Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd gives Botswanian Ima Pistalot the thumbs up. The Aussie PM says Ima's "Mating The 'Roo World Tour", is a significent step in breaching the racial divide.
Recently arrived Ima Pistalot has been greeted by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. An avid fan of TRP, although a socialist, the Aussie PM referred his cabinet ministers to the TRP blog site and an article posted by Johann about the Botswanian tradition of Go Tlola Pitsa, or commonly known as ‘skipping the pot’.
You can review Johann’s article here.
The Aussie PM thought there was a chance to show ‘cultural togetherness’ and offered the suggestion to Ima Pistalot. Ima said she could incorporate a “Mating The ‘Roo” as part of the “Skipping The Pot” ceremony. The Aussie PM thought that would be a grand idea and used his executive authority to fast track Ima’s entry visa into Australia.
The first “Mating The ‘Roo” ceremony is scheduled to take place in Freddy Walkerlongaway’s newest McRoo Burger Palace in the tiny outback town of Didgyabringabeerwidgya, a short drive from Wheelabarrabak.
Freddy Walkerlongaway has requested Aussie Brian and Frankie to provide security at the ceremony, as Ima Pistalot has raised concerns about Freddy’s choice of the kangaroo involved. The ‘roo is a cranky old boy called “The Big Fella”.
I’ll be loading up the ute in a few days, Aussie Brian and Frankie will be off to see Freddy Walkerlongaway in Didgyabringabeerwidgya. We’ll keep you posted on the inaugural “Mating The ‘Roo” ceremony.
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Brian, I’m so glad you could organise this monumental ceremony and also that you have agreed to provide world-class security at the event.
I’ve heard from Botswanian insiders that this event is awaited with more excitement than the Soccer (Football) World Cup of 2012 in South Africa.
You will soon receive a call from ANCYL president Julias Malema regarding your security services – he wants you and Frankie to assist with security measures during the 2012 event.
Although Julias is renowned for his ability to fit a truckload of porridge in his mouth, he had to concede that Frankie’s ability to catch animals 10 times her size is more practical for the 2012 event.
http://www.therightperspective.org/2009/04/17/the-face-of-the-anc/
Amazing and exciting developments! Glad to see that diversity is working in Australia! Thanks for the updates.
I understand that P.M. Rudd visits the TRP site daily for wisdom from the Newsguy! When is Freddy Walkalongaway going to open up a McRoos in the US? My mouth is watering at the thought of those Roo burgers!
Brian, these things are so funny I'm spilling my drink when I laugh. Yes, booze is mighty dear here in Canukistan but I can often retrieve the drink as an ice puddle.
Jeff: Being TRP's intrepid international reporter is a job I take very seriously. I'm lucky enough to have "some clout" with Freddy Walkerlongaway and Australian politicians. If there's a story out there that the main media won't cover "I'm on to it".