The Magic Pudding is often seen as a celebration of Australian identity – but its message is far more critical.
Norman Lindsay used satire to expose the shallowness of Australian culture and civic life, John Uhr writes.
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Today I Learned that it isn't that I'm particularly bad at detecting sarcasm: it's that Australians are notoriously subtle with our sarcasm; that it is pretty standard that the only way one can detect whether an Australian is being sarcastic is if you can logically deduce, by knowing that person […]
Read an article (which, alas I cannot find) which made an interesting comparison between Australian and US attitudes towards success and history. History isn't quite the right word but... storytelling of events of recent history, perhaps. The US, he said, treats everything as a performance - it […]
“…a religious redemption story. Life saved by a building project. The level of belief is at cult level. Illustrates very thoroughly the black hole that is Australian culture. #housing #abc #Australianculture
A little Australian cultural lesson...
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Big respect for the obsession to get a single dish right. However, regarding Australian food culture where might that obsession be focussed?!?
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One pleasant surprise of being on Mastodon is my reading of and interaction with Australians here.
As a consequence, I've started to think more about Australia, what it does and does not have in common with the UK and other English speaking countries with a settler […]
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Title: STRAYA NED Artist: Nathan Paddison Medium: Acrylic, spray paint, charcoal, pencil and crayon on canvas, signed by the artist. Edition: Original Year: 2024 Size: 200.0cm x 160.0cm Good To Know: Shipped direct from artist studio, accompanied by a CoA (Certificate of Authenticity) issued by the artist. Price: On Application
See It On Your Wall "STRAYA NED" by Nathan Paddison, 2024 Arty-Fact: Ned Kelly, a notorious Australian bushranger, has become a significant figure in Australian folklore, mythologised as a symbol of resistance against colonial authority and perceived injustice, even though he was a thief and murderer. While Ned Kelly was a real person who committed crimes, his story has been transformed into a powerful myth, with some viewing him as a hero and others as a villain. The Ned Kelly legend often portrays him as a man forced into crime by corrupt authorities, making him a symbol of rebellion against the established order. His story has permeated Australian literature, art, and folklore, appearing in ballads, bush ranger melodramas, and even the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics. The saying "as game as Ned Kelly" (meaning brave) is a testament to his enduring place in Australian culture. Kelly's gang, consisting of himself, his brother, and two friends, became known for robbing banks, taking hostages, and engaging in acts of defiance against the authorities. The Kelly Gang's final confrontation at Glenrowan, where Ned Kelly was captured in his homemade metal armour and helmet, became a pivotal moment in the Kelly legend. He was executed by hanging at the Old Melbourne Gaol on November 11, 1880. While some accounts claim his last words were "Such is life," most observers reported them as "Ah well, I suppose" or "Ah well, I suppose it has come to this". Ned Kelly's story is intertwined with the turbulent relationship between the law and the common people in 19th-century Australia, particularly the experiences of convicts and settlers. The Kelly story continues to be re-imagined and re-evaluated in Australian culture, reflecting ongoing debates about national identity and the legacy of colonialism.
"'Game as Ned Kelly' the people would say,
'Game as Ned Kelly' they say it today."
~ Game as Ned Kelly, Slim Dusty, 1957
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🚐✨ Remember when the sight of a panel van would turn heads at every Aussie beach and camping spot? These were more than just vehicles - they were a lifestyle! The panel van holds a special spot in Australian culture👇
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