But now it's time to get back to work ;-)
Fear not, though! This week we have a set of rather argeeable topics:
1. Entertainment.
Oh well, we are just going to scratch the tip of an iceberg... Frankly we could spend hours on end talking about the nature of comedy and entertainment in Australia. And we will inevitably come back to this topic in the future.
This time round, I'm going to introduce you to three of my favourite Aussie comedians and TV personalities.
ANDREW DENTON
Andrew is best known as the host of a TV chat show "Enough Rope". He has a very calm, open, inviting persona and is one of the best interviewers I know. Click on the picture to see him talk to Nigella Lawson.
ADAM HILLS
Adam is probably the most recognisable Aussie comedian outside Oz. I love him to bits! ;-)
Click on the picture to sample his stand-up comedy. Note the different accents he uses.
TIM MINCHIN
Click on the picture to listen to Tim perform his song/poem "Mitsubishi Colt". Here you will find the lyrics. Once again pay attention to accents. Tim is quoting a conversation between two people and he uses accents to help to differenciate them.
And finally follow this link to watch and listen to Tim's wonderful spoof of "ecological anthems" that are so often associated with artist supporting PETA or "Live World". He has a gentle jab at how some musicians think too much of themselves and are too obsessed with creating their own artistic persona.
This clip is also a wonderful link to our second topic:
2. Endangered and Extinct Species.
Read about the factors that threaten Australian wildlife here.
Click the picture to browse around and learn about some species that are facing extinction.
And we are going to spend some time talking about the fate of this unfortunate litte fellow. Click on the picture to learn more.
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