Why is th eMelbourne Cup the 'race that stops a nation'?

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Nov 3rd 2009, 11:44 am

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Why is th eMelbourne Cup the 'race that stops a nation'?

I don't know why . . . but I'll have a guess.

Is it because there's f**k all else to do?

Nov 3rd 2009, 11:45 am

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Re: Why is th eMelbourne Cup the 'race that stops a nation'?

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I don't know why . . . but I'll have a guess.

Is it because there's f**k all else to do?

You must lead a sheltered life here.......

Nov 3rd 2009, 11:45 am

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Re: Why is th eMelbourne Cup the 'race that stops a nation'?

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I don't know why . . . but I'll have a guess.

Is it because there's f**k all else to do?

LOL. yeah it's shit.

Nov 3rd 2009, 11:46 am

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LOL. yeah it's shit.

The "cup" or Aus?

Nov 3rd 2009, 11:46 am

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You must lead a sheltered life here.......

No . . . I've got loads to do. I'm talking about the rest of the plebs.

Nov 3rd 2009, 11:49 am

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Re: Why is th eMelbourne Cup the 'race that stops a nation'?

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I don't know why . . . but I'll have a guess.

Is it because there's f**k all else to do?

Because it's tradition - we're always getting bagged for having little history and culture. Getting blind every year on cup day is a very historic and cultural experience!!!

Nov 3rd 2009, 11:49 am

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The "cup" or Aus?

The cup. I was told to bring a plate when i got invited to a party for the Melly cup.
So i took an empty one to put food on

Nov 3rd 2009, 11:53 am

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Because it's tradition - we're always getting bagged for having little history and culture. Getting blind every year on cup day is a very historic and cultural experience!!!

Aaah I see . . . I'd never considered it to be 'nation building' . . .

Nov 3rd 2009, 12:01 pm

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Re: Why is th eMelbourne Cup the 'race that stops a nation'?

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The cup. I was told to bring a plate when i got invited to a party for the Melly cup.
So i took an empty one to put food on

I always wanted to do that, but I've never dared

Nov 3rd 2009, 12:03 pm

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I always wanted to do that, but I've never dared

It's an Aussie thing isn't it, get invited to a party and bring all your own food and drink. Not at my parties. I supply it all. I find it rude to say bring your own stuff

Tight arses.

Nov 3rd 2009, 12:04 pm

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It's an Aussie thing isn't it, get invited to a party and bring all your own food and drink. Not at my parties. I supply it all. I find it rude to say bring your own stuff

Tight arses.

I'm coming over. I'll get my plate..... more of a tray really.

Nov 3rd 2009, 12:10 pm

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Re: Why is th eMelbourne Cup the 'race that stops a nation'?

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It's an Aussie thing isn't it, get invited to a party and bring all your own food and drink. Not at my parties. I supply it all. I find it rude to say bring your own stuff

Tight arses.

What is it with you and parties and anal sex