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scottishcelts Jun 25th 2009 2:14 am

Re: Why do Aussies make such wild generalisations?
 

Originally Posted by Broad Shoulders (Post 7698331)
well that's all I do all day

No you don't! ;)

MacScot Jun 25th 2009 2:56 am

Re: Why do Aussies make such wild generalisations?
 
Why does Broad Shoulders make such a wild generalisation about the width of his shoulders. Definitely a wannabe Aussie...;)

twhurl Jun 25th 2009 3:12 am

Re: Why do Aussies make such wild generalisations?
 

Originally Posted by Burbage (Post 7697522)
I think that was more hyperbole than irony.

I think people confusing irony for hyperbole is the gravest crisis facing the world today. Much more serious than global warning or swine flu.
Why are Australians hiding their heads in the sand over this ?

Burbage Jun 25th 2009 8:46 am

Re: Why do Aussies make such wild generalisations?
 

Originally Posted by twhurl (Post 7698983)
I think people confusing irony for hyperbole is the gravest crisis facing the world today. Much more serious than global warning or swine flu.
Why are Australians hiding their heads in the sand over this ?

Fair point. You could join my Campaign for the Reinstatement of Litotes in Common Speech.

MartinLuther Jun 25th 2009 10:29 am

Re: Why do Aussies make such wild generalisations?
 

Originally Posted by Burbage (Post 7699601)
Fair point. You could join my Campaign for the Reinstatement of Litotes in Common Speech.

You're not wrong there.

Broad Shoulders Jun 25th 2009 11:29 am

Re: Why do Aussies make such wild generalisations?
 
If you guys don't give it a rest I'll go and get the captain of the football team to give you a wedgy!

Burbage Jun 25th 2009 1:41 pm

Re: Why do Aussies make such wild generalisations?
 

Originally Posted by Broad Shoulders (Post 7700022)
If you guys don't give it a rest I'll go and get the captain of the football team to give you a wedgy!

I don't mind that, as long as it has plenty of salt and vinegar on it.

DunRoaminTheUK Jun 25th 2009 1:45 pm

Re: Why do Aussies make such wild generalisations?
 

Originally Posted by Burbage (Post 7700273)
I don't mind that, as long as it has plenty of salt and vinegar on it.

Yummy....butt-muncher.....?

Burbage Jun 25th 2009 1:47 pm

Re: Why do Aussies make such wild generalisations?
 

Originally Posted by DunRoaminTheUK (Post 7700280)
Yummy....butt-muncher.....?

Exactly, similar to a chip buttie but crunchier.


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