#aussie cossie

[caliburn-the-sword]

The rate of inflation of the quest money did not match the rate of inflation of everything else. Call that the demigod version of the cost of living crisis

Inflation is Percy getting 100 bucks in the books and 200 in the show

[costumesinaustralia]

G’day mates! Halloween’s just around the bend, and we're all buzzin' with excitement down under! Y’know, Halloween in Australia might not be as colossal as it is in other places, but hey, any excuse for a good old dress-up and a party, right?

This year, 2023, it's not just about the ghosties and ghoulies, Aussies are known for their innovative and unique approaches to, well, just about everything! So, what’s in the box of tricks (or treats) when it comes to creating a ripper costume this year?

[cosmxc-ars3hol3]

I have a few nicknames…

little miss universe

star

Blue hair night

cossie (like cosmic and Aussie)

and I can probably come up with more…

<3 /p

i can think of any nicknames apert from just your name

ive never been the best at nicknames

[faggghaggg]

[livinghappilyeverafter]

i’ve been swimming daily. in the ocean yesterday, i considered my current body: -it is not as small as in once was. *related… -it is not as stressed / tired as it once was. i am more present. a friend commented i am more curious and interested. i know logically, this is a win, however… i live in diet culture/ “wellness” culture, and a wild world where thin privilege exists. a reality, where i have seen people i love treated differently because of their bodies. i am still in a body where i receive that thin privilege, so unlike many people i love, i am not treated differently as my body on fluctuates. however, at my most unwell is when i’ve always received the most compliments on my appearance. this validation made me so feel seen, that it made me forget all the mental effort it takes for me to be that size. it tricks me into forgetting, the control addiction that consumes my energy leaving none to be a decent person—much less a creative or productive one. five years ago, i wrote an essay for @mskelseymiller ’s anti-diet project for @refinery29 about my non-linear eating disorder recovery. it was picked up by the daily mail, with the headline: “girl has anorexia nostalgia” i didn’t know that was a condition or that i had it, but it super is... so now when i get a wave of aninostalgia for a past photo or outfit that doesn’t fit, i try to swiftly remind myself what i gave up to exist there: relationships, sanity, art, time. sometimes you have to learn lessons multiple times in life. especially, the ones that are *right* but not *popular* those are tough to maintain when the rest the culture is doing the opposite and you’re a highly malleable person. i might be done learning this lesson, i might cycle through this muck again, i don’t know? but today i’m staying on the side of TRUTH, GENTLENESS, and caring about other people more than my icky, rigid routines that keep my body smaller than it wants to be naturally. having a body has caused my mind pain. having a mind has caused my body pain. water under the bridge, onward, keep swimming... 👙 (a “cossie” in aussie) (at Tibumana waterfall) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9J7Ad1gGvK/?igshid=12rgmoojnw8jz

[ibelieveinturtles]

Have Portal, Will Travel

Chapter 12 Deep Water

Summary: Things get awkward

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AN: one of the questions I asked my American friends while writing this chapter was ‘what do you call swimwear?’ We agreed that ‘swimsuit’ was a suitable generic name, although I personally would call them togs, swimmers, or bathers… or boardies or budgie smugglers (for men's Speedos). Cossie is also common Aussie slang for something you swim in. Let me know in the comments what you call them!

beta'd by @chrissihr, any mistakes belong to me and me alone :-)

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Heart thumping, breath caught in his throat, Brock divested himself of tac vest and weapons and slid smoothly into the water. It took all of his self control not to plunge in all helter skelter. He forced his way through the water towards the body and reached out to check for a pulse before attempting to move it.

At least, that was his plan. Things did not go to plan.

The moment he touched her, she jerked away, knees narrowly missing his balls as she pulled them into her body, and an arm flung over and hit him across the face as she flailed about wildly.

“Jesus, fuck! Darcy! Darcy, stop,” he cried out, bracing his boots on the bottom of the pool as he tried to capture her flailing arms. “It's me, Darcy. It's Brock.”

