one80mike
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Post by one80mike on Jun 25, 2007 21:01:33 GMT -5
Okay, so this is my first ever competition.
It has nothing to do with rocks but I thought some of you might find it a bit of fun anyway.
It's one of those, "first person to get them all correct competitions". I'll give some hints if needed along the way.
To win all you have to do is look at the following Aussie slang and phrases and work out what they mean. Write your answers down like this...
1a - then write your answer
1b - then write your answer...
None of the answers are racist, sexist, offensive, drug related or sexually suggestive...that should make it easier!
The first person to get them all correct will be set a 1 kg selection of genuine Aussie pet wood collected from Chinchilla, in SE Queensland. The pieces will be small and will be suitable to cutting into small slabs or to be cut and tumbled.
Sorry I can't offer more but even with surface shipping, the postage costs are a real killer. I'll try to add some photos of the rocks in the next few days.
Lastly no Aussies can enter the competition. (I think there's only 2 of us on RTH anyway!)
So, here are the questions...
1. Where am I going if I am going to…
a) the tuck shop?
b) the dunny?
c) the servo?
d) woop-woop?
e) Macca’s?
f) the Gabba?
g) go fossicking?
h) the Top End?
i) go walk-about?
j) be put in the back of a paddy wagon?
k) Woolies?
l) the giant coat hanger?
2. What am I wearing if I am wearing…
a) a jumper?
b) stubbies?
c) a Jacky Howe?
d) lippy?
e) togs?
f) tracky daks?
g) thongs?
3. What would someone be telling you if they told you…
a) to hit the frog and toad?
b) they were as full as a goog?
c) to have a squiz?
d) they were going flat chat?
e) that you looked swish?
f) something is fair dinkum?
g) to hang on a tick?
h) something was hard yakka?
i) they were having a blue?
j) to stop big-noting yourself?
k) not to spit the dummy?
l) they were going hammer and tong?
m) to stop whinging?
n) that you looked cactus?
o) they were stoked?
p) to chuck a sickie?
q) someone did the Harry Holt?
r) they had a bingle?
s) something was exy?
t) to bring a plate?
u) they were dead set?
v) to chuck a Uey? (pronounced “yoo-ee”)
w) to grab the Esky?
x) they bought a new roo bar?
4. What is a person if they are…
a) a sook?
b) starkers?
c) a pom?
d) a banana bender or a cane toad?
e) a cockroach?
f) an ambo?
g) a mate?
h) a yobbo?
i) dead-set?
j) ropeable?
k) an ankle biter?
l) a bludger?
m) not the full quid?
n) a bloke?
o) sprung?
p) a garbo?
q) a larrikin?
r) a digger?
s) a hoon?
Have fun and give it a go! What have you got to lose?
Mike
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Post by sbreed on Jun 25, 2007 22:49:06 GMT -5
1a Bakery
1b Potty
1c Gas Station
1d small unimportant town
1e McDonalds
1f Cricket field in Wooloongabba
1g Searching
1h Far North of Austrailia
1i your lost
1j cop car
1k Woolworths grocery store
1l Sydney Harbour Bridge
2a sweater or jacket
2b shorts
2c overalls, jump suit type
2d lip stick
2e swim suit
2f tracksuit pants
2g flip flops
3a get going
3b full of food
3c have a look
3d full speed or strength
3e fancy
3f genuine
3g wait a minute
3h work
3i fight
3j bragging about wealth
3k get very upset
3l full speed
3m complaining
3n looked dead
3o pleased
3p take a sick day off
3q to bolt
3r car accident
3s expensive
3t bring your own food
3u correct
3v do a u-turn
3w the cooler
3x a strong bar for the front of a vehicle to protect from Kangaroos
4a tame, soft, inoffensive
4b nudists
4c englishman
4d person from Queensland
4e from New South Wales
4f ambulance driver
4g friend
4h uncouth person
4i true
4j angry
4k small child
4l lazy
4m low I.Q.
4n man
4o caught doing something wrong.........a crook
4p trash man
4q prankster
4r soldier
4s hooligan
You really ought to throw in a small Aussie Opal for all the typing! LOL
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Post by Lady B on Jun 26, 2007 0:01:09 GMT -5
Ummm, we can see Sheri's answers (which are looking pretty good right about now).
