Australia

[Akhenaten]

That was my favorite commercial of all time.

It was a goodie, but unfortunately I can't find a clip of it on the intertubes.

Here's a fun fact for you instead:

Joseph 'Joe' Mangel was a fictional character who appeared in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Mark Little. He first appeared from 1988 until 1991, and made a return for four months in 2005.

Joe's final words were "See ya round like a rissole!" to Kim Timmins.


In a while, crocodile . . .

Dave

 

[MG1962]

Joseph 'Joe' Mangel was a fictional character who appeared in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Mark Little. He first appeared from 1988 until 1991, and made a return for four months in 2005.

I am still getting my head around seeing a young kid in that show, Guy Pearce, rise to Hollywood superstar....Great way to suddenly feel very old

 

[Akhenaten]

I am still getting my head around seeing a young kid in that show, Guy Pearce, rise to Hollywood superstar....Great way to suddenly feel very old

Me too! It's a worry.

Speaking of superstars, how about Kylie? I'm going to do a hoooge post on Kylie as soon as someone brings up the subject.

Why look! Someone did!

Working in background . . .

 

[Audible Click]

It was a goodie, but unfortunately I can't find a clip of it on the intertubes.

Here's a fun fact for you instead:

Joseph 'Joe' Mangel was a fictional character who appeared in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Mark Little. He first appeared from 1988 until 1991, and made a return for four months in 2005.

Joe's final words were "See ya round like a rissole!" to Kim Timmins.


In a while, crocodile . . .


Dave

I Googled rissole so now I get it. We used to say "See you 'round like a wheel."

ETA: Australia and Spain are the only places left on my "Countries I want to see" list but, wow, I think I'd need a translator to get around Oz.

 

[gtc]

You don't have rissoles?

You are missing out.

 

[Hallo Alfie]

You don't have rissoles?

You are missing out.

We have never called them rissoles; my mum called them

Kerpoufletoufles (pronounced: cur-poof-el-toof-els)

I'm not sure of the spelling nor where the word came from. Perhaps it's just peculiar to our family.

Any variations or theories anyone?

 

[gtc]

Kerpoufletoufles (pronounced: cur-poof-el-toof-els)

...
Perhaps it's just peculiar to our family.

That certainly is peculiar!

You could submit it to the Australian Word Map.

 

[Verde]

We have never called them rissoles; my mum called them

Kerpoufletoufles (pronounced: cur-poof-el-toof-els)

I'm not sure of the spelling nor where the word came from. Perhaps it's just peculiar to our family.

Any variations or theories anyone?

I'd suspect a Germanic influence.

My dear departed Mother was from Austria ( the European one; cue the AFU jokes.. ) and would make a flat meat and potato pancake that she referred to with a similar name. I'm thinking something like floof-el-toof-els, but this was 40 years ago so my memory is suspect.
As this was in England, I was familiar with rissoles, but they were typically quite a bit thicker. I haven't had one in many years, but I can still 'picture' the taste. Mmmn, I'm hungry now.

As penance for crashing an Aussie thread, I should point out that I have spent quite a bit of time in WA, mostly Perth and places south. I realise that 'Bloody Wingeing Pommy Bastard' is a term of endearment, even though I am now an honourary Seppo.

V.

 

[Audible Click]

You don't have rissoles?

You are missing out.

We don't have rissoles but we do have crawfish beignets which are yummy.

Here is the definition and link that I used to define rissoles:

rissole
noun:- a meat patty, although shaped like a little ball rather than being flat. Eaten as part of a meal rather than like a hamburger.


http://www.aussieslang.com/slang/australian-slang-a.asp

 

[Hallo Alfie]

I'd suspect a Germanic influence.

My dear departed Mother was from Austria ( the European one; cue the AFU jokes.. ) and would make a flat meat and potato pancake that she referred to with a similar name. I'm thinking something like floof-el-toof-els, but this was 40 years ago so my memory is suspect.
As this was in England, I was familiar with rissoles, but they were typically quite a bit thicker. I haven't had one in many years, but I can still 'picture' the taste. Mmmn, I'm hungry now.

