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how to speak australians #9153616 09/04/14 Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 279 B battered OP Campfire Member OP battered Campfire Member B Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 279 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE-al0xSFJo

Re: how to speak australians battered #9154649 09/05/14 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming Too funny! Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: how to speak australians battered #9156513 09/06/14 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,316 Likes: 9 West Slope of Colorado A alpinecrick Campfire Ranger alpinecrick Campfire Ranger A Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,316 Likes: 9 West Slope of Colorado Hilarious........ Casey Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively... Having said that, MAGA.

Re: how to speak australians alpinecrick #9204932 09/25/14 Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 17,101 G gitem_12 Campfire Ranger gitem_12 Campfire Ranger G Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 17,101 Younknow your culture sucks when even the hindu dotheads can rag on you...thats funny The government plans these shootings by targeting kids from kindergarten that the government thinks they can control with drugs until the appropriate time--DerbyDude Whatever. Tell the oompa loompa's hey for me. [/quote]. LtPPowell

Re: how to speak australians gitem_12 #9207212 09/26/14 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,605 NE Montana rattler Campfire Ranger rattler Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,605 NE Montana its interesting some times, spent 3 weeks with AussieLad and every so often he and i would have to decide what each other were talking about....good example is when he asked me if i ate capsicum when he was fixing dinner one night...i guess i gave him an odd look and asked "what do you call capsicum?" turns out he was talking about bell peppers, i figured he was talking about peppers of some sort cause im a nerd and knew Capsicum is the genus that peppers, hot and bell, belong to.....but had no clue anyone in the english speaking world called a bell pepper anything but a pepper... A serious student of the "Armchair Safari" always looking for Africa/Asia hunting books

Re: how to speak australians rattler #9210523 09/27/14 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 A AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker A Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 1. A Skooby is a Schooner which is a 15oz beer. 2. A Pony or Pot is a 10oz beer (Old blokes drink them) (Baby boomers are not old blokes) 3. The Thunderbox and long Drop are outside dunnies, 4. A Drongo, F---Wit, turd burgler, wacker, ice hole, and a dozen more is a silly person or someone who handles the truth carelessly. There is a great book on Aussie Slang put out in the 90's authoried by John Blackman. HAS a lot of stuff I never heard of and shows how territorial Aussieland is, particularly between Sydney and Melbun. When truth is ignored, it does not change an untruth from remaining a lie.

Re: how to speak australians AussieGunWriter #9210706 09/27/14 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,811 humboldt C Craigster Campfire Tracker Craigster Campfire Tracker C Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,811 humboldt So is it "poofer" or "poofter". Or both? Old Corps Semper Fi FJB

Re: how to speak australians Craigster #9212111 09/27/14 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 A AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker A Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 Originally Posted by Craigster So is it "poofer" or "poofter". Or both? Poofter Pillow biter shirt lifter And a dozen more. When truth is ignored, it does not change an untruth from remaining a lie.

Re: how to speak australians rattler #9216173 09/29/14 Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 12,895 North Wales, UK Pete E Campfire Outfitter Pete E Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 12,895 North Wales, UK Originally Posted by rattler its interesting some times, spent 3 weeks with AussieLad and every so often he and i would have to decide what each other were talking about... Its funny to see that even today that so many Colonials struggle with the Queens English! Men of Harlech

Re: how to speak australians Pete E #9216285 09/29/14 Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 17,101 G gitem_12 Campfire Ranger gitem_12 Campfire Ranger G Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 17,101 Originally Posted by Pete E Originally Posted by rattler its interesting some times, spent 3 weeks with AussieLad and every so often he and i would have to decide what each other were talking about... Its funny to see that even today that so many Colonials struggle with the Queens English! We ahitcanned the queen. Why would we want her English The government plans these shootings by targeting kids from kindergarten that the government thinks they can control with drugs until the appropriate time--DerbyDude Whatever. Tell the oompa loompa's hey for me. [/quote]. LtPPowell

Re: how to speak australians gitem_12 #9216541 09/29/14 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,926 Likes: 11 South of Minnesota 5sdad Campfire 'Bwana 5sdad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,926 Likes: 11 South of Minnesota My father-in-law was in Australia on leave during WWII. He and some other soldiers were at a movie house where "God Save the King" was played prior to the movie. When the GIs remained sitting, one of the locals informed them that they were hearing "God Save the King" and that they should stand up. One of the GIs suggested that the King be known in a Biblically carnal sense. Things got a bit out of hand at that point. I don't believe that the movie was ever seen. Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile. Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe) Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.

