EMBARGOED UNTIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010
KEKOVICH ASKS UNITED NATIONS FOR ‘INTERNATIONAL’
AUSTRALIA DAY
Australian Lambassador Sam Kekovich is taking his mission to curb unAustralianism to international
heights including discussions with business leader Donald Trump, diplomats, and his ultimate goal, a
hearing at the United Nations.
With an impassioned address worded in typical Kekovich-speak, Sam is proposing that the UN
declare January 26 International Australia Day – an opportunity for every man, woman and child
across the globe to come together as mates for a lamb barbie – just as we do Down Under.
Kekovich’s campaign commenced last night with the first airing on his annual (tongue-in-cheek)
address, this year focused firmly on the global scene:
“My fellow Australians – and the rest of you – mankind is facing a pandemic that threatens
its very existence: unAustralianism. As a planet, we’re not eating enough Lamb.
Lee-roo, shiyee drong-goow-ren doll boo ywong tamen-de quaiz chi young-pie.
Translation: For example, a billion Chinese people not eating chops with their chopsticks.
Consequently, unAustralian behaviour is rife worldwide.
In my own region, rugby league teams touring New Zealand would do a lot better if they
shared Lamb cutlets in their hotel rooms (instead of what’s on offer at the pub).
And why can’t English-speakers pronounce Türkiye properly? Fancy calling a proud nation
“Turkey”. What a load of Istanbul!
People of the world, it’s time to focus on what truly unites us: Lamb.
What do I-raq and Barack have in common? A rack in their name.
Is there anyone in the Middle East who doesn’t love a Lamb feast? We could revive peace
talks and bring everyone back to the table, by renaming the Holy City Jerusa-lamb.
And as anyone that’s had a curry in Pakistan knows: Islamabad? Of course it bloody well
isn’t.
So the message is clear: our world would be a better place if it were more Australian.
If we all came together as mates over a Lamb barbie – just like we do Down Under.
Which is why I’m asking the United Nations to declare January 26th “International Australia
Day” – a day when every citizen of the world throws some chops on the grill, and proudly
proclaims: “Ich bin ein Barbecuer.”
That should just about get me the Nobel Peace Prize next year…
So don’t be unAustralian. Eat Lamb on International Australia Day.
You know it makes sense. I’m Sam Kekovich.”
Aussies can follow Sam’s campaign on Facebook & Twitter at www.yahoo.com.au/eatlamb.
ENDS
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