Stupid question for the Aussies and … the others

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By: greekdude1 - 20th March 2004 at 23:08

I’ve been to Australia enough times to know this.

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By: steve rowell - 20th March 2004 at 03:13

Originally posted by greekdude1
‘Bluey’ means Redhead in Aussie lingo.

Spot on Greekdude!!!!

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By: greekdude1 - 19th March 2004 at 16:12

‘Bluey’ means Redhead in Aussie lingo.

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By: wysiwyg - 19th March 2004 at 12:33

I’m sure Steve will correct me on this but the given reason is because a ‘bluey’ is supposedly an Australian colloquialism for a pal or something that is friendly and familiar.

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By: Ren Frew - 19th March 2004 at 11:57

What’s your favourite hobby Sport ?

What’s your name Shiela ?

What’s your favourite colour Blue ?

Now that’s irony…;)

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By: Bmused55 - 19th March 2004 at 10:51

Re: Stupid question for the Aussies and … the others

Originally posted by Hand87_5
When Virgin in Autralia is called VirginBlue since their planes are red ? 😀

I’m not in Oz, but I can tell you its most likey to do with irony