The Cape helps you sleep at night by confirming the veracity of Australian cultural institutions

Vegemite: This is a genuine cultural institution. REAL.

Shrimps on the barbie: Nobody calls them shrimps. FAKE.

Paul Hogan: Who the fuck is Paul Hogan. FAKE.

Steve Irwin: Nobody had heard of him until five years after he became famous in America. FAKE.

Fucken Nudie drinks: It's everywhere. REAL.

Olivia Newton-John: Her bottled water is less twee but nonetheless everywhere. REAL.

Hugh Jackman: Only famous here because he's famous everywhere else. FAKE. LAVENDER.

Neighbours: I used to go to school near Ramsay St. REAL.

Racism: Entrenched. REAL.

Portia de Rossi: Her actual name is Mandy. REAL.

Ned Kelly: The most pissweak animatronic show in history continues to run today in his honour. REAL.

Your questions please.

as promised in the title, this thread is a powerful soporific. five stars.

How about 'Calling cans of beer "tinnies"'?

Also, 'Most Australians believe that if the temperature goes below zero, time runs backwards.'?

How about 'Calling cans of beer "tinnies"'?

― Les centimètres énigmatiques (snoball), Tuesday, 21 December 2010 00:09 (7 hours ago) [IP: 91.109.209.4] Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalink

Never heard this, but I don't have sufficient contact with yobs. King Boy Pato may be able to assist with your enquiry.

Also, 'Most Australians believe that if the temperature goes below zero, time runs backwards.'?

― Les centimètres énigmatiques (snoball), Tuesday, 21 December 2010 00:12 (7 hours ago) [IP: 91.109.209.4] Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalink

Last time the temperature dropped below zero, Hey Hey it's Saturday was recommissioned. REAL.

s-dogg says "tinnies"

REAL.

Also sincerest apoz to s.

"Slab of tinnies, MATE."