Australia - The Land Down Under

[theLegionWithin]

is Ta an acronym then?

 

[Condobloke]

No......just a shortened/abbreviated, lazy way...of saying thanks

I think it may have originated in either England or from the Danish language....so it is rather murky......but the letters do not resemble those in the original ..:Thanks:

Ta, cheers, much obliged: A brief history of 'thanks' in English

There's more to just saying thank you than you think. Philip Seargeant delves into the fascinating linguistics of expressing gratitude.

www.open.edu

Why do the British say ta? - Resto NYC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaOb6E57dG4

www.restonyc.com

‘Ta’ is a casual abbreviation of ‘thanks’ used to mean ‘thank you’ in British English. For example:

• “Can you pass me the salt?” “Sure, here you go.” “Ta.”
• “I really appreciate your help with this project.” “Oh, don’t mention it. Ta very much.”

 

[Condobloke]

Idiom: Ta | Golden Romance

Definition and history of the word "ta"

www.paullettgolden.com

 

[Brickwizard]

Idiom: Ta | Golden Romance

Definition and history of the word "ta"

www.paullettgolden.com

I was going to say its normally taught to children as its easy, yet our GG daughter [2yrs9 months] uses thank you, she even calls me great grandad although its a mouthful for a little one, me I am a Kentish man from a long line of Kentish men [we date back to at least 1087] so as a southerner I use Cheers a lot, the boss who is a Pendle witch uses Ta or thanks [brought her south to educate her some 50 years ago......and faild!

 

[Condobloke]

brought her south to educate her some 50 years ago......and faild!

You can only try, Brian

 

[Brickwizard]

You can only try, Brian

Many years ago i thought to get shot of her but then it worked out to be cheaper to keep her.

 

[MikeRocor]

Australian ?

You know you're Australian when:

1 You know how to abbreviate every bloody word, all of which usually end in -o :arvo,combo,garbo,metho,milko, rego, servo, smoko, speedo, righto, etc

2. You know there is a universal place called 'woop woop' , located in the middle of nowhere....no matter where you actually are.

3. You know that while we call our friends 'mates', we don't use terms like 'sheila' and 'shrimp on the barbie' , contrary to popular belief

4. You know that none of us actually drink Fosters beer, because it tastes like Fu****g crap.. But we let the world think we do. Because we can.

5. You have at some time in your life slept with Aeroguard on in the summer. Maybe even as perfume.

6. You have the ability to compress several words into one -ie, g'day and dyareckon?.....this allows more space for profanities.

7. You've used the words--tops, ripper, sick, mad, rad sweet--to mean good....and then you place 'bloody' in front of it when you Really mean it

8. You know the first verse to the National Anthem, but still don't know what 'girt' means. And, you're ok with that.

9. You know that backyard cricket is a nice way to bond with family and the rubbish bin. And the 'one bounce, one hand' rule always applies

10. You know Australia IS the best bloody place on earth. Bar none.

I'm imagining Jeff Foxworthy's voice reciting these. "You -might- be an Australian if..."

Also, if you abbreviate "dog" to "doggo", is that technically an abbreviation?

 

[KGIII]

I live in the US.

Some dumb SOB is going to really believe that cows come from eggs.

 

[Condobloke]

if you abbreviate "dog" to "doggo", is that technically an abbreviation?

Even if it is a longer word....Yes

A lot of people call their dog, 'mate' ....just out of habit of using the word.

 

[theLegionWithin]

I live in the US.

Some dumb SOB is going to really believe that cows come from eggs.

it's satire, but canadians have similar issues - per Ricky in TPB, "bacon comes from cows". maybe the problem is just a north american one?

 

[Condobloke]

So, if they walk into a supermarket or similar and ask for a carton of cow eggs, someone in a north american supermarket will understand??!!

If they did that in an Aussie supermarket, they may well lock them in the cool room/freezer for a while in an effort to 'cool them down'...or let the effect of whatever substance they had imbibed to lessen.....(either that or give them some more....)

 

[MikeRocor]

So, if they walk into a supermarket or similar and ask for a carton of cow eggs, someone in a north american supermarket will understand??!!

In this world that contains both Facebook and Walmart, there's no telling where such a query might lead.

 

[MzQ1NjExN2]

I guess there are people who believe cows lay eggs.

"In the realm of rural lore, there persists a peculiar belief that eludes the confines of reality: the notion that cows lay eggs. This misconception has permeated popular imagination, leading to chuckles and headshakes among those privy to the truth. But what is the truth, and why has such an outlandish idea gained currency?"

"The prevalence of this misconception is surprisingly widespread. Even in the digital age, where information is readily accessible at our fingertips, the myth of egg-laying cows persists. Social media, word-of-mouth, and even some outdated educational materials have contributed to its dissemination."

From:

Debunking the Myth: Why Cows Don't Lay Eggs - Mammals vs. Poultry

Cows do not lay eggs because they are mammals that give birth to live young. Mammals have a uterus where the fetus develops during gestation, and they nourish their offspring with milk. Cows lack the anatomy to produce eggs, which is a characteristic of poultry. The misconception about cows...

scientifics.blog

 

[KGIII]

So, if they walk into a supermarket or similar and ask for a carton of cow eggs, someone in a north american supermarket will understand??!!

They'll likely just direct them to the chicken eggs, as those aren't labeled 'chicken' on the package.

We have a lot of people in the US, and not all of them are well-educated.

 

[MikeRocor]

They'll likely just direct them to the chicken eggs, as those aren't labeled 'chicken' on the package.

This is sheer genius. But do we know for a fact that those eggs actually come from chickens?

We have a lot of people in the US, and not all of them are well-educated.

Once the first bit of confusion is introduced, it can grow without much effort. For instance:

"Where can I find eggs in this grocery store?"

"In the dairy section, of course."

... and the seed is planted.

 

[Condobloke]

easily swayed people.

 

[wizardfromoz]

This is not the Australia that I have lived in, for in excess of 70 years (see what I did there?...you still don't know how old I am ! lol )

I do, lol.

 

[KGIII]

This is sheer genius. But do we know for a fact that those eggs actually come from chickens?


Once the first bit of confusion is introduced, it can grow without much effort. For instance:

"Where can I find eggs in this grocery store?"

"In the dairy section, of course."

... and the seed is planted.

Yup. Eggs are generally adjacent to the dairy section but without any real demarcation. I'm pretty sure that I could convince someone that cows come from eggs.

I'm not talking about convincing a gullible child. No, I mean a gullible adult that has spent their life in a city and have never been to a farm.

About a decade ago, there was a survey that showed something like 7% of Americans believed that chocolate milk came from brown cows.

This was way too much to type on my phone.

 

[Condobloke]

Happy New Year...Sydney Australia. 2026

 

[KGIII]

Still another 7 hours for me to hit the new year.

I'm pretty sure that I'll be in bed. I might not be sleeping, but that's where I'll be.

Note: There's nothing wrong with taking a bottle of wine to bed with you. Just don't spill it, because wine stains are hard to get out. Also, if you're like me and have a computer next to your bed, don't spill wine on the keyboard. Even supposed 'waterproof' keyboards don't work well after drinking wine.