Lady B
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one80mike
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Post by one80mike on Jun 26, 2007 0:01:31 GMT -5
Unbelievable Sheri!
Obviously this is not just my first competition but also the shortest competition in RTH history!
You are so very, very close.
There are just a few where you have missed the mark.
I guess the tricky thing is that the meaning of some of our slang varies across the country.
As far as the opal goes...if I ever get my hands on some myself, I'll let you know. My budget usually only allows for rocks I find myself.
If you want to have another crack at it, just let me know which specific ones you want to change.
Mike
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Post by adrian65 on Jun 26, 2007 1:42:07 GMT -5
OH, NO, MY WORK WAS IN VANE!
I still post it. Congratz Shery, though it's hard for me to say that after seeing all my work ruined. But that's it , you were faster!
Here's my work:
G'day and thanks for the contest, mate!
I'm glad to see ya're back in one piece from woop woop.
Here's my guess:
1. Where am I going if I am going to…
a) the tuck shop? - canteen or caffeteria
b) the dunny? - to the toilet (an old, outdoor one)
c) the servo? - to the service or gas station for cars
d) woop-woop? - you have just returned from Woop woop (far away from civilisation)
e) Macca’s? - to a fast food chain
f) the Gabba? - Queensland cricket ground at Woolloongabba
g) go fossicking? - that's what we all like to do - ROCKHOUNDING
h) the Top End? - the Northen Teritorries
i) go walk-about? - a long walk, away in the bush
j) be put in the back of a paddy wagon? - arrested
k) Woolies? - Woolworths
l) the giant coat hanger? - Sydney Harbor Bridge
2. What am I wearing if I am wearing…
a) a jumper? - a woollen sweater
b) stubbies? - shorts
c) a Jacky Howe? - navy blue singlet tops
d) lippy? - lipstick
e) togs? - Swimsuit
f) tracky daks? - Tracksuit trousers
g) thongs? - sandals made from rubber
3. What would someone be telling you if they told you…
a) to hit the frog and toad? - Hit the road, leave
b) they were as full as a goog? - they're drunk
c) to have a squiz? - to have a look
d) they were going flat chat? - doing something very fast
e) that you looked swish? - to look fancy, ellegant
f) something is fair dinkum? - it's really genuine
g) to hang on a tick? - wait a minute
h) something was hard yakka? - that's what I'm doing now - HARD WORKING!
i) they were having a blue? - having a fight or argument
j) to stop big-noting yourself? - to stop saying you are better or more important than you are
k) not to spit the dummy? - not being very upset at something (in an imature way)
l) they were going hammer and tong? they were going at full speed, giving everything they have got
m) to stop whinging? - stop complaining
n) that you looked cactus? - to look dead, broken
o) they were stoked? - they were very pleased
p) to chuck a sickie? - take the day off sick from work when you're perfectly healthy
q) someone did the Harry Holt? - that one dissappeared
r) they had a bingle? - they had a car accident
s) something was exy? - it was expensive
t) to bring a plate? - when you are invited to a party being asked to contribute with some food
u) they were dead set? - without a doubt
v) to chuck a Uey? (pronounced “yoo-ee”) - doing a "U" turn
w) to grab the Esky? to grab the isoterm box (better full of amber nectar ;D )
x) they bought a new roo bar? - they bought a new bull bar for their truck - (is it about the ones thet had a bingle a few lines above?)
4. What is a person if they are…
a) a sook? - he's very sensitive, and upsets over nothing
b) starkers? - completely naked or extremely mad (or maybe mad 'cause they're naked ;D )
c) a pom? - Englishman
d) a banana bender or a cane toad? - some who lives in the state of Queensland
e) a cockroach? - someone who lives in the state of New South Wales
f) an ambo? - an ambulance officer
g) a mate? - a friend
h) a yobbo? - loudmouthed person
i) dead-set? - doubtless
j) ropeable? - very ill tempered or angry
k) an ankle biter? - young child
l) a bludger? - someone who fails to do anything at all they are asked (lazy)
m) not the full quid? - not bright intelectually, a bit odd
n) a bloke? - Australian male
o) sprung? - good looking
p) a garbo? - garbageman
q) a larrikin? - a playful person
r) a digger? - Australian soldier (usually WW1 vets)
s) a hoon? - Loudmouth
Oh, man and I thought my contest was a tough one! I'm exhausted! I have 7 windows with Aussie dictionaries on my screen.
