Murray Mandryk’s most recent column characterized the various candidate launches as a chance for reach to engage in an animalistic display of strength and virility.
Since we’re having fun with analogies, I thought I’d do Mandryk one better by coming up with analogies for, not only the launches, but each of the candidates as well!
(Quick reminder – as I said yesterday, all posts on this blog – even the silly ones like I’ve done here – are my own thoughts, opinions *and* sense of humour. And yes, it’s true that my wife regularly reminds me that people rarely get my sense of humour. But it doesn’t stop me from trying!)
Now, on with the candidate analogies…
The Candidates As Beatles
Ryan = John Lennon – intellectual activist and the only one of the Beatles to have a book published during the band’s heyday
Trent = Paul McCartney – earnest and eager-to-please, makes it look effortless
Cam = George Harrison – as I said in an earlier post, Cam’s the one I know the least about so I’ll brand him “the Quiet One”.
Erin = Ringo Starr – the flashy one with the big smile, like a good drummer, a good economist needs to be rock solid.
The Candidates As Superheroes
Ryan = Wolverine (minus the rage) – amazing healing powers plus wicked facial hair
Trent = Superman – all about truth, justice and the American Canadian Way plus the strongest jawline in the contest by far! 😉
Cam = Batman – a mysterious figure who, have I mentioned, I don’t know a lot about
Erin = Iron Man – highly intelligent, likes the media spotlight, knows his way around a balance sheet
The Candidates As Provinces
Ryan = Quebec – multilingual, has the potential to show a groundswell of NDP support out of nowhere during the next election
Trent = British Columbia – rugged and outdoorsy, equally comfortable in urban and rural settings
Cam = Manitoba – solid prairie roots
Erin = Ontario – a natural as this is the province where Erin has gained his national profile
The Candidates As Computer Operating Systems
Ryan = Android – open-source, mobile, tech-friendly, highly adaptable , popular with geeks
Trent = Windows – the current industry standard
Cam = OSx – gaining ground as a popular alternative to the industry standard
Erin = iOS – also mobile and tech-friendly
The Candidates As Breakfast Cereals
Ryan = Mueslix – the healthy alternative
Trent = Oatmeal – popular with many senior citizens
Cam = Corn Flakes – a dependable favourite
Erin = Trix – “Silly rabbit, Trix are for the youngest candidate in the race!” 😉
Okay, I’ll stop there because now (now?) I’m getting goofy!
Feel free to add your own #skndpldr analogies in the comments below!
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