A bit of humour

#Satire….


Peter Dutton Proposes Extra Day of Work if Matildas Win
The Shovel / August 16, 2023 at 08:36AM

Saying it was what ordinary Australians and small businesses wanted, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has floated the idea of a compulsory day of work next Sunday, should
the Matildas win the World Cup this weekend.

“The Prime Minister is going around trying to drum up support for a day off. But the last thing Australians want in the middle of a cost-of-living crises is to enjoy themselves,” Mr Dutton told 2GB radio this morning.
He said the public holiday idea was nothing more than a stunt. “It’s an indulgent day of relaxation and pleasure when we can least afford it.
“We have to get past this idea that everything has to be fun. I think a much more appropriate way to celebrate a Matilidas victory would be to ask Australians to set their alarms next Sunday as if it were a Monday and put in a solid eight-to-ten hours. That’s something everyone will remember for years to come”.
The Liberal Party leader said hospitality and healthcare workers who were already scheduled to work next Sunday would simply work an extra day during the following week. “We don’t want anyone to miss out on this opportunity to celebrate”.
 
Read our AFF credit card guides and start earning more points now.

AFF Supporters can remove this and all advertisements

More #Satire…

Matildas Advised to Check With England First About Which Rules Are In/Not In Spirit of Game
The Shovel / August 16, 2023 at 09:18AM

Australian cricket captain Pat coughmins has told
Matildas captain Sam Kerr that it might be a good idea to check which rules their English opponents are planning on following, ahead of tonight’s World Cup clash.

“You just never know with the English,” coughmins said. “For most of us, kicking the ball past the keeper into the back of the net would be considered a goal. But they might expect you to let them know in advance that you’re going to take the shot. You just don’t know.
“The last thing we want is for them to claim Australia’s win wasn’t within the spirit of the game because we didn’t ask if they were ready before heading in a goal off a corner. Worth checking”.
Kerr agreed it was a good idea to clarify the English team’s stance. “Is the offside rule an ironclad rule, or just one you follow when it suits you? Is handling the ball allowed in certain circumstances if it’s pre-approved by Piers Morgan? And what will they do if it rains? Safer to check first”.
Australian wicket keeper Alex Carey said it might also be worth checking in with Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold before the game. “The English have a tendency to blame all their problems on Australian keepers. She should probably give them a heads up before she does anything within the rules that might hurt England’s chances of winning”.
 

Become an AFF member!

Join Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) for free and unlock insider tips, exclusive deals, and global meetups with 65,000+ frequent flyers.

AFF members can also access our Frequent Flyer Training courses, and upgrade to Fast-track your way to expert traveller status and unlock even more exclusive discounts!

AFF forum abbreviations

Wondering about Y, J or any of the other abbreviations used on our forum?

Check out our guide to common AFF acronyms & abbreviations.

Staff online

  • NM
    Enthusiast
Back
Top