfortunate press meet-and-greet on Thursday morning when he was snapped in front of the discount store, The Reject Shop.

Abbott is the king of awkward photos. He apparently enjoys sniffing women's hair, creepily kissing babies, making world leaders feel uncomfortable and wearing sunglasses more suited to a drug dealer. It was only a matter of time before he found a brand name that could really push his political message home.

Introducing "The Reject." He's just an everyday guy with a love of cheap goods. Here are the other sides of Tony Abbott we all secretly love.

Honestly, haven't Tony Abbott's staff watched In the Thick of It? pic.twitter.com/9QGfCQRtbu— Adam Bennett (@AdDeville) June 4, 2015

Pyne - "Kevin Rudd high fiving school children, kissing babies...' #amagenda#auspol pic.twitter.com/3pLJ48AJrw— Emperor God Goughlam (@leftocentre) July 14, 2013

http://t.co/KKH0ta1IO6John Key's hair-touching incidents..... did they only start after he met our PM Tone Abbott? pic.twitter.com/Qs4NJSC5hY— Tone's Truth Serum (@MiztaRabbit) April 23, 2015

Stop trying to make triple handshakes a thing, it's NOT going to happen #G20 #awkward pic.twitter.com/gfJCx3Galy— Lucinda Kent (@LucindaKent) November 15, 2014

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