luckyeddie
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I had absolutely no idea that he represented the same constituency as Gough Whitlam.Robertinho said:Please insult... Mark Latham
The people of Werriwa must be honoured.
I had absolutely no idea that he represented the same constituency as Gough Whitlam.Robertinho said:Please insult... Mark Latham
Then you'll know how we feel! hahamarc71178 said:You joke, but I wouldn't be surprised if someone posted that were England to win the Ashes
You get that with all supporters though. In some cases it grates more because they are Aussie supporters, in others it's annoying when you hear it from the English - depends on who you yourself support really I guess.luckyeddie said:Honestly, I'm not bitter. I'm a huge admirer of the Australian cricket team and their will to win, and how they go about it on the field. It's the pathetic arrogance of some of their more vocal and immature supporters I find difficiult to deal with. As you so rightly imply, we come from different generations.
The 'brain' bit was meant to be a joke. Perhaps your sense of humour was removed too.
haha, just on number 5: We'll apologise when you guys do the same for the Spice Girls, Atomic Kitten, Gareth Gates, Will whateverhisnameis, Jordan (a.k.a the slapper of the last two centuries - took our Peter Andre and corrupted him too!), any band that has tried and miserably failed to be the Beatles in the last 20 years, Margaret Thatcher, Brits going to foreign countries on package tours...etc etcluckyeddie said:1. I cannot think of a more derogatory term than 'Australian'
2. Cameel is new to CW and doesn't understand that I have a sense of humour which is appreciated by some (yes, even some Australians). He quite naturally thought that I have a downer on you bread-stealers and sheep-rustlers, but he now knows different.
3. Your wisecrack was very much appreciated - it was quite good for you. No, really, it was. It reflects your new, mature attitude. Much better than your usual pulling the legs off spiders (please, please try it with a funnel-web).
4. In order for me to make a civil reply, I would have to BE civil. This, clearly, is impossible.
5. Please show me where I was being abusive - and don't come back with the fact that I insulted your nation. Come on. You haven't apologised to the world for Gough Whitlam OR Kylie Minogue yet.
6. My God - I just referred to 'your nation'. That's akin to awarding it a state of legitimacy. Naturally, I meant 'Penal colony'.
7. You're an amateur
Well there you go! This brings to mind a tale about Gough's nemesis and fellow Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Fraser. Reportedly, soon after he was thumped by Bob "I can scull a yard-glass in 8 seconds" Hawke, he went on a trip to the United States, and one evening after a drinking session awoke in his hotel room without his money, keys, identification or, in fact, his pants.luckyeddie said:That too.
I'll come back to those appearances in the Barry McKenzie films - Gough was great, and it'll be a long time before you see his like again. It's no coincidence that Whitlam made cameo appearances in 2 of the 3 Australian cinematic iconic moments of all time (the other being Yahoo Serious's true-to-life portrait of Einstein).
It's a little-known fact, though, that one night in 1957, Whitlam went out for a few beers with famous architect Jorn Utzon and got caught short after a kebab.
It was Gough Whitlam's hemorrhoids which gave Utzon the seeds of an idea which eventually became the design of the Sydney Opera House.
Anyone else you'd like insulting?
Son Of Coco said:You get that with all supporters though. In some cases it grates more because they are Aussie supporters, in others it's annoying when you hear it from the English - depends on who you yourself support really I guess.
y should they do that. the game is played in england they will be only picking 12 isn't it ??Arjun said:Whom should England pick as a reserve opener?
indeed so.twctopcat said:http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4456095.stm#
Well said goughie, talking sense unlike the aussie fool.
He won't open in the Ashes, no way.sledger said:i suppose it could be bell as he has experience as an opener and is likely to get in the team one way or another sometime soon, could be hs big break i suppose
bar a major injury disaster no he wont, and neither will anyone expect him too. however he is capable of playing that role there isnt much doubting his capacity to do so.Neil Pickup said:He won't open in the Ashes, no way.
Since when has Bell had experience as an opener?!sledger said:i suppose it could be bell as he has experience as an opener and is likely to get in the team one way or another sometime soon, could be hs big break i suppose
he opened in zimbabwe, and i am sur ehe has done so for warwickshire at some point as well .marc71178 said:Since when has Bell had experience as an opener?!
I would say if England get injuries to their openers the pecking order would be something like this:marc71178 said:So opening in a couple of One Day games against the equivalent of Neil's U13 3rd XI (and he hasn't done for Warwickshire) is preparation for facing McGrath and Gillespie in Tests?!