There's a classic Australian (Melbourne) film called Death in Brunswick, you must see it. A black comedy with John Clarke and Sam Neill. My brother ran into John on the street not long before he tragically passed, he was about to take a photo of the scenery, wherever they were. My brother's a bit cheeky and said, hang on a sec, I can make this photo even better, as he walked by. It got a smile out of John, got to be happy about that, polite or not.
These were great. There used to be one on every week on TV, covering some main Australian issue that was going on. For people outside of Australia it's probably hard to understand the context of some of these as a result of pertaining to Australian events, though I suppose some things transcend time and country (like useless governments lol).
They were fantastic. I still watch and the videos are still so relevant. I truly believe these two gentlemen are Australian treasures. They are very highly thought of by all Australians.
For a long while, there was a shifty cabinet minister called Peter Reith, who sounded very much ;like John Clarke, and on the radio, sometimes it took a minute to work out which one I was listening to. It was a politician sounding like a comedian who satirisises politicians.
I'd love to force the politicians to all watch videos like this for an entire day whilst Parliament is sitting, so that they're all present, until they finally listen to what the people are voicing. Surely they are aware that we are not happy about their lack of action - on all sides and need to be tortured into getting a grip on reality by watching comedy skits about themselves. There would be many red faces in the various Houses. These guys are just brilliant and how they keep a straight face is beyond me.🇦🇺
If we didn't have a Guvmunt right now, no one would realise until the All Ordinaries skyrocketed. But what we do need back is Clarke and Daw to tell the truth of our situation. RIP John Clarke, your sadly missed !
Have you seen "The front fell off". An absolutely brilliant Clarke and Dawe. An appalling incident, but excellent ridicule of it and the response to it.
And fortunately Tony Abbott (known as The Mad Monk due to his early training to become a priest) was booted out of his seat and out of office at the next election.
I know this will set the cat amongst the pigeons but Abbott was a better PM than any we have had since. A conservative leader who thought we should not let world organizations interfere with the running of our country. He tried to fix the indigenous issue by sending his ministers out to remote areas to see for themselves what the problems were. He also wanted to put the brakes on climate crisis alarmist talk, his party asked the leading climate expert to tell them exactly what it would take to fix the issue. The expert came back and said it could not be fixed by man, the climate was going to do what the climate does. Abbott was set upon by all the activists and opposition who convinced people he was everything he was not. He actually was everything we once admired in a person, volunteer fireman in his community, tri-athelete, Christian faith, Family man. We have since seen how an honest, athletic, clean living family man with christian values is now seen as an 'evil' person. We could really use him now. This country is in such a mess.
Tony Abbot was one of Australia's worst Prime Ministers. He ran on a policy of not cutting public services, respecting the Public Broadcaster and so on. His first budget then aimed to make massive cuts to public services the Public Broadcaster and so forth. His treasurer and finance minister were photographed after the budget smoking huge cigars celebrating what they had done. The photo looked like a Marxist parody of plutocrats. The budget failed to pass the upper house. Abbot then continued to so strangely bizarre things such as brining back Knighthoods and then giving one to Prince Phillip. Abbots press conferences involved him appearing in front of Australian flags. As time went on the number of flags keep on increasing till it looked like a forest behind him. He was removed from Government by a fellow Liberal Malcom Turnbull who by comparison was a highly intelligent and articulate person. However Turnbull was later removed and replaced by another person Scott Morrison who was possibly the worst regarded Australian Prime Minister. The ABC the Australian Public Broadcaster did a three part series of the time period it was called Nemesis. To a person outside Australia who did not know the politicians it would appear a bit impenetrable. But to any Australian knowing who was involved it is one the funniest and bizarre documentaries produced
"The Games" is a must watch. Series with Clarke & Dawe sending up the Sydney 2000 olympic games planning committee. Priceless!!
I totally forgot about that. He must watch considering how much he likes Roy and HG.
When John Clarke passed away there was no one who could really replace the fast, super dry back and forth battle of wits Clarke and Dawe could do.
Possibly Shaun Micallef....but Clarke is pretty much irreplaceable yes.
There's a classic Australian (Melbourne) film called Death in Brunswick, you must see it. A black comedy with John Clarke and Sam Neill.
My brother ran into John on the street not long before he tragically passed, he was about to take a photo of the scenery, wherever they were. My brother's a bit cheeky and said, hang on a sec, I can make this photo even better, as he walked by. It got a smile out of John, got to be happy about that, polite or not.
These Guys were always on the TV at the end of a show Current Affair. It helped to disolve the news topics of each day.
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Yeh. Your probably right. It was too long ago to remember all those daily affairs programs.
These were great. There used to be one on every week on TV, covering some main Australian issue that was going on. For people outside of Australia it's probably hard to understand the context of some of these as a result of pertaining to Australian events, though I suppose some things transcend time and country (like useless governments lol).
When John Clark was quite young, he had a character called Fred Dagg - definitely worth a listen
We are a couple of PMs past this and sadly there is no real difference between any of them.
