From: REMpeteOVE@CAPpetezilla.ITALSco.uk   
      
   fozzi wrote:   
      
   > I think I should also point out that it is not always meant in a   
   > derogatory sence, that such a sence exists is true, but it can also be   
   > meant as an affectionate jibe, it can also convey a level of respect. It   
   > is hard to believe for those who dont associate with ausies often but   
   > those who do will confirm when i tell you that we are often extremely   
   > insulting (taking the words we use at their face value) to our closest   
   > friends. Many of us actually enjoy being on the receiving end of an insult   
   > that has been well thought out.   
      
   Note the last line of last years Australian tourism advert on tv.   
      
   "Where the bloody hell are you." spoken with a smile by a rather attractive   
   similing woman in a bikini.  Odd words for an add but quite the opposite of   
   insulting!   
      
   Pete   
      
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