Observing the Aussies: Clothing...

Okay, so we all have to wear something. But one thing I've noticed is that "something" is the watchword here in Australia.

Perhaps it's because the southern hemisphere is six-months behind the clothes-leading northern hemisphere. After all, it's not like they say "We saw Kate Moss on the runways of Perth and she looked FABULOUS!!" Maybe it's because in a country that is 90% outback, if all you're going to see are kangaroos it's not like you have to wear your best frock to the occasion. Yaknowaddamean?

Yes, Australia is the catch up kid when it comes to what to wear and a poster child for "What Not to Wear". If only because no one's quite sure what look they're trying to pull off. Let's just call the look "Eclectic Wagga Wagga."

This even extends to other areas.

My friend Carrie came here to visit, traveling Australia and then on to New Zealand. She is quite a hedonist and, ahem, thoroughly enjoyed herself. However she did have one comparison point between Australian men and New Zealand men. I won't exactly say what it was, but I will point out that Australia took notice by the introduction of the male Wonderbra called the "Wonderjock". I kid you not. And let me just say that, according to Carrie, it still won't help.

But there is one thing that saves Australia: the people. I will grudgingly admit that it is a nation of, for the most part, extremely fit and attractive people.

If only they would learn the joys of natural fabrics.

- Farmer Ted