Happy Australia Day! Proud because of…

[Nemises]

 

Most famous racehorse? Phar Lap - from New Zealand. 

 

National emblem? Kangaroos - shot and fed to dogs. 

 

National anthem? (that many want): Waltzing Matilda - about a homeless person stealing sheep. 

 

Most famous sport? Cricket- lasts 5 days and sometimes still no result. 

 

Most famous band? The Bee Gees -  born in UK

 

Most famous male singer? John Farnham - born in UK

 

Most famous female singer? Olivia Newton John - born in UK

 

Most famous male actor? Russell Crowe - born in NZ

 

Most famous female actor? Nicole Kidman - born in USA 

 

Most famous food? Pavlova - from NZ

 

 

 

Any more…

[Ralf001]

Surely the most famous Aus Band is AC/DC but I guess one would argue the Angus Brothers being born in Scotland makes them not an Aus band.

 

 

 

[Stocky]

Most famous female singer? Kylie Minogue surely 

[Led Lolly Yellow Lolly]

Sia probably claims that accolade these days. Millennials have short memories.

 

 

 

 

Edited January 26, 2022 by Led Lolly Yellow Lolly

[grain]

47 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Surely the most famous Aus Band is AC/DC but I guess one would argue the Angus Brothers being born in Scotland makes them not an Aus band.

 

 

 

Plus Bon Scott was born in Scotland.

[farmerjo]

It may be the last chance to enjoy the day as it is.

 

 

[grain]

I read that Australia is the only country that still kills the animals on its coat of arms: the kangaroo & the emu, both of which are primarily considered pests and are frequently culled.

 

The current national anthem is absurd. The original lyrics are a total embarrassment to the country today, so there have been several changes through the years removing whole verses and offensive parts. Even in its current shortened form hardly anyone knows the words other than the chorus "Advance Australia fair".

[Ralf001]

6 minutes ago, grain said:

I read that Australia is the only country that still kills the animals on its coat of arms: the kangaroo & the emu, both of which are primarily considered pests and are frequently culled.

 

 

Both are tasty too !

[ezzra]

Most famous cock-up.. Novak djokovic....

[Ralf001]

Just now, ezzra said:

Most famous cock-up.. Novak djokovic....

Shouldn't tell porky pies to gain entry.

 

Pistol and Boo got threatened with be euthanised if their owner did not remove them.... once again, telling lies to gain entry.

[farmerjo]

23 minutes ago, grain said:

I read that Australia is the only country that still kills the animals on its coat of arms: the kangaroo & the emu, both of which are primarily considered pests and are frequently culled.

 

The current national anthem is absurd. The original lyrics are a total embarrassment to the country today, so there have been several changes through the years removing whole verses and offensive parts. Even in its current shortened form hardly anyone knows the words other than the chorus "Advance Australia fair".

Being Australian i'm happy with the coat of arms,the flag and the song.