{a-KOO-bra}
The quintessential Australian cowboy hat since at least the late 1800s.
More rugged and utilitarian in appearance than its American cousin the Stetson, its durability and all-weather use means make it particularly well-loved by Australian stockmen and farmers. Akubras (along with Mountcastles) are also worn by members of the Australian Defence Force.
Name believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word for head covering.
The quintessential Australian cowboy hat since at least the late 1800s.
More rugged and utilitarian in appearance than its American cousin the Stetson, its durability and all-weather use means make it particularly well-loved by Australian stockmen and farmers. Akubras (along with Mountcastles) are also worn by members of the Australian Defence Force.
Name believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word for head covering.
"That was a beaut hat Hugh Jackman was rocking in that film 'Australia' "
"That was an Akubra mate, the hat of men."
"No more snapbacks or bucket hats for me, I finally got myself an Akubra today mate!"
"Finally, by God, a real hat!"
"Feel like rounding me up some jumbucks now, let's get out there cobber!"
"That was an Akubra mate, the hat of men."
"No more snapbacks or bucket hats for me, I finally got myself an Akubra today mate!"
"Finally, by God, a real hat!"
"Feel like rounding me up some jumbucks now, let's get out there cobber!"
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The thoroughly distressing state or condition of lacking cheese; of being nutritionally deficient in the coagulated dairy department.
Symptoms include shaking, sweating, irritability, and mania. Left untreated, turopenia will lead to death.
{ "Turo-" (Gk. tyros "Cheese") + "-penia" (Gk. penia "Poverty, lack") }
The thoroughly distressing state or condition of lacking cheese; of being nutritionally deficient in the coagulated dairy department.
Symptoms include shaking, sweating, irritability, and mania. Left untreated, turopenia will lead to death.
{ "Turo-" (Gk. tyros "Cheese") + "-penia" (Gk. penia "Poverty, lack") }
Being a pasty white person, and therefore someone particularly prone to manic turopenic episodes, it took a liberal serving of cheddar and two injections of parmesan solution to bring William out of his turopenia. Even then however he had difficulty staying focused and remaining calm
Ultimately it was decided by the group of assembled medical experts that Michael had to be euthanised. So severe was his turopenia, not euthanising him would only have served to needlessly prolong his suffering
Ultimately it was decided by the group of assembled medical experts that Michael had to be euthanised. So severe was his turopenia, not euthanising him would only have served to needlessly prolong his suffering
by Charlemagne1993 July 02, 2020
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Or so you might think, meeting her for the first time. Use your Astounding Powers of Observation to see through her cunningly cultivated exterior, however, and the truth about Lauren turns out to be entirely different.
Lauren is in fact, despite her conservative garb and the innocent appearance she cultivates, an Evil and Depraved Person. She is also, almost certainly, a Witch. Beneath her pale, fragile exterior lurks a sinister soul that loves playing Bananagrams with her friends, harbours a twisted appreciation for Bob Ross, and possesses an unironic fondness for cats. She probably occupies her time casting spells on people and, if chucked in a lake, would probably float like a duck.
Hence Lauren is, all things told, in fact an Evil Nefarious Being. Everyone else has it wrong about her. Avoid Lauren if you're not someone who's providentially resistant to her charms and spells!
Or so you might think, meeting her for the first time. Use your Astounding Powers of Observation to see through her cunningly cultivated exterior, however, and the truth about Lauren turns out to be entirely different.
Lauren is in fact, despite her conservative garb and the innocent appearance she cultivates, an Evil and Depraved Person. She is also, almost certainly, a Witch. Beneath her pale, fragile exterior lurks a sinister soul that loves playing Bananagrams with her friends, harbours a twisted appreciation for Bob Ross, and possesses an unironic fondness for cats. She probably occupies her time casting spells on people and, if chucked in a lake, would probably float like a duck.
Hence Lauren is, all things told, in fact an Evil Nefarious Being. Everyone else has it wrong about her. Avoid Lauren if you're not someone who's providentially resistant to her charms and spells!
1.
A: Hey Charles, was really sorry to hear you've not been able to find any work and that your car and belongings have been repossessed- are you alright?
B: No need to pretend to care, Lauren. No one else does, and at any rate I don't care what others think. I know thee for what thou truly art, false-hearted enchantress!
A: ... Ok wait, wha-
B: WITCH!
2.
A: I get it; I have red hair. But-
B: WITCH!
3.
A: I don't quite see why you think I'm a witch though. Are you quite certain you've taken your medica-
B: Doesn't matter Lauren if I've taken my meds; not relevant. WITCH!
4.
A: Alright Charles, you win. I see there's no deceiving such a skilled observer of the carnival that is life as yourself. I admit it: I am a witch. Tell me, what gave me away?
B: Thou needn't be too hard on thyself, Lauren. People are always saying that I see things that no one else sees. The wart upon thy nose gave thee away
A: Oh. Huh. Indeed. Just one thing though- I, er, don't have a wart on my nose?
B: Look; whatever, Lauren. Inquisiting Discernerer that I am, some things I just know, ok? Good. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've a salamander I need to feed slices of broiled pineapple to, whilst dancing a jig by the fulgent light of the waning gibbous moon. Go thy ways, weird woman. Aroint thee!
A: Hey Charles, was really sorry to hear you've not been able to find any work and that your car and belongings have been repossessed- are you alright?
B: No need to pretend to care, Lauren. No one else does, and at any rate I don't care what others think. I know thee for what thou truly art, false-hearted enchantress!
A: ... Ok wait, wha-
B: WITCH!
2.
A: I get it; I have red hair. But-
B: WITCH!
3.
A: I don't quite see why you think I'm a witch though. Are you quite certain you've taken your medica-
B: Doesn't matter Lauren if I've taken my meds; not relevant. WITCH!
4.
A: Alright Charles, you win. I see there's no deceiving such a skilled observer of the carnival that is life as yourself. I admit it: I am a witch. Tell me, what gave me away?
B: Thou needn't be too hard on thyself, Lauren. People are always saying that I see things that no one else sees. The wart upon thy nose gave thee away
A: Oh. Huh. Indeed. Just one thing though- I, er, don't have a wart on my nose?
B: Look; whatever, Lauren. Inquisiting Discernerer that I am, some things I just know, ok? Good. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've a salamander I need to feed slices of broiled pineapple to, whilst dancing a jig by the fulgent light of the waning gibbous moon. Go thy ways, weird woman. Aroint thee!
by Charlemagne1993 August 20, 2020
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