Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is trying something new in preparation for Tuesday’s federal budget.
He’s seeking fashion advice on Twitter.
Flaherty tweeted pictures of two different ties Monday afternoon, asking his followers to re-tweet their preferred choice.
Re-tweet if you want me to wear this tie on budget day! #cdnpoli #eap14 pic.twitter.com/uGgC5VMTMk
— Jim Flaherty (@JimFlaherty) February 10, 2014
Re-tweet if you want me to wear this tie on budget day! #cdnpoli #eap14 pic.twitter.com/3QP9ZQAfDa
— Jim Flaherty (@JimFlaherty) February 10, 2014
Flaherty is known for his love of green ties, so naturally, both choices incorporate a shade of green fabric.
The reaction to the minister’s budget day attire crowdsourcing was mixed:
.@JimFlaherty Congratulations, you just ruined the internet. Sorry everyone, Jim Flaherty ruined the internet. Turn it off :(
— Matt Ostergard (@mattost) February 10, 2014
After falling asleep for 11 months @JimFlaherty's social media staff has woken and is being forced to take pics of his ties. #CommsFail
— James Valcke (@ValckeNDP) February 10, 2014
@JimFlaherty @sladurantaye Who is your fashion advisor? Go with conservative colours. No Red nor Orange or Pink please.
— We the Mooses (@SaskDreaming) February 10, 2014
It would be fun if @JimFlaherty let Twitter choose his entire outfit every day.
— Steve Rennie (@steve_rennie) February 10, 2014
I think @JimFlaherty has been taking Twitter crowd sourcing tips from @TonyclementCPC when it comes to picking ties.
— Jason Fekete (@jasonfekete) February 10, 2014
It’s not clear whether Flaherty will announce his final choice of tie on Twitter, or wait until budget day to reveal it.
