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Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it?
Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:02am

Abbott under fire for Italian shipwreck joke

Updated January 20, 2012 11:43:00

Photo: Joke: Opposition Leader Tony Abbott before the charity ride this morning (ABC News: Spence Denny)

Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott is under fire after joking about the cruise liner disaster in which at least 11 people died off the Italian coast.

More than 20 people are still missing after the ship ran aground on rocks off the island of Giglio last Friday, and specialist divers are using explosives to blow holes in the hull in a desperate hunt for any survivors.

During an interview on Triple M radio in Adelaide this morning, Mr Abbott made light of the situation.

"This is a bit from left field mate, the captain of the Costa Concordia wants to know if you need any help with your boat policy?" the Triple M announcer said.

"Well, that was one boat that did get stopped, wasn't it," Mr Abbot replied, to laughter.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-20/abbott-in-stop-the-boats-gaffe/3784554

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Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it?
Reply #1 - Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:05am

*SIGH*

Who exactly is he 'under fire' from?

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Federal Labor MP Rob Mitchell was quick to pounce on the remarks on Twitter.

"Can't believe Abbott made his childish boat jokes about the #CostaConcordia disaster when people died & are still missing," he tweeted.

"He must come out and apologise."

Pissweak attempt at feigned outrage. No surprise veg lapped it up.

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########## Ex Member	Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it? Reply #2 - Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:06am Dont know honky tonk. Hey are you laughing at the joke?
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Verge Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 6329 Gender:	Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it? Reply #3 - Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:07am Another meh moment.
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########## Ex Member	Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it? Reply #4 - Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:08am Funny though isnt verge, your laughing along with Abbott, right?
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... Gold Member Offline Posts: 23673 WA Gender:	Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it? Reply #5 - Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:09am Quote: Dont know honky tonk. Hey are you laughing at the joke? It's not particularly funny - but hey it was the radio anouncer who inititaied the "joke." Can't see how it's a 'gaffe' on Abbo's part.
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Gist Gold Member Offline I am not a sock, I am a human being! Posts: 5476	Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it? Reply #6 - Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:10am Must be a slow news day...
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########## Ex Member	Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it? Reply #7 - Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:10am So, if Gillard or Brown (All I can say is thank GOD Gillard or Brown didnt say that) made this gaffe, it would be seen as such?
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########## Ex Member	Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it? Reply #8 - Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:14am Gist wrote on Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:10am: Must be a slow news day... Well we pay him $3000 a day for these comments. Might as well get our monies worth.
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FriYAY Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 7395	Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it? Reply #9 - Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:16am Quote: Gist wrote on Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:10am: Must be a slow news day... Well we pay him $3000 a day for these comments. Might as well get our monies worth. You'll have to do better than a 2 cent OP
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########## Ex Member	Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it? Reply #10 - Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:19am Well, I guess I can thank GOD I dont speak, and think, like Abbott. Have a nice day !
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Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it?
Reply #11 - Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:22am

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Gist wrote on Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:10am:

Must be a slow news day...

Well we pay him $3000 a day for these comments. Might as well get our monies worth.

Fair enough

OK, to give a fuller answer... sounds like the announcer asked a stupid question looking for a stupid answer.

And Tony fell for it.

But then I wouldn't expect anything else from Tony. I guess it could be news on a slow day but it really doesn't tell us anything new about him. It just confirms he's not PM material.

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Verge Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 6329 Gender:	Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it? Reply #12 - Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:23am Still a meh moment. Guy tried to make a joke, Abbott replied with a just as bad one. That is all. Some people are to precious
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blackadder Gold Member Offline Posts: 1977	Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it? Reply #13 - Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:25am Quote: Well, I guess I can thank GOD I dont speak, and think, like Abbott. Have a nice day ! Betcha Abbott is glad he doesn't speak and think like you vegetable. We already have a PM that can't speak English we don't want the next to be the same.
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########## Ex Member	Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it? Reply #14 - Jan 20^th, 2012 at 11:39am perceptions may you move this thread to Chat under Joke Time pleaseeee. I may have placed it in the wrong area, sorry , silly me. As I see it only the moron vote will endorse his comments as gaffes
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