DeadVim

Latest advice from the government ... don't wear "Australian" colours or carry flags so you won't be targetted by terrorists.

Now, last time I checked it's being held in India ... surely the majority of travelling Aussies will still be distinguishable even for the most clueless?

Am I missing something?

And while we're at it, why do we still have a Commonwealth Games?

Vash the Stampede

Distinguishable from whom? The Canadians, Brits and Kiwis? Pretty difficult to tell one white nationality from another just by looking. All white people look the same to me.

Because we still have a Commonwealth?

mohogony

Everyone at the Commonwealth games should wear Burkas then the terrorists won't have anyone to attack

bcworld

Funny you should say that....cos when I was in Phuket, the Indian tailors would come up to me with their hands out saying 'G'day mate' - whereas other white folk would get different treatment. I reckon they get good at guessing from what you wear, which must be subtly different.

Kooky.

Well, yes. My Malay cleaner once asked me how to tell the different nationalities that speak native English apart, so I told her it's down to footwear. Aussies would wear trainers without socks, or more likely thongs, Brits would wear trainers with secret socks, and Americans would wear them with white sports socks half way up their calves.

You could always tell when the marines were in town (even without seeing the dodgy crew cuts). (And the tired-looking hookers.)

ProudVIC

I don't know why anyone would wear trainers (known as runners or sneakers in Australia), without socks. I have seen some people do it but if you want horrific blisters that's the best way to achieve it.

The whole thing should be called off, seriously. The Commonwealth games are close to meaningless, as is the Commonwealth in general. A lot of Australian athletes are keen to compete because it is the best chance for some of the lesser competitors to get an international medal whereas they are probably not good enough for an Olympic or world championship medal.

It is not worth it though if it is going to be run under third world conditions and you're not even allowed to cheer or support your nation.

man_called_Horse

Is the Commonwealth Games still on? I thought they were thinking of canceling them.

Don't know whose Idea it was for India to get the job in the first place, I have only been there once but it will be the last 95% of the place is falling down anyway.

fish.01

I reckon it will all be good and nice to see India on the tellie

moneypenny20

Not an Australian thing though. Same goes for the Brits etc. Everyone who competes knows they stand more chance of a medal because of the small amount of countries involved.

Whoever decided Delhi in October was a good move is obviously either stupid or getting a massive backhander from the Indian government.

IndieG

Question: How many contractors are required to change a light bulb in Delhi?

Answer: 1 Million - 1 to change bulb and rest 999,999 to hold the ceiling...

spartacus

I heard that on the news yesterday.

"Blend in when in Rome . . " was the mixed-metaphor message being given by the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, K Rudd, on a visit to New Delhi just last week . . . (he's the one in the middle) . . .



kevin discussing security arrangements with his Indian counterparts

bcworld

God, you're so racist!

IndieG

......... and to confirm what you just said:

With the Pak-Eng series more or less dusted, the bookies are now betting on which roof will fall next at the CWG ...

DeadVim

Mammy!

I can just see the Ruddster blacked-up with his white hair and glasses ...

asher

Having lived in india for a while it's a mystery why anyone thought it would be a good idea some of Delhi lives in the 21st century but the majority doesnt!

oh and a fun local custom is for someone to chuck cowshit on your shoes and offer to clean it off for a charge!