Anzac
So the Federal Government is planning to create some kind of Anzac Day brand or motif for the 2015 centenary of the Australian landing at Gallipoli. What a frightful thought.
A cartoon wombat called “Digger”, perhaps, or two M&M-like mascots coined “Heads” and “Tails”?
Here’s a goodie: how about a paunchy Aussie bloke with a broad Ostrayan twang and a stubby of VB (actually, make that Coopers now that Foster’s has gone offshore), urging us to celebrate Anzac Day with the catchcry “Just Dig It” or “Anzie, Anzie, Anzie, Oi Oi Oi”?
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naw thanks Nicole! The big 2-0 ey… platinum is the gift. I hope good old MrG supplied said platinum complete with large diamond Congrats guys. Read more »
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the whisperer says:
When I hear the politicians and the stay-at-home profiteers from any conflict praising those who unselfishly served, I really want to take them by the hand to where those brave, wonderful young men, and sadly some women, are sitting, wondering why they are so ignored. Why they are so neglected.… Read more »
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