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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

Weekend Worstoff 3

Posted on April 26, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Looks Asian. In the tradition of picks from the West personals, how about “Looks Asian”? This means what? All the efficiency of a German with the looks of an Japanese? Come to think of it… The Worst of New Zealand. … Continue reading →

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Sin City

Posted on April 25, 2008 by AHC McDonald

David Cohen form Rottobloggo rightly asks WTF? with Sin City Lunch Bar. And yes, no sign of Frank Miller. I’m going to be down in sunny Albania for the weekend. Will try to get a shot of Dog Rock. This … Continue reading →

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Amiche per la Pelle!

Posted on April 24, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Found under an old pizza oven in a former Swan Valley vineyard homestead. So those Italians weren’t just working 24 hours a day. They were also reading pornography printed on incredibly low quality paper. Despite the paper grade it still … Continue reading →

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Shirts

Posted on April 23, 2008 by AHC McDonald

It’s the puffy shirt. Look at it, eh? Whatd’ya think? Is it cool or what? (Kramer, Seinfeld) I can understand seeing a V Capri poster on the throwout heap, or even a David Essex, but a poster promoting shirt wearing? … Continue reading →

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House and Car Package

Posted on April 22, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Months ago Bento sent me this picture of a mauve house in Highgate. (See I do get there eventually.) Yes, Bento I can dig it, but frankly I’m more concerned with the gold Kingswood parked outside. A slight pan to … Continue reading →

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Wax My Arse

Posted on April 21, 2008 by AHC McDonald

There’s a lady who knows all that gllitters is gold and she’s climbing a staircase to hair-ven. (Led Zepplin) Several things concern me about this sign. First. Hairvenly. Second, temporary tooth jewel. Thirdly, “every aspect of waxing”. They mean ringholes … Continue reading →

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Weekend Worstoff 2

Posted on April 19, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Welcome to Weekend Worstoff 2. I wanted to do a post trying to find out who was Perth’s worst entertainer, Max Kay or Tod Johnson. Incredibly I wasn’t able to find video of Kay in his kilt or Johnson’s V … Continue reading →

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Biggest Asset

Posted on April 18, 2008 by AHC McDonald

I’m not sure if they are their biggest assets, but they are certainly their biggest staplers. What braniac thought that having a woman under a giant stapler would demonstrate staff value? Oh finance. There’s your problem. If it had been … Continue reading →

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Crustacean Malfunction

Posted on April 17, 2008 by AHC McDonald

(HAL) “I’ve just picked up a fault in the AE35 unit. It’s going to go 100% failure in 72 hours.” (2001 A Space Odyssey) From Mr XY, who is becoming a worst food specialist. Who could forget his eggs derelict? … Continue reading →

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Baby Aint Got Back

Posted on April 16, 2008 by AHC McDonald

So ladies, if the butt is round, And you want a triple X throw down, Dial 1-900-MIXALOT And kick them nasty thoughts Baby got back! Sir Mixalot. Baby got back. Kudos to the City of Wanneroo for putting some money … Continue reading →

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