Re: how to speak australians 5sdad #9223047 10/02/14 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 591 New Zealand Z zeissman Campfire Regular zeissman Campfire Regular Z Joined: May 2014 Posts: 591 New Zealand Yeah, I remember as a kid in the 50s early 60's at the Saturday afternoon matinee before the movie started we used to hear "God Save the Queen" and be expected to stand. Not many of us did. This was in NZ and thankfully the ridiculous custom got knocked on the head long ago. "The 257 Roberts, some people like to call it the “.257 Bob.” I think these people should be hung in trees where crows can peck at them." - David Petzal

Re: how to speak australians AussieGunWriter #9223048 10/02/14 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 591 New Zealand Z zeissman Campfire Regular zeissman Campfire Regular Z Joined: May 2014 Posts: 591 New Zealand Originally Posted by AussieGunWriter Originally Posted by Craigster So is it "poofer" or "poofter". Or both? Poofter Pillow biter shirt lifter And a dozen more. Including the aforementioned "turd burgler". "The 257 Roberts, some people like to call it the “.257 Bob.” I think these people should be hung in trees where crows can peck at them." - David Petzal

Re: how to speak australians battered #9227734 10/03/14 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 19,496 desert G g5m Campfire Ranger g5m Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 19,496 desert Funny! Retired cat herder.

Re: how to speak australians g5m #9228601 10/04/14 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 A AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker A Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 Herd a new Yankee word yesterday for the first time. The word "Chassis" in Orstrayleyanne is pronounced "Shazzy" My American linguists pronounced it "Chassie" as we both struggled a bit on that. Another one is Aussie, Americans can't say it, they say "Osscie" when we all know it is the same as Ozzie Osbourne or Ozzy and and Harriet. Interesting stuff! When truth is ignored, it does not change an untruth from remaining a lie.

Re: how to speak australians 5sdad #9231498 10/05/14 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,965 Caldwell, Idaho I idahoguy101 Campfire Regular idahoguy101 Campfire Regular I Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,965 Caldwell, Idaho Originally Posted by 5sdad My father-in-law was in Australia on leave during WWII. He and some other soldiers were at a movie house where "God Save the King" was played prior to the movie. When the GIs remained sitting, one of the locals informed them that they were hearing "God Save the King" and that they should stand up. One of the GIs suggested that the King be known in a Biblically carnal sense. Things got a bit out of hand at that point. I don't believe that the movie was ever seen. I doubt that the movie was important after that clash of cultures! Last edited by idahoguy101; 10/05/14.

Re: how to speak australians AussieGunWriter #9232005 10/05/14 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,586 D dan_oz Campfire Regular dan_oz Campfire Regular D Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,586 Originally Posted by AussieGunWriter Herd a new Yankee word yesterday for the first time. The word "Chassis" in Orstrayleyanne is pronounced "Shazzy" My American linguists pronounced it "Chassie" as we both struggled a bit on that. It is a French word, originally, and pronounced something like "shazzy" in most places, not just Australia.

Re: how to speak australians 5sdad #9232022 10/05/14 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,586 D dan_oz Campfire Regular dan_oz Campfire Regular D Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,586 Originally Posted by 5sdad My father-in-law was in Australia on leave during WWII. He and some other soldiers were at a movie house where "God Save the King" was played prior to the movie. When the GIs remained sitting, one of the locals informed them that they were hearing "God Save the King" and that they should stand up. One of the GIs suggested that the King be known in a Biblically carnal sense. Things got a bit out of hand at that point. I don't believe that the movie was ever seen. I wonder how those GIs would have felt had an Australian, guest in your country, publicly refused to stand for the anthem, and then said something disparaging about your head of state? It would have been seen as bad manners, I suspect, and rightly. FWIW though, it has been many decades since God Save the King, or God Save the Queen, has been our anthem.

Re: how to speak australians dan_oz #9232052 10/05/14 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,586 D dan_oz Campfire Regular dan_oz Campfire Regular D Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,586 There's a bit of regional variation in Australian too, though not as much as in the UK or US. Some slight variations in accent: the Adelaide pronunciation of words like dance, chance, and salt as "dahnce", "chahnce" and "sawlt" for example, or Melburnians pronunciation of "el" as "al" - "Walcome to Malbourne". There are variations in vocabulary too. In Sydney you go swimming in "swimmers" or "cossies", while in Victoria you'd probably call them "togs", and in Perth "bathers", for example. The Macquarie Dictionary has a "Word Map" (https://www.macquariedictionary.com.au/resources/word/map/) showing numerous examples.

