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Who has experienced people with strange or funny names?
i.e ( I went to School with a Richard Harold Headley, which when shortened is Dick Harry Headley)
growing up, there was a family acquaintance named richard weiner and he actually went by the name dick weiner.
oh, come on, bluewoman, try and keep this straight...stop making things up
or fantasising
i swear to whatever powers or person would make heller believe me.......................or stop teasing me.
I now believe you
almost
I can't think of anything...
But as it so often happens, I've just stumbled across this: Snack Foods with strange names
dek, those are hilarious.
hello people...
hello vijay...
whoa.......
'Whoa Now' by Louque...not bad at all
talking of funny named foods - i was shopping at Aldi many moons ago and couldn't stop laughing at a chocolate bar they were selling - it was exactly the same as a "bounty" (for all those non-aussies it is a coconutty centre with chocolate surround - like a mars bar but coconut instead of nougat, if mars bars are the same elsewhere as they are here). And the name of the imitation chocolate bar ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Mutiny".
Bit of nerd joke that i spose only aussies would get.
i'm american. i've had bounty bars and i get the joke.
i haven't travelled extensively so not too sure how much of our culture has spread elsewhere. Although there was that movie with Mel Gibson in it about the Mutiny on the Bounty. Did you here about the disgusting practices that the decendants of those 'mutineers' practice on Pitcairn island? Although i should refrain from making too much of a comment because my knowledge on the subject is sketchy at best.
i haven't travelled extensively so not too sure how much of our culture has spread elsewhere.
Don't you have to have some culture in the first place...
There's a shop near here called Knobs and Knockers.
They sell door furniture...
LOL! I like the Mutiny name!
Knobs and knocker equally as funny! hahahah
yeah...I like the knockers too
" i haven't travelled extensively so not too sure how much of our culture has spread elsewhere."
Simon BTW - Bounty Bars, like much of Australian "culture" did not originate in Australia - neither of course, did the "Bounty" herself!
Nor of course did Mars Bars etc. the Mars Family is American
And how come that page doesn't have any "Cheezy Poofs"???
Heller can be quite cheesey, on occaisions. I wouldn't call him a poof tough...
Didn't they teach good English in North Wales, Arthur?
Actually you only had 3 mistakes in 15 words...not bad for you...I take it back
Heller can be quite cheesey, on occaisions. I wouldn't call him a poof tough...
I suppose if I were a poof, I would prefer to be a tough one
maybe our friend, mr. dent, is drunk.
*hic*
Oh dear. It seems that my spell checker and grammar checker is busted. Wine has that effect on me, especially in large quantities. In any case who gives a stuff about my spelling, or grammar. I don't...
ooh...... i was right!
are you feeling alright today?
It's quarter to eight on a Sunday night. England have had a shit day bowling against South Africa (even though they made the Proteas follow-on last night) and I have a day off tomorrow. So I'm well into my second bottle of Shiraz Mataro (an Aussie wine from the Banrock Station slop-yard) it's not too bad, better than most French crap and goes very nice with, well, itself...
oh boy.
arthur, i am begging you, for the entertainment of tanglers everywhere, please......................please.............
..................when you finish drinking, do lots and lots of posting here.
hahahahah
Good one bluegirl!
maybe he passed out in front of the telly.
Don't you have to have some culture in the first place...
Kultchaa? I've got cultsha - it's around here somewhere (patting my pockets).
Soclearlee - i know enough about australian history to know that the only true australian culture at the time of the Bounty was about 40,000 years old. We all know where the convicts came from. I lump the story of the Bounty into Australian culture/history due to the fact that the guy who got the arse from that expedition ended up as governor here in NSW for a short stint before another rebellion. Because of his role in it we get the background story of the "Mutiny". I couldn't imagine many places outside australia knowing about (or showing interest) in the Bounty as i'm sure there were plenty of mutinees in that period.
And yes, i do know that the majority of our chocolate bars are "imports" - maybe changed a little bit to suit the tastes and climate of the population. Although i would laugh out loud if someone told me the Tim Tam was a Kiwi invention (it would be true to form, like so many success stories from NZ being claimed by Aussies).
so there!
actually the bounty mutiny is probably the one that people do know. besides several movies (i've seen at least 2 of them), there were several books as well.
(scroll down to literature and cinema)
i spose old Mel helped spread the story for that one. I remember watching that movie with a bunch of friends when we were in late primary school - my mate's family were what you could call "religious" and there was a quick turning off of the tv when the Tahitian women came on the scene. Talk about how to get an almost teenagers interest up about half naked women. Although another one of my mates mum would not be so drastic about it - she just held a tea towel up in front of the screen until the offending parts were over! That's pretty funny when you are seventeen!
this story was famous wayyyyy before mel gibson. the 1935 version was the first remake (of the 1932 version) to win a best picture oscar award.
i would think it more embarrassing to have your friends mom in the room while watching naked boobies.
Heh... all this while I thought it was funny that the counter to 'Bounty' was 'Mutiny'
oops...
your right dek.
this extra stuff was the result of someone trying to put simon in his place.
hahaha
This call for a Mutiny I sez!!
lmao!
who mentioned naked boobies...where are they?...............
hey heller!
good to see you.
