Tram commuter completely ignores the Prime Minister
An image of a tram commuter in Melbourne completely ignoring Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has become an internet sensation during a public transport publicity stunt.
The PM was in town to meet with the Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, and opted against the private car, using public transport as a bit of a media opportunity.
But it seems one commuter couldn’t care less:
The photograph, captured by Nine News journalist Charles Croucher, depicts the commuter giving the PM the cold shoulder, despite being within breathing distance.
Twitter users were divided over whether this was the right move:
If the feedback from the PM’s social media accounts are anything to go by, then perhaps Mr Turnbull would’ve been better off taking the private car in this instance.
Tram time again for @TurnbullMalcolm in Melbourne pic.twitter.com/A0GJgs8R1q
— Dougal Beatty (@DougalBeatty) June 26, 2017
What do you think? Was it rude for the commuter to give the Prime Minister the cold shoulder? Or is she well within her rights to mind her own business?