“What the hell?” she gasped out, half sinking below the water as she struggled to right herself.

“It's okay. I got you. I got you.” He pulled her against his chest, wrapping one arm around her waist and dragging wet hair from her face with the other, relief mixing with concern as she coughed. “Shit. Are you okay?”

“What the hell, dude? You nearly drowned me!”

“I thought-”

“You thought what? That touching someone who thought they were the only person in the pool was a good idea?” she demanded, bracing her hands on his chest, tilting her head to one side and glaring at him. “You scared the shit out of me!”

“You weren't moving and you were face down, for chrissake!” he said, relief swiftly turning to anger. “I thought you were dead.”

“You thought I was dead?” she asked, pulling back slightly and staring at him with wide eyed surprise. "You jumped into the pool fully dressed because you thought I was dead?”

“You. Weren't. Moving,” he repeated. “Face down - what the hell was I expected to think?”

“Uh, well for starters, if anything did happen to me, the androids would've been out here pronto-”

“What androids?”

“You haven't seen the androids?”

“I haven't seen anyone except you since I got here.”

Her narrowed eyes bore into his for a long moment as if searching for something. “And then you thought I was dead so you jumped in to save me.”

“Yes, I think we've established that,” he replied. How the hell did she manage to make him feel embarrassed for doing his job? “So if you weren't drowning, what were you doing?”

“I was looking at the mosaic,” she said, shifting one arm to curl around his neck as she pointed enthusiastically with the other. “See? Look at it!”

He shifted his hand across her bare skin to accommodate her new position and looked along the line of her extended arm towards the bottom of the pool.

“It looks like a maze,” he said dismissively, unsure of why she was so excited about a bit of decoration as he looked back at her.

Her pointing arm came back to rest on his shoulder, her whole body shifting closer to his when she turned her head to meet his gaze. Her legs drifted in the water, not quite long enough to touch bottom and her shift in position brought her face even closer to his. Close enough to see tiny water droplets clinging to her lips and eyelashes. Close enough to smell the faint lingering scent of her shampoo underneath the stronger odour of chlorine. Close enough to kiss…

“Yeah, it is.” Darcy's eager voice regained his wandering attention. Her eyes were shining with the same light Jane got when she had a breakthrough, and she didn't seem to even notice their proximity. “It's an exact replica of the hedge maze in the garden, and it wasn't there yesterday.”

“That doesn't- It's a swimming pool.” He tried hard to concentrate on what Darcy was saying, but he'd never held her like this before, never really even been this close to her before. It was … distracting. “You can't change the bottom of a pool overnight.”

Except even as he said it, he was well aware that things could and did change overnight - and on the island, that was exactly what happened. They may not be on the island at the moment, but he had a feeling that wherever they were, it was island-adjacent.

Darcy eyed him shrewdly and shrugged, the water lapping at her bare shoulders. Brock glanced down, his attention caught by the ripple and shine of the water. Bare shoulders…

“Really?” She smirked. “That's what you think?”

…his eyes drifted further down, his free hand picking at the wet strands of hair stuck to her skin…

“Because that's not even the interesting bit- Uh, what are you doing?” she finished, her breath hitching when his fingers touched her silky smooth skin.

The complications she would bring to his life - and vice versa - were starting to seem less like major obstacles and more like minor inconveniences. Excuses. He hadn't gotten this far by being bad at problem solving.

The hell with complications, he decided. He'd worry about that later.

“Darcy.” He stared down through the water to where her creamy skin pressed against his t-shirt. “Are you wearing a swimsuit?”

“What?” she said, following his eyes down. “Oh, shit. Um, no?”

“Are you wearing anything at all?”

She shook her head slowly, ducking her head briefly before meeting his gaze again. “Just to be clear,” she said, “if I'd known you were gonna show up like this, I would most definitely have worn something. I don't … I don't want you to be uncomfortable or anything.”

