"OUR"

Discussion in 'Australia' started by clockworkorangeagain, Mar 6, 2005.

  1. clockworkorangeagain

    clockworkorangeagain femme fatale

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    hey there,

    just wondering...dont you think it's awful strange that as soon as one of australia's finest leading actresses wins and oscar or any other accolade we begin to call them "our Cate" or "our Nic" etc....

    Why do we claim them like this....meaning our media representitives....it's all you hear for weeks after as if their achievements reflect upon us as a nation....as if we only claim them when they do good in our eyes...

    what are your thoughts on this...am i the hipforums "our clockworkorangeagain" or do i have to be awarded first..lol
     
  2. Bilby

    Bilby Lifetime Supporter and Freerangertarian Super Moderator

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    An interesting thought.The tail end of the cultural cringe or a reaction to it?
     
  3. Gypzy

    Gypzy Member

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    I suppose Australia is just proud of an Australian doing so well they boast about it abit by referring to them as 'Our Cate' or whatever...

    Good point though, we refer to them as such once they win something...
     
  4. clockworkorangeagain

    clockworkorangeagain femme fatale

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    also just the fact that it is emphasised...it has almost become terminology....
     
  5. RetroGroove_Grrl

    RetroGroove_Grrl I'm a big girl now

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    I just get pissed off about claims made for "Our Russell"

    We dont want him, go back to NZ !
     
  6. Gypzy

    Gypzy Member

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    awwwwwwwww, poor russel
     
  7. positive vibes

    positive vibes Member

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    hehe i thinks it more,,,
    people want to be able to relate to these people as they are doing "well"
    and by stating "our" russel or whoever gives them a sad lil connection.
     
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