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

Dead Letter Office

Posted on February 10, 2008 by AHC McDonald

I don’t know whether to put this submission from Mr XY into worst reversing, or worst bricklaying, but since this is Curtin University, it’s probably a major artwork. Thanks XY.

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Bunker on Gallipoli

Posted on February 9, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Another great location for TWOP headquarters, these small offices on Gallipoli Street Lathlain. I can see myself sitting one of those vinyl chairs with a rotary dial phone, sending out a fleet of Holden HQ’s (3 on the tree) to … Continue reading →

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Busty Big Cat

Posted on February 8, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Munted snapped these in Wanneroo. Personally I prefer the top half of a lion combined with the bottom half of a woman. Or the left half of a woman, with the right side of a big cat, but that’s just … Continue reading →

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The Player

Posted on February 7, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Reading Flynn’s comment today, I thought, “A thousand or two visitors every day, lots of coverage on the radio and in the papers. Plenty of comments from those passionate about the city. Perhaps it’s time for The Worst of Perth … Continue reading →

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Castle Numbskull

Posted on February 6, 2008 by AHC McDonald

From Guest Juffy. There are houses without eaves, and then there are houses without eaves. Juffy says Found this place hidden in an estate on the banks of Herdsman Lake while out for a run – may have had trouble … Continue reading →

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Vyno-topia

Posted on February 5, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Yes, they still exist, but usually not in such spectacular colours. There seems to be a manufacturing flaw. Shouldn’t the vinyl be split with foam poking out? These are in the best condition I have seen – and the purple! … Continue reading →

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Palmyra Pan

Posted on February 4, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Something really inspired me about this shot from South of The River Russell. Russell says, this figure has been sitting in this guy’s yard, just up the street from me, for years, along with the unfinished boat – is it … Continue reading →

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Triple J

Posted on February 4, 2008 by AHC McDonald

If you are already sick of the saturation coverage of The Worst of Perth in the press, and on the airwaves, DON’T listen to Triple J Dools and Linda this afternoon. I’m almost sick of hearing and reading about myself- … Continue reading →

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Long Lens on Yagan

Posted on February 3, 2008 by AHC McDonald

You have to feel sorry for Yagan’s statue, almost as much as for the fellow himself. Famously the statue suffered decapitations twice. I don’t think the reasons were really discovered, or the severed heads and, as far as I know, … Continue reading →

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Wildcat Rap

Posted on February 2, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Recently, Paul asked in SUGGEST, Yes architecture is fascinating ‘n all, but your site ‘motto’ says it features the worst “Humanity” – yet I haven’t seen you post any of the youtube video’s floating around of the Aust.Day “Mullalloo Riot” … Continue reading →

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