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The Independent
4 days ago
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- The Independent
Watch: Australian MP bows out with ‘shoey' in parliament
Outgoing Western Australian MP Kyle McGinn ended his valedictory speech with a "shoey"—drinking a beer from his own shoe. Before doing so, he told the chamber: 'I thought so long and hard about how I would finish this speech and my constituents in the Goldfields I think will be particularly appreciative.' McGinn said the act reflected how he was known among constituents and was his way of marking the end of his time in office on Thursday (23 May). The "shoey" is a well-known Australian celebration, popularised internationally by figures like Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo.
Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
Chugging from couture? Australian MP bids parliament a farewell with a classic Aussie 'Shoey'
Western Australia MP Kyle McGinn bid farewell to Parliament on May 21, 2025, with an iconic Aussie 'shoey,' downing beer from his sneaker. McGinn toasted his career with the unconventional act, earning applause from the chamber. In his parting speech, he expressed gratitude and stayed true to himself, thanking constituents for two fantastic terms before the memorable send-off. In true-blue Aussie fashion, Western Australia MP Kyle McGinn signed off from parliamentary life not with a dry speech, but with a soaked sneaker. On his final day in Parliament, May 21, 2025, McGinn took the floor one last time and took a swig straight from his shoe. Yes, you read that right. The outgoing MP raised a toast to his career with a frothy 'shoey', the country's most unapologetically bizarre drinking tradition. 'There was only one way to do it,' he declared, cracking open a can, pouring it into his well-worn sneaker, and downing it to thunderous applause from the chamber. For the uninitiated, the 'shoey' is a time-honoured Australian ritual: you pour your beer into a shoe, preferably one you've just taken off, and chug it. Why? Because why not. It's messy, celebratory, and deeply embedded in the nation's sporting and political culture. And yes, the soggy shoe goes right back on after. Rules are rules. McGinn's farewell performance joins an elite shoey hall of fame that includes Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo (who arguably made the shoey globally famous), Sir Patrick Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, and even Hugh Grant, who all dared to swap their glass for a sneaker in the name of tradition. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo But McGinn wasn't just clowning around. In his parting speech, he reflected on his political journey with heartfelt gratitude and typical irreverence. 'Members, love me or hate me, I haven't changed who I am,' he said. 'I thought long and hard about how to finish this speech. There was only one way to do it.' He ended with a nod to his constituents in the Goldfields and across Western Australia: 'I'm used to getting told off, so we might as well get this over and done with. To the members and constituents across WA, thank you for two fantastic terms. Cheers!' Cue: beer, shoe, sip, legacy sealed. A politician who didn't just talk the Aussie talk, but shoey-ed the Aussie shoey. A true send-off with suds and soul. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Australian MP pours beer in his sneaker; know all about drinking beer from shoe ‘shoey' tradition
A video of Australian MP Kyle McGinn downing a beer from his sneaker, known as a 'shoey', has gone viral. This quirky farewell took place during his final day in the Western Australia Parliament on May 21, 2025. McGinn quipped, 'There was only one way to do it,' before cracking open a beer, filling his shoe, and chugging it to cheers from fellow MPs. The 'shoey' is an Australian tradition where people drink beer from a shoe, often during celebrations. As per the reports, after the drink is finished, the wet shoe is given back to the person to wear. McGinn joins other famous figures like Daniel Ricciardo, Patrick Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, and Hugh Grant in embracing this odd custom
The Independent
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Watch moment Australian MP Kyle McGinn signs off career with a ‘shoey'
Outgoing Western Australian MP Kyle McGinn ended his valedictory speech with a "shoey"—drinking a beer from his own shoe. Before doing so, he told the chamber: 'Members, love me or hate me. I haven't changed who I am... I thought long and hard about how to finish this speech. There was only one way to do it.' McGinn said the act reflected how he was known among constituents and was his way of marking the end of his time in office on Thursday (23 May). The "shoey" is a well-known Australian celebration, popularised internationally by figures like Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo.
BBC News
7 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Moment Australian politician signs off career with a 'shoey'
An outgoing state MP caused a scene in Western Australia's parliament after he ended his valedictory speech with a shoey - the act of having a celebratory drink, typically alcohol, out of a shoe. Kyle McGinn ended his farewell address by cracking open a beer and drinking it from his removed shoe, which he says he became known for doing by his constituents. McGinn told local media he did it to show there were normal people in parliament and to celebrate in his own way.
