I recently met a Canadian, and he told me that Aussies are known for shortening their words. Prime examples was "Service Station" being changed to "Servo".
Personally, I think thats just common sence. Really, who would want to drag out those 4 syllables where you can just say two that roll of your tongue nicely? So far behind those Canadians.
But, I started to think. We're the only country that does the "Bazza" instead if Barry, and the "Lazza" instead of Larry, so on so forth. That one I can't work out, although it does sound cool.
The other thing us Aussies do is the calling by the last name. My very own brother goes by the name "Scarpo". I'm often called Scarpellino or Minelli by Allana. We get Thompson, or Thomo, Causbrooke, Rennie ectect.
Its not a rare occurrence, although in other countries that don't do this. When my friend went to England, he was met by a man with an extremely appealing last name, and one day he called that man by his last name. That man just looked at him blankely.
Fuckin' poms.
Thats another thing; pom does not stand for prisoner of monarchy. Although it is true. ;D
Oh BAM! I watched the new Doctor Who and it is awe-someeee. I liked how he didn't take Christine at the end, but I dislike how they kiss. The Doctor can't kiss anyone that isn't Rose - apologies.
But seriously!! David Tennent = fuck worthy, seriousllyyy.
I just bought a blog diary!! Now I have a place to keep allll my ideas. Hopefully a new blog everyday from now on. :)
xo
Sunday, May 31, 2009
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