Stormz

Start practicing ppl.....

http://homeandaway.freeservers.com/sayings.htm

dotty

I actually feel a bit sorry for aussies when people post stuff like this. Most aussies are trying to work away from the Paul Hogan "Ocker" image.

Do people in the UK really think thats how the average aussie gets about? let alone talks. Do they also think the average person here wants to be seen as a right "drongo" with a flanno shirt and a gob full of beer.

No doubt I will be accused of being a snob, but most aussies I mix with would cringe big time at this image, not to mention wonder what the hell you were on about if you talked like that


Sure it was probably posted in a lighthearted way, but its coming across lately that some people in the Uk have a very outdated view of many aussies and OZ.

Oh Gawd that should start a few arguments

Stormz

Paul Hogan is English iirc.

Well, I thought some of the `sayings` were funny anyway.

But I take your point.... The only ppl I`ve ever heard say G`day in Oz were English immigrants

DianeOZ

No sorry, Kylie in our office says it all the time

Pollyana

I spend most of the day answering the phone to members of a large motoring organisation - nearly all Aussies, and at least 75% say "G'day" to me.......

ABCDiamond

Next time I ring the RACQ I will have to begin with "Hello There, would you mind awfully if you could provide me with some much needed assistance........

bondipom

The Paul Hogan ocker Aussie is a rare individual as is the types who use the phrases in the link.

I do regularly hear words like Gday, ripper, arvo, techo etc.

MrsDagboy

Whilst I general agree with dottys comments about most Aussies trying to get away from the ocker image, I have to say that there are quite a few sayings in there that I would use LOL.

Sticks out like dog's balls.
About as useful as tits on a bull.
Spat the dummy.
He must have 2 penises...he couldn't be that stupid from playing with one.
clear as mud
You're a waste of space.
More arse than class.
Couldn't organise a piss-up in a brewery (or a r**t in a brothel)
- are all phrases I use. And I only scrolled less than a quarter of the way down the page.


Just call me an ocker .

I never say g'day though

DagBoy

I like to think that she does not use ALL of the above when talking to or about me.

OzTennis

Sorry but that was what we read into it Mr D

OzTennis

DagBoy

Me too - I just like to think that she doesn't.

Pollyana

Like the new pic Dagboy! Make my day and tell me somewhere in Brisbane where I can buy Speckled Hen......

DagBoy

The Pig and Whistle Indooroopily has it on tap sometimes, I believe. It is available in one of the bottle shop chains, but I can never remember which one. Mrs D will know - she bought me some once - a bit bloody expensive I am afraid

MrsDagboy

The Grape. Not all stores stock it, but if you ask they can get it in for you. And yes its expensive, about $80/carton & the bottles arent pint bottles (I think they are 500ml?).

MrsDagboy

That exact thought popped into my mind when I posted it - surprise