Djokovic breaking news ,out of aussie open
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Agreed.
I live in Australia and one thing that I've learnt over the years about Australians is that they hate the " Tall Poppy ' syndrome
far much more than just us Poms.
There have been countless heartbreaking stories and many more yet to be told of Australians that have been living and working
abroad that have been refused the return to their homeland for exactly the same reason as Novak.
Many Australians during that time have missed out on family or friends births, deaths or the opportunity to say farewell to ones
in the throes of death.
Had the " Tall Poppy " Novak ,been victorious in his quest, it would have been a slap in the face to all the Australians that have
suffered or still isolated for the past two years.
Thankfully, for me, justice has prevailed and with that, some faith has been restored in the judicial system just as it has in the Boro
since the arrival of Chris Wilder.
UTB
Weird??? Not in the slightest.
I wear the term with a sense of pride.
The origin of the word is pretty much uncertain.
Pome - Prisoner of mother England. Pohm - Prisoner of his majesty.
It could also refer to the pompom on top of the sailors hat or even the colour of ones skin that resembles a pomegranate.
Australians are very proud of their convict history and their ancestors who were transported to this country in little more than
rags and chains and laid the foundations of which this country has become.
Maybe yourself and other brits would also be proud if it were to be known that one of their ancestors also took part in the
making of this country?
I for one, don't feel insulted when greeted by my friends or workmates with " How ya goin ya pommie b*stard ? "
On the contrary, I feel loved and welcomed rather than insulted.
UTB
I go in on Mondays and get ‘how’s it going yer baldy b****d?’
I’m hoping it’s a sign of affection