I hope I made it!
Thanks again for the contest!
Adrian
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Post by karenfh on Jun 26, 2007 2:53:50 GMT -5
What a hoot! I think I need to watch Crocodile Dundee again, lol. I will admit that I am a sucker for an Aussie accent!
OK, I did not read all of Sheri's answers. Just the first few.
And then scrolled down and found out that she got most of them right? Oh well. Here's my take. And I have to be honest, and admit that I do have an Aussie friend helping out.
1.
a. Plastic surgeon, for a bulging, doughy tummy tuck
b. Where blondes go when they dunno and have to find out; the girls' room
c. Where you go when you need everything; the 7-11
d. Been there, live there, caused some. Whoop-whoop!
e. Brr, do I have to?
f. Sorry, not into sports unless my kids are playing.
g. I would SO love to!
h. Are you allowed to remove rocks there?
i. I wish I could!
j. I wish I could (for something very minor)
k. Woolies have been phased out in my area, but I have fond memories.
l. Amazing piece of architetecure!
And 2.
a. Where are the pads and helmets?
b. Do you say 'drop stub'?
c. Was Jacky a 'wife beater?'
d. I only wear that if I intend to swap some spit
e. I will never again wear a 2-piece!
f. Where on earth did you come up with that? My sons have them, don't wear them in the summer.
g. And you thought we were all going to say....thongs! My son about had a fit, when I told him I sent his girlfriend pink sparkly thongs. (Yes, I am over 40, and my 67-year-old mother still wears thongs!)
And 3.
I am having so much fun with this!
a. Well, I have to admit that I have done that.
b. Happened after I met the frog and the toad.
c. I think I did that many times when I met the frog and toad and the goog.
d. Yep, been doin' that, and have had a little help.
e. I'd say, 'Thanks!'
f. I'd again say 'thanks!'
g. Don't get your undies in a bunch, I'll get it in a sec...
h. Dang this is hard work.
i. I was blue after the incident.
j. We really don't need to talk about Clinton or Bush here, do we?
k. I really do try not to do that.
l. I don't, but my 16-year-old does.
m. Flinging sh!t is just not cool.
n. Why is that an insult? Here, you would be pretty sharp!
o. We say that here; I think we must have nicked from you!
p. I don't do that very often, perhaps twice a year.
Break time!
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Post by karenfh on Jun 26, 2007 4:04:06 GMT -5
Resuming:
q. Bummer! My dad did the HH, in a bad way.
r. Never had one, knock on wood!
s. Is petrol as high down under?
t. A salad, hot dish or dessert?
u. Again, thanks for the expression. I like yours better than ours!
v. Why not? It's legal here in woop-woop.
w. I make my brother grab the Esky; after all, he uses it the most!
x. Don't need one, pheasants are much smaller, and deer are smarter. (??)
4.
a. I can't mention my sister here, sorry.
b. Illegal
c. And you refer to Amercians as? (Just kidding, I know!)
d. Is that good or bad? Since you're there?
e. OK, my friend was a little put out.
f. I hope I never need one!
g. Everyone here at RTH!
h. My friend, the cockroach, has met many yobbo cane toads (or so she says), but she called them something else.
i. Yep, I am.
j. I'm not, but the sheila beside me is getting there. (Just kidding!)
k. Had two, but now I've got a bludger and a jackaroo, I guess.
l. Got one.
m. That would be the second one.
n. Yep, that would be both of them.
o. Yep, that would be both of them.
p. I actually was a garbo, first female to do that here in woop-woop, back in '83.
q. That would be son #2, refer to k, m, n, o.
r. That would be my nephew and my neice. What's a female digger?
s. Refer back to q. But he is a corker, and I do have high hopes.
Wow, that was exhausting! How fun! Collette (Aussie friend) had to leave halfway thru, so I
had to muddle thru. Thanks! We had a blast, and sat on a few.
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Post by sbreed on Jun 26, 2007 8:34:34 GMT -5
There is no way I am going to look up all that stuff again! LOL I must have spent at least 3 hours on it! LOL Yall' have at it!
It was fun reading all that stuff though. I might adopt a few of those words and use them here in Texas....like that is going to go over well!
By the way...........do yall know how to spell Dog? Dawg!!!
