I learned something new today. The Brits prefer the spelling “jewellery” over “jewelry”. But what do you expect from people who drive on the wrong side of the road.
(And for an interesting linguistic comparison, check today’s “Heart of the City” for “doofhead”.)
G’day Jason, JFri, Dry, Barb, Ottod and all Meggsie’s mates.
It must be that ‘Boofhead’ used in relation to a person is an Australian expression. The word is derogatory and means that the person so described is considered a buffoon.
It was also the name of an extraordinarily popular Australian comic character who continually misunderstood situations or what people were saying to him. The strip, which was naively drawn with delightfully naive humour, took its name from the expression, it did not introduce it to the language although Boofhead’s fans never looked at him in a derogatory way. I should know, I have been an avid Boofhead fan since he first appeared circa 1948.
A typical piece of Boofhead humour is when his mother tries to get him out of bed to go to work.
She says,”Boofhead, wake up!”
Boofhead replies,”Can’t.”
“Why not.”
“Ain’t asleep”.
(Sheesh, yes, I know, but it is addictive).
It seems the name is also applied to certain leatherworking tools.
COWBOY7 about 14 years ago
Is that experience talking, Dad?
Good Morning and G’Day to Jason, Ladywolf, Ottod, & ALL the Meggsie fans!
COWBOY7 about 14 years ago
Graffiti: I take it she always has more to say!
i_am_the_jam about 14 years ago
I thought no one liked that girl…
COWBOY7 about 14 years ago
That was just good acting, The_Jam.
The Duke 1 about 14 years ago
Ah, yes. The silver lining. Good morning, usfellers & Dry!
Plods with ...™ about 14 years ago
Grafitti: At least we know who the wordsmith in the family is now.
ottod Premium Member about 14 years ago
Morning!
True love is priceless, but often comes at a high cost.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 14 years ago
G’day Jason, JFri, ottod, and usfellers! Don’t worry Ginger, after she gets all those good gifts, she’ll dump him and you’ll get your chance!
anorok2 about 14 years ago
BOOFHEAD????????
Plods with ...™ about 14 years ago
Boofhead (Australian saying). A boofhead is one who is an idiot or maybe just does silly things.
Aint Google a wonderful thing??
pschearer Premium Member about 14 years ago
I learned something new today. The Brits prefer the spelling “jewellery” over “jewelry”. But what do you expect from people who drive on the wrong side of the road.
(And for an interesting linguistic comparison, check today’s “Heart of the City” for “doofhead”.)
usfellers about 14 years ago
G’day Jason, JFri, Dry, Barb, Ottod and all Meggsie’s mates.
It must be that ‘Boofhead’ used in relation to a person is an Australian expression. The word is derogatory and means that the person so described is considered a buffoon.
It was also the name of an extraordinarily popular Australian comic character who continually misunderstood situations or what people were saying to him. The strip, which was naively drawn with delightfully naive humour, took its name from the expression, it did not introduce it to the language although Boofhead’s fans never looked at him in a derogatory way. I should know, I have been an avid Boofhead fan since he first appeared circa 1948.
A typical piece of Boofhead humour is when his mother tries to get him out of bed to go to work. She says,”Boofhead, wake up!” Boofhead replies,”Can’t.” “Why not.” “Ain’t asleep”. (Sheesh, yes, I know, but it is addictive).
It seems the name is also applied to certain leatherworking tools.
ladywolf17 about 14 years ago
Sounds like that girl is to spoiled Ginger.
trekkermint about 14 years ago
cool - another comic trivia, at least this reader