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. This woman was going to be the death of him, he just knew it. When he opened them again, she was staring at him with wide eyes, a pink glow on her cheeks.

“I'm not uncomfortable.” Not in the way she seemed to think anyway, but she hadn't let go of him - one hand still wrapped around his neck, the other resting on his shoulder. Jesus, a man could only resist temptation for so long. He tried not to think about the fact that the body pressed so tightly against his was completely naked, but it was hard… No, she was soft - He was hard.

Fuck.

The hand on his neck shifted slightly, almost caressing him. His eyes dropped back to her full mouth. If he tilted his head just so…

“Do you and your companion require assistance, Darcy?”

Brock’s head jerked up and his body twisted around, looking for the source of the voice, simultaneously pushing Darcy behind him, acutely aware of where he placed his hands. He heard a soft squawk of surprise and she grabbed tightly onto his shoulders.

“Gees, you’re so touchy,” she muttered. “Settle down, dude. Everything’s fine.” She patted him gently on the shoulder in what he guessed was an attempt to reassure him. “Androids, remember?”

She lifted her voice. “Hey, Socorro, we could use some towels, please.” She lowered her voice for a moment. “I left my towel at the other pool. Wasn’t actually planning on two swims this morning. Oops.” She raised her voice again and resumed talking to the android. “This is my friend, Brock. He’s come to take me home.”

“Very well, Darcy. I will return shortly. Where would you like to take breakfast today?”

“I usually eat outside. Is that okay with you?” she asked, lowering her voice again.

“Wherever you want,” he replied, still watching the android.

She didn’t reply right away and he shot a quick look over his shoulder to see her studying him intently. She was so close to him.

“What?”

“Just thinking.” The corners of her mouth lifted in a little smile. “Outside is nice, but I think maybe we’ll eat inside today.” She looked back at the android.

“We’ll have breakfast in my room, thanks. We won’t be long.”

The android left and Brock relaxed again. “What the hell is this place anyway?” he asked.

“It’s a spa resort run entirely by androids,” Darcy replied, still holding onto him. “Well, they look like androids. I’ve counted about seven different ones I think, but it’s kinda hard to tell them apart and they don't always introduce themselves.”

She patted his shoulder again. “Come on. Let's get ready for breakfast.”

She let go and kicked away, striking out towards the steps while he trailed along behind her, pushing against the resistance from his boots and clothes. The android reappeared with more towels as Darcy reached the steps and climbed out, not even sparing him a backwards glance. She looked like a goddess rising out of the water, wet hair streaming down her back, the water shining across her curves. Brock wanted to run his hands all over them.

He filled his lungs and sank beneath the water, eyes closed against the sting of chlorine.

Fuck it.

Brock Rumlow didn’t avoid his problems, he solved them.

No more running away.

By the time he surfaced, he had the beginnings of an idea of a plan, and Darcy had one towel wrapped tightly around her body, another around her head, and her robe hung loosely from one hand. He dragged himself out of the pool and sat down on the closest chair, ready to pull his waterlogged boots off and put his plan into action.

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[earthstory]

A VERY WARM CHRISTMAS FOR THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

For those of us in the Southern Hemisphere (around 10% of the global human population), this concept of a ‘white Christmas’ and wearing ugly Christmas jerseys is quite alien, as our Christmases are typically rather warm. If Santa was to wear the customary attire he is seen to wear in the Northern Hemisphere, he would soon find himself suffering from heat exhaustion. Perth, Australia is set to experience 29°C for Christmas Day while Alice Springs will get as high as 41°C; Christchurch NZ is hitting a high of 28°C (though there may be some showers), Auckland will get 24°C with rain (haha!); Johannesburg will hit 27°C; Harare 24°C; São Paulo 24°C; Santiago 31°C; and Buenos Aires 24°C. When the Northern Hemisphere experienced Winter Solstice, the Southern Hemisphere had their Summer Solstice.