As penance for crashing an Aussie thread, I should point out that I have spent quite a bit of time in WA, mostly Perth and places south. I realise that 'Bloody Wingeing Pommy Bastard' is a term of endearment, even though I am now an honourary Seppo.

V.

My Mum's a Pom - there might be a connection somewhere in there - I always thought it was a 'dadism' (Aussie).

 

[Akhenaten]

I'll make a big multi-response thingy here because I've stolen Jeff's avatar to take it for a joyride and I don't want to wear it out too much.

I Googled rissole so now I get it. We used to say "See you 'round like a wheel."

I knew the expression was Australian, but I'd always thought rissoles were international cuisine. I need to get out more.

Seeya 'round like a record mate.

ETA: Australia and Spain are the only places left on my "Countries I want to see" list but, wow, I think I'd need a translator to get around Oz.

Me! Me! Me!

You don't have rissoles?

You are missing out.

And they reckon WE are savages! Fruitcakes.

We have never called them rissoles; my mum called them

Kerpoufletoufles (pronounced: cur-poof-el-toof-els)

I'm not sure of the spelling nor where the word came from. Perhaps it's just peculiar to our family.

Any variations or theories anyone?

That's a newwy for me, but I love it. I can't wait for the opportunity to say "Seeya 'round like a kerpoufletoufle!" and I look forward to reporting the reactions I receive.

That certainly is peculiar!

You could submit it to the Australian Word Map.

Yay! Cool project that. I often go there to see if it's me or the other bloke that's speaking gibberish.

Go on, have a guess.

I'd suspect a Germanic influence.

My dear departed Mother was from Austria ( the European one; cue the AFU jokes.. )

Been there, done that:

This a great thread. I've always wanted to visit Vienna and maybe check out the Alps.

Ziß vill be for you eine most interestgerschtüngel wakationing. Düring your wisit, you may vish to be kalling in to ze Australian Embassy and Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.

Der addreßenheimer ist:

Mattiellistrasse 2-4, 1040 Vienna

Telephone: +43 (0) 1 - 506 740
Fax: +43 (0) 1 - 504 1178
Email: austemb@aon.at


Paßing ön to you zay may be ziß invörmation:


The Australian Alps National Parks



Austria: Area = 82 444 km²

Australian Alps National Parks: Area = 16 000 km²

ie. Approximately 20%. That represents this chunk of Australia.

Australian Alps National Parks

The majesty of the Australian Alps present a vision splendid of Australia's rugged landscape, and never fail to impart a feeling of untamed beauty.


Cheers Mate,

Dave

. . . and would make a flat meat and potato pancake that she referred to with a similar name. I'm thinking something like floof-el-toof-els, but this was 40 years ago so my memory is suspect.

As this was in England, I was familiar with rissoles, but they were typically quite a bit thicker. I haven't had one in many years, but I can still 'picture' the taste. Mmmn, I'm hungry now.

Floofeltoofels! PML

This is to be the new name for rissoles in the Royal Kitchens. As it is written, so let it be done.

Still PML

As penance for crashing an Aussie thread, I should point out that I have spent quite a bit of time in WA, mostly Perth and places south. I realise that 'Bloody Wingeing Pommy Bastard' is a term of endearment, even though I am now an honourary Seppo.

V.

Penance? There lies herein naught but the heartiest of Aussie welcomes and thanks for coming along with a yarn for us.

Even BWPBs are more than welcome, although adding 'Sandgroper' to your list of crimes doesn't help much.

Please feel very welcome and don't be a stranger.

We don't have rissoles but we do have crawfish beignets which are yummy.

Sounds delish. Crawfish are like giant yabbies aren't they?