Re: how to speak australians Pete E #9234509 10/06/14 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,901 Likes: 9 Southern Oregon USA S Seafire Campfire 'Bwana Seafire Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,901 Likes: 9 Southern Oregon USA Originally Posted by Pete E Originally Posted by rattler its interesting some times, spent 3 weeks with AussieLad and every so often he and i would have to decide what each other were talking about... Its funny to see that even today that so many Colonials struggle with the Queens English! The three years I lived in Britain as a kid, I was the only family member that could translate it into American English... that took 6 months to learn... but I did good... now we had a few Irish and Scottish folks in the neighborhood.. they took a little longer to be able to understand... and of course everyone over there, thought the American terms for things was "bloody daft.."

Re: how to speak australians 5sdad #9234529 10/06/14 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,901 Likes: 9 Southern Oregon USA S Seafire Campfire 'Bwana Seafire Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,901 Likes: 9 Southern Oregon USA Originally Posted by 5sdad My father-in-law was in Australia on leave during WWII. He and some other soldiers were at a movie house where "God Save the King" was played prior to the movie. When the GIs remained sitting, one of the locals informed them that they were hearing "God Save the King" and that they should stand up. One of the GIs suggested that the King be known in a Biblically carnal sense. Things got a bit out of hand at that point. I don't believe that the movie was ever seen. We use to go to the movies in town living off base in England... They'd play God Save the Queen, and we American kids would stand and sing, " My Country Tis of Thee...." The screen would show images and the music, but not the words... We'd do it because the Limeys would get all pissed off and start yelling " you bloody yanks sit down and STFU!".. which just inspired us to sing louder..... just us and some old duffers in there on Saturday afternoon for the 1 PM showing... The Theatre was owned by an Aussie, who use to get a big kick out of pissing off the English...so he would seldom tell us to sit down and shut up...

Re: how to speak australians Seafire #9251995 10/13/14 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 429 Out West- between liberal heav... B B_Lance Campfire Member B_Lance Campfire Member B Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 429 Out West- between liberal heav... Australia is a must see...not so much Sydney but the outback areas are pretty unique. They say Australians have a "Can Do" attitude much the same as the US was back in the 50's and I've seen it first hand. Not a bunch of whiners like in the US right now thats for sure- its refreshing. "Most people have the will to win, few have the will to prepare to win." Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out-Art Linkletter

Re: how to speak australians B_Lance #9260894 10/16/14 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 A AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker A Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 Originally Posted by B_Lance Australia is a must see...not so much Sydney but the outback areas are pretty unique. They say Australians have a "Can Do" attitude much the same as the US was back in the 50's and I've seen it first hand. Not a bunch of whiners like in the US right now thats for sure- its refreshing. I can promise you an Aussie "can do" attitude isn't necessarily good for a career path in the US, particularly in the corporate sector. Takes a while to find where you fit in and that is usually in the privately owned segment of industry where they actually like performance and making money. When truth is ignored, it does not change an untruth from remaining a lie.

Re: how to speak australians AussieGunWriter #9261567 10/17/14 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 19,269 Upstate NY EvilTwin Campfire Ranger EvilTwin Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 19,269 Upstate NY My first exposure to guys from the Land of Oz wuz a bunch of Aussie Grunts in Vietnam. Too busy with "business" to get a lot more out of it. SECOND encounter!!!! Bangkok Thailand. In a bar. Had just hired my girl for the week when a bunch of Aussie Sailors stumbled in. After a few Thai beers (strong stuff) they just got up and started fighting. EVERYBODY got dragged in! Then jus as suddenly, they stopped fighting, put the tables and chairs back up, started drinking again and everybody wuz best friends again. Be afraid,be VERY VERY afraid ad triarios redisse My Buddy eh76 speaks authentic Frontier Gibberish!

Re: how to speak australians Craigster #9425701 12/16/14 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 11 B btm_54 New Member btm_54 New Member B Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 11 Originally Posted by Craigster So is it "poofer" or "poofter". Or both? According to Sir Les Patterson. Chocolate cha cha artist is the correct term. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjnECsAf-WY Regards, btm_54

Re: how to speak australians btm_54 #9427220 12/16/14 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,181 Northern California Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,181 Northern California That video, is good I'm telling you. lol Randy NRA Patriot Life Benefactor

Re: how to speak australians Hammerdown #9427918 12/16/14 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming eh76 Campfire Kahuna eh76 Campfire Kahuna Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 52,680 North of Liberalism in Wyoming Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.