Christmas for those of us in New Zealand and Australia typically involves lots of barbecues (the old ‘shrimp on the barbie’ for the Aussies), wearing jandals (flip-flops or thongs for the Aussies – yes that song years ago about ‘let me see that thong’ was confusing), wearing shorts/stubbies and a shirt as well as loads of sunscreen; unless you believe this guy who says the cancer society is behind the ‘ozone hole conspiracy’ to get more funding: http://yhoo.it/Qekj99. I got burnt being outside in the NZ sun for 15 minutes yesterday; the Sun must be conspiring with the cancer society. The Christmas period will also usually involve trips to the beach to cool in the heat or to surf. Children might run around on the back lawn in their togs (aka swimming costumes, 'cossies') while the sprinklers are on or wade in a paddling pool.

Santa won’t be coming down the chimneys in Christchurch, New Zealand – mainly because there aren’t many chimneys left after the earthquakes took care of them (http://on.fb.me/WIKpFQ). Some remnants of the chimneys may be residing on people’s back lawns, but mostly they’ve been worked into people’s gardens or recycled. In Christchurch we'll be drinking to each other's health using mis-matched glass sets, the remnants of wine and beer glass sets that were broken by the quakes.

In the Southern Hemisphere we do however still have Christmas trees, and presents under the Christmas trees. We just celebrate Christmas by being outside a lot.

To all those in the Southern Hemisphere: have a fantastic Christmas in the Sun and don’t forget your sunscreen! To those of you in the Northern Hemisphere: have a fantastic Christmas in the cold and enjoy your ugly sweaters! To those of you not celebrating Christmas: Have a happy Monday!

For a handy guide as to when togs become undies: http://bit.ly/plC5A

Here are some Australian Christmas Carols to ‘enjoy’: http://bit.ly/ui3fvS

Great Christmas song from Tim Minchin: http://bit.ly/5NEUvO

For more on the ozone depletion over Antarctica and its effects on the countries bordering it: http://on.fb.me/S5ZZcf

-TEL

Image: Public domain http://www.metservice.com/national/home; http://www.bom.gov.au/; http://www.weathersa.co.za/web/Home.asp?mw=w&f; http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/

[bookworm-2692]

With the school thing again, every student in Australia gets an ATAR. But your ATAR is only comparable to people in your state bc it’s based on your state’s year 12 exam. NSW still uses HSC, it used to be that every state used HSC (Mum did the HSC in Victoria in her day but that was phased out about 3-5 years after she did it). VIC does VCE, SA uses SACE, WA uses WACE, etc. Each of these function differently. I know VCE in depth bc that’s what I did, I read about how HSC worked briefly when I was in year 11 but otherwise I have no idea. Here kinder/daycare was combined until you started school at the age of 5 in Prep. No pre-school or pre-kinder or whatever. The school system is tied to State Government not Federal Government so that’s why it’s different.

Togs is definitely a regional dialect. We say bathers here, but other places in Australia say swimmers or cossies or whatever.

The “throw a shrimp on the barbie” thing is because of a travel ad in the middle of last century. They were trying to get Americans to come to Australia so they were showing stereotypical Aussie things.... but in such a way Americans would understand. Hence using the American term “shrimp” rather than the Australian term “prawn”. We do say barbie tho, so that’s correct.

Australian Slang Guide for Australian Characters

I got the idea for this from a blog called buckmerogers who did a British one, thought I might do one for Aussie slang because everyone not from here consistently gets it wrong. Fair warning lots a swear words.

