Author Archives: AHC McDonald

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About AHC McDonald

Comedian, artist, photographer and critic. From 2007 to 2017 ran the culture and satire site The Worst of Perth

Australia Day

Orbea says, “Hey, here’s a picture of a panda in Hahndorf South Australia wearing a sombrero for Australia Day post!” The connection eludes me, but sure. OK. Whatever.I’ll be down south for a few days, so moderation may be sporadic.

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The continued rise of Shedism

There have been more examples of Shedism suggested, Western Australia’s contribution to the built environment, kind of like the architectural version of  a safari suit. The still incomplete Perth Arena is still getting critical acclaim as seen by Herb , whereas Jaidyn … Continue reading

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Collider

Well this is Canberra as experienced by Dave P. But it does show how far you have to go to find a decent pair these days. Irish bar, Phoenix Pub. Possibly connected (by underground tunnel) to the Irish Dance Academy … Continue reading

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Craic my backside

Rob F sent in possibly one of the best ever worsts, which I probably can’t use, but he followed through with this monstrosity from Wangara. Irish dance academy? In a fuck off roller doored tilt-up in Wangara? With poxy Celtic … Continue reading

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Weekend Worstoff 185

Are there fewer flag wagons this year, or still too early? Maybe I asked that last year and we got a late flood. Or maybe it’s going to be a cape with sleeves year, as seen by Matt. $8! Dylan H … Continue reading

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Sun shines out of its

Even in 1971, surely this creation couldn’t have been the largest sundial in the world? Created by Elwyn Hawthorn and Dr. Guy Hamilton, it was the showpiece for the opening of the Dianella Plaza shopping centre. It’s still there, although … Continue reading

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Two Jockeys

Clem P saw Knob Jockey in Basso, and Pete F Saw the rurotard inseminator 09 wagon  at of all places, the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht  Club, which is in Peppermint Grove I think. And also full of knob jockeys.

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Loch Wilson

Maybe this is not worst? Another by Whinging Pom. Wilson.

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Or do I?

Enigmatic piece from The Whinging Pom. Is it meta graffiti, or is it a statement regarding what things he graffs? Easier to get to a palm frond or railing than trying to catch and tag flange.  But someone who graffs … Continue reading

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The Life Journalistic

“Now that I have a sheep, a cow, and a Sigma, everyone bids me, “GOOD DAY SIR!”” Benjamin Franklin  Will the “new journalism” relegate the Sigma – once as vital a part of a journalist’s armoury as a belt made of … Continue reading

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