Re: how to speak australians eh76 #9428209 12/16/14 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,605 NE Montana rattler Campfire Ranger rattler Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,605 NE Montana A serious student of the "Armchair Safari" always looking for Africa/Asia hunting books

Re: how to speak australians rattler #9428868 12/16/14 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,290 Qld Australia dingo Campfire Regular dingo Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,290 Qld Australia You might not realize this but Sir Les Patterson and Dame Edna Everidge are one of the same. And Barry Humphries does a mighty fine job as both.

Re: how to speak australians dan_oz #9429907 12/17/14 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,475 Likes: 18 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,475 Likes: 18 Filer, ID Originally Posted by dan_oz Originally Posted by 5sdad My father-in-law was in Australia on leave during WWII. He and some other soldiers were at a movie house where "God Save the King" was played prior to the movie. When the GIs remained sitting, one of the locals informed them that they were hearing "God Save the King" and that they should stand up. One of the GIs suggested that the King be known in a Biblically carnal sense. Things got a bit out of hand at that point. I don't believe that the movie was ever seen. I wonder how those GIs would have felt had an Australian, guest in your country, publicly refused to stand for the anthem, and then said something disparaging about your head of state? It would have been seen as bad manners, I suspect, and rightly. FWIW though, it has been many decades since God Save the King, or God Save the Queen, has been our anthem. I would shake the man's hand because I guarantee that no Aussie could possibly say anything more disparaging about our head of state than I do. “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: how to speak australians Rock Chuck #9430726 12/17/14 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 509 Junee, NSW, Australia J johnfox Campfire Regular johnfox Campfire Regular J Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 509 Junee, NSW, Australia Originally Posted by Rock Chuck I would shake the man's hand because I guarantee that no Aussie could possibly say anything more disparaging about our head of state than I do. Last edited by johnfox; 12/17/14.

Re: how to speak australians Rock Chuck #9438466 12/20/14 Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,855 Likes: 3 Georgia R RJY66 Campfire Tracker RJY66 Campfire Tracker R Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,855 Likes: 3 Georgia Originally Posted by Rock Chuck Originally Posted by dan_oz Originally Posted by 5sdad My father-in-law was in Australia on leave during WWII. He and some other soldiers were at a movie house where "God Save the King" was played prior to the movie. When the GIs remained sitting, one of the locals informed them that they were hearing "God Save the King" and that they should stand up. One of the GIs suggested that the King be known in a Biblically carnal sense. Things got a bit out of hand at that point. I don't believe that the movie was ever seen. I wonder how those GIs would have felt had an Australian, guest in your country, publicly refused to stand for the anthem, and then said something disparaging about your head of state? It would have been seen as bad manners, I suspect, and rightly. FWIW though, it has been many decades since God Save the King, or God Save the Queen, has been our anthem. I would shake the man's hand because I guarantee that no Aussie could possibly say anything more disparaging about our head of state than I do. Ain't that the truth! I'd probably get along fine with any Australian who tabs our illustrious leader with with "Drongo, F---Wit, turd burgler, wacker, ice hole, and a dozen more" because as best I can tell they all fit! Heck, I might adopt some of that verbiage because in the last few years I've worn the American equivalents out when referring to our "head of state". Right off the bat I notice that Obongo rhymes with Drongo! "Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants". --- William Penn

Re: how to speak australians dan_oz #9439823 12/20/14 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,611 Okanagan Campfire Tracker Okanagan Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,611 My all time favorite expression came from a white haired Aussie who was my host in Sydney for a few days. He told a couple of us about a brazen attempt a company had made to cheat him in a business deal. My response was something along the line that it is hard to believe how stupid people can be. "Spit me death and hope to die in a rat trap, it's true!" he replied.

Re: how to speak australians Rock Chuck #9476694 01/02/15 Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 451 S sandpit Campfire Member sandpit Campfire Member S Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 451 got any single fat gurls?im wanting one of them 6 cylinder hemi engines in 265ci with an old GM 3-71 blower on top.iif the fat gurls can cook mite take one of thems

Re: how to speak australians Rock Chuck #9479222 01/03/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,912 Pennsylvania P Pashooter Campfire Regular Pashooter Campfire Regular P Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,912 Pennsylvania I don't know those boys are pretty creative but i would buy them beer and compare notes on disparaging remarks re obongo. Originally Posted by Rock Chuck Originally Posted by dan_oz Originally Posted by 5sdad My father-in-law was in Australia on leave during WWII. He and some other soldiers were at a movie house where "God Save the King" was played prior to the movie. When the GIs remained sitting, one of the locals informed them that they were hearing "God Save the King" and that they should stand up. One of the GIs suggested that the King be known in a Biblically carnal sense. Things got a bit out of hand at that point. I don't believe that the movie was ever seen. I wonder how those GIs would have felt had an Australian, guest in your country, publicly refused to stand for the anthem, and then said something disparaging about your head of state? It would have been seen as bad manners, I suspect, and rightly. FWIW though, it has been many decades since God Save the King, or God Save the Queen, has been our anthem. I would shake the man's hand because I guarantee that no Aussie could possibly say anything more disparaging about our head of state than I do. There are no problems that cannot be resolved by the suitable application of high explosive.

