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Post by Obviousman on Aug 16, 2007 23:06:18 GMT -4
(Peter - do people know what Speedos are?)For those that don't, they are lyca brief (very brief) undies that masquade as a swimming custume (or togs as we call them here) Thus the term "Budgie Smugglers"....
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Post by alex04 on Aug 17, 2007 3:00:36 GMT -4
geeze ive thought of a couple, i might need to review the membership agreement here first though...
hahahaha
Exactly 1 month till im in the United States. Wondering if i'm gonna cop a hard time about my accent when i'm over there... hahaha
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Post by PeterB on Aug 20, 2007 0:14:52 GMT -4
Incidentally, I was away from work last Friday with a bout of food poisoning. Led to me damaging the Doulton for a while.
In case this makes no sense, Doulton is (was?) a manufacturer of toilet bowls.
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Post by PeterB on Aug 20, 2007 0:28:41 GMT -4
This was an email doing the rounds last year, and it gives a great tongue-in-cheek view of popular Australian culture. People who've read this thread should be able to answer a few of the questions... :-)
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New anti-terrorism laws: Aussie Citizenship Questionnaire
1. How many slabs can you fit in the back of a Falcon Ute while also allowing room for your cattle dog?
2. When packing an Esky do you put the ice or the beer in first?
3. Is the traditional Aussie Christmas dinner: a) At least two roasted meats with roast vegetables, followed by a pudding you could use as a cannonball. Also ham. In 40 degree heat. b) A seafood buffet followed by a barbie, with rather a lot of booze and ham. In 40 degree heat. c) Both of the above, one at lunchtime and one at dinnertime. Weather continues fine?
4. How many beers in a slab?
5. Does "yeah-nah" mean a) Yes and no b) Maybe c) Yes I understand but no I don’t agree?
6. The phrases "strewth" and "flamin' dingo" can be attributed to which TV character: a) Toadie from Neighbours b) Alf from Home & Away c) Agro from Agro's Cartoon Connection d) Sgt. Tom Croydon from Blue Heelers?
7. When cooking a barbecue do you turn the sausages a) Once or twice b) As often as necessary to cook c) After each stubby d) Until charcoal?
8. Name three of the Daddo brothers.
9. Who was the original lead singer of AC/DC?
10. Which option describes your ideal summer afternoon: a) Drinking beer at a mate's place b) Drinking beer at the beach c) Drinking beer watching the cricket/footy d) Drinking beer at a mate's place while watching the cricket before going to the beach?
11. Would you eat pineapple on pizza? Would you eat egg on a pizza?
12. How many cans of beer did David Boon consume on a plane trip from Australia to England?
13. How many stubbies is it from Brissy to the Gold Coast in a Torana travelling at 120km/h?
14. Who are Scott and Charlene?
15. How do you apply your tomato sauce to a meat pie a) Squirt and spread with finger b) Sauce injection straight into the middle?
16. If the police raided your home would you: a) Allow them to rummage through your personal items b) Phone up the nearest talkback radio shock jock and complain c) Put a written complaint in to John Howard and expect that he answers it personally?
17. Which Australian Prime Minister held the world record for drinking a yardie full of beer the fastest?
18. Have you ever had/do you have a mullet?
19. Thongs are: a) Skimpy underwear b) Casual footwear c) They're called jandals, bro d) Japanese Safety Boots
20. On which Ashes tour did Warney's hair look the best? 1993, 1997, 2001 or 2005?
21. What someone is more likely to die of? a) Red Back Spider b) Great White Shark c) Victorian Police Officer d) King Brown Snake e) Your missus after a big night f) Dropbear
22. How many times must a steak be turned on a conventional four-burner barbie?
23. Can you sing along to Cold Chisel's “Khe Sanh”?
24. Explain both the "follow-on" and "LBW" rules in cricket and discuss the pros and cons for the third umpire decisions in the latter.
25. Name at least 5 items that must be taken to a BBQ.
26. Who is current Australian test cricket captain? a) Ricky Ponting b) Don Bradman c) John Howard d) Makybe Diva
27. Is it best to take a sickie: a) When the cricket's on b) When the cricket's on c) When the cricket's on?
28. What animal is on the Bundaberg Rum bottle?
29. What is the difference between a pot and a middy of beer?
30. What are Budgie smugglers?
31. Did you cry when Molly died on “A Country Practice”?
32. A "Hopoate" is: a) A breed of kangaroo b) A kind of Australian "wedgie" c) A disgraced Rugby League player?
33. What does having a chunder mean?
34. When you were young did you prefer the Hills Hoist over any swing set?
35. What do the following terms mean: a) Mate? b) Maaate c) Maaaaate?
36. Best Aussie name is: a) Cheryl b) Charlene c) Bazza d) Thommo e) Shazza?
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Post by alex04 on Aug 20, 2007 5:57:35 GMT -4
Incidentally, I was away from work last Friday with a bout of food poisoning. Led to me damaging the Doulton for a while. In case this makes no sense, Doulton is (was?) a manufacturer of toilet bowls. it means that the results of your food poisoning are ending up in Doulton's product
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Post by Ginnie on Aug 20, 2007 21:56:39 GMT -4
In Newfoundland, instead of 'mate', we say 'buddy'.
