Author Topic: Budgie smugglers (Read 7829 times)

TBWG · « **on:** April 05, 2010, 08:40:24 PM »

Hi Bums

Whist in Oz for the GP I became aquainted with the phrase "Budgie Smugglers" would any antipodean members care to expand on the subject for the benefit of other members?

TBWG

dave the dude · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2010, 07:41:26 AM »

Quote from: TBWG on April 05, 2010, 08:40:24 PM

Hi Bums

Whist in Oz for the GP I became aquainted with the phrase "Budgie Smugglers" would any antipodean members care to expand on the subject for the benefit of other members?

TBWG

Wonder if they are related to 'Rock Spiders' (another Oz phrase)

John the Traveller · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2010, 07:25:30 AM »

Hi Dave,
Budgie Smugglers are swimming briefs (very brief) for men, usually made by Speedo. When worn they look as though the owner is attempting to smuggle a Budgerigar (bird). They size of the bird can vary

LOL

The term Rock Spider is used to describe a peodaphile. Usually one who is in prison. To use another Australianism these disgusting individuals usually end up with a "face like a bag full of chisels".
Don't hesitate to ask if you need anything elese clearing up

John the traveller.

TBWG · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2010, 09:51:36 PM »

Quote from: John the Traveller on July 20, 2010, 07:25:30 AM

Hi Dave,
Budgie Smugglers are swimming briefs (very brief) for men, usually made by Speedo. When worn they look as though the owner is attempting to smuggle a Budgerigar (bird). They size of the bird can vary LOL

The term Rock Spider is used to describe a pedophile. Usually one who is in prison. To use another Australianism these disgusting individuals usually end up with a "face like a bag full of chisels".
Don't hesitate to ask if you need anything else clearing up
John the traveller.

Hi John

Thanks for bringing us up to date with Australian culture!

TBWG

John the Traveller · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2010, 02:58:13 PM »

Hi TBWG,
I am very happy to help with "strine" interpretations

I am a

and will get around the site as soon as I can. My GF is from Buriram and she and I will be visiting in September. I hope to catch up with BE members while I am in town. I have found the BE site extremely interesting and helpful.

Regards,
John

TBWG · « **Reply #5 on:** July 22, 2010, 04:13:45 PM »

Quote from: John the Traveller on July 21, 2010, 02:58:13 PM

Hi TBWG,
I am very happy to help with "strine" interpretations

I am a and will get around the site as soon as I can. My GF is from Buriram and she and I will be visiting in September. I hope to catch up with BE members while I am in town. I have found the BE site extremely interesting and helpful.

Regards,
John

Hi John

Think you will find there are a few Aussies lurking in Buriram, although I have to say they are dubious characters! Perhaps coffee connection a good place to start.

Although come to think of it Rocky the owner

is an aussie from Oldham!

TBWG

John the Traveller · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2010, 06:29:33 AM »

Thanks for the info I will certainly drop in. I dont mind a Shandy on a hot day either

Cheers,
John

John the Traveller · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2010, 06:32:49 AM »

Oh yeh TBWG I forgot to mention that I too follow loud cars

I have been seen around Albert Park on more than one occasion......Monaco too a long time ago

John

Geordie Boy · « **Reply #8 on:** August 18, 2010, 09:13:00 PM »

It's all a bit slow here in the thriving metropolis know to the locals as Amphur Ban Dan (or by PINK FLOYD as the "Dark Side of the Moon"), so after lurking here since 21 November 2008 (I have actually lived here longer than that, but that is my BE login date) I thought I should make my first post. Those who know me will realise that normally I have very little to say :-)

Aussie Classic

Major General Peter Cosgrove is a Pure Australian treasure!'

General Cosgrove was interviewed on the radio recently.

Read his reply to the lady who interviewed him concerning guns and
children. Regardless of how you feel about gun laws you gotta love
this!

This is one of the best comeback lines of all time.. It is a portion
of an ABC radio interview between a female broadcaster and General
Cosgrove who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting his
military Headquarters.

FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
So, General Cosgrove, what things are you going to teach these young
boys when they visit your base?

GENERAL COSGROVE:
We're going to teach them climbing, canoeing, archery and shooting.

FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
Shooting! That's a bit irresponsible, isn't it?

GENERAL COSGROVE:
I don't see why, they'll be properly supervised on the rifle range.

FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
Don't you admit that this is a terribly dangerous activity to be
teaching children?

GENERAL COSGROVE:
I don't see how. We will be teaching them proper rifle discipline
before they even touch a firearm.

FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
But you're equipping them to become violent killers..

GENERAL COSGROVE:
Well, Ma'am, you're equipped to be a prostitute, but you're not one, are you?

The radio cast went silent for 46 seconds and when it returned, the
interview was over.

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