Re: how to speak australians 5sdad #9492102 01/07/15 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,821 Likes: 1 The Palmetto State C cra1948 Campfire Outfitter cra1948 Campfire Outfitter C Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,821 Likes: 1 The Palmetto State Originally Posted by 5sdad My father-in-law was in Australia on leave during WWII. He and some other soldiers were at a movie house where "God Save the King" was played prior to the movie. When the GIs remained sitting, one of the locals informed them that they were hearing "God Save the King" and that they should stand up. One of the GIs suggested that the King be known in a Biblically carnal sense. Things got a bit out of hand at that point. I don't believe that the movie was ever seen. When I got out of the Navy in '72 I stayed in the Philippines for a year or so. For a while I had an guy from Australia (another young, expat SOF) as a room mate. He'd emigrated from the UK with his family to Australia as a kid. One thing he told me was that, at the movie theater (I'm sorry, theatre) in Australia, everyone would reverently stand for GSTK. When he'd been a kid in Liverpool, they'd all just hoot and holler through the whole thing. Mathew 22: 37-39

Re: how to speak australians cra1948 #9501547 01/10/15 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 A AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker A Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 In Oz, the "Theatre" is called the "Pictures" as it is in the UK. You never hear anyone calling it a theatre. Just an FYI. When truth is ignored, it does not change an untruth from remaining a lie.

Re: how to speak australians AussieGunWriter #9501553 01/10/15 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 A AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker A Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 And the work "Outback", it an American phrase. I never heard as Aussie use it. Thus, Oz now has the Outback restaurant which made its debut in Sept 2002 and they flew in a plane load of yanks to start it up as no Aussie ever heard of a "Blooming Onion" let alone an Outback restaurant. At least they could get Aussie beer there I guess, which is a huge let down here in the US. When truth is ignored, it does not change an untruth from remaining a lie.

Re: how to speak australians AussieGunWriter #9502468 01/11/15 Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 12,895 North Wales, UK Pete E Campfire Outfitter Pete E Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 12,895 North Wales, UK Originally Posted by AussieGunWriter And the work "Outback", it an American phrase. I never heard as Aussie use it. So what term do you guys use for the outback then? Men of Harlech

Re: how to speak australians gitem_12 #9502757 01/11/15 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 A AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker A Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 When Aussies gout out in the scrub we call it the bush, no matter what the terrain is. PS: We don't drink Fosters either. It is cats piss. The Fosters sold in the US is made in the US and not the same recipe. When truth is ignored, it does not change an untruth from remaining a lie.

Re: how to speak australians AussieGunWriter #9505581 01/11/15 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,499 Sierra Vista, AZ Hawk_Driver Campfire Tracker Hawk_Driver Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,499 Sierra Vista, AZ We took a 10 day cruise up the east coast of Australia. The cabin next to us had 2 40-50 y/o ladies and their mom. Mom was limping around with a cane. One of the ladies finally told us, "Mum fell in the wheelie bin and hurt her bum". Translation-Mom fell in the trash bin and hurt her butt. "Do you jive"? Translation-Do you dance? UH-60 Instructor Pilot course, Aussie exchange pilot giving a class on power management, "If you drop a dong...." Translation-If you lose an engine.... Just a few of the many language barriers, but those seem to stand out with me. There is no way to coexist no matter how many bumper stickers there are on Subaru bumpers!

