couldn't get elected dogcatcher

couldn't get elected dogcatcher

So unpopular or unqualified as to be unable to be elected to even the lowliest role. A hyperbolic phrase, especially since animal control officers are appointed, not elected. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. After making off-color remarks about several demographics of voters, the would-be mayor couldn't even get elected dogcatcher.
See also: elect, get
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • elect
  • since the beginning of time
  • a fate worse than death
  • fate worse than death
  • fate worse than death, a
  • boiling hot
  • fury
  • Hell has no fury like a (certain type of person) scorned
  • hell has no fury like a woman scorned
  • hell hath no fury