A boot in your ass, that's the American way. - Beyond Tiki

TM Tiki Motu Member Sydney, Australia , South Pacific Joined: Jun 09, 2002 Posts: 18	TM Tiki Motu Posted posted on 04/15/2003 On 2003-03-13 13:09, DaneTiki wrote: A boot in your ass is the AUSTRALIAN way! Doesn't anyone watch "The Simpsons" anymore? I'm an Australian & I'm sorry but we don't use that expression. We would say that someone deserved a 'kick up the backside'. Also, we spell 'ass' as 'arse'. We also don't toss 'shrimps' on the barbie - they're called 'prawns' here. Fosters is not the beer of choice either - VB(Victoria Bitter),Carlton Cold & Cascade are much more popular. That Simpson's episode was dreadful.It just helped to perpetuate myths - & is there any actor out there (other than kevin Kline in 'Fierce Creatures' or Robin Williams ) who can mimic an Aussie accent? Just thought I'd clear up this matter. I don't mean to inflame or provoke - just keep you all informed. Ask any Aussie. Cheers & Aloha!

On 2003-03-13 13:09, DaneTiki wrote:
A boot in your ass is the AUSTRALIAN way! Doesn't anyone watch "The Simpsons" anymore?

I'm an Australian & I'm sorry but we don't use that expression. We would say that someone deserved a 'kick up the backside'. Also, we spell 'ass' as 'arse'.
We also don't toss 'shrimps' on the barbie - they're called 'prawns' here.
Fosters is not the beer of choice either - VB(Victoria Bitter),Carlton Cold & Cascade are much more popular.
That Simpson's episode was dreadful.It just helped to perpetuate myths - & is there any actor out there (other than kevin Kline in 'Fierce Creatures' or Robin Williams ) who can mimic an Aussie accent?
Just thought I'd clear up this matter. I don't mean to inflame or provoke - just keep you all informed. Ask any Aussie.
Cheers & Aloha!

Post #30349 by Tiki Motu on 04/15/2003