The antipodes = the opposite end of the earth from where you are. So Antipodeans are at the opposite end of the earth from where the important people are (Europe).
Mal: Ready? Zoe: Always.
'Serenity'
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Angus G - Jun 24, 2003 6:51:19 am PDT #5264 of 9843
Roguish Laird
Jess M. - Jun 24, 2003 6:54:21 am PDT #5265 of 9843
Let me just say that popularity with people on public transportation does not equal literary respect. --Jesse
ah. Interesting. Thank you Angus. I feel much more edumacated now.
Am-Chau Yarkona - Jun 24, 2003 6:56:05 am PDT #5266 of 9843
I bop to Wittgenstein. -- Nutty
So Antipodeans are at the opposite end of the earth from where the important people are (Europe).
I like this. It makes me feel all... important.
Nilly - Jun 24, 2003 7:00:56 am PDT #5267 of 9843
Swouncing
I learned this word thanks to "Alice in Wonderland":
"I wonder if I shall fall right through the earth! How funny it'll seem to come out among the people that walk with their heads downwards! The Antipathies, I think -- " (she was rather glad there was no one listening, this time, as it didn't sound at all the right word) " -- but I shall have to ask them what the name of the country is, you know. Please, Ma'am, is this New Zealand or Australia?" (and she tried to curtsey as she spoke -- fancy curtseying as you're falling through the air! Do you think you could manage it?) "And what an ignorant little girl she'll think me! No, it'll never do to ask: perhaps I shall see it written up somewhere."
Angus G - Jun 24, 2003 7:02:34 am PDT #5268 of 9843
Roguish Laird
The official term for Australians and New Zealanders is actually "Australasians"--although everyone just misreads that as "Australians" so it's not very satisfactory.
Trudy Booth - Jun 24, 2003 7:06:53 am PDT #5269 of 9843
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
It is fun to hear them bad-mouthing each other
Sure, once the translator shows up.
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Emlah - Jun 24, 2003 7:08:04 am PDT #5270 of 9843
To every idea a shelf...
Thanks Angus. I think I'll wait anyway, and not just because I can't be bothered reproducing what I wrote. Looks like I might be the only one who's seen it thus far. Leigh, unfortunately I couldn't tape tonight due to head damage (Hee! I said 'head'!) so I can't even help you out. I actually came pretty close to forgetting about it too - I blame it on the Buffy repeats. Not watching Buffy on Monday nights throws out my whole inner TV schedule.
candyb - Jun 24, 2003 7:10:13 am PDT #5271 of 9843
Ah, we love each other really. Kiwis are adorable! Those accents are to die for!
!Yes! I saw Whale Rider last Friday. Fell in love with the voice of every single character.
Angus G - Jun 24, 2003 7:10:19 am PDT #5272 of 9843
Roguish Laird
My TV briefly decided to just stop working tonight. My first thought was "but...but...but...Buffy! Angel!" (I admit my second thought was "but...but...Big Brother!") Fortunately it seems to have been a temporary ailment.
Trudy Booth - Jun 24, 2003 7:12:56 am PDT #5273 of 9843
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
The official term for Australians and New Zealanders is actually "Australasians"
What ever happened to "Oceania"? We learned that in fifth grade as the official name for your part of the world.