tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post113727699687415331..comments2023-09-09T08:53:09.616-07:00Comments on the rev: Australiajohn jensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01152784582419753697noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1138323656480859912006-01-26T17:00:00.000-08:002006-01-26T17:00:00.000-08:00John, are you aware of the addictive nature of caf...John, are you aware of the addictive nature of caffeine? Even one cup a day can be addictive. You probably don't realise this until you try and stop.<BR/><BR/>Try and stay off coffee and tea for 4 weeks. Then tell me if it such a good idea. It's not a matter of one drug vs another. It's more the dependency and habitual behaviour they lead to.<BR/><BR/>Also, think about where most coffee comes from and the degree of exploitation of both people and the environment it involves. Do you want to be part of that? Sure, you can get "ethical" coffee but, like ethical investing, there's not much of it about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1138306344750811322006-01-26T12:12:00.000-08:002006-01-26T12:12:00.000-08:00The amount of coffee I drink now is not unhealthy....The amount of coffee I drink now is not unhealthy. I never drink more than two cups of coffee a day. It might be better to not drink any at all, with my kidney stones problem, but it is one of my greatest pleasures. I truly love good coffee.<BR/><BR/>the rev<BR/><BR/>I know you are probably wanting to get into a caffeine vs alcohol debate. I don't know how many people every year die from car accidents because they drank too much coffee, but I reckon its not many.john jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152784582419753697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1138281655545600442006-01-26T05:20:00.000-08:002006-01-26T05:20:00.000-08:00Here's an interesting comparison that just occured...Here's an interesting comparison that just occured to me:<BR/><BR/>John says he doesn't get drunk, but describes himself as "still drinks to much coffee".<BR/><BR/>Now presumably, because the effects of too much ooffee are not as noticable on one's health as the that of alcohol, excessive coffee consumption is excused?<BR/><BR/>But both are drugs with downsides. John, wait until you get older before you notice what "too much coffee" can do.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to be personal, John, but I'm just using you as a discussion point. I don't really care what you destroy your liver with!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1138099168256269202006-01-24T02:39:00.000-08:002006-01-24T02:39:00.000-08:00Why not emmigrate to Australia, Keith?While your b...Why not emmigrate to Australia, Keith?<BR/><BR/>While your brother is making it big in the pastoral scene, you could become Australia's next comedy sensation. Suggest you start out as a support act for Rodney Rude.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1138095069477948162006-01-24T01:31:00.000-08:002006-01-24T01:31:00.000-08:00Looks like John needs to get along to a live Rodne...Looks like John needs to get along to a live Rodney gig to make an independent assessment.<BR/><BR/>Keith, can you offer a more detailed critique of Rodney's comedy. Perhaps summarise one of his routines = say the McDonald's one - and follow on with a detailed analysis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1138084122240144362006-01-23T22:28:00.000-08:002006-01-23T22:28:00.000-08:00Wow. I don't mean to start a flame war here but af...Wow. I don't mean to start a flame war here but after visiting http://www.rude.com.au/NewSite/ I'd have to say he's the worst comedian I could imagine. I'm amazed he's making a living at this. I frequent open mic nights, so believe me, I see some bad stuff, but rarely is something as confusingly awfull as what I've now seen of Rodney Rude.KLJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07518406972256513476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137918318597208992006-01-22T00:25:00.000-08:002006-01-22T00:25:00.000-08:00Didn't say I couldn't go. Just want to set appropr...Didn't say I couldn't go. Just want to set appropriate expectations. I don't want to raise your hopes with a definite yes until I see Rodney's schedule.<BR/><BR/>However, the free ticket offer still stands.<BR/><BR/>Keep an eye Rodney's web site, John, and as soon as his Melbourne tour dates are announced, maybe you could start a topic about him, and we could arrange for a group of people to go along.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137911868391407762006-01-21T22:37:00.000-08:002006-01-21T22:37:00.000-08:00So you are recomending him, but won't go yourself?...So you are recomending him, but won't go yourself? Sounds like something to pass on. And I don't get drunk.<BR/><BR/>the revjohn jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152784582419753697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137898060651613662006-01-21T18:47:00.000-08:002006-01-21T18:47:00.000-08:00I'm not sure if I can to attend a Rodney Rude conc...I'm not sure if I can to attend a Rodney Rude concert - his Victorian tour schedule is not available yet.<BR/><BR/>However, I am happy to not only pay your ticket, John, but to chauffeur you to and from the event. The chauffeur offer comes with the condition that you do not vomit inside my car if you decide to drink excessive amounts of alcohol or for any other reason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137880099416937552006-01-21T13:48:00.000-08:002006-01-21T13:48:00.000-08:00You going to go with me?little brother, the toilet...You going to go with me?<BR/><BR/>little brother, the toilets here flush straight down, with a big woosh, if you take a bath though the water turns the other way when leaving the tub. Isn't that funny?<BR/><BR/>Now go play in traffic.