1. Bloody - Used before other words to express negative feelings ie. This is bloody shit house (more commonly said the older someone is, younger generations more often use “fuckin” to mean the same thing) 2. Shit house - Describes something that is unfortunate or very bad (not morally bad however) 3. Notes - A “bill” of money, when referred to we often just call it by its value “have you got a 20 on ya?” 4. Bogan - lower class Australians that are kind of a mix of other countries rednecks and lads 5. Lad - lower to working class males that listen to shitty Australian rap music, say “eshay” and shit like that, often wear nikes, polo shirts and baseball caps 6. The ‘Rents - your mum and your dad/ any other parents or guardians 7. Old Man - your or someone else’s dad “gotta go see the old man this arvo” 8. Arvo - Afternoon (if you shorten a word as much as you can and add o onto the end of it, it’s probably slang here) 9. Dunny/ loo/ bathroom - The Toilet. Yes we call it the bathroom when we need to ask someone where it is or say where we are going. 10. Lift/ elevator - we call it either interchangeably so don’t stress too much there 11. Foot Path - pavement/sidewalk 12. Not/wasn’t/isn’t (adjective) - used in response to a question “how are you? Not bad” “how much was that? Wasn’t cheap” 13. Gob - your mouth “get that in your gob” 14. Bloke - both used to refer to a male and also to describe a really masculine or stereotypical man (likes sports, drinks beer, goes fishing) 15. Fucked/ knackered - tired, injured or generally messed up “I’m off to bed, I’m fucked” “did you see the game last night? We got fucked” “I knackered me leg” 16. Do the Harold Holt - run off/ disappear (he was a prime minister that disappeared while swimming) 17. How ya garn - how are you 18. Pub - do they serve alcohol and it’s not a nightclub? It’s a pub 19. A Piece of Work - either someone attractive or someone that’s a bit of a dickhead 20. Meat and two veg - dick and balls 21. Fanny - this is a persons name, it’s not a butt and it’s not a vagina it’s a name/ shortening of Tiffany. 22. Root - sex 23. Tradie - A tradesperson or someone who works in manual labour jobs 24. Primary school (k-6) - elementary school and sixth grade for you Americans, reception to year 7 for the British 25. High School (7-12) - 7th grade to high school senior for the Americans, year 8 to year 13 for the British 26. Preschool - pre kindergarten childcare 27. Schoolies - a time of partying following graduation from high school 28. HSC/ ATAR - high school certificate, a set of tests you take to finish high school and to get an Australian Tertiary Admissions Ranking which you use to get into Uni 29. Chips - like fries but fatter with more potato and better 30. Chips - crisps (yeah the word means two things what of it Straya mate) 31. Straya - common shortening of Australia 32. Bastard - interchangeable to mention an asshole or to reference a good friend, it’s all in the tone and pronunciation of it e.g. “What a bastard”(aggressive) “come here you big bastard” (friendly) 33. Fuckwit - an idiot 34. Wanker - a dickhead or masturbator 35. Knob - a penis 36. Cunt - okay so here’s the deal, this generally isn’t a good word, like the rest of the world this is the most offensive word, however people here use it pretty casually, some people don’t some people do, it’s used both offensively and in a friendly manner, so if you come here and someone says it pay attention to what they say around it as it may not be an insult. It also means vagina. 36. Shitcunt - usually used in “don’t be a shitcunt” to mean don’t be an asshole or don’t wuss out 37. Reckon - use to mean think, understand or guess depending on the situation “I reckon that’s about 3 metres tall” “what do you reckon about this shirt?” 38. Autumn - fall 39. Biscuit - the kind of cookie you would dunk in a tea 40. Cookie - like the one that have chocolate chips and your nan would bake 41. Flannel - either a kind of shirt or a kind of bed sheet 42. Yank - an American 43. Pom/Pommie/Brit - a British person 44. Kiwi - a New Zealander 45. Roach - someone from New South Wales 46. Cane Toad - someone from Queensland 47. Goon - bagged wine, generally cheap and shit and how Australian youth gets drunk 48. Heaps - a lot 49. Cheers - to say thanks or to make a toast 50. ‘Scuse me - the polite way of saying “excuse me”, “excuse me” is rarely polite and often taken as snobbish and rude 51. Devo - devastated, unhappy 52. Late Night - the one night a week that a shopping centre is open late, often a Thursday 53. Mate - a miracle word with a multitude of uses, too many to list here, the tone and situation surrounding this word being said can drastically change its meaning, avoid saying mate if you aren’t an Australian as it may make you seem like a bit of a dick or you may say it wrong and offend someone

