Mr Opinion,

Your posts are not those of an educated person.

Dear Joe,

Our identities are what makes us unique.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the topic.

Here's a poem that I've used in the past but it's still
relevant today:

"Here's to the kids who are different
the kids who don't always get A's
the kids who have ears
twice the size of their peers',
or noses that go on for days

Here's to the kids who are different,
the kids who are just out of step
the kids they all tease
who have cuts on their knees
and whose sneakers
are constantly wet

Here's to the kids who are different
the kids with a mischievous streak
for when they have grown
as history has shown
it's their difference that makes them unique".
(Digby Wolfe).

Foxy,

Wow, Digby Wolfe ! I remember when he had a show on black-and-white TV (Misop, ask your grand-parents), around 1963. Hey, that poem is me !

Thanks, Foxy.

Joe

Dear Joe,

Thanks for telling us about Digby Wolfe.
I got the poem out of Goldie Hawn's biography.
Apparently Wolfe wrote it for the Goldie
Hawn TV special in 1978.

I simply love it.

I really think this is a rubbish thread - as far as a means of PhD study is concerned. Could well be a hoax?

But, some of the contributions are bonzer. Foxy and Joe, thanks - especially that Digby Wolfe poem, Foxy - brilliant.
I think I remember him on TV too. Long time ago.
Trust Foxy to pull me into this notionally ridiculous thread with that ripping poem!

(Of course, if this so-called PhD student is fair dinkum, he'd just better try to interview some of the larrikins on the Footy Show - if he wants the low-down on ockers and 'ridgi-digers'.)

Anyhow, thought I might contribute my last posting on the 'Multiculturalism' thread to this lot - just really as a means of sharing my ideas on the impossibility and uselessness of any attempt to tie-down the essence of the Aus 'Identity' - it is just such a 'coat of many colours', as we are all too aware, I am sure
Well, here it is. (For all the dinky-die 'drongos' out there.)

Multiculturalism - A society not only harbouring and tolerating a substantial cohort of people from many different national, ethnic, language and cultural backgrounds but actively celebrating their presence because of the zest, colour, diversity and inspiration their presence and example provides - to the betterment and advancement of the society as a whole. And, a willingness to continue to welcome people of diverse backgrounds to participate and contribute as equal constituents under the law of the land.
Nothing shakes-up predetermined notions, stereotyping and prejudice (and a lack of fundamental knowledge and experience) better than approaching new people and new ideas with than an open mind and a willingness to experience, to trust, and to evaluate objectively and in good humour.
Life is 'just a bowl of cherries' after all.

Howzat!

Yes Salty I thought it might be bit of a hoax from the start. So poke a bit of fun, why not. I always thought "Digby Wolf" was a made up name. Seems not, his name was James Digby Wolf, the son of Mr and Mrs Wolf I assume. Totally Aussies, born in London England 4th June 1929 and died in of all places Albuquerque, New Mexico 2nd May 2012 aged 83. We had some great TV entertainment in Aussie back in the sixties provided by "migrants", for those old enough who can't forget the talent of the Pom Gordon Chater, who along with three Aussies Maggie Dence, Noeline Brown and Barry Creyton made the hit comedy 'The Mavis Bramston Show'. A big talking point for many Australians back then was who is Mavis Bramston, we didn't need to know much in those days.

One of my favourites from back in the day was the American Bob Dyer and his quiz show 'Pick-A-Box', which mover successfully from radio to television. Made even more popular by the appearance of Barry Jones who was as dry as they come, but a general knowledge genius, along with Bob's personality they added so much to the show. The show wouldn't cut it with the fast pace of TV today. Then there was Bobs wife Dolly who introduced the contestants, forever the lady.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-F3vSrJIUQ

Mr Protractor,

How many degrees do you have, some say 180, but I think 360. Is your specialist field geometry? I knew a Mr Thermometer, he had lots of degrees, but unfortunately he got into some hot water and blew himself up.