Students left disappointed by the lack of joke candidates in this year’s YUSU elections may well find themselves breathing a sigh of relief as the first spoof election campaign is launched.
“Kestrel of Doom for YUSU President” has garnered 23 ‘fans’ on Facebook, following its creation late last night. It is unclear who is behind the Facebook page, which by its nature does not enable site visitors to see admin details. However, one Nicholas Saul claimed to be the first liking the page, at 11:35 last night.
The Kestrel’s info page details reasons for voting for it, including her “impressive wing-span”, a call to “pull together in these tough times, or the bankers will all leave” and a promise that the Kestrel of Doom “will bravely tackle the taboo subject of family roadkill.”
Her political views are described as moderate, with activities and interests including flying and rodents. Craig David fans will also be pleased to know that the Kestrel shares that passion with them, listing the artist as her favourite musician.
Despite strict rules preventing candidates from campaigning before Hustings, held this Thursday, status updates say that “Kestrel simply does not give a shit. Crush the landwalkers!” She has also noted that she is “more of a Coke Jandicate.”
“I am the harbinger of an end to The One Show, Jammie Dodgers and Pierced Eyebrows.”
The campaign recalls last year’s “Arbitrary Party Duck” campaign by satirical campus magazine The Lemon Press.
Though the Page says the Kestrel is currently located on Central Hall’s roof, it remains to be seen just where her campaign will spread.
APB was definitely funnier.
Mad Cap’n Tom eats this bird for lunch…