Once a Bloody Kiwi?
Sep 6th 2003, 6:59 am
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Once a Bloody Kiwi?
“Waltzing Matilda� is Australia’s best-known and much loved (by some) national song. It is recognised by most Australians, and has attained some international status as the nation’s unofficial yob anthem.
This song, however, has long been the subject of controversy; how and where did it originate, why are there different versions, what does it mean, and why has a song become an Australian icon (cough)?
My personal belief is that the swagman was a bloody thieving Kiwi over here bludging off the Australian welfare system.
Who else would steal a sheep (and what depraved notions for the sheep did he have?), and then commit suicide when caught out?
Bet he had gumboots on…
This song, however, has long been the subject of controversy; how and where did it originate, why are there different versions, what does it mean, and why has a song become an Australian icon (cough)?
My personal belief is that the swagman was a bloody thieving Kiwi over here bludging off the Australian welfare system.
Who else would steal a sheep (and what depraved notions for the sheep did he have?), and then commit suicide when caught out?
Bet he had gumboots on…
Sep 6th 2003, 8:15 am
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Re: Once a Bloody Kiwi?
Originally posted by Florida_03
“Waltzing Matilda� is Australia’s best-known and much loved (by some) national song. It is recognised by most Australians, and has attained some international status as the nation’s unofficial yob anthem.
This song, however, has long been the subject of controversy; how and where did it originate, why are there different versions, what does it mean, and why has a song become an Australian icon (cough)?
My personal belief is that the swagman was a bloody thieving Kiwi over here bludging off the Australian welfare system.
Who else would steal a sheep (and what depraved notions for the sheep did he have?), and then commit suicide when caught out?
Bet he had gumboots on…
“Waltzing Matilda� is Australia’s best-known and much loved (by some) national song. It is recognised by most Australians, and has attained some international status as the nation’s unofficial yob anthem.
This song, however, has long been the subject of controversy; how and where did it originate, why are there different versions, what does it mean, and why has a song become an Australian icon (cough)?
My personal belief is that the swagman was a bloody thieving Kiwi over here bludging off the Australian welfare system.
Who else would steal a sheep (and what depraved notions for the sheep did he have?), and then commit suicide when caught out?
Bet he had gumboots on…
