Ah, Election Day. That time when we all gather to vote, dodge leaflet-toting volunteers, and dream of that delicious democracy sausage sizzling on the BBQ. But wait—what’s this?

The rumour is there will be no democracy sausages. Heartbreak.

If you're like most voters, your Election Day ritual includes hoping to snag a sausage after the voting gauntlet. You know the drill: smile politely as people shove leaflets in your face, secretly wondering if anyone actually reads them (spoiler: probably not), and then reward yourself with a snag in bread at the end. But this time around, you’ll be marching out of the polling booth with nothing but disappointment (and maybe a handful of discarded leaflets).

Without that BBQ beacon of hope, what are we left with? A sea of corflute signs plastered everywhere, volunteers frantically waving leaflets, and a mental tally of how much paper is about to go straight into the bin. There’s a certain charm to it all, though, right? Especially when you think about how many of those flyers feature photoshopped smiles and vague promises of “better roads” or “cutting red tape.”

But no sausages? That’s when Election Day feels like a true test of civic duty. You show up, cast your vote, and leave empty-handed—except for the satisfaction that you’ve contributed to democracy. Maybe we’ll have to find solace in that (and maybe a coffee on the way home).

So, brace yourselves, fellow voters. No democracy sausages this year means we’ll all have to dig deep and make it through Election Day fuelled solely by our sense of responsibility and the hope for a better tomorrow. But seriously—bring back the snags next time!