I know
Here's one:
is that a boobie?
Yes, it's a baby Blue-footed Booby...as are you
gee, i guess i do like boobies.
they are cute...I always have this urge to fondle every time I see one
yeah, i'd bet they feel really good.
they look soft.
indeed, very tactile
i'm out. my next line is way too inappropriate.
me too ...I bet dek was holding her breath in apprehension there...
see? we are both adults who can control themselves when necessary.
only when an ocean apart 
whatever it takes.
it wouldn't take much
lol!
i'm disappointed that mr. dent did not drunk post like i requested.
reckon he went hunting ewes...I saw him get his velcro gloves out of his drawer...
not boobies?
not where he comes from
i don't get it.
The north of Wales only has gannets and puffins...but no boobies
oh. i thought maybe he lived amongst monks.
hansen?
mmmmbop.
you are cracking me up.
hello people...good afternoon.....
Hi, how's the subcontinent this afternoon?
Here is a link the a Restaurant called FatBoy Drive In http://www.insiderpages.com/b/3566597340
muahahahahaha! From the same website I think:
LOL!
I see Ruski has done some research
I've heard of Poo curry power, Pschitt lemonade and Krapp toilet paper 
I also remember seeing an advert for a perfume called Cinema, which isn't so funny, but is a bit odd - who wants to smell like a cinema?
slightly better than smelling like a pub I'm guessing...
and at £50 for a miniscule bottle... I bought some of that for Mrs Dent. She actually likes it. Smells like scent to me.
But not like something that cost £50 for what amounts to a dribble of some exotic piss in a bottle.
Is it possible for something to not smell like a scent?
Scent being another word for smell
Smart arse...
Dictionary - smell - 2 entries.
1.verb - To perceive the scent of (something) by means of the olfactory nerves.
2.verb - To sense the presence of by or as if by the olfactory nerves; detect or discover:
Dictionary - scent - 6 entries.
1. noun - A distinctive, often agreeable odor. See Synonyms at
2. noun - A perfume:
3. noun - An odor left by the passing of an animal.
4. noun - The trail of a hunted animal or fugitive.
5. noun - The sense of smell:
6. noun - A hint of something imminent;
Ruski73 - They are funny brand names
"""Because of his role in it we get the background story of the "Mutiny". I couldn't imagine many places outside australia knowing about (or showing interest) in the Bounty as i'm sure there were plenty of mutinees in that period.""""
ummmmmm...British boat. British History. And still having trouble finding Australian culture 200 years later but I think I now know why! :=)
For the English speaking world there is always some fun to be found in brand names. For example in Australia you can get get a snack-in-a-bag called Tasty Jacks. Personally I couldn't bring myself to eat a jack, even if it is tasty.
Then there is other stuff which you can make daft associations with. Grouse Whisky. Who ever thought of making whisky from a grouse?
as a matter of fact just the other day............................
then there is Coon cheese...
ummmmmm...British boat. British History. And still having trouble finding Australian culture 200 years later but I think I now know why! :=)
Australian culture is definitely a part of this western worlds lives. You read our books, watch our t.v. shows, you watch our movies, you look at our art, we compete well at sport and have a good chance of beating you, you have us teaching you in schools, our scientists have made the world a better place, you use our inventions and you come here for a holiday or to live. Not bad considering it’s a pretty small population spread over a huge area and all in all has a homogenous culture over that whole area. Only reason our culture was slow to establish is that we had Britain as a base, the almost extermination of the culture already incumbent here at the time and the advent of global communications and ease of travel brought on by the industrial revolution. Our culture is a mix of the whole world with a base from Britain augmented by our unique location. Not too many other places that were a part of the ‘Empire’ have done so well – hell, a lot of places are a shit heap because of their involvement
ps the font is different cause i kept getting logged out - had to type up in word first.
And still having trouble finding Australian culture
Your problem there is you are actively seeking it. Forest for the trees. Maybe grab yourself a tub of yoghurt from the cold section in the supermarket and get your fill that way ...
Eh?
LOL!
Ruski's definition of culture:
HAHA!!
Talking about cheese. I still crease myself over this one:-
I bought some Armageddon cheese the other day. It said on the label, "Best before End"
oh dear.
Also, i should probably apologise for the previous rant - what with almost being forced to watch a pope drive past and the always usual pain in the arse job i couldn't help but rant about culture. My usual response is "pfffh"
Peace out.
hehehehe I been blaming the Pope for everything too this week....
Australian culture is definitely a part of this western worlds lives. You read our books, watch our t.v. shows, you watch our movies, you look at our art, we compete well at sport and have a good chance of beating you,
If you think the world is out there clamouring for our books, t.v. shows and movies, I'm betting you haven't seen too much of the world outside of Australia beyond perhaps a week or two in Bali or an after school "break in Europe"? Spend a decade or two living overseas and you'll get a much more realistic view of the way the world sees us . You may also like to check your local library and note that most other places in the "Empire" which have not "done so well" actually had their own cultures to begin with - and unlike our indigenous culture, they'd all discovered the wheel too!
At least that's what they taught us at school.
