Face Fungus and Laughing Gear

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. My brother - despite dubious forays into many odd hobbies - has discovered he has a talent that others actually appreciate. So when he asks me to "wrap your laughing gear around this", what am I enjoying? An impersonation of the prime minister A Thai red curry A particularly silly joke Some knitted clothing

2. According to my friend, talking has always been her strong point. I tend to think it depends on your point of view. When she stops to have a conversation - which body part or parts have Aussies hijacked to describe her activity? All of these Earbashing A chinwag Flapping of gums

3. My father was my best friend and my mentor. We shared many activities together but one of my favourite pastimes would cause him to worry that if I wasn't careful I would "get my block knocked off". According to him what body part was I in danger of losing? My hand My head My leg My ear

4. My young neighbour can only be described as a "lead foot". What is his problem? (Lead as rhymes with bed). He walks very slowly He drives way too fast He cannot dance He is very poor at sport

5. My daughter's boyfriend Craig was very depressed because he had "pulled a hammie". Apparently this completely ruined his Saturday and mine as it happened. What had he done? Eaten a tainted meat sandwich Bought a lottery ticket which did not win Been forced to work a double shift on his day off Pulled the hamstring muscle in the back of his leg

6. Blue heelers are a unique Australian breed of cattle dog. The term is also applied to humans as well. What job would you have if you were described as a "blue heeler"? Wharf worker Policeman Farm hand Accountant

7. As with each generation, the bright young things are sure they have invented everything, tried everything first and know it all. My children heard me describe myself as "fanging it" when I was a good deal younger. It caused much laughter as no one in the family could imagine Nanna "fanging it". They didn't even think I knew what the term meant. What on earth had I been doing? Speeding in my tiny car Taking part in an apple bobbing competition Getting braces on my teeth Competing in a talkfest

8. Another body part has been appropriated for the term "long neck". Who or what is a "long neck"? A person who tries to pry and snoop A 750 ml bottle of beer An affectionate term for an outback camel A type of ladder

9. Blimey - this is nearly the end. I'm feeling a bit toey and I want to give my Warwick Farms a rest. Warwick Farms? Am I still talking about body parts? Yes No

10. And finally - "face fungus" is a singularly unflattering term for what particular facial condition? Pockmarked skin Pimples A beard Sunburn