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Post by Data Cable on Aug 21, 2007 2:05:39 GMT -4
Pauly Shore is a Newfie?
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Post by Ginnie on Aug 21, 2007 19:23:19 GMT -4
I hope not.
I can hear Pauly Shore saying now (with Newfie accent): "Buddy was so full of devilment, that he just bluffed the old feller off"
also in Newfoundland buddy can also mean a contraption that is hard to describe, e.g.: "They used to have a buddy made, you know, with two sticks - two piece of board and a string."
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Post by PeterB on Aug 29, 2007 3:35:52 GMT -4
Another term which I assume is Australian is gutless wonder - someone showing a distinct lack of intestinal fortitude.
Incidentally, some of you might remember from my earlier posting on the subject, that my dear wife is up the duff. For those that don't remember or know, I'm sure you'll work it out... :-)
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Post by furi on Aug 29, 2007 4:57:23 GMT -4
Your wife is a little bit in the Pudding Club?
You've been sinning again haven't you?
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Post by PeterB on Sept 3, 2007 2:15:44 GMT -4
Another citizenship test, proposed in an article in the Age newspaper of late last week, by Catherine Deveny.
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LANGUAGE 1. Do you understand the meaning, but are unable to explain the origin of, the term "died in the ar$e"?
2. What is a mole?
3. Are these terms related: chuck a sickie; chuck a spaz; chuck a U-ey?
4. Explain the following passage: "In the arvo last Chrissy the relos rocked up for a barbie, some bevvies and a few snags. After a bit of a Bex and a lie down we opened the pressies, scoffed all the chockies, bickies and lollies. Then we drained a few tinnies and Mum did her block after Dad and Steve had a barney and a bit of biffo."
CUSTOMS 1. Macca, Chooka and Wanger are driving to Surfers in their Torana. If they are travelling at 100 km/h while listening to Barnsey, Farnsey and Acca Dacca, how many slabs will each person on average consume between flashing a brown eye and having a slash?
2. Complete the following sentences: a) "If the van's rockin' don't bother … b) You're going home in the back of a … c) Fair suck of the …
3. I've had a gutful and I can't be fagged. Discuss
4. Have you ever been on the giving or receiving end of a wedgie?
5. Do you have a friend or relative who has a car in their front yard "up on blocks"? Is his name Keith and does he have a wife called Cheryl? [personally, I think his name should be Dazza, and his wife should be Shazza...]
FOOD 1. Does your family regularly eat a dish involving mincemeat, cabbage, curry powder and a packet of chicken noodle soup called either chow mein, chop suey or kai see ming?
2. What are the ingredients in a rissole?
3. Demonstrate the correct procedure for eating a Tim Tam.
4. Do you have an Aunty Myrna who is famous for her tuna mornay and other dishes involving a can of cream of celery soup? [or a choko]
5. In any two-hour period have you ever eaten three-bean salad, a chop and two serves of pav washed down with someone else's beer that has been nicked from a bath full of ice?
6. When you go to a bring-your-own-meat barbie can you eat other people's meat or are you only allowed to eat your own?
7. What purple root vegetable beginning with the letter "b" is required by law to be included in a hamburger with the lot?
CULTURE 1. Do you own or have you ever owned a lawn mower, a pair of thongs, an Esky or Ugg boots?
2. Is it possible to "prang a car" while doing "circle work"?
3. Who would you like to crack on to?
4. Who is the most Australian: Kevin "Bloody" Wilson, John "True Blue" Williamson, Kylie Minogue or Warnie?
5. Is there someone you are only mates with because
- they own a trailer or - have a pool?
6. Would you love to have a beer with Duncan?
The people to be granted citizenship are the ones who call it a crock and cheat.
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Post by PeterB on Sept 3, 2007 2:16:57 GMT -4
Your wife is a little bit in the Pudding Club? Yes, she has a couple of buns in the oven. Sheesh, I hope so! :-)
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Post by PhantomWolf on Sept 3, 2007 18:35:42 GMT -4
Yes, she has a couple of buns in the oven.
A couple? eeeps. Time to start buying the bulk packates of dipers and getting LOADS of sleep.
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Post by PeterB on Sept 3, 2007 20:02:46 GMT -4
Yes, my dear wife is under instructions to get as much sleep as she can.
And the things you put on babies are nappies, at least here in Australia.
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Post by PhantomWolf on Sept 3, 2007 20:30:12 GMT -4
Yes, my dear wife is under instructions to get as much sleep as she can. And the things you put on babies are nappies, at least here in Australia. I was making sure that our american friends didn't think I was suggesting you bought a ton of serviettes.
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