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Australia has made some fabulous contributions to the world of entertainment, but nothing tops Skippy, the Bush Kangaroo.
Nothing.
— Jun 12, 2018 04:41AM
Nothing.
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In the line to get a hotel room, Bryson gets stuck behind the dude who asks way too many questions. Throat punching is a viable option here, Bill.
— Jul 11, 2018 05:45AM
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Box Jellyfish, the most deadly jellyfish on Earth, overrun Darwin!!!
— Jul 10, 2018 04:45AM
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More freakishly weird Australian fauna: The Giant Earthworm, which will one day, of course, inevitably lead to, you guessed it, TREMORS!!
— Jul 06, 2018 05:06AM
More freakishly weird Australian fauna: The Giant Earthworm, which will one day, of course, inevitably lead to, you guessed it, TREMORS!!
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Fact: Australia was overrun by huge lobsters in the early ‘70’s. Australians would chase them down with huge vats of melted butter in tow.
— Jul 02, 2018 07:05AM
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Bryson again brings up the topic of acclimatization – foolishly introducing species that aren’t native to the continent – usually with unforeseen consequences. His favorite example involves 24 bunnies that quickly multiplied and overran Australia. I picture it happening like this…
— Jun 29, 2018 04:23AM
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Its page 108 and Bryson hasn’t seen a kangaroo yet…
— Jun 27, 2018 05:38AM
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Deadpool Koala bear or Koalapool. You’re welcome, mate!
— Jun 19, 2018 06:27AM
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I haven't; have to check into it.The thing with Skippy is the theme song still haunts me: "Skippy ta-de, Skippy ta-do; Skippy the Bush Kangaroo."
THAT I don't remember. *lol* But I believe you that the Australian earworm is a very nasty example of its species. ;P
Jeff wrote: "Yes!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RviuT..."
Aw! This blasted worm is infectious even through the internet! :D
Skippy is the GOAT of bush kangaroos. Don’t fight me on this.
Ginger wrote: "Skippy is the GOAT of bush kangaroos. Don’t fight me on this."I see where you are going with this Ginger. Ginger/goat solidarity and all, but Skippy is the Lost in Space Robot of bush kangaroos. "Timmy/Will is in danger and being attacked by wild dingoes, Skippy? Let me throw some steaks on the Barbie, have a few brews and then, crikey, we'll see what we can do about it."
Jeff wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Skippy is the GOAT of bush kangaroos. Don’t fight me on this."I see where you are going with this Ginger. Ginger/goat solidarity and all, but Skippy is the Lost in Space Robot of b..."
Yep, he will save Timmy after the brews!
I will quote Jim Hacker from Yes, Prime Minister:Name three.
Igor
Midnight Oil, Naomi Watts and ........you got me, Igor.
You need to name three FUNNY things. Not just three Ozzie things!Igor the jumbuck
I think it's funny that he named Midnight Oil, but not AC/DC. So, that's one.
Dennis wrote: "I think it's funny that he named Midnight Oil, but not AC/DC. So, that's one."I was kind of pressed for time, but...
sue wrote: "Skippy was awesome"Exactly.
Have you ever seen "Tomorrow, When the War Began"? That was compeltely low-budget but soooo good.