One step forward two steps back.
We should be back to about the 18 hundreds by now.
I would say it's even worse now...quite a bit worse.
Government doubling down with climate change policies like lemmings
to get a good knowledge of how governments work in ALL countries ,i suggest watching YES MINISTER
They were fantastic. I still watch and the videos are still so relevant. I truly believe these two gentlemen are Australian treasures. They are very highly thought of by all Australians.
Yes, it was always amusing to watch their (weekly -each Friday?) lampooning of current affairs. Very brave, very cheeky.😅
A great series to watch is Bush Mechanics. Is available on RUclips
For a long while, there was a shifty cabinet minister called Peter Reith, who sounded very much ;like John Clarke, and on the radio, sometimes it took a minute to work out which one I was listening to.
It was a politician sounding like a comedian who satirisises politicians.
I'd love to force the politicians to all watch videos like this for an entire day whilst Parliament is sitting, so that they're all present, until they finally listen to what the people are voicing. Surely they are aware that we are not happy about their lack of action - on all sides and need to be tortured into getting a grip on reality by watching comedy skits about themselves. There would be many red faces in the various Houses. These guys are just brilliant and how they keep a straight face is beyond me.🇦🇺
When Abbott was a pollie there was a guy on the other side called Costello. Politicians called Abbott and Costello 😂
They were on the same side
But they just weren't funny
Really appreciate your reactions, young man. Thankyou ever so much for much 🙏🏽..... Cheerio from Down Under 🌺
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Used to whatch them all the time brilliant
if you look at the date of broadcast and then go to the newspaper of that week you will find the story
these guys so funny would sit up late to watch them
If we didn't have a Guvmunt right now, no one would realise until the All Ordinaries skyrocketed. But what we do need back is Clarke and Daw to tell the truth of our situation. RIP John Clarke, your sadly missed !
Have you seen "The front fell off". An absolutely brilliant Clarke and Dawe. An appalling incident, but excellent ridicule of it and the response to it.
Clarke and Dawes were amazing!
I loved the Kerensky comment
And fortunately Tony Abbott (known as The Mad Monk due to his early training to become a priest) was booted out of his seat and out of office at the next election.
Well, we didn't need the Abbott government that's for sure!
Yes, we need a good Government bad sadly in the last 50 years we haven't had one
legends
Yes they do.
Classic 😂😂😂
Tony Abbott advised your present Tory trainwreck on how to govern. Enough said?
I know this will set the cat amongst the pigeons but Abbott was a better PM than any we have had since. A conservative leader who thought we should not let world organizations interfere with the running of our country. He tried to fix the indigenous issue by sending his ministers out to remote areas to see for themselves what the problems were. He also wanted to put the brakes on climate crisis alarmist talk, his party asked the leading climate expert to tell them exactly what it would take to fix the issue. The expert came back and said it could not be fixed by man, the climate was going to do what the climate does. Abbott was set upon by all the activists and opposition who convinced people he was everything he was not. He actually was everything we once admired in a person, volunteer fireman in his community, tri-athelete, Christian faith, Family man. We have since seen how an honest, athletic, clean living family man with christian values is now seen as an 'evil' person. We could really use him now. This country is in such a mess.
Just a shame he was such a suppository.......rumour has it he was a Rhodes scholar......they must've lowered their standards hugely
Tony Abbot was one of Australia's worst Prime Ministers. He ran on a policy of not cutting public services, respecting the Public Broadcaster and so on. His first budget then aimed to make massive cuts to public services the Public Broadcaster and so forth. His treasurer and finance minister were photographed after the budget smoking huge cigars celebrating what they had done. The photo looked like a Marxist parody of plutocrats. The budget failed to pass the upper house. Abbot then continued to so strangely bizarre things such as brining back Knighthoods and then giving one to Prince Phillip. Abbots press conferences involved him appearing in front of Australian flags. As time went on the number of flags keep on increasing till it looked like a forest behind him. He was removed from Government by a fellow Liberal Malcom Turnbull who by comparison was a highly intelligent and articulate person. However Turnbull was later removed and replaced by another person Scott Morrison who was possibly the worst regarded Australian Prime Minister. The ABC the Australian Public Broadcaster did a three part series of the time period it was called Nemesis. To a person outside Australia who did not know the politicians it would appear a bit impenetrable. But to any Australian knowing who was involved it is one the funniest and bizarre documentaries produced
Yes of course we need a government otherwise we would have nothing to winge about and Oz would indeed be perfect
Classic deadpan humour 😊 As for Tony Abbott, don't get me started 🤢😅
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They were great. Just too lefty
Wish we had Abbott now compare to the PM we have at the moment, a plank of wood could do a better job than Albanese🤣🤣🤣🤣
He got voted out of his own electorate, :)
Speak for yourself. Abbott should never have been Prime Minister
Did you miss the /s tag?
catch up mate.....the "govt" are puppets, holding no power