‘Looks familiar’: Author says character is not Daniel Andrews after claims go viral

The children’s book, which shoppers spotted at Coles, is from the Inspector Bubblewraps DO’S and DON’TS series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.

Artist and photographer Alexia Sinclair shared a photo of the book last week saying “My heart goes out to @DanielAndrewsMP,” with a broken heart emoji.

“Now Coles have published a book about him titled ‘Inspector Bubblewrapper’s DOs and DON’Ts’.”

One of the authors, Griffiths responded, insisting the likeness was accidental.

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'This bloke setting a list of things we can and can't do looks a little familiar, no?' someone wrote in a Reddit post. Picture: Bignbadchris

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews at his daily coronavirus briefing. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sarah Matray

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“Well, any resemblance is purely coincidental but if the safety helmet fits … (our thanks to @DanielAndrewsMP and gratitude for his extraordinary and tireless efforts during this extraordinary time),” Griffiths wrote on Twitter.

Well, any resemblance is purely coincidental but if the safety helmet fits... (our thanks to @DanielAndrewsMP and gratitude for his extraordinary and tireless efforts during this extraordinary time). https://t.co/cFdFWV70jw— Andy Griffiths (@AndyGbooks) August 31, 2020

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews on Thursday. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sarah Matray

Another person shared a photo of the same book on Reddit Wednesday, noting the resemblance.

“This bloke setting a list of things we can and can’t do looks a little familiar, no,” the Reddit user wrote.

“Hey that’s Andrew Daniels,” one commenter joked.

“The red straps are covering up the North Face logo,” one commenter said referencing the brand of jacket Mr Andrews is known for wearing.

The Premier of Victoria has faced increased scrutiny over his handling of Victoria’s harsh Stage four lockdowns. The opposition leader accused Mr Andrews of making “captains calls” over changes in the lockdown.

Victoria reported 51 new cases of coronavirus and seven deaths on Thursday.

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