Australian humour is, I believe is an irreverent thing.
The following was written around 1983 and involves a word play on many aussie icons and place names, it was written by a fellah with the unlikely name of Austen Tayshus. To find out more about this irreverent fellah you can visit him here.
But - let's see how good your strine is. Strine is Aussie lingo for all things Australian. If and when you can read through all this without stumbling please write to me to apply for your "Certificate IV in Strine".
"Sittin' at home last Sunday mornin' me mate Boomerrang Said he was havin' a few people around for a barbie, Said he might Kookaburra or two.I said, "Sounds great, will Wallaby there?"
He said "Yeah and Vegemite come too".
So I said to the wife "Do you wanna Goanna?". She said "I'll go if Dingos".
So I said "Wattle we do about Nulla?"
He said "Nullabors me to tears, leave him at home."
We got to the party about two and walked straight out the kitchen to put some booze in the fridge. And you wouldn't believe it, there's Boomer's wife Warra sittin there tryin to Platypus!
Now, I don't like to speak Illawarra, but I was shocked, I mean how much can a Koala bear.
So I grabbed a beer, flashed me Wangarratta and went out and joined the party.
Pretty soon Ayers Rocks in and things really started jumpin'. This Indian girl, Marsu, turns up, dying to go to the toilet but she couldn't find it. I said to me mate Al, "Hey, where can Marsupial?" He said "She can go outback with the fellas, she's probably seen a cockatoo".
Well just then Warra comes out of the kitchen with a few drinks for everybody. Fairdinkum, you've never seen a Coolabah maid. I grabbed a beer and said, "Thanks Warra - tah".
A couple of Queensland at the party, one smellin' pretty strongly of aftershave. One of 'em sat down next to me and I turned to him and I said, "Ya know mate, Eureka Stockade!"
It was a really hot day; Oscar felt like a swim. He said to Ina, "Do you want a have a dip in the Riverina?" She said "I haven't got my Kosciusko".
Well Bo says, "Come in starkers, Wattle they care!" Ina says "What, without so much as a Thredbo?" Ah, Perisher thought! Has Eucumbine in yet?
Well a few of the blokes decided to play some cricket. Boomer says "Why doesn't Wombat?" "Yeah, and let Tenterfield".
He said I should have a bowl but I was too out of it to play cricket so I suggested a game of cards. I said to Lyptus "Wanna game of Eucalyptus?" He said "There's no point mate, Darwins everytime."
Well Bill said he'd like a smoke. Nobody knew where the dope was stashed. I said "I think Merinos." But I was just spinning a bit of a yarn. Barry pulls a joint out of his pocket. Bill says "Great, Barrier Reefer, what is it mate?" "Noosa Heads of course. Me mate Adelaide 'em on me." And it was a great joint too, Blue Mountains away and his Three Sisters.
Well I thought I'd roll one meself, I said "Chuck us the Tally Hobart". He said "They're out on the Laun, Ceston, can you get em for us?" Burnie says "Its okay mate, she's apples, I'll get em for ya"
Just then Alice Springs into action, starts to pack Billabong. And you wouldn't believe it, the bongs broken. I said "Lord Howe!"
"Hay-man" somebody says "Will a Didgeridoo?" I said "Hummmmm mummmm mummmmm mummmmm maybe it'll have ta."
I look in the corner and there's Bass sittin there, not getting into it, not getting out of it, I said "What, is Bass Strait or somthin?" Boomer says "As a matter a fact mate, he's a cop" I said "Ya jokin mate, a cop, I'm getting outta here, lets Goanna." She said "No way, I'm hangin round till Gum leaves. Besides, I dont wanna leave Jacardanda party on his own. Have you seen him? I think he's trying to crack on Toowoomba, he's already tried to Mount Isa And he'll definitely try to lead you Australiana!"
To see this 'in the flesh' performed by the artist himself go here
Published by Jaahda Jinnah
Jaahda Jinnah is a wise old crone who knows much about all sorts of things. Try me ! View profile
Are Steven Spielberg & George Lucas Hiding the Film that Inspired Indian...A 1954 Charlton Heston movie called Secret of the Incas is undeniably the inspiration for Indiana Jones - much to the suppression of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.- Sesame Street's Elmo and His Dad's Deployment to Iraq: A New Direction for Kids' P...It's smart of Sesame Street to keep some of their examinations of dark realities in a separate DVD series. The war in Iraq is one of them with Elmo's dad coming home from Iraq, dealing with war injuries and hence "Ses...
- Play Typer Shark OnlineTyper Shark, an addictive game that helps players hone their typing skills, is available from a number of sources on the web. Not all of these sites are created equal, however.
- Doctor Who for Beginners: Movies, Plays, Novels & Audio DramasPart Two of a three-part series examining the history of the long-running science fiction series. This installment focuses on the 60's Dalek films, stage plays, audio dramas, novels and the infamous 1996 DW TV-movie.
- Holiday Gifts for House, M.D. FansHoliday shopping can be painful, but when you know someone is a fan, or a potential fan, of the television series House, M.D., holiday shopping won't be too horrible if you pick up one of these items.
- Why the Tomb Raider PC Games are Still Worth Playing
- Michael Moore's Sicko in the Oscar Race
- How to Look Good Naked: Reality TV Show Review
- Warhawk Updates Offer New Content and Features
- MySpace Online Now Icons
- Madonna's Hard Candy: An Early Album Review
- Parvati Shallow Flirts Her Way to Survivor Win

4 Comments
Post a CommentLOL LOL Nut my friend. Certificate in the mail :-)
Howdy!
At some hours of the day I just cannot think - or read - properly. I'm talking about... ARVO!
(send the first certificate, please)
love this i think it is very well done
i actually have this recording on vinyl!!
one day i might get to see a plated pus....LOL
hahhaaa crack me up Jaahda