<BR/><BR/>the revjohn jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152784582419753697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137851857991043872006-01-21T05:57:00.000-08:002006-01-21T05:57:00.000-08:00Nobody's going to give me the low down on the back...Nobody's going to give me the low down on the backwards flushing toilets eh?KLJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07518406972256513476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137838739297447692006-01-21T02:18:00.000-08:002006-01-21T02:18:00.000-08:00I meant touring, not turing.I meant touring, not turing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137838671952293032006-01-21T02:17:00.000-08:002006-01-21T02:17:00.000-08:00I'll pay for your ticket to Rodney Rude when he's ...I'll pay for your ticket to Rodney Rude when he's turing Melbourne, John.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure you'll enjoy is irreverent form of comedy.<BR/><BR/>Let me know if you want to take up the offer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137822357959684882006-01-20T21:45:00.000-08:002006-01-20T21:45:00.000-08:00do yourself a favour and stay well clear of rodney...do yourself a favour and stay well clear of rodney and kevin...<BR/><BR/>now, if i were mark (and im not, actually only met him once last year) i might have found it amusing to sit back and see what would happen if you did slip the waiter some money...<BR/><BR/>that's just cause I'm curious by nature and a little nefarious...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137803490480306072006-01-20T16:31:00.000-08:002006-01-20T16:31:00.000-08:00John, you may also be familiar with some other Aus...John, you may also be familiar with some other Australian icons - comedians Kevin Bloody Wilson and Rodney Rude.<BR/><BR/>If you haven't heard these, get along and see them.<BR/><BR/>Rodney Rude is completing his last tour of Australia this year. He is a very funny stand up comedian, who although tending to use a lot of bad language, is quite clever. Have a look at his web site, www.rude.com.au.<BR/><BR/>Look at www.kevinbloodywilson.com.au for a more extensive site detailling some of Kevin Wilson's work.<BR/><BR/>Familiarise yourself with these two comedians, Johm, and you'll have a deeper insight into Australian culture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137476474862553852006-01-16T21:41:00.000-08:002006-01-16T21:41:00.000-08:00Kieren,That is good news mate.Hope everything cont...Kieren,<BR/><BR/>That is good news mate.<BR/><BR/>Hope everything continues to get better.Lionfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703198564137654127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137455269573105002006-01-16T15:47:00.000-08:002006-01-16T15:47:00.000-08:00That French Fly comment might have earned you a bu...That French Fly comment might have earned you a butt kicking if you weren't so much bigger than me (and uglier too.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137430479949112252006-01-16T08:54:00.000-08:002006-01-16T08:54:00.000-08:00That is good to hear Kieren. Now, I really do want...That is good to hear Kieren. <BR/><BR/>Now, I really do want to hear about them backward flushing toilets, if nobody minds!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137400689790237402006-01-16T00:38:00.000-08:002006-01-16T00:38:00.000-08:00Thats very good to hear Kieren, I hope things cont...Thats very good to hear Kieren, I hope things continue to improve. I am sure you can't wait to have her home. When my wife is away I don't function quite right.<BR/><BR/>the revjohn jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152784582419753697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137400447383154552006-01-16T00:34:00.000-08:002006-01-16T00:34:00.000-08:00I hate to intrude on this cultured conversation, b...I hate to intrude on this cultured conversation, but for those who kindly enquired after my wife she should be recovered well enough to be home next week.<BR/><BR/>Now you can go back to the tits, bums and toilets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137390382381515982006-01-15T21:46:00.000-08:002006-01-15T21:46:00.000-08:00Tell us about the toilets flushing all screwy like...Tell us about the toilets flushing all screwy like John. I want to hear about the toilets!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137357553146557182006-01-15T12:39:00.000-08:002006-01-15T12:39:00.000-08:00if you don't like silicone, the girls are hotter h...if you don't like silicone, the girls are hotter here. I don't like silicone.<BR/><BR/>the revjohn jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152784582419753697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137327020134457912006-01-15T04:10:00.000-08:002006-01-15T04:10:00.000-08:00Are the chics hotter here?Are the chics hotter here?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137326175715341892006-01-15T03:56:00.000-08:002006-01-15T03:56:00.000-08:00Well haven't been around too much, and these are a...Well haven't been around too much, and these are all generalities but...<BR/><BR/>Seems like Sydney is a bit more like SoCal in personality. Melbourne is a bit more like San Fran. And Perth reminds me of San Diego. Where I live there are so many first and second generation immigrants that things are very different. <BR/><BR/>But don't read too much into this little essay, it was just a bit of fun.<BR/><BR/>the revjohn jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152784582419753697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706995.post-1137307745217576502006-01-14T22:49:00.000-08:002006-01-14T22:49:00.000-08:00anon, I've done some research on this John Jenson ...anon, I've done some research on this John Jenson bloke, and it looks like he's come to oz to help the down and out's.<BR/><BR/>I'm wondering then, whether he has noticed the cultural diversity in various parts of this country e.g. in Sydney, Melbourne and some outback towns. Would John like to comment on this as well, and how it affects his work. I imagine this is one area which in which Oz is similar to the US.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com