Re: how to speak australians Hawk_Driver #9505867 01/12/15 Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 12,895 North Wales, UK Pete E Campfire Outfitter Pete E Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 12,895 North Wales, UK Originally Posted by Hawk_Driver We took a 10 day cruise up the east coast of Australia. The cabin next to us had 2 40-50 y/o ladies and their mom. Mom was limping around with a cane. One of the ladies finally told us, "Mum fell in the wheelie bin and hurt her bum". Translation-Mom fell in the trash bin and hurt her butt. "Do you jive"? Translation-Do you dance? UH-60 Instructor Pilot course, Aussie exchange pilot giving a class on power management, "If you drop a dong...." Translation-If you lose an engine.... Just a few of the many language barriers, but those seem to stand out with me. Do you guys have wheelie bins in the US? I'm trying to imagine how a little old lady managed to fall into one! Men of Harlech

Re: how to speak australians Pete E #9505965 01/12/15 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,499 Sierra Vista, AZ Hawk_Driver Campfire Tracker Hawk_Driver Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,499 Sierra Vista, AZ We do. Honestly, once we got an explanation of what a wheelie bin was, neither one of us asked how she managed to fall in the thing. We later found out that both of us were thinking if we heard the story, we may bust out laughing. Sad to say that. Not laughing at the Aussies, but really, how do you fall in? We had a good time talking with those 3 ladies, we all had a lot of laughs, and I dont think I could have stopped myself from laughing had they told the story. Dont know if they would have liked it if we laughed. There is no way to coexist no matter how many bumper stickers there are on Subaru bumpers!

Re: how to speak australians Hawk_Driver #9507377 01/12/15 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,796 Alberta 378Canuck Campfire Tracker 378Canuck Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,796 Alberta Kilometers are measured in tinnys???? It is better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6.

Re: how to speak australians 378Canuck #9507380 01/12/15 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,796 Alberta 378Canuck Campfire Tracker 378Canuck Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,796 Alberta Food is tucker??? All young women have the same name ____Sheila? Chickens are chocks? Bush is a few bushes?.. It is better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6.

Re: how to speak australians 378Canuck #9511182 01/13/15 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 A AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker A Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 Couple of corrections needed....... An engine is a donk not a dong. A chicken is a chook. Carry on. When truth is ignored, it does not change an untruth from remaining a lie.

Re: how to speak australians 378Canuck #9511310 01/13/15 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 5,804 Likes: 2 Queensland Australia M mauserand9mm Campfire Tracker mauserand9mm Campfire Tracker M Joined: May 2011 Posts: 5,804 Likes: 2 Queensland Australia Originally Posted by 378Canuck Kilometers are measured in tinnys???? This one needs explanation too. Originally Posted by mauserand9mm Originally Posted by mauserand9mm Originally Posted by Raspy Whatever you said...everyone knows you are a lying jerk. That's a bold assertion. Point out where you think I lied. Well?

Re: how to speak australians mauserand9mm #9511331 01/13/15 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,499 Sierra Vista, AZ Hawk_Driver Campfire Tracker Hawk_Driver Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,499 Sierra Vista, AZ Donk, sorry, been about 13 years. There is no way to coexist no matter how many bumper stickers there are on Subaru bumpers!

Re: how to speak australians johnfox #9511773 01/14/15 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,965 Caldwell, Idaho I idahoguy101 Campfire Regular idahoguy101 Campfire Regular I Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,965 Caldwell, Idaho Originally Posted by johnfox Originally Posted by Rock Chuck I would shake the man's hand because I guarantee that no Aussie could possibly say anything more disparaging about our head of state than I do. In America our current head of state, President Obama, believes himself to be a Monarch... As opposed to Elizabeth II, who actually is a Monarch Last edited by idahoguy101; 01/14/15.

Re: how to speak australians AussieGunWriter #9511777 01/14/15 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,965 Caldwell, Idaho I idahoguy101 Campfire Regular idahoguy101 Campfire Regular I Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,965 Caldwell, Idaho Originally Posted by AussieGunWriter And the work "Outback", it an American phrase. I never heard as Aussie use it. Thus, Oz now has the Outback restaurant which made its debut in Sept 2002 and they flew in a plane load of yanks to start it up as no Aussie ever heard of a "Blooming Onion" let alone an Outback restaurant. At least they could get Aussie beer there I guess, which is a huge let down here in the US. The word "outback" was known about before the chain restaurant "Outback Steakhouse" was started in the States. Paul Hogan's take on Oz speech was quite popular Stateside in the 1980's. As for rural America we Yanks borrowed the word, "boondocks" from the Philippines. Also acceptable is "out in the sticks". The origins of that expression are a mystery... Aussie entertainers have been immigrating here since at least the 1930's. Some genuine and some from the UK via Australia. Unlike some Brits, like Piers Morgan, Aussies have always been welcome Stateside. Last edited by idahoguy101; 01/14/15.

Re: how to speak australians mauserand9mm #9512348 01/14/15 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,796 Alberta 378Canuck Campfire Tracker 378Canuck Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,796 Alberta Originally Posted by mauserand9mm Originally Posted by 378Canuck Kilometers are measured in tinnys???? This one needs explanation too. The Aussies I worked with, measured kilometers by the amount of beer cans they could consume during that trip. For ex. 25 kilometers took one tinny of beer. 2 tinnys was 50 kilometers. Not sure if that is standardized throughout Australia. It is better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6.

