An Australian applies for a job as a royal footman. Taking his references from his last job, he goes to the interview, where they ask him to drop his trousers. "It's a formality," says the interviewer. "Some footmen are required to wear kilts, so we like to examine the knees of applicants for blemishes." The Aussie drops his trousers and his knees are inspected. "Excellent," says the interviewer. "Now could show me your testimonials." A few moments later the Aussie is thrown out into the street.

"Struth," says the Aussie, picking himself up off the pavement. "If I knew the lingo a bit better I reckon I might've got that job."


Verum audaces non gerunt indusia alba. - Ipsi dixit MCMLXXII