Here is the definition and link that I used to define rissoles:

rissole
noun:- a meat patty, although shaped like a little ball rather than being flat. Eaten as part of a meal rather than like a hamburger.

http://www.aussieslang.com/slang/australian-slang-a.asp

Yup, that's the critter alright. I usually fry mine 'til they're ½ done and then let them simmer in a pan of thick brown onion gravy. Excellent with mashed potato and some dead 'orse.

Oh dear. More Googling for you now?


Be well, Lovely Lady

My Mum's a Pom - there might be a connection somewhere in there - I always thought it was a 'dadism' (Aussie).

You're implying we make up words? Fair shake, cobber. Just pullin' the snakes' a bit, is all






Akhenaten,

Drongo-in-Chief

 

[lionking]

Jeez Dave I keep on think Jeff Corey has invaded this thread without an invitation.

 

[Akhenaten]

Jeez Dave I keep on think Jeff Corey has invaded this thread without an invitation.

That's nothing. I've been posting rubbish all over the Forum while people think it's Jeff.

Mwahahahahaha! I reckon Australia needs to get into this Halloween thing a bit more. I'm having a ball with it.

Cheers Mate

 

[arthwollipot]

...but, wow, I think I'd need a translator to get around Oz.

Oh, it's not that bad!

 

[Akhenaten]

Oh, it's not that bad!

AC's been talking to me too much. I think you can see what sort of impression the poor girl must have of us as a result of that.

Don't let on. I'm trying to be all exotic and mysterious here.


Arth, while I have your attention, I thought I might do some posts on our national buildings. I was thinking to start with the National Library, because it's cool and my missus used to work there, but maybe Parliament House (both of them) would be a more logical starting point. Any thoughts? I was going to ask you for some photographic support, if it's needed.


Cheers Mate

 

[Audible Click]

Ok here goes, Yabby seems to be a crawfish.
'orse is ketchup or tomtao sauce?

 

[arthwollipot]

Arth, while I have your attention, I thought I might do some posts on our national buildings. I was thinking to start with the National Library, because it's cool and my missus used to work there, but maybe Parliament House (both of them) would be a more logical starting point. Any thoughts? I was going to ask you for some photographic support, if it's needed.

Oh man, I remember the creepiest situation I've ever been in, in a work context. I was rostered on to do overtime at the Lower Ground 2 Central stack - a deep, dark place, with nothing but a dusty desk, a bare lightbulb, and hundreds of shelf-kilometers of books. It was perfectly silent - until the whoosh-BANG of the pneumatic tube delivering me a request from the Reading Room. Startled the crap out of me.

That was a seriously creepy place.

 

[Damien Evans]

Ok here goes, Yabby seems to be a crawfish.
'orse is ketchup or tomtao sauce?

Dead 'orse = Tomato Sauce, which is similar to but not the same as Ketchup.

 

[Akhenaten]

Ok here goes, Yabby seems to be a crawfish.
'orse is ketchup or tomato sauce?

Dead 'orse = Tomato Sauce, which is similar to but not the same as Ketchup.

At the risk of opening a can of worms, I must point out that coming up with a generally accepted name for those crustacean things with all the legs and nippers and stuff is well nigh impossible, even within Australia.

What I call a yabby is Cherax destructor, and they seem to me to be the same sort of thing the Americans call a crawfish. Western Australians refer to the local Cherax species as 'marron'. These are fresh water critters, whereas I'd always had the impression that (American) crawfish came out of the sea.

I call those things lobsters, although I'm pretty much a Queenslander, and I believe that many(?) Victorians call the same critter a 'crayfish' which is actually my alternate name for the fresh water fellers.

I'll bet you're glad I cleared that up.


What IS the difference between tomato sauce and ketchup? I often notice ketchup at the shops on the shelf next to my White Crow tomato sauce but I've never bothered to buy a bottle to try it out.

Is 'catsup' something else again, or just a slang term?

You see? THIS is where the important questions are dealt with, not that silly Science and Mathematics sub-forum.

 

[gtc]

As far as I can tell there is no particular difference in Australia between Ketchup and Tomato Sauce.