The world jockeys for second place: satirical videos spread

America first, Australia second

America first, Australia second Source: The Weekly, ABC

Shortly after Donald Trump's inauguration as US President on January the 20th, a Dutch television show made a video mocking his 'put America first' slogan. Image: America first, Australia second (The Weekly, ABC)


It quickly went viral, inspiring countries across Europe and the globe to create their own, all of which take aim at the President, his policies and his style.

 

From Germany to Lithuania, Iran to Australia, countries are putting forward their satirical case as to why they should come 'second' after the United States.

 


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