Happy Australia Day!
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David 
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*ahem* "someone"? That was the one and only Beyonce, lip-synching her way through some atrocious pre-recorded wailing (apparently this kind of vocal gymnastics is the norm for public renditions of our anthem too now, regrettably). 
It did strike me that it'd be funny to do a rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner at midday on Australia Day. Perhaps funnier in my head than it would be in real life.
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stui magpie 
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Whats a beyonce? 
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Mugwump
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^ Stui, i'd guessed that bit, just felt that the song which best sums us up is a pissed test side singing Khe Sanh.
And yep, the ad lib singing on that Beyonce clip, which I have now clicked, was butt-curlingly bad.
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Morrigu 
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Bah! It's just become another day for " cashing in" shops are full of crap with " I luv Australia" blah blah blah blazoned all over them.
I wasn't paying attention and ended up with a roll of paper towels with luv heart I love Australia - really WTF?
Don't see the point, don't see the need and if we must - change the date so it is at least inclusive for all Australians!
As for the lets all sing the anthem at midday 
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Tannin
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Not a problem, Morrigu. Treasure that roll of towels and find an appropriate use for it. In short, take the wise advice of the immortal Darryl Kerrigan: "this is going straight to the smallest room".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5KbMolsUPA
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David
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So, anyone doing this today? You still have four hours to practice (unless, of course, the anthem emerges from your lips at 12pm in a moment of spontaneous patriotic fervor). 
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stui magpie
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Nah. no singing.
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KenH
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Going to my sons house today for drinks, BBQ, games and listen to the Hottest 100. Will be a great day. No singing of the Anthem sorry!
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Pies4shaw 
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Since I don't suppose many of you would fancy adopting "Solid Rock" as the national anthem:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef3beK367tA
Here's one that meets all the requirements. Its a song about Australia by someone who can write, who wasn't engaging in jingoistic garbage (because, of course, he isn't Australian) and who knows exactly how to take the pi$$. Best of all, it ends with one of the great guitar and wobble-board duets of all time.
If only Ray had emigrated to Australia with his favourite elder sister Rosie in 1964.... |
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think positive
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| Pies4shaw wrote: | Since I don't suppose many of you would fancy adopting "Solid Rock" as the national anthem:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef3beK367tA
Here's one that meets all the requirements. Its a song about Australia by someone who can write, who wasn't engaging in jingoistic garbage (because, of course, he isn't Australian) and who knows exactly how to take the pi$$. Best of all, it ends with one of the great guitar and wobble-board duets of all time.
If only Ray had emigrated to Australia with his favourite elder sister Rosie in 1964.... |
Love it, great idea, remember a hot smouldering summers night at some big pub in Frankston, when Goanna were at their peak, the crowd spoiled out not the sand, had a magnificent night!
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stui magpie
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| think positive wrote: | | Pies4shaw wrote: | Since I don't suppose many of you would fancy adopting "Solid Rock" as the national anthem:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef3beK367tA
Here's one that meets all the requirements. Its a song about Australia by someone who can write, who wasn't engaging in jingoistic garbage (because, of course, he isn't Australian) and who knows exactly how to take the pi$$. Best of all, it ends with one of the great guitar and wobble-board duets of all time.
If only Ray had emigrated to Australia with his favourite elder sister Rosie in 1964.... |
Love it, great idea, remember a hot smouldering summers night at some big pub in Frankston, when Goanna were at their peak, the crowd spoiled out not the sand, had a magnificent night! |
Umm, check the link there, that ain't a Goanna song. 
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think positive
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| stui magpie wrote: | Nah. no singing.
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Ditto! Great pic!
Sent the weekend as is tradition, at Port Arlington, great weekend with Pa and his missus and some other friends, back today, and celebrating Australia Day and also my house 5th birthday, with a house full of kids! We moved in 5 years ago today, with no garden, a hole where the pool belonged, and no gas! It was the week before it hit 43 degrees!
Today my eldest is here, her boyfriend, (he must be a good bloke, my poodle loves him! Gotta trust a dog!) and we have just booked the local sportsmans club for her 21st next month, a good old traditional Aussie Buffett, looking out over the bay!
I also have junior and at last count 2 girl friends, and 4-5 blokes, but the door bell is still ringing! Hubby is helping them with the BBQ, and cooking a lamb roast. There is Aussie flags on capes, braces, shirts and shorts!
Life is good
Life is great
God bless Australia, and thankyou for having me.
Sincerely, the Pom!
Cheers
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| stui magpie wrote: | | think positive wrote: | | Pies4shaw wrote: | Since I don't suppose many of you would fancy adopting "Solid Rock" as the national anthem:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef3beK367tA
Here's one that meets all the requirements. Its a song about Australia by someone who can write, who wasn't engaging in jingoistic garbage (because, of course, he isn't Australian) and who knows exactly how to take the pi$$. Best of all, it ends with one of the great guitar and wobble-board duets of all time.
If only Ray had emigrated to Australia with his favourite elder sister Rosie in 1964.... |
Love it, great idea, remember a hot smouldering summers night at some big pub in Frankston, when Goanna were at their peak, the crowd spoiled out not the sand, had a magnificent night! |
Umm, check the link there, that ain't a Goanna song. |
AHHHH thankyou kind sir, I should have fecking known, we will have none of that kinky shit here, thanks (was I even born?)
This one please http://youtu.be/Lf0_m5oZW7c
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Wokko 
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Happy Australia Day!
Not doing anything for today, but I am mowing lawns and having a beer which is pretty damn Australian imo.
Anyone who wants to call it Invasion Day or Survival Day can go and get $%$ed. |
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