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Moto Board => General Monster Forum => Topic started by: ZLTFUL on May 23, 2008, 07:24:19 AM

Title: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: ZLTFUL on May 23, 2008, 07:24:19 AM
"So why did you decide on the Monster, mate?"

And you reply with, "A herd of psychadelic squirrels made me do it."

And he busts out in a belly laugh and says, "Yup, you are definitely a Ducati owner, mate."

Should I be offended or should I be honored?

[cheeky]

He has an old beat down BSA that he rides to work everyday that has 10000000x the personality of my Duc.

He gets it.

The 4 Harley owners here...

They don't.
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: jclin on May 23, 2008, 02:14:50 PM
1. Australian
2. BSA
3. The stupid accent

Definitely honored.

At least more so than the Harley guys  [puke]
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: Super T.I.B on May 23, 2008, 02:41:38 PM
Be honoured.  [thumbsup]

Quote from: jclin on May 23, 2008, 02:14:50 PM
1. Australian
2. BSA
3. The stupid accent

Definitely honored.

At least more so than the Harley guys  [puke]

Stupid ACCENT! I speak fluent Australian and Drunkenese.  [drink]
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: somegirl on May 23, 2008, 07:41:44 PM
Quote from: Super T.I.B on May 23, 2008, 02:41:38 PMI speak fluent Australian and Drunkenese.  [drink]

You're being redundant. [cheeky]
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: ducpainter on May 23, 2008, 07:55:53 PM
What you are all missing is the true meaning of the acronym BSA.

Many think it's British Small Arms... the company responsible for the manufacture of the motorcycle...

wrong again dear....

It means 'Bastid Stopped Again'

really.     ;D
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: Pancake81 on May 24, 2008, 07:04:11 PM
I would definatley be honored by that comment. But  Iam an odd duck myself
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: Scottish on May 24, 2008, 09:32:06 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 23, 2008, 07:55:53 PM
What you are all missing is the true meaning of the acronym BSA.

Many think it's British Small Arms... the company responsible for the manufacture of the motorcycle...

wrong again dear....

It means 'Bastid Stopped Again'

really.     ;D
I'm sure he mentioned that...... yup there it is
Quote from: ZLTFUL on May 23, 2008, 07:24:19 AM


He has an old beat down BSA that he rides to work everyday that has 10000000x the personality
Australian for "Bastid Stopped Again". [laugh]
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: Spider on May 24, 2008, 11:46:52 PM
For a septic tank to be called mate, well, you can't get more honored than that, bloke. I mean the next step is...he could buy you a beer...then...you could probably run for president with those sorts of credentials. This is a big step for you, Oprah hasn't even been called the m word yet, and she's apparently your religious leader.

You're good to go!

when he asks if the bike goes: tell him "mate, it's like shit off a shiny shovel"

he'll fall over in amazement!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: techno on May 25, 2008, 08:09:17 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 23, 2008, 07:55:53 PM

It means 'Bastid Stopped Again'


Maybe what he needs is a little Aussie invention. I can send him some of this.....
(http://home.iprimus.com.au/lharper/SYB.1.jpg)
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: ducmeister on May 26, 2008, 02:22:09 AM
Yep, I'll swear by the stuff too. [thumbsup]  Everyone should have a can in the shed (and when I say "can" I don't mean a dunny). ;D

Quote from: techno on May 25, 2008, 08:09:17 PM
Maybe what he needs is a little Aussie invention. I can send him some of this.....
(http://home.iprimus.com.au/lharper/SYB.1.jpg)
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: bigiain on May 26, 2008, 03:00:07 AM
Quote from: Pancake81 on May 24, 2008, 07:04:11 PM
I would definatley be honored by that comment. But  Iam an odd duck myself


See, bits of Australian vernacular like that are _designed_ to be ambiguous - if you're the sort of person who'll think it's a compliment, it's a _great_ compliment - if you're the sort of person who takes offense easily, it'll offend you just like you deserve... Either way works just fine  ;D

big
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: ZLTFUL on May 26, 2008, 10:02:03 PM
He actually invited me for beers on Friday...seems we both hang out at the same oddball biker bar (Euro bikes and cafe racers) and have for a few years but since i only go a couple of nights a month and they are usually his "hungover nights" as he called em, we had never met. I did however meet the original owner of my bike...a Kiwi that weighs in at about 275 lbs...
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: sydmonster on May 27, 2008, 02:09:48 AM
bloddy hell, strooth i tells you. sounds like you fellas were having a good ol' yarn. your aussie mate sounds tru blue to me. Just remind him that back home in gods country were having a bloody good time, gettin on the pis, chasing sheilas and ripin into the local cobbers for good measure! nothing like a good  [drink] to wet your whistle either. - Chris

ps, it was complementary mate.... bwt tell him your nick name is bazza!
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: Spider on May 27, 2008, 02:15:35 AM
refer to your wife as "the cheese and kisses"

and if you've got red hair, you're now called 'Bluey'.

it really is God's own country! I love this place....blessed to grow up here.
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: Big Troubled Bear on May 27, 2008, 07:22:28 AM
I still don`t get Aussie rules football ???
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: Super T.I.B on May 27, 2008, 02:14:43 PM
Quote from: big bear on May 27, 2008, 07:22:28 AM
I still don`t get Aussie rules football ???

Does anyone except Victorians?  ???
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: Capo on May 27, 2008, 02:57:56 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 23, 2008, 07:55:53 PM
What you are all missing is the true meaning of the acronym BSA.

Many think it's British Small Arms... the company responsible for the manufacture of the motorcycle...

wrong again dear....

It means 'Bastid Stopped Again'

really.     ;D

Actually its BIRMINGHAM Small Arms
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: ducpainter on May 27, 2008, 03:30:31 PM
Quote from: Capo on May 27, 2008, 02:57:56 PM
Actually its BIRMINGHAM Small Arms
Sorry for the inaccuracy..

I really did think it was British SA    [bang]

same result at least.   [laugh]
Title: Re: When an Aussie coworker asks...
Post by: sydmonster on May 27, 2008, 04:51:11 PM
Quote from: big bear on May 27, 2008, 07:22:28 AM
I still don`t get Aussie rules football ???
Quote from: Super T.I.B on May 27, 2008, 02:14:43 PM
Does anyone except Victorians?  ???
yeah, this is a tuff one.... its a little like Ice Hockey. The game is played by few, watched by many, but loved for all the wrong reasons (aka carnage). Brings out the neanderthall in all of us...
but for some of the country, couldn't care less.. others love it.
myself... i prefer things that go fast instead! - Chris