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Post by parfive on Jun 26, 2007 11:06:33 GMT -5
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Post by one80mike on Jun 26, 2007 20:12:25 GMT -5
Karen, you had me laughing mate! Yeah, I love telling American friends that during summer it's so warm and relaxed here that people wear thongs to church!  In spending much time interpretting your answers there is only one where I am uncertain if you've hit the nail on the head. I'll tell you that is in section 4. Just give me the one you want to change. Adrian you are as close as Sheri got and between the two of you, you have nailed them all. There are 2 you need to change. Just let me know which two. If anyone else wants to have a go...feel free to say something like..."The same as Sheri but change 3j to....." The three of you who have given it a go so far have done bonza! (there's another for you..."bonza"....generally not used by Aussies under the age of 60.) Mike |
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Post by sbreed on Jun 26, 2007 20:39:45 GMT -5
Change 4a to..............a shy person
..........how about 4i to ..........sure of oneself, certain..............
or 4h to.................rude or unrefined. Did I get it yet?
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Post by Tweetiepy on Jun 26, 2007 20:57:42 GMT -5
I thought the reference to Cane Toad was a bad one - as in a real nuissance or useless
I won't even venture a try at this one but it was great reading the answers - I love Aussie talk
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Post by sbreed on Jun 26, 2007 21:28:15 GMT -5
I changed my post above...........did I get it yet?
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Post by one80mike on Jun 26, 2007 21:57:20 GMT -5
Sheri, based on your original answers, you've got to change 1 in section 1, 1 in section 2 and 1 in section 4. I'll even let you know that the one you need to change in section 4 is one of the answers you have had a second shot at already. So you need to change either 4a, 4i or 4h from your orginal answers. (the other 2 were right first time) Is this driving you nuts yet? Mike |
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Post by sbreed on Jun 26, 2007 22:10:14 GMT -5
Change 1a to cafeteria or snack shop
4a goes back to original answer
4i goes back to the original answer
4h changes to rude, or a redneck
and last
2c changes to a tank top, sleeveless shirt....otherwise know as a wifebeater in american!
Now did I get it?
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Post by one80mike on Jun 26, 2007 22:11:53 GMT -5
Hey Tweet,
a "Cane Toad", as has correctly been pointed out is a Queenslander. As a Queenslander, I can tell you it is a name we bear with great pride...part of the Aussie sense of humour. Aussies, particularly males, tend to show affection to each other by enaging in banter and bagging each other out. Titles like "Cane Toad" and "Coackroach" are always used and recieved with good humour.
Queenslanders get called "Cane Toads" because the cane toad was introduced into Queensland from Hawaii in 1936 to control the cane beetles that were threatening Queenslands massive sugar industry. The toads have proven to be an environmental disaster. They don't really like eating the beetles and much prefer to eat small native insects and mammals. The have poisonous glands on their skin and kill any animal that tries to eat them including snakes, birds and even domestic dogs.
They have spread down into New South Wales and west into the Northern Territory and now threaten Kakadu National Park (made famous in Crocodile Dundee...a movie most Aussies cringe at).
Killing Canies is a state pass time for Queenslanders. We have a love/hate relationship with them. We are proud to bear their name but we prefer them dead to alive.
Okay...enough said Mike. You can stop now.
Mike
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Post by adrian65 on Jun 26, 2007 22:14:05 GMT -5
These are the words I want to change or making more clear:
1a - tuck shop - small food shop or cafeteria
2a - Jackie Howe - A navy or black singlet cut nearly to the waist under the arms to give
freedom of movement
3u - they were dead set - they were right
3q - doing the Harry Holt - Person missing, disappearing like Harry did while swimming
4i - dead-set - correct, doubtless
4o - sprung - caught doing something wrong
4s - a hoon - one who drives fast and dangerous
How about that?
Adrian
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Post by one80mike on Jun 26, 2007 22:14:25 GMT -5
SOOOOOOOOOOO close, Sheri.
Section 4...try again.
4h means all 3 answers you have given so far.
Mike
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Post by one80mike on Jun 26, 2007 22:17:07 GMT -5
Adrian, you are also all correct excpet for 1!
Section 3... and it is not one of the ones you have changed so far.
Mike
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Post by adrian65 on Jun 26, 2007 22:23:57 GMT -5
3e - loofing swish - a man looking a little too much like a woman
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