Are Aussie Men Wimps?

Movies like "Crockadile Dundee" leave the impression that Australian men
are real 'men's men' who carry about long knives to kill any troublesome
crockadile that may cross their path.

Not so. At least in New South Wales, it seems the males (it'd be a
stretch to call them men), are panty-wasted wimps, so weak that the very
thought of defending themselves against a mugger, much less a 12-foot
crockadile, sends them into a swoon.

That's the impression that one gets in reading from the NSW "Summary
Offences Act 1988," which you can find at:

http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/n...8189/s11c.html

There, it seems, the mere carrying of a knife, even a little pen knife,
is a crime. And yes, there are exceptions, including one necessary for
"the preparation or consumption of food or drink."

But for self-defense, oh no, Australia is the land of weak-wristed
wimps. The laws goes on to state that, "However, it is not a reasonable
excuse for the purposes of this section for a person to have custody of
a knife solely for the purpose of self defence or the defence of another
person."

So you can have a knife to peel an apple, assuming you're always careful
to have an apple in your possession. But you can't have a knife, even in
a rough neighborhood at night, to prevent your wife or daughter from
being gang raped. You'd almost think the country's president is Bill
Clinton, Gropper of other men's wives, and that its lawmakers are like
Hillary Clinton, enabler and defender of the Gropper.

Read the law in more detail and you'll discover that Aussie lawmakers,
who're no doubt themselves protected by armed guards (no bans on
self-protection for them), consider the average Australian to have the
mind of a grade school child. That's in the part about "penality units."
That's oh-so gradeschoolish. You'd almost expect the punishment to be a
"time out" in a corner of the classroom, but no, there they get very
nasty. The second time you're caught carrying that pen knife without
written permission from the principal, it could mean a year in jail and
the third could be two years.

In the land of wimps down under, it's easy to suspect that serial
muggers and rapists aren't treated much worse that serial pen knife
carriers.

And to think I've had this dream of roaming the Australia outback with a
pack on my back. I'll need to forget that. Not only could I be arrested
for carrying a camping knife, I'd spend most of my time down under
rescuing Aussie males, who, it seems, jump up on chairs, screaming
"Eeek" at the sight of a tiny spider. Disgusting.

I don't think I'll ever watch Crockadile Dundee again.

--Name withheld so Aussie males don't beat me with their purses.

I don't think I'll ever watch Crockadile Dundee again.

You ought to, you might learn to spell it then

On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 17:15:02 GMT, wrote:

Movies like "Crockadile Dundee" leave the impression that Australian men
are real 'men's men' who carry about long knives to kill any troublesome
crockadile that may cross their path.

*yawn*

Not only was that one of the worst attempts at a troll I've ever seen,
you can't spell crocodile correctly.

Thank you, move on.

Geodyne

in article , Geodyne at
wrote on 3/11/04 5:36 PM:

On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 17:15:02 GMT, wrote:

Movies like "Crockadile Dundee" leave the impression that Australian men
are real 'men's men' who carry about long knives to kill any troublesome
crockadile that may cross their path.

*yawn*

Not only was that one of the worst attempts at a troll I've ever seen,
you can't spell crocodile correctly.

Thank you, move on.

Geodyne



He's fresh AND a freshie!

On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 17:15:02 GMT, wrote:

Movies like "Crockadile Dundee" leave the impression that Australian men
are real 'men's men' who carry about long knives to kill any troublesome
crockadile that may cross their path.

You see, mate, we don't need the reassurance of carrying weapons around.

But, of course, if that's your definition of a man, feel free. Just
enter any bar here and announce in a loud voice "I'll fight any wimp
here who hasn't got a weapon on him". Of course, if you then produce
your knife, they will all cower from you in abject fear. Try it, I'd be
very interested to hear the results of your research.

Please remember to post it after you leave hospital.

'Bye troll.

"valetman" wrote in message
...

I don't think I'll ever watch Crockadile Dundee again.

You ought to, you might learn to spell it then



I wonder if he can spell 'troll'?