Re: how to speak australians 378Canuck #9513668 01/14/15 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,965 Caldwell, Idaho I idahoguy101 Campfire Regular idahoguy101 Campfire Regular I Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,965 Caldwell, Idaho American author Edward Abbey had the same measuring system for distance driven

Re: how to speak australians 378Canuck #9514250 01/14/15 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 A AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker A Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 Originally Posted by 378Canuck Originally Posted by mauserand9mm Originally Posted by 378Canuck Kilometers are measured in tinnys???? This one needs explanation too. The Aussies I worked with, measured kilometers by the amount of beer cans they could consume during that trip. For ex. 25 kilometers took one tinny of beer. 2 tinnys was 50 kilometers. Not sure if that is stan dardized throughout Australia. Yep 4 schooners (15oz glass or 13 oz can) to the hour. When truth is ignored, it does not change an untruth from remaining a lie.

Re: how to speak australians AussieGunWriter #9514259 01/14/15 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 A AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker A Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 Paul Hogan made a silly movie on a borrowed $2 million from investors. It made him a Billionaire. He used to be a painter on the Sydney Harbour Bridge which takes a year to paint and then they start again. The Outback commercials he did for Subaru were made in Kalifornia. When truth is ignored, it does not change an untruth from remaining a lie.

Re: how to speak australians AussieGunWriter #9514312 01/14/15 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,965 Caldwell, Idaho I idahoguy101 Campfire Regular idahoguy101 Campfire Regular I Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,965 Caldwell, Idaho http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Hogan He may be silly but he's been very successful as a entertainer according to his Wiki biography. Madonna isn't all that talented either. But look how successful she's been Last edited by idahoguy101; 01/14/15.

Re: how to speak australians AussieGunWriter #9516319 01/15/15 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 509 Junee, NSW, Australia J johnfox Campfire Regular johnfox Campfire Regular J Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 509 Junee, NSW, Australia Originally Posted by AussieGunWriter Couple of corrections needed....... An engine is a donk not a dong. A chicken is a chook. Carry on. A dong has a completely different meaning...

Re: how to speak australians johnfox #9516542 01/15/15 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 A AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker A Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 Originally Posted by johnfox Originally Posted by AussieGunWriter Couple of corrections needed....... An engine is a donk not a dong. A chicken is a chook. Carry on. A dong has a completely different meaning... It sure do! When truth is ignored, it does not change an untruth from remaining a lie.

Re: how to speak australians idahoguy101 #9516547 01/15/15 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 A AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker A Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 Originally Posted by idahoguy101 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Hogan He may be silly but he's been very successful as a entertainer according to his Wiki biography. Madonna isn't all that talented either. But look how successful she's been Oh...he's not silly. Never said that. He knew his market very well. When truth is ignored, it does not change an untruth from remaining a lie.

Re: how to speak australians AussieGunWriter #9517782 01/16/15 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,290 Qld Australia dingo Campfire Regular dingo Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,290 Qld Australia Originally Posted by AussieGunWriter Originally Posted by idahoguy101 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Hogan He may be silly but he's been very successful as a entertainer according to his Wiki biography. Madonna isn't all that talented either. But look how successful she's been Oh...he's not silly. Never said that. He knew his market very well. That may be true, but I think John Cornell is largely reponsible for Paul Hogan's success. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cornell

Re: how to speak australians dingo #9518109 01/16/15 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 A AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker A Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,103 Likes: 4 Hogan was spotted in a talent quest and originally did a story break up segment on A Current Affair when Wilissee ran it. It was after that that Cornell got involved and the Paul Hogan shows commenced in the 70's but you are right about Cornell being the drive behind the outfit. When truth is ignored, it does not change an untruth from remaining a lie.

Re: how to speak australians AussieGunWriter #9525769 01/18/15 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 14,408 R rem141r Campfire Outfitter rem141r Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 14,408 owl ta spek alstralian My diploma is a DD214

Re: how to speak australians rem141r #9526893 01/19/15 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 5,804 Likes: 2 Queensland Australia M mauserand9mm Campfire Tracker mauserand9mm Campfire Tracker M Joined: May 2011 Posts: 5,804 Likes: 2 Queensland Australia Originally Posted by rem141r owl ta spek alstralian Man, I was gonna say I'd like to buy you a beer, but seems like you've had a couple of six packs already Originally Posted by mauserand9mm Originally Posted by mauserand9mm Originally Posted by Raspy Whatever you said...everyone knows you are a lying jerk. That's a bold assertion. Point out where you think I lied. Well?

