Hi Debra, These are all great, but the fish one reminded me of this old favorite from Ogden Nash--sorry if it's a bit long for the comments section. --Jim ======================================================== Ogden Nash: "The Snark was a Boojum was a Prawn"
A giant new prawn has been dredged up near Santiago, Chile.... it is succulent and mysterious.... The new prawn has not been named, a fact that is causing no concern in Chile. -- Times
Could some descending escalator Deposit me below the equator, I'd hunt me a quiet Chilean haunt, Some Santiago restaurant; The fact I speak no Espanol Would handicap me not at all, Since any language would be aimless In ordering a tidbit nameless; I'd simply tie my napkin on And gesture like a giant prawn, Then, served the dish for which I yearned, Proceed to munch it, unconcerned. Happy crustacean, anonymous prawn, From distant Latin waters drawn, Hadst thou in Yankee seas appeared, Account executives would have cheered, Vice-presidents in paroxysms Accorded thee multiple baptisms; Yea, shouldst thou hit our markets now, Soon, prawn, wouldst thou be named -- and how! I see the bright ideas drawn: Prawno, Prawnex, and Vitaprawn; And, should upper-bracket dreamers wake, Squab o'Neptune, and Plankton Steak. Small wonder thou headest for Santiago, Where gourmets ignore such frantic farrago; That's exactly where I myself would have went if I'd Been mysterious, succulent, unidentified.
Great cartoons. But Australia day celebrates when colonials seized a sovereign territory from the aboriginal people and proceeded to oppress them. To this day. Sorry to be a downer, can't celebrate that.
I'd really love to visit Australia and spend a month or two just looking around. It probably wouldn't happen but I can wish. I'll need to get me some Nescafe! Thanks for the smiles this morning.
Once, I was introduced by a friend to a guy from Austria. Only he was from Australia! She said his English was so good he almost sounded like he was from England.
I have a t-shirt that reads, "There are no kangaroos in Austria." People will try to argue that that is where kangaroos come from. We spent a couple of days in Salzburg back in 2025.
The Australia in a week one reminded me of a friend who says, "I've been here, here, there, wherever," and you find out it was for two hours when on a cruise. Love the nescafe one.
ð ð "Boo meringue!" Consider yourself slapped! ðĨ° Loved the Austria/Australia meme. In my neck-o'-the-woods, we get a kick out of people asking if they need a passport to enter New Mexico!! ðĪŠ
Best but obscure Australian movie: “Welcome to Woop Woop” with Jonathan Schaech and Rod Taylor. https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=welcome%20to%20woop%20woop&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5#ebo=0
Any country that has cassowaries and 7 foot tall male kangaroos wandering through homes and neighbourhoods deserves a celebratory day! Have a g'day, eh?
Great memes! I know Australia exists but it always seems mythical to me... and dangerous! That map with the blue and green (and the black line) feels all too accurate.
Hi Debra, These are all great, but the fish one reminded me of this old favorite from Ogden Nash--sorry if it's a bit long for the comments section. --Jim
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Ogden Nash: "The Snark was a Boojum was a Prawn"
A giant new prawn has been dredged up near Santiago, Chile.... it is succulent and mysterious.... The new prawn has not been named, a fact that is causing no concern in Chile. -- Times
Could some descending escalator
Deposit me below the equator,
I'd hunt me a quiet Chilean haunt,
Some Santiago restaurant;
The fact I speak no Espanol
Would handicap me not at all,
Since any language would be aimless
In ordering a tidbit nameless;
I'd simply tie my napkin on
And gesture like a giant prawn,
Then, served the dish for which I yearned,
Proceed to munch it, unconcerned.
Happy crustacean, anonymous prawn,
From distant Latin waters drawn,
Hadst thou in Yankee seas appeared,
Account executives would have cheered,
Vice-presidents in paroxysms
Accorded thee multiple baptisms;
Yea, shouldst thou hit our markets now,
Soon, prawn, wouldst thou be named -- and how!
I see the bright ideas drawn:
Prawno, Prawnex, and Vitaprawn;
And, should upper-bracket dreamers wake,
Squab o'Neptune, and Plankton Steak.
Small wonder thou headest for Santiago,
Where gourmets ignore such frantic farrago;
That's exactly where I myself would have went if I'd
Been mysterious, succulent, unidentified.
