Sounds like Ian "I'm an environmentalist now" Thorpe's ego is getting a little too big for his flippers.

According to Defamer operatives, a prominent and immediately recognisable NSW politician was at a sporting match some time last year with his son, who, we're told, was a huge fan of Thorpe's.

When they brushed past Thorpie, the prominent and immediately recognisable NSW Politician thought he'd win some brownie points with his son, by saying hello to the Thorpster, and telling him how much of fan they both were.

Unfortunately though, the NSW State Representative was completely shot down with a dismissive grunt, swiftly followed by a turned back.

Well fuck you too, Thorpie. We supported you though two Olympics, stuck up for you despite your questionable fashion choices and strange obsession with girls' jewellery, and put up with far too many shithouse ads for Uncle Toby's. The least you can do is say hello.

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