"There are countless horrible things happening all over the world and horrible people prospering, but we must never allow them to disturb our equanimity or deflect us from our sacred duty to sabotage and annoy them whenever possible." -Auberon Waugh
Sunday, October 11, 2009
The Award-Winning President
Who would have thought that Barry would also be made one of Australia's Living Treasures? And yet, I have acquired a photo of the presentation medal, so it must be true.
To date, the most famous "living treasure" has been Marcus Einfeld. Famous for lying, cheating, perjuring and probably stealing (as in fiddling his expenses) whilst living high on the hog as a judge.
I have to repeat that (whatever visiting American judges on "Hey, Hey, It's Saturday" might say), Australians are not racist; but they are certainly ratbagist, and proudly so.
Shouldn't that award have a picture of the bunyip? The Obama that 52% of America voted for is surely as mythical.
ReplyDeleteAntony Loewenstein is beside himself with jealousy...
ReplyDeleteTo date, the most famous "living treasure" has been Marcus Einfeld. Famous for lying, cheating, perjuring and probably stealing (as in fiddling his expenses) whilst living high on the hog as a judge.
ReplyDeleteBoy on a Bike: that sounds more like national fool's gold.
ReplyDeleteYes but doesn't Obama fit well with Leunig, and the duck.
ReplyDeleteCheers
I have to repeat that (whatever visiting American judges on "Hey, Hey, It's Saturday" might say), Australians are not racist; but they are certainly ratbagist, and proudly so.
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