Rest Of Nation Really Happy For Their Mates In Victoria Enjoying Grand Final Long Weekend

JASON BARRY | Victorian Leg Tennis | Contact

Australians nationwide have united in a stirring display of social cohesion as Victorians enjoy a Friday public holiday for the AFL Grand Final.

The sense of togetherness comes as hard-working Australians from as far as Townsville, QLD to Busselton, WA, collectively take a moment away from their work to express joy for their relaxed southern family.

“I couldn’t be happier for our Victorian friends,” said Jack Dempsey (30), a warehouse worker from Parramatta, while unloading a truck at 6am.

“I couldn’t help but smile on my way to work today at the thought of millions of them enjoying a public holiday whereas I am not.”

The Advocate also spoke with workers in Western Australia.

Debbie, a Fremantle nurse, said: “I’ll be pulling a double shift in ED, but I’ll definitely raise a cup of instant coffee to their four-day week. It’s a testament to how our nation rallies behind each other in times of bounty.”

The Federal Government has also released a statement this morning celebrating the southern State’s unique ethnic observance, and the positive impact it has had on bringing the rest of the Nation together in a time of growing social unrest.

“Today, more than any other day, we as a Nation pause to acknowledge and celebrate the public holiday that Victorians alone deserve, before getting back to work quickly to enhance productivity once more.”

The Advocate understands the government has no plans to extend the holiday nationwide, given that most states are not as passionate about that silly sport that appears to be a leggy form of competitive tennis.

Meanwhile, Victorians promised to waste the day wisely: queuing for pubs, shopping, and reminding relatives interstate that “this is basically Christmas, but better.”

Across the rest of the Nation, the mood remained gracious and supportive: Australians continued their commutes and overtime shifts, all while imagining the joy of their much-loved Victorian allies sipping lattes and confirming amongst themselves that they are the high seat of culture in this great land.

As one high school teacher from Adelaide said during her second yard duty of the day: “We love you, Victoria.”