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

Dollar in The Teeth

One of the most hideous signs in town. Is that supposed to be blood? I also seem to see the Beijing Olympics logo in there a couple of times. And the awesome Upsetters with Dollar in The Teeth. Some appropriate … Continue reading →

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Intercourse Island

Named by a seafarer too long away from port? Unfortunate that they wimped out with East and West. Front and Rear Intercourse Islands would have worked much better. And why no Intercourse Passage? A display from the WA Museum showing … Continue reading →

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Weekend Worstoff

Welcome to the first Weekend Worstoff. Since it was taking me so much longer to do this type of wrap up, I’m going to make Weekend Worstoffs last the whole weekend from now. Since there is more than double the … Continue reading →

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Bag End

After some thought and suggestions, I’m going to change Friday Worstorama to Weekend Worstoff, with enough local and world worsts to last the weekend, so expect that tomorrow. Today feast your eyes on this cowskin bag in a shop in … Continue reading →

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Continental Style

Another excellent submission from Glenn. Unfortunately this apparition on Beaufort Street Inglewood is now covered over. Looks like a man who would be into “Spanish” to me. I am actually getting through some reader submissions in the past couple of … Continue reading →

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Wedding

First time submitter John Cooke emerged from boozing and bowling to snap these sinister wedding children in North Perth. Thanks John. Somewhat Dr Who. The hands will drop open to reveal guns. Don’t tell me, you came back the next … Continue reading →

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The Maelstrom

Another worst sculpture for you. This damn library computer won’t let me check my email, so I can’t check who sent me this.  I have got so many from so many people lately. Skink was it you? If not I’m really … Continue reading →

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Front Bottom

Submitted by Skink. Very nice one I thought it was about time I contributed to your excellent blog after enjoying it for so long. Since sculture and art always seem to elicit the most febered debate, I have sent an … Continue reading →

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The Horror

Couldn’t they have got a few severed heads on sticks for this playground in Mt Lawley? I’m reminded of Kurtz’s house in Heart of Darkness. “-and there it was, black, dried, sunken, a head that seemed to sleep at the … Continue reading →

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Friday Worstorama 1

You know that I generally prefer original material, but there are so many outside links and pics that deserve our attention, I’m going to make Fridays Worstorama Day, where we can look at some interesting snippets of Perth and even … Continue reading →

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