Australian culture simply does not rate in most other countries. Go check for yourself - there's a big world out there waiting to tell you that Waltzing Matilda was an Irish folk song and "Oggy Oggy Oggy , OI OI OI" was a UK miner's chant. Men At work and the song the Land down Under? - created by a scotsman - it goes on.
Once you see an interview with an Australian on an overseas, English speaking t.v station where they actually subtitle the Australian speakers in English for the benefit of English speaking viewers...... gives you some perspective. What you will never learn in Australia is how the world see us from the outside.
So what if the culture originated from somewhere else?
What we have now is a hybrid and pretty unique.
What exactly is the point you're trying to make?
Yes. I am not sure where you are going with all this either.
Spend a decade or two living overseas and you'll get a much more realistic view of the way the world sees us
The fact that the rest of the world is compelled to look is ... odd ... but flattering.
unlike our indigenous culture, they'd all discovered the wheel too
The Australian Aboriginal people were minimalist and very good at it. No need for a wheel. Compare that with one of your fancy "overseas" places ... like Dubai. That place ... the capital of Unnecessary.
Waltzing Matilda was an Irish folk song
Yes. We need to update this to Paddy McGinty's Goat very soon or we'll fall behind fast.
i'm american........we think aussie's are great.
we watch aussie movies as well as british or french ones.
we have so many products that use australians or australian culture for their advertising. that should say something about our love of australian culture.
maybe i couldn't tell you about australian history...............but i'm american....we don't know about the history of anyone but ourselves (maybe)
Britain's reverse charge adverts come from Aus...
Despite my comment (about 8,000 posts above) about Aussie culture, I don't think it makes any difference. If I was Australian I don't think I'd be too worried about how the rest of the world see's me. There again, I'm British which means I don't give a shit what anyone else thinks because I know we are best (or something like that - LOL)
I agree...to an uknown extent.
Geez – all this over the name of a chocolate bar. I would really like to go on with this debate because there are oh so many things that give me the shites about what Soclearlee has written – but quite frankly I think it brings down the tone of what this forum is about. Mate (I’m assuming you are male), it comes across that you have a chip on your shoulder. Leave it at home or at least eat it with some dipping sauce. I’ll refrain from the use of emoticons to try and put a positive spin on a condescending comment……..
I'm female, and still people call me mate. I think it can work both ways, no?
very well said, simon.
lol!
Oh my!
Imagine saying that name over the phone or something in an English speaking county!
I'm female, and still people call me mate. I think it can work both ways, no?
yeah - i do call female friends mate. Just the same as i would refer to a bunch of people (that included females) as "guys" - "hey, do you guys want to head down to the pub?". But they are both masculine words - that are probably changing with use as time goes on.
Yeah... good point
hello add me
looks like dek forgot one.
Who is this Jolina Rodriguez? Is she mans best friend or what?
she's heller's girlfriend.
something about viagra.
Hellers girlfriend LOL! Even he, despite what he says, has standards. His long-suffering wife is testament to that.
I know, I read that earlier. Er... I hate to bring her into this but you might have been reading Deks posts for too long
what exactly do you mean by that, sir?
I mean exactly what I mean, lady
no. seriously i don't get it.
Ok then I'll fall for it. Heller was saying something about how jealouse everyone was that he was the chosen one etc... Let's put it this way, I don't think he was being serious.
of course not............it's just rare that i get a good opportunity to tease him.
even though i might seem it sometimes.........i'm really not very naive.
Anyway. I reckon she's mans best friend. Just need to work out what breed...
Wish you would stop talking about her as if she is a nonentity...she comes from the Virgin Islands...I wonder if she is a
.... Tortolan?
I think they are British Virgins...she is an American Virgin...allegedly
i don't know...... she was a regular customer of happy wanderer.
what?
look at the last passive aggressive note and the conversation that followed.
heller- you will notice that i have been telling everyone that she is your girlfriend.
I'm beginning to suspect otherwise. I thought she was offering me a dirty weekend in a Barcelona hotel...I greased up my castanets in readiness, but now I'm not so sure...
aw.......did heller get took?
looks that way...she doesn't return my calls...
Sorry....going back a few dozen posts...... wasn't waltzing matilda german? I only say this because of the ad currently on tv "from NZ" about the rugby...
It's a bloody good ad though, a well done job of getting the aussies rallied up...
I don't think WM is Irish or Kiwi ...it is based on a Scottish march from 1805 or thereabouts...original name was "Thou Bonnie Wood Of Craigielee"
Liar. Couldn't possibly be.... unless you can prove it.
actually, I couldn't be bothered either way, I just think that the scottish are always overly-over-the-top with everything and it annoys me.
Morgan said: "I just think that the scottish are always overly-over-the-top with everything and it annoys me"
LOL ... Oh, deary me
*covers ears* LALALALALALA
I can't believe how the same conversation is running over something like 4 topics!
Must be a new record or something! hahaha
Morgan didn't say.... she typed.....
I can't believe how the same conversation is running over something like 4 topics!
Must be a new record or something! hahaha
and we have heller's new girlfriend and happy's best customer to thank.
hahaha How fast connections are made!