For the extra Aussie Experience. 1. Not happy Jan - very unimpressed 2. Goon of fortune - a magical event where one takes a knee beneath a hills hoist as goon gets spun around and one drinks it if it should land on them 3. Maccas run - an experience to rival the cheeky nandos

[tripstations]

Seven Top Beaches in Australia

these seven top Australia beaches, found along its vivid and often wild coastline, make yet another bucket-list reason for all nature-lovers to hop on a first plane and prepare to be dazzled. From hidden nooks in the shade of trees to crowded stretches of sand spanning for miles on end, Australia has them all!

Whether you’re a surfer, a swimmer, or just a regular wanderlust-captivated traveler eager to soak in some sun and enjoy the laid-back lifestyle of Australia, this best beach vacations list will serve as an inspirational water list while making your own travel plans. These top Australia beaches are a dream-come-true for a whole range of water sports and don’t be surprised by the occasional foodie spot when you need to take a break from the waves.

Classic Bondi: a pool AND a beach!

Bondi Beach, Source

 Bondi Beach, Sydney

Yes, it’s a cliché for a few excellent reasons, hence the need to put this world-renowned location on the list even though you might not be impressed at first. It’s a huge part of the best beaches in Sydney scene, and an iconic segment of its scenery, so every first-time visitor needs to feel this unique vibe in person – the people and the culture here are truly one of a kind.

Thanks to its prestigious location, there are many cool foodie spots for you to peruse, and of course, no first visit can go without a glimpse at the Bondi Icebergs, if not even a cup of coffee or brunch on the terrace.

Rugged Mandalay

Mandalay Beach, Source

Mandalay Beach, WA

Due to the huge popularity of the East coast, this portion of the country is often underestimated for its incredible, untamed beauty, and equally breathtaking beaches. One of the most notable ones is precisely Mandalay Beach, south of Perth, which is as wild and rough as a beach can be. Remote, rarely (if ever) crowded, this vividly rugged sweep of sand is perfect for those of you who are eager to take a break from the hustle and bustle of a frantic city life.

Perth’s Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven Beach, Source

Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island

One of the most picturesque spots in Australia, this not so little patch of crisp white sand is perfect for snorkeling, and its seven kilometers of pure paradise is no less impressive for photographers and selfie-lovers. Sailing and helicopter rides are perhaps two of the best ways to experience the entire area from a unique vantage point.

Tasmania’s stunning Wineglass Bay

 Wineglass Bay, Source

Wineglass Bay, Tasmania

Located in the Freycinet National Park, this stunning stretch of sand is often overlooked simply because it’s in Tasmania, and few tourists, especially first-timers, venture into this rugged and remote region. It’s a versatile choice, so you can rock-climb, fish, hike, sail, or kayak in the area, and enjoy the serenity of intact nature.

This will also be a foodie paradise since you’ll have access to some of the local wines and seafood specialties no other part of the world can offer.

  Palm Beach: Sydney’s Favourite Beach

Palm Beach, Sydney, Source

Palm Beach, Sydney

When in Sydney, do what Sydneysiders do, and that’s get away from the hectic pace of the city center, and head straight for one of the favorite and best beaches in Sydney! You can even find Palm Beach accommodation to completely immerse yourself in the local life. It’s particularly wonderful during the humpback whales’ migration season, as you can do some whale-spotting in winter. While there, don’t miss out on the opportunity to hike all the way to the famous Barrenjoey Lighthouse on the north peak of the beach. There are others routes to walk in the area, and they will take you through a few nature reserves and let you meet and greet the local wildlife.

