LDT Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) Those on myspace or in the concertina flicker site will have seen these two cartoons. The one was inspired by a comment on a video and the other a special request And if you ask nicely I may do some more... To miss-quote a famous Australian 'Can you tell who it is yet?' Edited January 27, 2009 by LDT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeeclipper Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Can you do a "Concertina Klutz"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDT Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Can you do a "Concertina Klutz"? Klutz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miikae Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 A klutz is a person who is clumsy, foolish, inept, or accident-prone. The term is perhaps derived from the Yiddish קלאָץ klots ('wooden beam'), cognate with the German Klotz, meaning a "block" or "lump". The British slang, pillock and the Australian slang, galah are used with similar meaning, particularly in terms of being foolish and inept. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Rogers Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 the Australian slang, galah are used with similar meaning, particularly in terms of being foolish and inept. I remember being told that the Australian slang word relates to a native species of bird called "Galah", which the early settlers found to be so unafraid of humans that it would allow itself to be approached, picked up, and subsequently cooked and eaten. Is this a bit of a myth (or was the bloke winding me up)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Rogers Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 To miss-quote a famous Australian 'Can you tell who it is yet?' That Pete Trimming one is instantly recognisable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterT Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 To miss-quote a famous Australian 'Can you tell who it is yet?' That Pete Trimming one is instantly recognisable. OMG ....... I can't go anywhere without being recognised! What was the give-away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterT Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Those on myspace or in the concertina flicker site will have seen these two cartoons. The one was inspired by a comment on a video and the other a special request And if you ask nicely I may do some more... To miss-quote a famous Australian 'Can you tell who it is yet?' Great job. I bet you'll have the C.net members queuing up to join your cartoon hall of fame. Thanks! Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Rogers Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 OMG ....... I can't go anywhere without being recognised! What was the give-away? Well...any one of the beret, moustache or eyebrows would have done the job, but the three in combination provided what birdwatchers call a "jizz" (look it up, it's not rude, honest). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miikae Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 the Australian slang, galah are used with similar meaning, particularly in terms of being foolish and inept. I remember being told that the Australian slang word relates to a native species of bird called "Galah", which the early settlers found to be so unafraid of humans that it would allow itself to be approached, picked up, and subsequently cooked and eaten. Is this a bit of a myth (or was the bloke winding me up)? I suppose when hungry anything will do , such a pretty polly though. The Galah, Eolophus roseicapilla, (IPA: /gəˈlaː/) is also known as the Rose-breasted Cockatoo, Galah Cockatoo, Roseate Cockatoo or Pink and Grey. It is one of the most common and widespread cockatoos, and it can be found in open country in almost all parts of mainland Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDT Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 the Australian slang, galah are used with similar meaning, particularly in terms of being foolish and inept. I remember being told that the Australian slang word relates to a native species of bird called "Galah", which the early settlers found to be so unafraid of humans that it would allow itself to be approached, picked up, and subsequently cooked and eaten. Is this a bit of a myth (or was the bloke winding me up)? I suppose when hungry anything will do , such a pretty polly though. The Galah, Eolophus roseicapilla, (IPA: /gəˈlaː/) is also known as the Rose-breasted Cockatoo, Galah Cockatoo, Roseate Cockatoo or Pink and Grey. It is one of the most common and widespread cockatoos, and it can be found in open country in almost all parts of mainland Australia That bird looks a bit miffed about having its picture taken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterT Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 OMG ....... I can't go anywhere without being recognised! What was the give-away? Well...any one of the beret, moustache or eyebrows would have done the job, but the three in combination provided what birdwatchers call a "jizz" (look it up, it's not rude, honest). Well, today, I was beret-less. Still had a security chap, with a huge dog, asking what I was doing. We ended up having a chat for about 20 minutes. He got talking about "Broadmoor", which I trumped with "Parkhurst" (he hadn't been in there!). As to what I was doing; well, not concertina-related, but see my YouTube channel when the short video clips are up-loaded. Regards, Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Day Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Those on myspace or in the concertina flicker site will have seen these two cartoons. The one was inspired by a comment on a video and the other a special request And if you ask nicely I may do some more... To miss-quote a famous Australian 'Can you tell who it is yet?' Well I can recognise the one on the right,but the grey haired one on the left with the stripy jumper ? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterT Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Those on myspace or in the concertina flicker site will have seen these two cartoons. The one was inspired by a comment on a video and the other a special request And if you ask nicely I may do some more... To miss-quote a famous Australian 'Can you tell who it is yet?' Well I can recognise the one on the right,but the grey haired one on the left with the stripy jumper ? Al Well, it inspired me to buy some honey at Fanny's Farm Shop, today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDT Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Well, today, I was beret-less. Still had a security chap, with a huge dog, asking what I was doing. We ended up having a chat for about 20 minutes. He got talking about "Broadmoor", which I trumped with "Parkhurst" (he hadn't been in there!). As to what I was doing; well, not concertina-related, but see my YouTube channel when the short video clips are up-loaded. You trying to escape from prison? Well I can recognise the one on the right,but the grey haired one on the left with the stripy jumper ?Al Who could that possibly be? lol! Clue: Maybe as he's playing the concertina I should make him frown more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterT Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 You trying to escape from prison? I think I've spent most of my life trying to do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDT Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) I think I've spent most of my life trying to do that! blink.gif You live in a prison? Is it like the great escape? lol! And you play the concertina to cover over the noise of the digging.... I didn't know if I should do a couple of concertina related cartoon designs and have them put on badges or stickers or something? Or is that just a ridiculous idea? Edited January 28, 2009 by LDT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereward Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I didn't know if I should do a couple of concertina related cartoon designs and have them put on badges or stickers or something?Or is that just a ridiculous idea? Others will probably know better than I but I think that these would sell at festivals and so on. Let's see what others have to say. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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