The latest headlines about Barnaby Joyce being found sprawled between the Liberal and National Party rooms have sparked quite the discussion online, and honestly, it’s hard not to see the political satire writing itself. While the incident might be concerning from a welfare perspective, it’s also a perfect metaphor for the current state of conservative politics in Australia.

The coalition’s relationship status has definitely moved from “it’s complicated” to “seeing other people.” Remember those awkward high school breakups where neither party knows how to act around each other? That’s essentially what we’re witnessing in Parliament House right now, except with much higher stakes and significantly more expensive suits.