Australia's cultural attaché, Sir Les Patterson takes on Hong Kong (Vids)

Post by **Clutch Cargo** » Sat Aug 17, 2019 4:09 pm

With the serious news coming out of Hong Kong, I thought a bit of mirth may be appropriate...hence in Asinine Arena.

To those members who may not know, Sir Les Patterson is the alter ego for Aussie comedian Barry Humphries. His other, perhaps more famous ego is Dame Edna Everage.

Anyway, back in 1997 Sir Les did 4 videos for the BBC on the eve of the handover of HK.

And here's a tribute to member, Yobbo..I'm sure he'll raise a glass to that..enjoy!

Yobbo · Post by **Yobbo** » Tue Aug 20, 2019 11:19 am

A man after my own heart

whatwat · Post by **whatwat** » Tue Aug 20, 2019 11:57 am

We are called Hongkongers or Hongkongese not Honkers.

Pretty offensive actually.

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Post by **Clutch Cargo** » Tue Aug 20, 2019 12:39 pm

whatwat wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2019 11:57 am We are called Hongkongers or Hongkongese not Honkers.

Pretty offensive actually.

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Hongkers is aussie slang referring to and shortening the name of the city. It doesnt refer to it's people. Nevertheless, I've edited the heading to avoid any offence.

Seasquatch · Post by **Seasquatch** » Wed Aug 21, 2019 4:32 am

clutchcargo wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2019 12:39 pm
whatwat wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2019 11:57 am We are called Hongkongers or Hongkongese not Honkers.

Pretty offensive actually.

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Hongkers is aussie slang referring to and shortening the name of the city. It doesnt refer to it's people. Nevertheless, I've edited the heading to avoid any offence.

Maybe it was a little to close to Honky for his tastes