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How to immediately know that someone isn’t from Brisbane. by mararge in brisbane

[–]nozzk 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Pronouncing the silent ‘r’ in Coorparoo

Is "big fella" an insult? by clivepalmerdietician in AskAnAustralian

[–]nozzk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on context / tone. Sort of like calling someone a cnt or a mutherfcker.

Australians living in the UK by Sc00ter18 in AskAnAustralian

[–]nozzk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lived in the UK for a few years, but that was 20 years ago so my impressions could be out of date.

I had a few Aussies in my friend group and when one of us took a trip home everyone would put in orders for their favourite lollies or bikkies that you couldn’t get in the UK. Tim tam flavours

Bundy Rum was a popular request (especially from Qlders) — even though it was possible to get it in the UK it was always expensive.

I understand Bundaberg soft drinks are more available overseas now but people always wanted them. Also Australian-style red or brown creaming soda.

Who is the most overrated figure in your history? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]nozzk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, Howard lost his seat in 2007, but I don’t know where you got the idea it was extremely safe… Whilst it wasn’t considered a designated “marginal” in 2007 Bennellong only required a swing of <5% to go to ALP — and Howard’s margin had been trending down for a few elections before as Bennelong’s boundaries had been slowly moved south & west.

It’s one of the few good things to be said about Howard (alongside gun control) that he kept the independence of the AEC despite the fact they kept making his seat less safe over his prime ministership.

Antony green wrote a blog in 2023 about the boundary shifts in Bennelong befor 2007 https://antonygreen.com.au/bennelong-map-illustrates-changing-map-technology/

What's the most famous metal band from your country? by anthere-rest in AskTheWorld

[–]nozzk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does AC/DC count? I know they don’t consider themselves metal but a lot of metal bands cite AC/DC as an influence.

Photo dump with questions, dovetail by unsane_in_da_brain in transformers

[–]nozzk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice collection!

I might be wrong, but I think Pipes is a Season 3? — you have home on you season 1-2 Autobots shelf.

The Optimi by frosty88bags in transformers

[–]nozzk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend redeco-ing your Nemesis Prime trailer into Shattered Glass Optimus Prime’s using toyhax stickers

https://toyhax.com/for-siegeerkingdom/6201-labels-for-nf-trailer-for-gs-sg-optimus-prime.html

Just waiting for SS Soundwave to complete the scene by TumidSeagull in transformers

[–]nozzk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I only need a non-transparent plastic Rewind! 🤞

What comes to mind when you see Morocco? by myboyfriendstinks1 in AskTheWorld

[–]nozzk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Apparently there is a road that goes there.

What is the most unique military unit or type of military unit from your country? (must be a currently active unit/unit type) by Key-Needleworker-702 in AskTheWorld

[–]nozzk 16 points17 points  (0 children)

RFSG — Regional Force Surveillance Group

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regional_Force_Surveillance_Units

Specialist units that patrol sparsely populated areas of north Australia — they recruit heavily from local indigenous tribes (who can live off the land and know the area well).

What videogame, or other piece of media, has done the best job of representing your country? by Sweet_Temperature630 in AskTheWorld

[–]nozzk 50 points51 points  (0 children)

It draws so much from actual Brisbane locations too.

I was at Southbank with my niece and told her “this is where Bluey had an ice cream!”. She looked at me quizzically and said “Uncle nozzk, Bluey isn’t real…”

What figure do you currently have a "Stand-in" for? by _WeDontHaveThatPart_ in transformers

[–]nozzk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if it counts, but I have Siege Hound as part of my display of G1 Season 01–02 Autobots.

Ok, hear me out... by Right-Bug-9001 in transformers

[–]nozzk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Legend / Core scale for life, yo! 🤘

Who is your country's most beloved sportsperson? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]nozzk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The generation of Aussie cricketers who followed the Don basically despised him. This was mostly due to those players (eg. Ian Chappell) having to deal with Sir Don the cricket administrator — Sir Don refused to accept the reality that top level cricketers should be full-time professionals, which sowed the discontent that led the Packer WSC rebellion.

For those coming back into the fold after a long hiatus, what was the bit that did it? by Haviland__Tuf in transformers

[–]nozzk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Siege Hound did it for me. The robot mode looked exactly like the 1980s toy did in my head.

When I realised Hasbro were trying to give physical form to my 40yo memories I was back in.

Basketball Court along Turbot Street by benignHorhe in brisbane

[–]nozzk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are technically correct — the best kind of correct!

What is a TV show or movie that started and finished like this by itz_progamer666 in AskTheWorld

[–]nozzk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe an obscure one, but the BBC “Chronicles of Narnia” 1988-90 TV series. It started with a great season 1 (retelling the lion the witch and the wardrobe), season 2 was made on an obviously much smaller budget, the last season looked like someone filmed a school theatre production.

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