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First Dog On The Moon

The Ballad of Ricky Muir

What Does Ricky Reckon? First Dog profiles Clive Palmer's new best mate.

First Dog On The Moon

Oct 11, 2013

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zut alors
11 years ago

This ‘toon has it all, Mr Onthemoon. Why did we fear the new government & forthcoming parliament, it’s going to be excellent.

I suspect Ricky hasn’t yet met Erica but I’d like to be a fly on the wall for their first and subsequent encounters.

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rhwombat
11 years ago

…at least it was only roo poo Ricky threw, not the hard stuff- like my cubic droppings. Mind you I wouldn’t mind donating if he were to take a shy at the Standartenführer’s grand nephew.

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Andybob
11 years ago

Oh Ricky, you’re so fine
You know when to realign
Hey Ricky, hey Ricky

Hey Ricky
Three weeks out of sight
And that’s a little long.
Queensland’s got it right
The Vic’s have got it wrong.
Don’t be lurching left and right
Stay strapped into your seat Ricky.
Cuz when you say you will
In politics that’s won’t.
You’re givin’ me the chills
Baby please baby don’t
When votes are tight they won’t
Leave you all alone Ricky.

Oh Ricky
What a pity you don’t understand.
You make a brand new start like you want to take a stand.
Oh Ricky
You’re so pretty
Can’t you understand.
Now Clive likes you Ricky
You’re in his crew Ricky
Oh Ricky
He’ll break your heart Ricky.

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Andybob
11 years ago

Btw FD I often see the expression in frame 4 in the mirror. Thanks for clearing up what it means.

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ernmalleyscat
11 years ago

I’m terrified of the voting bloc with eyes.

And Andybob on fire yet again. Don’t make me think of Clive in a cheerleader outfit.

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