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[prizna]

We dont even use the word "shrimp" we use "prawn"

[Marduk]

Originally Posted by prizna

Just to let you know, Australians DO NOT talk or sound like Ozzie Mandril.

So how do you explain the way they talk on Neighbors or Home and Away?

[prizna]

Originally Posted by Marduk

So how do you explain the way they talk on Neighbors or Home and Away?

We dont have as strong an accent as Ozzie Mandril, and we don't use the sayings Ozzie does.

[corruptbiggins]

Originally Posted by Scapetti

Let's put another shrimp on the barbie!

Originally Posted by prizna

We dont even use the word "shrimp" we use "prawn"

Which reminds me of what I've read about the origin of the above phrase. In tourism commercials Paul Hogan used the word 'shrimp' so that the phrase would be better understood by Americans (where I believe shrimp is the more common name than prawn).

This is all despite the fact that they are two different (but very similar) decapods.