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

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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.

I mean Emma Watson Premier League fit (Autumn Almanac), Monday, 20 December 2010 08:13 (fifteen years ago)

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

estela, Monday, 20 December 2010 11:16 (fifteen years ago)

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

Les centimètres énigmatiques (snoball), Monday, 20 December 2010 13:09 (fifteen years ago)

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

Les centimètres énigmatiques (snoball), Monday, 20 December 2010 13:12 (fifteen years ago)

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.

I mean Emma Watson Premier League fit (Autumn Almanac), Monday, 20 December 2010 20:33 (fifteen years ago)

s-dogg says "tinnies"

elizabeth pisstake club (electricsound), Monday, 20 December 2010 21:13 (fifteen years ago)

REAL.

I mean Emma Watson Premier League fit (Autumn Almanac), Monday, 20 December 2010 21:32 (fifteen years ago)

Also sincerest apoz to s.

I mean Emma Watson Premier League fit (Autumn Almanac), Monday, 20 December 2010 21:33 (fifteen years ago)

"Slab of tinnies, MATE."

Zing When You're Winning (King Boy Pato), Tuesday, 21 December 2010 01:24 (fifteen years ago)


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