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Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it?
Reply #30 - Jan 23^rd, 2012 at 8:54am

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Abbott under fire for Italian shipwreck joke

Updated January 20, 2012 11:43:00

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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

It is really 'good ol Aussie humour'...
Think how many dingo jokes there were, and how many Challenger Space Shuttle jokes....
We tend to make jokes about accidents all the time...

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Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it?
Reply #31 - Feb 2^nd, 2012 at 12:01pm

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Abbott under fire for Italian shipwreck joke

Updated January 20, 2012 11:43:00

http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/3784586-3x2-340x227.jpg

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

Under fire from the wowsers you mean, in which case they are ignored anyway.
It is clear that Abbotts response to an FM morning radio host's remark is nothing more than light hearted banter.
Two teaspoons of C-ment in your morning cocoa for a week will harden you up Precious, and make you a little less sensitive to an off the cuff remark.

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muso Gold Member Offline Posts: 13151 Gladstone, Queensland Gender:	Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it? Reply #32 - Feb 2^nd, 2012 at 1:12pm There are plenty of jokes about the Costa Concordia going around Italy at the moment too. Quote: The captain of the Costa Concordia claims he is not guilty of homicide and has witnesses to prove he was nowhere near the passengers who died. Ok, it doesn't translate well.
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Dsmithy70 Gold Member Offline ire futuis vobismetipsis Posts: 13147 Newy Gender:	Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it? Reply #33 - Feb 2^nd, 2012 at 2:41pm Q) Whats the quickest way off an Italian Cruise ship? A) Follow the captain Q) How are your drinks served on an Italian cruise liner? A) On the rocks When our captain faces court he will be in the dock Which is more than we can say for his ship.
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Re: Good ol Aussie humour, isn't it?
Reply #34 - Feb 2^nd, 2012 at 2:57pm

Did you hear about the Scotsmen that the divers found still at the bar of the Costa Concordia?

Their reply? - F- off - we paid for "all inclusive"

Then there was the visitor to the Bridge who asked Schettino if he knew where he was going. He replied:

"Yes, off course"

It's the only cruise ship where the sauna is cold and the pool is at 90 degrees.

"This is the captain speaking. - On your left, you can see the beautiful stars of the Tuscan sky. On your right, you can see the ancient shipwrecks of antiquity.

The Restaurant of the Costa Concordia offers a wide range of side dishes.

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