@ Parnassus (Jim) -- Oh, that's perfect, LOL! I've never read it before, but it is exactly on point!
DeleteGreat cartoons. But Australia day celebrates when colonials seized a sovereign territory from the aboriginal people and proceeded to oppress them. To this day. Sorry to be a downer, can't celebrate that.
ReplyDeleteI'd really love to visit Australia and spend a month or two just looking around. It probably wouldn't happen but I can wish.
ReplyDeleteI'll need to get me some Nescafe!
Thanks for the smiles this morning.
A very clever and funny collection. You did a great job putting them together Debra.
ReplyDelete...Debra, you are in the loop better than I am!
ReplyDeleteOnce, I was introduced by a friend to a guy from Austria. Only he was from Australia! She said his English was so good he almost sounded like he was from England.
ReplyDeleteI have a t-shirt that reads, "There are no kangaroos in Austria." People will try to argue that that is where kangaroos come from. We spent a couple of days in Salzburg back in 2025.
ReplyDeleteThe Australia in a week one reminded me of a friend who says, "I've been here, here, there, wherever," and you find out it was for two hours when on a cruise.
ReplyDeleteLove the nescafe one.
Australia is on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteYou Rock dear Debra ðððð
ReplyDeleteLoved the funnies and enjoyed the delightful humour thoroughly
ð ð "Boo meringue!" Consider yourself slapped!
ReplyDeleteðĨ° Loved the Austria/Australia meme. In my neck-o'-the-woods, we get a kick out of people asking if they need a passport to enter New Mexico!! ðĪŠ
Happy Australia Day. That tourist map scared me off from ever visiting.
ReplyDeleteBest but obscure Australian movie: “Welcome to Woop Woop” with Jonathan Schaech and Rod Taylor. https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=welcome%20to%20woop%20woop&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5#ebo=0
ReplyDelete@ Frank -- I must confess, I've never heard of that one! I've seen lots of other good Australian movies though.
DeleteCodex: Thank you. So true!
ReplyDeleteBoo meringue.
ReplyDeleteThat one hurt.
Any country that has cassowaries and 7 foot tall male kangaroos wandering through homes and neighbourhoods deserves a celebratory day! Have a g'day, eh?
ReplyDeleteBoooooooo
ReplyDeleteThose are great! But don't broadcast this too much. Our dictator might want this country next.
ReplyDeleteI've never been there either but these are funny.
ReplyDeleteThat is true about the airport in Vienna. We saw it!
ReplyDeleteThat is so hilarious! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteToo funny!
ReplyDeleteThank you. We do live in an unusual place.
ReplyDeleteWe will happily welcome you when you come to visit
That third image is a reminder that Australia is not just a country but a whole continent.
ReplyDeleteEver since A Town Like Alice, Australia has been in my imagination.
ReplyDeleteGreat ones!.ok the boo meringue made me groan, sounded like something my dad would'vesaid. ð.
ReplyDeleteFunny to read. And Yesssss, I agree. To visit Australia? Take time for less a year.
ReplyDeleteAustria vs Australia, lol.
ReplyDeleteGreat memes! I know Australia exists but it always seems mythical to me... and dangerous! That map with the blue and green (and the black line) feels all too accurate.
ReplyDeleteHahaha
ReplyDeleteAnd so true! Especially the ones with the map of Australia imposed over Europe. People have no idea. And the one about Austria? I cackled.
XOXO
I have made two visits to Australia and enjoyed them both. I wouldn’t want to live there though.
ReplyDeletehaha.. these are brilliant.. the 'he still lives with his mom' one and the green and blue map. lol. Happy Australia Day.
ReplyDeleteToo funny. I like the one where people think they can see Australia in one week.
ReplyDeleteToo funny, although the boo meringue went over my head at first. Duh! Thanks, Debra!
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit Oz as well! Someday, hopefully...
ReplyDeleteLOVED the fish unknown to science joke.. you are just too good! Always such a laugh riot!
ReplyDeleteI think one would have to spend a month in Australia to make the trip worthwhile...Would love to go though..
ReplyDeletelol the booo one took me a minute to get. That's a good one.
ReplyDeleteBoo Meringue! LOLOLO
ReplyDeleteWhen I was planning a trip to New Zealand we foolishly thought we could fit in a trip to Australia. Turns out, you need weeks to see either country.