Well, everyone. I think we just reached peak ‘Straya.
Last night the State of Origin actually ran with the idea of having ex Shannon Noll do a sing-off with a former Packed To The Rafter actor as their pre-game entertainment. Safe to say What Happened Next Probably Won’t Shock You, because it went about as well as you might imagine – i.e. not very.
But what the performance lacked in singing ability, stage presence, and all-round general talent, it more than made up for it in Aussie fuckin’ spirit. And that’s all that should really matter, anyway.
Now look, we know it’s bloody un-Australian to rip into a bloke who’s just trying to have a fair go. But at the same time, it’s also bloody un-Australian not to call out a mate when they step outta line.
So apologies Nollesy, but you done let us down. You’re still a top bloke though.
Watch it for yourself below, and scroll down for some of the best reactions on Twitter.
Suddenly, AFL’s Meatloaf performance is removed as the worst pre-match entertainment on Australian soil. #SOO #Origin
— Mindy Pawsey (@MKPS001) May 27, 2015
“Ladies and gentlemen, please thank Shannon Noll.” Thanks for getting off the stage, Shannon. #SOO #Origin — Mindy Pawsey (@MKPS001) May 27, 2015
Still trying to come to terms that Shannon Noll opener tbh
— CATTLE DOG (@hamonryen) May 27, 2015
one of the biggest sporting events in the country we get freaking Shannen Noll as entertainment?! — tessa // (@undeadtessa) May 27, 2015
Shannon Noll at Origin and Guy Sebastian at Eurovision this country has taken a sudden for the early 00s
— Joe McKenzie (@aJoeMcKenzie) May 27, 2015