Re: how to speak australians mauserand9mm #9526905 01/19/15 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,290 Qld Australia dingo Campfire Regular dingo Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,290 Qld Australia Originally Posted by mauserand9mm Originally Posted by rem141r owl ta spek alstralian Man, I was gonna say I'd like to buy you a beer, but seems like you've had a couple of six packs already And had a few cones as well.

Re: how to speak australians dingo #9528932 01/19/15 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 14,408 R rem141r Campfire Outfitter rem141r Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 14,408 i get an alstralian accent after a few tubes of neck oil. My diploma is a DD214

Re: how to speak australians rem141r #9529384 01/19/15 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 5,804 Likes: 2 Queensland Australia M mauserand9mm Campfire Tracker mauserand9mm Campfire Tracker M Joined: May 2011 Posts: 5,804 Likes: 2 Queensland Australia Well I would suggest that you should probably stop doing the "neck oil". Taking drugs will lead to brain damage if you are not careful. You may then recover from your alsatian accent (apologies to dog owners). Originally Posted by mauserand9mm Originally Posted by mauserand9mm Originally Posted by Raspy Whatever you said...everyone knows you are a lying jerk. That's a bold assertion. Point out where you think I lied. Well?

Re: how to speak australians rem141r #9529909 01/20/15 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 509 Junee, NSW, Australia J johnfox Campfire Regular johnfox Campfire Regular J Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 509 Junee, NSW, Australia Originally Posted by rem141r i get an alstralian accent after a few tubes of neck oil. Haven't heard that for around 30yrs.. Last edited by johnfox; 01/20/15.

Re: how to speak australians AussieGunWriter #9531055 01/20/15 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 42,103 Likes: 8 Huntn/Fishn Heaven-NW Ontario New_2_99s Campfire 'Bwana New_2_99s Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 42,103 Likes: 8 Huntn/Fishn Heaven-NW Ontario Originally Posted by AussieGunWriter Hogan was spotted in a talent quest and originally did a story break up segment on A Current Affair when Wilissee ran it. It was after that that Cornell got involved and the Paul Hogan shows commenced in the 70's but you are right about Cornell being the drive behind the outfit. Ah, me old mate Strop ! Paul. "Kids who grow up hunting, fishing & trapping, do not mug little old Ladies"

Re: how to speak australians New_2_99s #9531320 01/20/15 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,290 Qld Australia dingo Campfire Regular dingo Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,290 Qld Australia Yeah, Strop was a bit of a retard IMO. Then agian, some thought he was funny.

Re: how to speak australians dingo #9531407 01/20/15 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 5,804 Likes: 2 Queensland Australia M mauserand9mm Campfire Tracker mauserand9mm Campfire Tracker M Joined: May 2011 Posts: 5,804 Likes: 2 Queensland Australia And he was married to Delvene Delaney, who also appeared on the show Originally Posted by mauserand9mm Originally Posted by mauserand9mm Originally Posted by Raspy Whatever you said...everyone knows you are a lying jerk. That's a bold assertion. Point out where you think I lied. Well?

Re: how to speak australians mauserand9mm #9531574 01/20/15 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 42,103 Likes: 8 Huntn/Fishn Heaven-NW Ontario New_2_99s Campfire 'Bwana New_2_99s Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 42,103 Likes: 8 Huntn/Fishn Heaven-NW Ontario Paul. "Kids who grow up hunting, fishing & trapping, do not mug little old Ladies"

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Re: how to speak australians battered #9607330 02/15/15 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,082 B Biggs300 Campfire Regular Biggs300 Campfire Regular B Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,082 I don't know much about Australians or how to speak their language but, they turn out some amazing musicians that sure speak to me. This very evening, I just got back from a very special "home concert" featuring Rick Price. Rick is a talented Australian singer-songwriter (Ballad, Blues with a touch of Gospel) and a musician with an incredible voice. I saw him several years ago when he opened for Tommy Emmanuel (also Australian and probably the most talented guitarist I've ever seen). Rick put on quite a show here in Oklahoma City. Then, there is Anthony Snape…another talented musician form Down Under. Last edited by Biggs300; 02/15/15. Start young, hunt hard, and enjoy God's bounty.

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Re: how to speak australians battered #9620346 02/20/15 Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 279 B battered OP Campfire Member OP battered Campfire Member B Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 279 He is a funny bloke Alex........I will be watching him next month with my wife live

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