Mel Gibson

He was born in New York. His parents moved to Ireland, and then to Australia, when he was 12 in an attempt for their eldest son to dodge the draft. Y'know. The Vietnam one.

But I digress.

-Fred

I suppose it's like russell crowe - when he is good we call him an AUSTRALIAN
When he is bad we say he is from NEW ZEALAND...........lol

I think Mel regards Australia as his home

I'm surprised Tex never left any 'questionable' messages on Chelsea's answering machine after one too many drinks. Plus vid phones would make it a lot worse, but I will leave that up to you guys/gals capable imagination.

In the future, vid-phones come with breathalyzers. Surely this must be the answer.

-Fred

Either that or Tex is an Intelligent Drunk and knows better than to leave incriminating Vid-Messages...

Or maybe in the future you pay for your phone per each call and Tex knows he is broke so he only makes calls on a Business level...

Did you ever notice how we never have Louie's or Rook's numbers... In fact we don't even have Chelsea's number... Can't call someone if you don't have their number... lol

I've always been very skeptical about who gets to be referred to as an Australian. Not to sound nationalistic, but out here it's a term that gets thrown around a lot. It's interesting to see Crowded House referred to as an Australian band. Let's consider the facts:

- Record label: American

- Lead singer/songwriter: Kiwi

- Drummer and Guitarist: American

- Bass player: Australian

- A total of 6 albums recorded, only 1 recorded in Australia

- However, from about 1985 - 1995 most of the band members lived out here

I personally do consider them Australian, but it's anomalous to see a country have such flexible classification of who is Australian. Russell Crowe (as already noted) is perhaps one of hte most intriguing examples along. On the other hand, with celebrities such as Don Lane, they're still considered American even when they had spent a lot of time out here and contributed greatly to our local culture where they were here.

appears Mel is not coming home after all,

bit confused as what the vid phone & mel gibson & tex has in common

The connection is purely theoretical; Mel verbally abuses his ex via phone messages and Tex, IF he tried he would be instantly recognized because it is a VIDEO phone. Other than that, there are no similarities between Tex and Mel. Even on Path C of PD Tex's worst behavior was at the Flamingo; surely not to the level of Mel. At least that is my take on the previous post.

Joel
What do you think the standard should be for calling somebody Australian? Do they have to be born there or live at least X amount of years there? What about Olivia Newton John? Would she count?


I know in Texas we make the distinction whether you are a Native born Texan or not.

Being an australian is someone who is legally an australian citizen.

Becoming a citizen represents a commitment to Australia and its people. It gives a sense of belonging because you can fully participate in all aspects of Australian life

Like saying 'mate' without referring to the act of copulation. And calling a barbeque a 'barbie'. I know of the things you speak.

DON'T COME THE RAW PRAWN WI' ME, MATE!!!

ahem.

-Fred

Fred Buer wrote: Becoming a citizen represents a commitment to Australia and its people. It gives a sense of belonging because you can fully participate in all aspects of Australian life

Well if you've studied political studies its also a sense of Identity and Loyalty as well. Belonging, Loyalty and Identity are the two main reasons why we have citizenship.

Fred Buer wrote:Like saying 'mate' without referring to the act of copulation. And calling a barbeque a 'barbie'. I know of the things you speak.

DON'T COME THE RAW PRAWN WI' ME, MATE!!!

ahem.

-Fred

well fred we actually don't talk that way, yes to the "mate" & yes to the BBQ (why say the whole word when you can shorten it) Just like fred & frederick.
but no to the "raw prawn with me mate" sounds like an term invented by the americans.
more like " yobo or a complete moron or a wanker"

I admit I heard the term from an irishman.

-Fred