Poor Merman. He came out of the sea and couldn't hear. Too much water between the ears. Yes, his spouse is holding a lit candle in his ear. No worries. That's as hot as things got that evening. Other oddities from Kiwi culture include the following phrases:
"And Bob's your uncle" or "Fanny is your Nanny" translation: And there you have it
"Put that up your jumper and be glad it's not a pineapple" Translation: Take that and deal with it
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It's a little known fact that this process--using candles as instruments to manipulate air pressure in the ear--was made popular, by happenstance, during the heydays of the group Air Supply. Indeed, documentation shows scores of their concert-goers igniting candles and sticking them in their ears. This act was first thought to be a variation of the ritualistic "lighting up"--an expression of appreciation. Yet it was later revealed that audience members were simply trying to block out the music, with some even wishing for permanent deafness.
I take it that the band Air Supply ("retch")is from New Zealand?
Mikey:
That was the funniest post I've ever read. I'd hate to hear what kind of factual ditty you have about jumpers and pineapples ... and hopefully it would not deal with a formula one race car driver during an event ... that would be a bit too much to visualize.
Just wanted to wipe New Zealand's collective slate clean regarding the muzak of Air Supply. The mates are from Austalia, and the blame can be placed on Rod the Bod. Air Supply openned for Rod during an Australian tour. Apparently he was so impressed with the band that he took them with him to the states and the rest is agony.
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