Australia Test

Here is a few questions on your Australian knowledge!

(1) Do you understand the meaning, but are unable to explain the origin, of the term “died in the arse”? (breaks down, stops performing, etc. - My car died in the arse and is now at the mechanics)

(2) What is a “bloody little beauty”? (something good - That goal Sid scored was a bloody little beauty)

(3) Are these terms related: chuck a sickie; chuck a spaz; chuck a U-ey? (No - take a sick day, throw a tantrum, make a U-turn)

(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.

(In the afternoon last Christmas, the relatives came over for a BBQ and a few beverages and sausages. After a few aspirin and a nap, we opened the presents and ate all of the chocolates, cookies, and candy. Then, we drank a few beers and Mom got mad after Dad and Steve had an arguement and a bit of a fist fight.)

(5) 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 taking a slash? (Listening to Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham, & AC/DC, how many cases of beer will each person consume between mooning and peeing)

(6) Complete the following sentences:
(a) If the van's rockin' don't bother _(knockin)_________________________
(b) You're going home in the back of a _(ute)____________________________
(c) Fair crack of the _(whip)_______________________________________

(7) What does "I've had a gutful and I can't be farked" mean? (I've had enough and I can't be bothered anymore)

(8) Is it normal to regularly eat a dish involving mincemeat, cabbage, curry powder and a packet of chicken noodle soup called either chow mein, chop suey or Kai see Ming? (Yes - mincemeat is ground beef and this is an Australian chinese recipe)

(9) What are the ingredients in a rissole? (Beef mince, eggs, grated onion, bread crumbs, plain flour, salt & pepper)

(10) Describe the correct procedure for eating a Tim Tam.

(11) When you go to a bring-your-own-meat Barbie can you eat other people's meat or are you only allowed to eat your own? (Yes - always meant to bring enough to share with others)

(12) What purple root vegetable beginning with the letter "b" is required by law to be included in a hamburger with the lot? (beetroot)

(13) Is it possible to prang a car while doing circle work? (Yes - it is possible to wreck your car when doing donuts)

(14) Who would you like to crack on to? (Who would you like to chat up or hit on)

(15) Who is the most Australian (pick one answer):
(a) Kevin "Bloody" Wilson
(b) John "True Blue" Williamson
(c) Kylie Minogue
(d) Warnie

(Any of the above except Kylie Minogue... she's a sell out)

Comments

Laura said…
I was just catching up on your blog! This is my favorite entry, and I was laughing at some of the expressions!

Hope you are a both well! Miss you State side!

love ya
Laura, Dan, and Olivia

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