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

One Cook, One Reich, One People

I was sent a wonderful original worst from Vic Demised the other day of a genuine foil hat wearer who also had foil in his ears, but felt that might be a little intrusive on the poor crazy bastard. The … Continue reading

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Delusions of Mediocrity

Seen by Bento in the Subiaco Council foyer. It is the perfect worst combination of grandeur and cringing embarrasment. Jeezus Subi, how about Bunbury, Geraldton, Wagin, Subiaco, Corrigin? That’s a fight you may be able to win  IF you can … Continue reading

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A House is not a home…

Still boasting about West article. The best part was being next to Tony Sadler ad. Have spent the morning changing my passport occupation information from “Raconteur” to “Writer”. Have been a bit more active on Twitter lately, so I have … Continue reading

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Weekend Worstoff 69

I think I should have a piece in The West today, but haven’t got the paper yet. I usually wait for the free version at work on Monday, but might have to make an exception this time. Tell me what … Continue reading

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Future of Journalism & Live Show Booking

For those who want to book for the Worst of Perth live on September the 3rd, here’s how. John McCallister of The Comedy Lounge at the Charles Hotel says… They can book tickets at BOCS 9484 1133 To actually book … Continue reading

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Sittin on the bog of the bay

Dave saw this at Joondalup Medicare. Could be one of those benches which make a fart sound when you lower the backside? That sign should have been on this. And a more sitting friendly invitation from Turf. Can’t tell what … Continue reading

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Ramblin’ Man

…and when it comes to leaving, I hope you’ll understand, I was born a ramblin man… Allman Brothers I can understand leaving a saxophone out on the verge (jesus those fuckers are loud) but a guitar? I choose to believe … Continue reading

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Shades over Innsmouth

“Far are the shades of Arabia, / Where the Princes ride at noon.” Walter de La Mare or perhaps Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Cthulhu R’lyeh wgah-nagl fhtaga. –H.P.Lovecraft, “The Shadow over Innsmouth” I struggled with the quotes for this post because I … Continue reading

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Digger rooting crack smoker

From Hugh Jass in Bunbury. Apparently there’s some anti Michael Daley sentiment in town. OK so he smokes crack. What Bunbury resident wouldn’t just to get through the day until it’s time to hit River Rooster? But rooting a digger? … Continue reading

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The Fog of Rent

Who could pass up this rental opportunity where you only have to fuck off for all of Sunday? Does ‘family” sound suspicious to you? Maybe he has to check on the hydro setup behind the false wall, or maybe the … Continue reading

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