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Old Dec 5th 2005 | 10:47 pm
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Since moving here 6 months ago we occassionally have that '' only in Australia'' moment - I'm sure there are many to add to the list.

1. Tonight the KFC ran out of chicken !!!!!

2. There is an ad on the radio for a gents outfitters which closes with the strapline '' Why are we so popular ? Because we wont send you out looking like a total dick head !''

3. Every job done by workmen '' will be al'right mate'' even when it obviously wont.

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Old Dec 5th 2005 | 10:54 pm
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Originally Posted by suecroft
Since moving here 6 months ago we occassionally have that '' only in Australia'' moment - I'm sure there are many to add to the list.

1. Tonight the KFC ran out of chicken !!!!!

2. There is an ad on the radio for a gents outfitters which closes with the strapline '' Why are we so popular ? Because we wont send you out looking like a total dick head !''

3. Every job done by workmen '' will be al'right mate'' even when it obviously wont.

Feel free to add your '' only in Australia'' moments
has to be NASAL DELIVERY TECHNOLOGY!!! i pee myself everytime
 
Old Dec 5th 2005 | 11:08 pm
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has to be NASAL DELIVERY TECHNOLOGY!!! i pee myself everytime
Especially the last few lines which are along the lines of
"Go from a o to a AHHH"
Then he says: "I feel like a man now!" Oh really? Nasal spray has a sexual preference changing side affect?

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I love the prime time radio ads, "do you suffer from premature ejaculation?".

Another radio one on 96fm when the newscaster made a mess of reading the news & she just said "well I screwed that up". Now, that wouldn't happen on the beeb!

TV, when you have a set of adverts sometimes, then you go back to the program which runs for a minute or two & it's straight into the closing credits.

I'm sure I'll think of more...........

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TV, when you have a set of adverts sometimes, then you go back to the program which runs for a minute or two & it's straight into the closing credits.

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On the same theme, programmes that merge into ads which are fronted by the same presenters that are on the programme, and then it disolves back into the programme again.

Its illegal in the UK, but its obviously allowed here. Just watch Better Homes and Gardens any Friday night and try and find the join between where the ads start and where the programme ends. One minute they are telling what brand of wood preservative to use (I think that was part of the programme) the next they are telling you the best paint to buy (I think that was an advert)
 
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Originally Posted by suecroft
Since moving here 6 months ago we occassionally have that '' only in Australia'' moment - I'm sure there are many to add to the list.

1. Tonight the KFC ran out of chicken !!!!!

2. There is an ad on the radio for a gents outfitters which closes with the strapline '' Why are we so popular ? Because we wont send you out looking like a total dick head !''

3. Every job done by workmen '' will be al'right mate'' even when it obviously wont.

Feel free to add your '' only in Australia'' moments
Well I just bought 2 boxes of xmas cards and none of the cards fit in the envelopes that came with them!!!
 
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Originally Posted by wengerboy
has to be NASAL DELIVERY TECHNOLOGY!!! i pee myself everytime
Also found in the UK...

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    Old Dec 6th 2005 | 10:34 am
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    Originally Posted by arkon
    Well I just bought 2 boxes of xmas cards and none of the cards fit in the envelopes that came with them!!!
    excellent
     
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    Originally Posted by suecroft
    1. Tonight the KFC ran out of chicken !!!!!
    Originally Posted by arkon
    Well I just bought 2 boxes of xmas cards and none of the cards fit in the envelopes that came with them!!!
    LOL
     
    Old Dec 6th 2005 | 10:45 am
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    Originally Posted by arkon
    Well I just bought 2 boxes of xmas cards and none of the cards fit in the envelopes that came with them!!!
    You must be the unluckiest person in the world. Are you in the Guinesss Book of Records yet ? It should be worth a try for it

    Only in Australia ? We have "Level Two" drought restrictions, and our dams are full at 100% capacity
     
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    Originally Posted by arkon
    Well I just bought 2 boxes of xmas cards and none of the cards fit in the envelopes that came with them!!!

    I love your posts Arkon.
     
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    Hi ABC, hope all is well ...
     
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    The weather presenters say: "Well thankfully rain is forecast all week"

    It's considered acceptable for tough guys to drink light beer
     
    Old Dec 6th 2005 | 11:02 am
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    Originally Posted by Paul2004
    Hi ABC, hope all is well ...
    Not too bad thanks, except for some flippin computer problems !!!

    And some Hot weather these last few days, and an Air conditioner packing up !! Someone must be spreading their luck around
     
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    Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
    And some Hot weather these last few days
    Go on, rub it in! ...
     


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