--
Tony Bailey
Mercury Travel Books

"Alan" wrote in message
...
But, of course, if that's your definition of a man, feel free. Just
enter any bar here and announce in a loud voice "I'll fight any wimp
here who hasn't got a weapon on him". Of course, if you then produce
your knife, they will all cower from you in abject fear. Try it, I'd be
very interested to hear the results of your research.


There's probably a few around who could nominate some likely pubs to try it
in as well. Just let us know if you want a list.

In fact you probably don't need a list, any place that looks as if it will
produce an instant offer of a DVD player/TV/Refrigerator/Ready Made Suit
that's just fallen off the back of a truck should do the trick.

--
Tony Bailey
Mercury Travel Books

We actually don't need knives to keep the great unwashed cowering on their
knees. Our Govt policies do that )
If you want to associate with "real "men, go to the States. You can play
with real toys there. But be careful you don't shoot yourself in the foot.

wrote in message
...
Movies like "Crockadile Dundee" leave the impression that Australian men
are real 'men's men' who carry about long knives to kill any troublesome
crockadile that may cross their path.

Not so. At least in New South Wales, it seems the males (it'd be a
stretch to call them men), are panty-wasted wimps, so weak that the very
thought of defending themselves against a mugger, much less a 12-foot
crockadile, sends them into a swoon.

That's the impression that one gets in reading from the NSW "Summary
Offences Act 1988," which you can find at:

http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/n...8189/s11c.html

There, it seems, the mere carrying of a knife, even a little pen knife,
is a crime. And yes, there are exceptions, including one necessary for
"the preparation or consumption of food or drink."

But for self-defense, oh no, Australia is the land of weak-wristed
wimps. The laws goes on to state that, "However, it is not a reasonable
excuse for the purposes of this section for a person to have custody of
a knife solely for the purpose of self defence or the defence of another
person."

So you can have a knife to peel an apple, assuming you're always careful
to have an apple in your possession. But you can't have a knife, even in
a rough neighborhood at night, to prevent your wife or daughter from
being gang raped. You'd almost think the country's president is Bill
Clinton, Gropper of other men's wives, and that its lawmakers are like
Hillary Clinton, enabler and defender of the Gropper.

Read the law in more detail and you'll discover that Aussie lawmakers,
who're no doubt themselves protected by armed guards (no bans on
self-protection for them), consider the average Australian to have the
mind of a grade school child. That's in the part about "penality units."
That's oh-so gradeschoolish. You'd almost expect the punishment to be a
"time out" in a corner of the classroom, but no, there they get very
nasty. The second time you're caught carrying that pen knife without
written permission from the principal, it could mean a year in jail and
the third could be two years.

In the land of wimps down under, it's easy to suspect that serial
muggers and rapists aren't treated much worse that serial pen knife
carriers.

And to think I've had this dream of roaming the Australia outback with a
pack on my back. I'll need to forget that. Not only could I be arrested
for carrying a camping knife, I'd spend most of my time down under
rescuing Aussie males, who, it seems, jump up on chairs, screaming
"Eeek" at the sight of a tiny spider. Disgusting.

I don't think I'll ever watch Crockadile Dundee again.

--Name withheld so Aussie males don't beat me with their purses.

in article , Jim at
wrote on 3/11/04 10:15 PM:

We actually don't need knives to keep the great unwashed cowering on their
knees. Our Govt policies do that )
If you want to associate with "real "men, go to the States. You can play
with real toys there. But be careful you don't shoot yourself in the foot.


Actually, wasn't a certain American rather famous for playing with toys on
her knees?

Head of State, Kneel to the Chief.....man, I miss those jokes......

didn't they make a film about her ... what was it ... "The Big Lewbowsky"?

"Raffi Balmanoukian" a
wrote in message
news:BC769CC3.21DDA%walkabout@TAKEOUTTHETRASHTOREP LY.ns.sympatico.ca...
in article , Jim at
wrote on 3/11/04 10:15 PM:

We actually don't need knives to keep the great unwashed cowering on
their
knees. Our Govt policies do that )
If you want to associate with "real "men, go to the States. You can play
with real toys there. But be careful you don't shoot yourself in the
foot.


Actually, wasn't a certain American rather famous for playing with toys on
her knees?

Head of State, Kneel to the Chief.....man, I miss those jokes......