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

OK, you’re freaking me out now

I’m really going to visit this place myself. If I ever go missing, look for my remains at this spot in Nedlands already featured twice in the past two weeks. Maybe I should set up a stall? This reader submission … Continue reading

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Indian Ocean

Ronggly sent this shot of the Indian Ocean Hotel in Scarborough so that historians will know the essence of Perth in the early years of the century. And in the several decades of the last. It’s just so Perth. A … Continue reading

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Let concrete norks be your legacy

I was sure I’d put this up before, but WAtching swears it hasn’t been seen. I’m sure Oggi’s are a cut above the general garden feature, but I like that while you’re not even cold in your grave, your kids … Continue reading

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Crackpot of Last Resort

The Worst of Perth really is becoming the last resort of the desperate  and the crackpot. Goodkid is hilariously starting a facebook petition to have the Cockburn faces removed from the station. The faces were an early big post on … Continue reading

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Grumpy Old Graffiti

When grumpy old timers stir the paint pot in anger, the result is never good. There needs to be more “Young mother fuckers you will die” or “I fucked up your world.” We’ve seen previous lame attempts in Fremantle and … Continue reading

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Aussie Flag Jolly Rogered

This pirate beflagged van in Hilton from Mez sort of segues to a desperate letter fromPatricia, who claims an anti flag South Perth Mayor is set to downgrade the Aussie flag on Sir James Mitchell Park, and replace it with … Continue reading

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Unauthorised Toiletry

Surely this is just the thin end of the wedge for an infinite regression of “please read” signs? And what is unauthorised toiletry? Does that mean Blue Stratos? From Brer Bento.

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Fuck Salad…

…and McDonalds. Another South Fremantle classic found by Shazza. Ingenious in concept and bold in implementation. A salad hater who also doesn’t like McDonalds. Amazing.

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Weekend Worstoff 96

Be aware of this cone. Be very aware. Be relaxed but vigilant. Seal saw this in Hong Kong. Brad liked the simple worst of this sign. Apparently Brad has a big collection of WAY79 material. Want to share some pics … Continue reading

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City Bumpkin Bash

If anyone is in the Claremont area tomorrow night and sees ANY evidence of the impact of the City (excuse me while I vomit) Muster, please get a photo. Any rooting in the street. Any BMW burnouts. Any wet Prada … Continue reading

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