Cossies Beach: best-kept secret of all Aussie beaches

Image 7 – Cocos Islands, Source

Cossies Beach, Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Voted the best beach of 2017 in Australia, Cossies beach is truly the best-kept secret of all Aussie beaches, nestled in the embrace of the Indian Ocean. Despite its remote hideout, the 4.5-hour flight from Perth is not a high price to pay for the most dedicated nature enthusiasts among you.

The secluded Shelly Beach on the Nambucca Coast,

Shelly Beach, Nambucca, Source

Shelly Beach, Nambucca Coast, NSW

Specifying the location of this beach matters simply because there are about 50 other beaches of the same name, and this one stands out among them all. Secluded, and only well-known to a handful of locals, Shelly is a sight for sore eyes and a little slice of Eden for surfers as well as those who’d just like a few peaceful hours of sunbathing.

  Marie Nieves is a lifestyle blogger and regular contributor to tripstations who loves unusual trips, gadgets and creative ideas. On her travels, she likes to read poetry and prose and to surf the Internet. Her favourite writer is Tracy Chevalier and always carries one of her books in her travel bag. Her free time at home is spent walking her Labrador Retriever,  Max. She is an avid lover of photography who loves to talk about her experiences.

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[sublimerhymes]

The Thong by Col Wilson

(Just FYI - for us Aussies a Thong is like a sandal, not the underwear a lot of you probably are thinking of).

Let’s talk about the Icons that are worshipped by us Aussies. Akubra hats, the Opera House, meat pies, Speedo Cossies. Some would say our Icon is that famous waltzing song, I reckon that it’s something else. I reckon it’s the thong.

I’ve thought a thousand thoughts of thongs, and I think that the thong, Is more an Aussie Icon, than the swagman’s billabong. Just as real men don’t eat quiche, the dinkum Aussie male, Will wear his dinkum Aussie thong, come rain, or sleet, or hail.

You can keep your Nikes and Reeboks. It’s the thong that should be put, With Aussie pride and dignity, on every Aussie foot. I’m going to start a business. Like Bond, I can’t go wrong, I’ll market it throughout the world, as Blue’s designer thong.

A thong for each occasions. It’s just sound commonsense To make a tough, all purpose thong, to wear to all events. Simple, sturdy, comfortable, my Blue’s designer thong, Will let the foot breathe evenly, and dissipate the pong.

It’s good for killing blowflies on the barbecue or stove, And it’s great for crushing garlic. Just belt it on the clove, And wipe the garlic laden thong on chicken, beef, or pork, Inhale the pure aroma of that garlic when you walk.

A thong for early evening, to wear with hipster tights, I can see the jingle in my mind, as though it were in lights. Just a thong at twilight, when the tights are low. With a string of diamantes, ’twined artistic round each toe.

A thong to wear to worship. I’d call it even thong, The strap is very holy, and the soul, so very strong. A thong to wear to football, to cricket, or the shops, To shearing sheds, to factories. Steel capped thongs for cops.

I’d move away from footwear, create a new design, For a chocolate coated thong, to give my valentine, And way into the future, when the years have moved along, She will show her grandkids, her love’s old sweet thong.

And when we go republic, and we’re looking for a song To celebrate our Icon, let’s hear it for the thong. Forget Waltzing Matilda, Advance Australia Fair, A brand new National Anthem will be wafting through the air:

God save our gracious thong. Keep our feet safe and strong, And free from pong. Wear them instead of shoes, To pubs and barbecues. Health, happiness to all of youse, God save our thong.

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G'day fellow Aussies! As the jacarandas start to blossom and footy finals wrap up, we all know what's lurking just around the corner. Yep, you guessed it: the spooky season! Halloween's not traditionally as massive here as it is over in the States, but c'mon, who doesn't love a chance to dress up and have a ripper of a night with mates? Especially when the theme is as gnarly as zombies!

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Away: Aussie in the Cossie Written in 1986, Michael Gow decided to parenthesise his play Away between two plays written by William Shakespeare.