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Does it bother you how easily you fit in here?
Australian Language Pop Quiz:
1. Do you understand the meaning, but are unable to explain the origin of, the term "died in the arse"?
2. What is a mole?
3. Are these terms related: Chuck a sickie; Chuck a spaz; Chuck a U-ey?
4. Explain the following passage:
"In the arvo last Chrissy the relos rocked up for a barbie, some bevvies and a few snags. After a bit of a Bex and a lie down we opened the pressies, scoffed all the chockies, bickies and lollies. Then we drained a few tinnies and Mum did her block after Dad and Steve had a barney and a bit of biffo."
So, how'd you go?
Making news in Australia at the moment is the introduction of a Citizenship Test. Most new applicants will be required to successfully complete the test before applying for Australian Citizenship. Sample questions include; In what year did Federation take place?, Which day of the year is Australia Day?, Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia? & What is the first line of Australia's national anthem?, etc...
Opinions on the subject are varied. In Melbourne's The Age newspaper this morning, Catherine Deveny, presented her opinion and even offered an alternative quiz, including the language questions above. The rest of the article can be found here. It's probably only funny if you know what the hell she's about.
The following is another excerpt from the alternative Aussie Citizenship Quiz (explained under the cut) which may be of interest to Supernatural Fans:
Customs:
1. Macca, Chooka and Wanger are driving to Surfers in their Torana. If they are travelling at 100 km/h while listening to Barnsey, Farnsey and Acca Dacca, how many slabs will each person on average consume between flashing a brown eye and having a slash?
Supernatural Translations:
Acca Dacca = Australian colloquialism for Aussie Band, AC/DC!
But in this context 'Slash' does not mean what most of you are thinking! Here, slash = Urinate.
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I understood three, maybe four, words of those questions.
This icon of yours?
Best icon ever!
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Hmmm, should I admit that I actually thought of you when I posted this? You've picked me up on a few things I've said. *wink* But look! I'm really not that bad... My Aussieisms could be so much worse *L*
Thank you for participating in my Australian Pop Quiz! *smishes*
This icon of yours?
Best icon ever!
Thank you. I really, really, really wanted to use a picture from the Gag Reel but I knew that people were trying to avoid seeing photos so that was my solution. On September 11 it will change to the real deal :)
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Or uh, *cough*, wow. That is very enlightening, thank you for posting.
You're going to have to translate for me, too. So I can see which words I really did know.
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1. Do you understand the meaning, but are unable to explain the origin of, the term "died in the arse"?
"Died in the arse" pretty much means stopped working or went wrong. Eg. IF your car suddenly stopped running, you might say, "I was on my way out this arvo, and my car just died in the arse." Actually, you'd probably say, "Died in the ass."
2. What is a mole?
A not-very-nice name for an unattractive girl.
3. Are these terms related: Chuck a sickie; Chuck a spaz; Chuck a U-ey?
Chuck a sickie = Have a day off work, telling your boss you are sick, when really there is nothing wrong with you. You just wanted a day off. I think Dean may have 'chucked a sickie' in WIAWSNB :)
Chuck a spaz = Get all worked up over something. Both Dean and Sammy chucked a spaz in Tall Tales.
Chuck a U-ey = Do a U-Turn whilst driving.
So, umm, no. Not really related :)
4. Explain the following passage:
"In the arvo last Chrissy the relos rocked up for a barbie, some bevvies and a few snags. After a bit of a Bex and a lie down we opened the pressies, scoffed all the chockies, bickies and lollies. Then we drained a few tinnies and Mum did her block after Dad and Steve had a barney and a bit of biffo."
Translation:
"In the afternoon last Christmas the relations turned up for a BBQ, some alcoholic drinks and a few sausages. After a bit of an aspirin and a lie down we opened the presents, ate (like Dean in Tall Tales) all the chocolates, biscuits(cookies), and candy. Then we drank a few cans of beer and Mum got mad after Dad and Steve had an argument and a fist fight."
Customs:
1. Macca, Chooka and Wanger are driving to Surfers in their Torana. If they are travelling at 100 km/h while listening to Barnsey, Farnsey and Acca Dacca, how many slabs will each person on average consume between flashing a brown eye and having a slash?
Translation:
Macca, Chooka and Wanger = Three guys, who's nicknames happen to be 'Macca', 'Chooka' and 'Wanger'
Surfers = Surfers Paradise. Tourist spot on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.
Torana = A model of car, made in the '70s and '80s (I think)
Barnsey = Jimmy Barnes, an Aussie singer.
Fanrsey = John Farnham, an Aussie singer.
Acca Dacca = AC/DC, you know them, right?
Slabs = carton of beer
Flashing a Brown Eye = 'A moon'. Eg. pulling their pants down a waving their ass out the window of the car. *g*
Have a slash = Urinate.
The End.
PS: LiveJournal's spellchecker 'chucked a spaz', checking this post. It picked up every second word!!!
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I knew what a barney was. Yay me!
and thank you for relating this to SamnDean. It made it easier.
Want me to Southern up something for you in return?
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Yes please :)
But now, I must hit the sack, 'cos I gotta be up at sparrow's fart, to get to work early.