Aussies and Kiwis...may the force be with you!

[SilverCity4]

Aussies and Kiwis converting to the Jedi religion! (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2218456.stm)

Couldn't resist...feel free to reciprocate. I know there are plenty of stories you can find about us Americans!

:D

[CJMinick390]

Bryan, don't forget, we have Trekkies!:rolleyes: They have one of their conventions at a local hotel every year. Our EMS guys always have a run or two during the event and come back with some rather odd stories. Have you ever listened to an ongoing discussion in Klingon?

[SilverCity4]

I'm a Star Trek fan, but never have I felt the urge to dress up like Spock or learn Klingon.

I did see a story on CNN the other day on a "Learn to Speak Klingon" class that you can take. The lecturer travels all over the US and offers weeklong seminars.

For a price, of course!

[CJMinick390]

But of course, for a price. It's the American Way!. There's a Startrek.com site from Paramount that has episode summaries and news on upcoming movies, programs, etc. That's about the extent of my involvement. (There are the 7 of 9 sites, of course). There are some Star Trek sites out there that are just too bizarre.

[lutan1]

You question the power of the force, Silver?

I'm sure my sabre is bigger than your sabre.:D

Use the force.... (The chicks love it!)

[Tooanfrom]

As a resident of "Godzone"--Kiwiland-Noo Zelund--have a good look at our political leaders and convince me that the aliens have not landed!! In my humble opinion Mr "No Bus" wins hands down--"Flying Kiwi" may be co-erced into explaining!!

[FlyingKiwi]

hehe.

"Take me to your Leaders."
Some time later at parliament.
"I said LEADERS, not LUNATICS."

[killerb]

Doesn't seem so strange to me. After all, most of the people participating in these forums seem to have "Jedi names".

[CaptainGonzo]

Come to think of it, firefighters are a lot like Klingons...

The Klingon language has a lot of guttural "hard" sounding words words... kind of like shouting at one another through our SCBA units.

Klingons go into battle with bravery and the intent to conquer their enemies with bravery...Firefighters go into battle with bravery with the intent of conquering the enemy... fire.

When a Klingon dies in battle, the survivors gather around the remains of their comrade and let out a loud wail, letting their ancestors know that a mighty warrior is returning home... when a firefighter dies in the line of duty, we gather around the remains of our fallen heroes and the bagpipes wail lets those who have gone before us know that a hero firefighter is returning home.

Klignons and firefighters respect their fallen heroes and go to battle with honor!

Trekkies rule!

[E229Lt]

The Klingon language has a lot of guttural "hard" sounding words ... kind of like shouting at one another through our SCBA units

But when we shut up and just breath, we sound like 'Vader.

[killerb]

Love long and perspire, Gonzo.

[NJFFSA16]

jIyajbe' ...nuqDaq 'oH puchpa''e' ....Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam ....'arlogh Qoylu'pu'?

Darn Klingons....must be that high fiber food!:rolleyes:

[FlyingKiwi]

Jeez and I always thought that "Klingon" was a coloquial expression for small children. :rolleyes:

[CollegeBuff]

Thing you have to remember about Klingons is, they can't wait to DIE in battle.......

[CJMinick390]

CB, that dying in battle part is one of the downsides of the whole Klingon thing.:rolleyes: I do like the analogy otherwise, though. If BA's continue to develop with heads up displays and electronically assisted voice communications, we'll really resemble Lord Vader.

[FlyingKiwi]

One of the reasons for this little fact is that our census forms are pretty invasive is the amount of information the Govt seems to want to know about us every 5 years. A lot of the questions are optional but written in such a way they appear you have to answer them.

I do not see any reason for the Govt or any other person to have on file my religous beliefs, it will not help in providing the country with better education or health services. And seeing that the Govt has never funded any religious buildings or events, they have no need to know.

That question and quite a lot of others were left blank on my form, and I know a lot of other people felt the same way. It seems every time we get the damn forms they are bigger than last time.

Some people inject a little "Down Under" humour by picking a theme like Star Wars and using that as a basis for answering the form. A little digging will find Trekkie answers, Hobbit forms etc.

[CJMinick390]

Ah, it's always good to tweak the tail of Big Brother. Humor is certainly a better way to respond than "none of your ---- business!". It's also more likely to keep your name off of some list somewhere.

[truck6alpha]

Well, since I saw this thread was addressing at least Aussies; it is a possibility that I will be accepted for a five-week Group Study Exchange learning about firefighting in Queensland starting in November. It's through Rotary International and I'm still in the interview process, but I told them that I've at least conversed with Kiwi (but you're in NZ) and Lutan (clear down the road in Melbourne). So I may be in your hemisphere at least very soon...:cool:

[FlyingKiwi]

6alpha, good to hear you are coming down this way. When in Queensland you will see Australians drinking a beer called XXXX, they annouce it "Four O" for some daft reason. The rest of us think it is beacuase they can not spell BEER.

