Archive for May 2nd, 2008

What Is An Aussie Sheila And How Do I Speak Like An Australian

Teeg has been wondering what an Aussie Sheila is…
Being willing to help, as always, I have done a bit of research, and included a couple of other terms as well!
Australian slang was derived from English Cockney, and Irish roots.
It was first imported along with convicts when the country was colonised by the British during the [...]

Red Necks and Farmer’s Tans

In high school, rednecks were usually the kids who drove pickup trucks to school. In the spring, they were usually the kids with “farmer’s tans.”