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

Buggered Bacchus

Skink saw this near Boddington. It’s entitled “Bacchus”, but Skink is right in thinking that Bacchus (or Dionysius to The Greeks) was supposed to be youthful, or even androgynous looking. Not usually represented as a hungover old bastard.

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Vote 1 Emo Simpkins

Finally The Worst of Perth has a candidate to get behind. Thanks Rehana. Lovely hair work. Pity it wasn’t earlier. Could have had old Emo involved Nukem Buckels Style. This defacer has taken about 15 years off Emo’s age by … Continue reading

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Dark Lord

From Orbea. Hazelmere. Whoa!

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Mainy’s Lost Horizon

Bento took a trip to Gerro recently and kindly took a shot of their monument to Mainy. In the tradition of TWOP he made sure he included the nearby toilet block. I’m a bit disappointed with Geraldton. Surely they could … Continue reading

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Collingwood Flange

In Collingwood flange, room to rent, till your name goes up in lights Woh-oh, Collingwood flange, dream your dream – seven bucks a night… Pete F sent this, assuring me you could see Collingwood flange! You need a polariser my … Continue reading

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Bandicooted

WAtching found a bandicoot that was torn between a desire to sell flowers, and save endangered species. Teh ‘coot also hid some signs when the lens was turned on him, and has a common difficulty in estimating the size of … Continue reading

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Weekend Worstoff 121

Three shots I took yesterday. A lovely album shot of the truly awful Max Kay. The man’s a disgrace to Perth.And here’s a cow skull in Northbridge. Very outre.And I’m not exactly sure what the deal is with the swimming … Continue reading

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Brulee

Here I am ruling those Creme Brulees and pwning those duck a la oranges. And I saw Gilly in Clarences on the way home. A Good day. And yes my name badge does say Jean Jeudi for any Henry Miller … Continue reading

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Cock au Vin

I’m taking a French cooking class* today and won’t be in the office, so moderation may be a little slower from the iphone. What image would go with French cuisine? OK…let’s seeee. Maybe this from Damien W? Close enough?*not a … Continue reading

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Take the Lime and the Coconut

Bayswater by Purple Wyrm.

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