Do not be tempted to drink it. it makes Budweiser look like Guinness in comparison.:D

Keep us posted how you get on.

[SilverCity4]

You guys are confusing the issue!!

Star Wars took place "a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away". Star Trek takes place in the 23rd and 24th centuries and actually involves us Earthlings!!! Sheesh!!!

As for the Big Brother being invasive thing, I used to put a different occupation on my tax forms every year. One year I was an "freelance independant film critic" and one year an "alchemist" . Then I got scared and thought that they may check into me for being smart with them.

[stillPSFB]

Originally posted by Flying Kiwi
hehe.

"Take me to your Leaders."
Some time later at parliament.
"I said LEADERS, not LUNATICS."

ROTFLMAO! Thanks Kiwi! I've got to make sure that I make the time to get my daily dose of the forums again - I've missed it over the last few months.

Having seen your Prime Minister's grasp of world events, I'd have to agree with you. She couldn't understand why us Aussies were a bit upset with her after Air New Sheepland took over our second airline and then completely bankrupted it inside 2 years through complete financial mismanagement (our airline had been flying happily for 40 or 50 years before the Kiwi's became involved).

And for the record, yes I did write 'Jedi' as being my religion on the census form, much to my then girlfrind's disgust - no sense of humour!

[FlyingKiwi]

Hmmmm

I suppose if it was a short alien, it would be "take me to your ladder"

Oh, you said "Grasp of world events", my apology, we usually read "Gasp at world events"

What the hang did you expect us to do with an airline, every one knows Kiwi's can't fly.

We couldn't understand why you were upset with our leader either, she has no b****y clue about business. Thats why she is a politician.

[Steamer]

originally posted by NJFFS_A16: jIyajbe' ...nuqDaq 'oH puchpa''e' ....Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam ....'arlogh Qoylu'pu'?
Darn Klingons....must be that high fiber food! And you thought that was a "rock" that you whacked your noggin' on! ;)

[MalahatTwo7]

TTTTOOOOO FUNNNYYYY. :D I have often had similar thoughts on how to answer questions of that type, down to the point of what employment I have.

Since I am in the Canadian Forces, pay Income Tax, which in turn pays my monthly wages, which in turn keeps me employed, therefore I must be "self-employed". Unfortunately the Tax Man doesn't see it that way.... dunno why not, cheap buggers.

Somehow I suspect that the whole story is just the Auzzies sense of humour displaying itself once again. We all know they are sometimes a little different. Personally though, I like it!

By the way Lutan, is that the "Force" or the "Swartz"? 'Use the Force Luke" or "Use the Swartz, Lonestar." Can you see a difference? Oh, and I have been told to say:

It's not the size of your sabre that counts, but what you can do with it.

[CJMinick390]

Hey 27, another Mel Brooks fan, or did you just particularly like "Spaceballs?"

[CJMinick390]

Drama. Besides, we can't have the command staff abandoning the bridge so the force field can be applied (even though the ships had other command centers, as I recall).

[FlyingKiwi]

did you know that on the ENTERPRISE there is an automated fire suppression system, where a forcefield is set up around the fire, and all the air sucked out from inside! then why does the bridge catch fire in every battle scene?

Is that why they wear blue uniforms, so they turn the same pretty colour if they are in the fire zone?

[SilverCity4]

"I hate it when my swartz gets twisted."

There's also a bathroom behind the viewscreen on the Enterprise, just for your information.

[truck6alpha]

Okay- no itinary yet, but- I am going to the Gold Coast Region of Australia and will be all over Queensland and New South Wales for five weeks. Now I realize that saying that I'm going to Australia and I want to hook up with one of you all is like saying "Hey, I'm coming to New York and I want to hook up with you" then finding out it's a 13-hour trip from Florida. So if any of you are in this Gold Coast region (which I hear is a lot like Florida), let me know. I will be visiting at least five fire departments in this region and I know NO ONE there, but that's not a big deal- it's all arranged through Rotary International. And I'll be bringing department t-shirts, ball caps, etc. So maybe I'll see one of you guys when I get there.

I leave here in November and apparently I will get there two days later (ARRGH!).

[EastKyFF]

"#$@&! Even in the future nothing works!"

OK...let's play "Blazing Saddles"...

"What in the wide wide world of sports is goin' on around here? I hired you boys to lay a little track and find you jumpin' around like a bunch of Kansas City f****ts!" (apologies to KCMO and KCK)

Bart: "A man drinks like that and don't eat, he is going to die!"
Jim: "When?"

"What's a dazzling urbanite like you doing in a rustic setting like this?"

[Lewiston2Capt]

" We the people of Rock Ridge extend to you a laurel and hardy handshake!"